Val Torres
Summary
With over 10 years of combined driving and administrative experience, I offer a versatile skill set to any organization. Open to relocation anywhere and authorized to work in the US for any employer. Expertise in driving and administrative tasks enables me to excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional customer service. Eager to contribute strong work ethic, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities to a dynamic team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permit Coordinator
Better Earth Solar
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Responsible for 30-80 projects at any given time.
- Managed permit application submissions, resulting in faster approval times for clients.
- Resolved permitting issues promptly, minimizing delays for construction projects.
- Expedited permit approvals by effectively communicating project details to relevant authorities.
- Organized and maintained permit files and records, ensuring easy access to relevant information when needed.
Transportation Coordinator
Illumination Foundation
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintain daily transportation schedule for over 80 clients at multiple facilities.
- Responsible for communicating with clients/medical staff to ensure proper transportation needs are met for medical/social services appointments.
- Drop off/pick up clients in a timely manner or coordinate alternate transportation.
- Drive company van and responsible for keeping clean and fueled. Keep all receipts for gas and maintenance services.
Messenger/Courier
MDI Messengers, Inc
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Expedited urgent deliveries, effectively meeting tight deadlines and client expectations.
- Safeguarded confidential documents during transportation, maintaining the highest level of discretion and professionalism at all times.
- Facilitated smooth pickups from multiple locations within designated timeframes, optimizing route planning.
- Contributed to team efforts by providing backup support during peak periods or staff shortages.
Freight Handler
Fedex Freight
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Inspected freight for any damage or faults prior to loading.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to unload freight containers of varying weight and size.
- Collaborated closely with team members to complete tasks quickly and efficiently, boosting overall productivity.
Route Coordinator
Parcex, Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Created 5 routes daily for drivers.
Administrative Assistant
Graphic Electric Inc.
08.2008 - 12.2016
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
Diploma -
Huntington Park High School
06.2001
Skills
- Time management
- Vehicle maintenance
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Data entry
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Retail sales
- Sage
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Attention to Detail
- Forklift
Certification
- Forklift Certified, 12/01/17, Present
- Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C, 05/01/22, 05/01/25
Timeline
Permit Coordinator
Better Earth Solar
10.2022 - 02.2024
Transportation Coordinator
Illumination Foundation
07.2021 - 08.2022
Messenger/Courier
MDI Messengers, Inc
06.2019 - 06.2020
Freight Handler
Fedex Freight
12.2018 - 04.2019
Route Coordinator
Parcex, Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2018
Administrative Assistant
Graphic Electric Inc.
08.2008 - 12.2016
Diploma -
Huntington Park High School
- Forklift Certified, 12/01/17, Present
- Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C, 05/01/22, 05/01/25
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