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Neil Castillo
Supply Chain, Transportation, Safety, Risk Management Professional
Belle Mead,NJ
You miss 100% of the shots you never take.
Wayne Gretzky
Summary
Motivated and resourceful Supply Chain Specialist with over 29 years of expertise managing customs compliance, inventory control, customer service and transportation logistics.
Meticulous team player focused on developing and implementing process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue.
Reliable and dedicated leader seeking to leverage strong background into a supply chain leadership role with progressive organization.
Data-driven supply chain professional proficient in collecting, reviewing and utilizing information about all areas of the supply chain Adept at tracking and modeling data, developing trend forecasts and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of supply, labor and production concerns.
Dynamic interpersonal communicator, skilled at conflict resolution.
Progressive and forward thinking strategist. Works well unsupervised, as well as within larger groups including C-Suite level executives.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Walmart Transportation, LLCPottsville, PA
Private Fleet Driver / Mentor
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Industry Leading Transportation & Safety Professional at the largest U.S. Grocery D.C. within the domestic Walmart Supply Chain.
- Region 4 Supply Chain / Logistics / Transportation Delivery Operations
- Mentored Commercial Class A Drivers at the Fortune 1 Company
- 2023 Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Tanker Top 4 Ranking
- Spring 2024 Candidate for Certifed Driver Trainer
- Co-Captain, Pottsville Safety Pod Teams
- TWIC Card Holder with Expertise in Hazardous Materials
- Possesses All Necessary Endorsements
- 2+ Years Safety Award Recipient
- DOT & Transportation Excellence
Bison Transport (Hartt Transportation - acquired)Columbus , NJ
Professional Commercial Class A Driver
09.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Experienced & Proven Transportation Safety Professional for Top 49 Motor Carrier
- NY Metro Area Transportation Specialist - Supply Chain
- Mid - Atlantic Region Driver Team Lead
- TWIC Card Holder
- 2 Year Safety Award
- Achieved clean driving record for 2 years with no points, moving violations or preventable accidents.
- Delivered goods to customers in a professional, courteous manner while adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
- Adhered to all applicable laws governing transportation industry standards for safety and security procedures.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.East Brunswick, NJ
NE Area Risk Mgr-Safety Instructor-Driver Trainer
09.1994 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Experienced & Proven Safety, Risk Management, Transportation and Supply Chain Professional for Top Fortune 280, Industry Leading Motor Carrier
- North East Dedicated Contract Services Risk Management Leadership Team
- Safety Coordinator/Instructor - Commercial Fleet Driver Onboarding & Corporate Training Leadership Team
- Final Mile Delivery Services Integrated Supply Chain
- Smith System Certifed Defensive Driving Instructor
- Certified Driver Trainer
- New York City Metro Area Specialist
- Special Operations Technical Advisor & Consultant
- Commercial Class A Professional Driver
- 13 Year Safe Driver Award Recipient
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Oklahoma DOT Certified Training
- Hazardous Materials Specialist - DOT Compliance - All Endorsements
- Boom Truck
Education
Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, NJ
No Degree from Business/Music
08.1987 - 07.1989
University Overview
- Music Scholarship Recipient
Skills
- Defensive Driving, Accident/njury Prevention, Safe Driving Practices
- Route Planning and DOT Compliance
- First Aid Training, Health and Safety Compliance
- Tractor-Trailer Precision Driving, Close Quarters Backing
- Vehicle Maintenance, Fleet Onboarding, OSHA Compliance
- Supply Chain / Logistics
- Leadership and Public Speaking
- Transportation Operations Risk Management
- Final Mile Delivery Services
- Auditing and Compliance Review
- Safety Management Systems and Risk Assessment
- Smith System Certified Trainer
- Certified Driver Trainer
- DOT / FMCSR Compliance
- Hazardous Materials Specialist, All Endorsements, TWIC Card
- Certified DOT Drug & Alcohol Tester
- Special Operations Technical Advisor
- Flatbed Special Operations / Boom Truck Professional
- New York Metro Area Transportation Supply Chain Specialist
- Accident Prevention Systems / Fleet Safety Training
- Coaching and mentoring initiatives
- Fleet maintenance
- Trainee mentoring
- Team mentorship
- Mobile Device Fleet Management
- Individual mentoring
- Mentoring proficiency
- Staff mentoring & leadership
- Driver assistance
Affiliations
- Certified P.A.D.I. Scuba Driver
- Technology Early Adopter
- Musician, Vocalist, Multi-Instrumentalist
- Enthusiastic Traveler, interests include: Snorkeling, Tennis, Skiing, Fishing, Personal Development, Health & Fitness, Reading, Music Ministry, Outreach
Accomplishments
- Career Safe Miles - 17 Plus years accident free, exceeding 1,500,000 miles
- Led North East Region of Safety and Compliance Turnaround, meeting and exceeding all metrics
- US Army ROTC Basic Training, 1989 - Fort Knox, Kentucky
- Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Gamma Epsilon Chapter, Seton Hall University
Certification
- Licensed Class A Commercial Driver (nearly 30 years) - All Endorsements, No Restrictions
- Oklahoma DOT Certifed Training
- Smith System Certified Defensive Driver Trainer
- Six Sigma Training
- Certified Walmart Private Fleet Driver Mentor
- Hiab Certifed Boom Truck Specialist
- Certifed Flatbed Special Operations - Moffet Mounty Specialist
- Liberty Mutual Skid Pad Training
- Dynamic Relational Interpersonal Training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Limited
Spanish
Limited
French
Limited
Beth Israel Medical Center - Newark, NJ
- Pediatrics Department
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Volunteer, 1993
Kayumangii Chorale, Inc.
- 501 C 3 Non Profit
- Served term as Vice President, 1991
- Leadership team for the Mt. Pinatubo production at the Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, Manhattan, NYC in conjunction with the Philippine Dance Troupe and the Philippine Rondalla
- Tenor/ Baritone Madrigal
- Vocalist / Soloist
Queens Bible Church
- Church Volunteer, Music Ministry, Men's Ministry, Youth Ministry
- Spiritual Education, Administrative Leadership, Church Governance (2000-2018
Availability
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Timeline
Private Fleet Driver / Mentor
Walmart Transportation, LLC
10.2021 - Current
Professional Commercial Class A Driver
Bison Transport (Hartt Transportation - acquired)
09.2019 - 10.2021
NE Area Risk Mgr-Safety Instructor-Driver Trainer
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
09.1994 - 03.2019
Seton Hall University
No Degree from Business/Music
08.1987 - 07.1989