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Ricardo Castro

Transporation Professional/Community Outreach
Newark,DE

Summary

Motivated Professional with over 24 years of experience in Transportation seeking to assist others to achieve full potential and overcome professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, problem-solving and time management skills, with a special emphasis on Re-Entry Programs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Mail Clerk

H & G Logistics
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Released registered and special delivery letters and packages to designated recipients and obtained signatures for release.
  • Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight, and destination.
  • Demonstrated excellent attention to detail while inspecting packages for damage or improper labeling before sending them out for delivery.
  • Reduced delivery errors by diligently sorting and categorizing mail according to recipient names, departments, and zip codes.

Transportation Specialist

Delaware Transit Corporation
12.2014 - 01.2019
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline logistics processes for improved productivity.
  • Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Completed daily pre-trip inspections to ensure safe operation of bus, identifying potential issues before they became critical problems.
  • Supported team members in maintaining a cohesive work environment through collaboration on tasks such as route planning or vehicle inspections.
  • Reported any incidents or accidents promptly according to company protocols, assisting in investigations as needed.
  • Handled conflicts between riders diplomatically, promoting a peaceful atmosphere onboard bus.
  • Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring accessibility and convenience during their transit.

Behavioral Interventionist

John Whitehead Foundation
03.2012 - 12.2014
  • Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive behavior support plans, resulting in improved student functioning.
  • Designed engaging lessons that incorporated social-emotional learning components, increasing self-awareness and interpersonal competence among students.
  • Improved behavioral outcomes by designing and implementing individualized intervention plans for students.
  • Served as the lead resource for school personnel in addressing behavioral challenges, contributing to a supportive and collaborative educational community.
  • Enhanced student engagement with evidence-based strategies such as Community-based Music and Sports Programs.
  • Empowered families through ongoing communication and tailored guidance on effective behavioral interventions at home.
  • Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.

Education

Certification - Forklift Operation

Delaware Tech Community College
Dover
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Intervention Planning
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Social Skills Development
  • Continuous professional development
  • Program Management
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
  • Adaptive Skills Training
  • Timeline

    Mail Clerk

    H & G Logistics
    02.2024 - 04.2024

    Transportation Specialist

    Delaware Transit Corporation
    12.2014 - 01.2019

    Behavioral Interventionist

    John Whitehead Foundation
    03.2012 - 12.2014

    Certification - Forklift Operation

    Delaware Tech Community College
    05.2001 -
    Ricardo CastroTransporation Professional/Community Outreach