Rolando Colon
Gilberts,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented logistics professional with expertise in commercial driving and freight operations. Coordinated workflows for auction house consignments, ensuring precise inventory logging and condition assessments. Communicated effectively with dispatch teams and customers to manage delivery expectations and resolve issues. Ensured compliance with traffic laws while conducting pre-trip inspections and securing loads for safe transport.
Overview
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A Delivery Driver
Component plastics
Gilberts, IL
03.2026 - Current
- Drove warehouse orders between employer locations and customer delivery points.
- Secured and loaded freight for box truck deliveries, ensuring safe transport to customer locations.
- Verified order accuracy against packing slips and shipment labels.
- Reviewed work orders to coordinate freight movement and ensure timely deliveries.
- Communicated with warehouse staff about order changes and delivery timing.
- Updated dispatch team on delivery delays and route changes to maintain communication and service efficiency.
- Regularly cleaned and organized cab and cargo area of box truck. of the cab and the cargo area of box truck.
- Operated forklifts to move pallets across shipping and receiving areas
Receiving Coordinator
Hindman
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Coordinated receiving workflows for auction house consignments and inbound shipments.
- Inspected artwork, antiques, and property condition against intake records.
- Logged received items into inventory and cataloging systems.
- Verified pickup orders against manifests and item descriptions for accuracy.
- Communicated with EBTH dispatch and customers about delivery windows and access needs.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems for efficient routing purposes.
- Delivered auction items for EBTH estate-sale customers across scheduled routes.
- Loaded and secured furniture, boxes, and fragile items in Class A trucks.
- Drove commercial vehicles while observing traffic laws and regulations, resulting in safe on-time deliveries.
- Inspected vehicles before departure and reported maintenance issues promptly.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on assigned trucks prior to departure from distribution center or other designated locations.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Delivered and unloaded products at designated location at customer site using tractor-trailers, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks and load bars.
Tub refinisher
Budget refinishing
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Refinished cabinets and furniture surfaces for Budget refinishing clients.
- Applied primers, sealers, stains, varnishes, lacquers, and other finishes to furniture or woodwork.
- Applied stain, paint, and clear coat with spray equipment.
- Sanded, stripped, and prepared wood surfaces for new coatings.
- Repaired scratches, dents, and worn areas before refinishing.
- Matched finish colors and textures to existing room surfaces.
- Masked surrounding surfaces to protect rooms during refinishing work.
- Worked with customers to determine desired results for their projects.
- Installed new hardware on restored items such as handles or hinges.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas after each project.
- Kept detailed records of all jobs completed including materials used and labor hours spent.
Class A Delivery Driver
Everything But The House
Chicago, Illinois
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Delivered auction items for EBTH estate-sale customers across scheduled routes.
- Loaded and secured furniture, boxes, and fragile items in Class A trucks.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Communicated with EBTH dispatch and customers about delivery windows and access needs.
- Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems for efficient routing purposes.
- Handled damaged or fragile estate items with careful wrapping and placement.
- Picked up household goods from client locations for online sale processing.
- Reviewed paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checked orders for correct number of boxes and corrected addresses and support documentation.
Education
ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION High School Equivalency
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
- Commercial driving
- Box truck operation
- Freight handling
- Load securing
- Load verification
- Delivery scheduling
- Route planning
- Inventory verification
- Inventory logging
- Vehicle inspection
- Safe driving practices
- Heavy lifting
- Tailgate lift operation
- Customer service
- Forklift operation
Certification
- Class A big box truck
- Fork lift certification
Timeline
Class A Delivery Driver
Component plastics
03.2026 - Current
Receiving Coordinator
Hindman
08.2023 - 09.2025
Tub refinisher
Budget refinishing
06.2022 - 01.2023
Class A Delivery Driver
Everything But The House
04.2017 - 12.2021
ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION High School Equivalency