Saul Benavides
Denton,TX
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions. Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Thompson Field Services
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers, loaders, motor grader and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, constantly maintaining safe drive record.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment. Would typically finish projects 2-3 days earlier.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs. John Deere, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi.
Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator/ Unloader
Walmart Distribution Center
06.2018 - 05.2023
- Freight Handling
- Handles and processes freight in a safe and correct manner through the facility to the Stores
- Loads, unloads, order fills, packs, and/or processes freight in an accurate and timely manner
- Tells management about unsafe working conditions, damaged products, or improper procedures in the facility
- Uses freight handling equipment in a safe and correct manner
- Maintains a clean work environment to ensure safety and compliance
- Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity
- Ensures freight quality and integrity
- Performs additional duties as assigned
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Lawn Care Specialist/Sales Associate
TruGreen
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Lawn care specialists work for lawn care companies or for themselves
- They work alone or in teams, providing all sorts of different services to private homes, governments, hospitals and corporate buildings
- A lawn care specialist will mow grass, seed lawns, apply fertilizer and pest control, and trim hedges and trees
- They discuss proper maintenance practices with their clients, and usually come back for follow up visits to make sure the treatments are successful.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Worked outdoors in weather conditions to care for plants and serve customers.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Mental Health Technician
Mayhill Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2012 - 08.2014
- I worked primarily in a supporting role to give care to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed patients
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- As a Mental health technician I worked in a hospital under the direction of a supervising mental health care professional, such as a psychiatrist or medical doctor
- Typical duties of a mental health technician include coordinating mental health care services, assisting in patient assessment, monitoring and documenting care, escorting patients, and identifying the personal needs of patients
- Checking pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar, as well as documenting activities and patient's locations, behavior on timely basis
- I was awarded Mental Health Tech of the year
- Promoted to supervisor over other mental health technicians.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Garden Sales Associate/Customer Service Associate
The Home Depot Inc
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Social Media Marketer
JustUs By Nathan
01.2022 - Current
- Created content strategies for digital media.
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate creative ideas for campaigns.
- Responded to inquiries and engaged with followers to build community and support customer engagement.
- Strategized and developed video content for client's website and social media publications.
- Researched current trends and best practices to develop innovative and impactful campaigns.
- Developed and deployed content marketing strategies to improve organic search traffic.
- Responded to inquiries and engaged with followers to build community and support customer engagement.
Education
No Degree - Engineering Mechanics
Midland College
Midland, TX2016
No Degree - Biology
North Central Texas College
Corinth, TX2014
High School Diploma -
Billy Ryan High School
Denton, TX05.2012
Skills
- Order Picker
- Forklift
- Pallet Jack
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Freight Experience
- Shipping & Receiving
- Maintenance
- Automotive Repair
- Welding
- Forklift Certification
- Additional Information
- Selling Skills - Promotes products and services using Greet-Qualify-Recommend-Close, resolves
- Customers concerns; executes Good, Better, Best strategy
- Following Directions
- Hand and Foot Coordination
- Mobile Device Management
- Site Bulldozing
- Document Control
- Recordkeeping Strengths
- Contract negotiation
- Sales software
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Project Management Abilities
- Delivery Scheduling
- Enforce Policies
- Warehouse Safety
- Teamwork
- Endurance
- Physical Strength
Accomplishments
- Learning how to cook fast/clean/prepare at a very fast paced.
- Achieved Foreman Position by completing multiple jobs with accuracy and efficiency. Also by quick learning all equipment, understanding lazer readings.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved MHT of the year, through effectively helping with protecting staff and patients.
- As a Lawn associate was rewarded employee of the month multiple times by saving customers from dropping our services.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Additional Information
Fluent in writing, reading and speaking Spanish.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Media Marketer
JustUs By Nathan
01.2022 - Current
Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator/ Unloader
Walmart Distribution Center
06.2018 - 05.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Thompson Field Services
01.2016 - 02.2018
Garden Sales Associate/Customer Service Associate
The Home Depot Inc
11.2015 - 10.2017
Lawn Care Specialist/Sales Associate
TruGreen
05.2015 - 01.2016
Mental Health Technician
Mayhill Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2012 - 08.2014
No Degree - Engineering Mechanics
Midland College
No Degree - Biology
North Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
Billy Ryan High School
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