Travis Gates
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
With a proven track record at Conglobal, I excel in operations management and team leadership, enhancing efficiency and safety. My expertise spans from vehicle inspections, to strategic operational improvements, achieving notable increases in productivity and customer satisfaction. Skilled in critical thinking and adaptability, I drive success through innovation and dedication.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to promote organizational efficiency and safe work zone. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level positions. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
TK Express
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Railyard Operational Manager
Conglobal
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Improved team productivity through effective communication, training, and performance evaluations.
- Coordinated and prepared railcars for unloading/loading containers
- Identified situations that require problem solving to achieve efficient flow within terminal.
- Enforce and upholds all rules, regulations and policies.
- Provided on spot coaching and safety violations.
- Increased customer satisfaction with consistent quality control measures and proactive issue resolution.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop strategic plans aimed at achieving long-term organizational growth and success.
- Implemented innovative solutions to address operational challenges and leading to increased efficiency.
- Mentored staff members on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Railyard Contractor Leadman
Conglobal
09.2012 - 09.2021
- Managed multiple projects as in ramp personnel teams to work a inbound and outbound train all at once
- Trained new team members to apply best practices and proper use of equipment and tools.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Assist intermodal yards in loading, unloading and moving shipping containers utilizing various tools and equipment.
- Operate Mi-Jack cranes, holsters, and reach stacker
Assistant Warehouse Manager/Driver
Ashleys Furniture Store
03.2007 - 08.2012
- Managed daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all transactions.
- Assist managed day-to-day operations of warehouse.
- Maintained safe work environment, conducting regular safety inspections and training.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing professional, courteous service throughout the delivery process.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while inspecting furniture before delivery, identifying any defects or damages prior to departure from warehouse.
- Assisted with assembly and installation of furniture at customer locations when required.
- Promoted clean work environment by maintaining neat appearance both personally and within the vehicle.
- Trained new drivers in company policies, procedures, and best practices for efficient furniture deliveries.
- Delivered furniture efficiently by planning and optimizing delivery routes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carlsbad High School
Carlsbad, NM05.2001
Skills
- Operations Management
- Decision-Making
- Team Leadership
- Performance Evaluations
- Operations Oversight
- Goal Setting
- Warehouse Operations
- Safe Driving Practices
- Vehicle inspection abilities
- Adaptability to weather conditions
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Load securing proficiency
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
TK Express
05.2024 - 09.2024
Railyard Operational Manager
Conglobal
10.2021 - 05.2024
Railyard Contractor Leadman
Conglobal
09.2012 - 09.2021
Assistant Warehouse Manager/Driver
Ashleys Furniture Store
03.2007 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Carlsbad High School
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