VICTOR R GONZALEZ
Oakdale,MN
Summary
Distinguished management in career leading, planning, staffing, budgeting, technology, and operations of organizations throughout the U.S. and abroad. Expert in cross-functional team building and leadership, multi-cultural communications, change management, organization development, and quality/performance improvement. Traveled, lived, and/or worked outside the U.S. in the past. Operations Management Four years' management experience in the strategic planning, staffing, budgeting, resource allocation, and leadership of administrative, field work, maintenance, equipment, technology, training, and logistics operations U.S. and abroad. Skilled policy-maker. Direct and decisive leadership qualifications with particular strengths in planning, performance improvement, quality improvement, and productivity gain. Experienced in the start-up and leadership of new operations and organizations. Human Resource Affairs and Team Leadership Led teams of up to 32 personnel with full responsibility for work assignments, scheduling, performance review, disciplinary action, and long-term career planning, development and promotion. Expert qualifications in evaluating personnel needs and developing responsive training programs. Experience in managing the audit and examination of personnel records to ensure regulatory compliance. Budgeting and Financial Management Responsible for controlling equipment and budget purpose. Assisted in the evaluation of preparing budget presentations, allocating the distribution of funds and analysis and reporting functions. Safety Management Extensive qualifications in the planning, development, and leadership of occupational workplace, transportation, and supporting operations throughout the U.S. and abroad. Equally extensive qualifications in safety training program design and instruction. Technology Management Directed the operational test, analysis, and review of advanced navigational technologies and operating support systems to evaluate performance and reliability. PC skills in word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Designated Vehicle Commander, Team Leader
- Planned, staffed, and directed transportation operations U.S.
- and abroad.
- Directed Convoy planning and scheduling, Vehicle Mounted operations, Weapons and Vehicle maintenance, combat driving training, Dismount Operations.
- Improvise Explosive Device (IED), Mine Strike Strategic planning.
- of over 1,000 combat patrols.
- Four-year tenure Leader ship and supervisory skills.
- Project Coordination and Leadership Planned and directed cooperative operations between the U.S., Iraq through direct leadership of multinational teams.
- Led joint efforts on behalf of the U.S.
- government, U.S.
- embassies, Pentagon, and State Department to facilitate emergency relief, assistance, and humanitarian programs.
- Responsible of Deployment training and relief for military personnel.
- COMMUNICATIONS Strong communications, team leader ship, presentation experience.
Warehouse Manager
- Responsible for shipping and receiving in a building supply industry.
- Accepting Incoming Orders File completed orders Loading/filling customer orders Maintaining warehouse and warehouse yard Staff management for warehouse Order of warehouse operation's Forklift operator Loading and unloading of supply trucks.
Sales Representative
- Responsible for project planning on residential and commercial properties in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- Scheduling appointments to meet with homeowners/managers needs/ Customer follow-up Listening to homeowner/manager needs and or wants Customer follow-up Planning of job site Measuring size of dwelling for correct material Manage job from start to finish Collection of down payment and final payment Any additional change orders on the buildings Crew placement Material ordering Scheduling start date of projects/project Pick up of any extra additional material customers may have changed Ensuring customer is satisfaction.
TACHENY EXTERIORS
Little Canada, MN
04.2010 - Current
Landscaper
PRESCRIPTION LANDSCAPING
ST. PAUL, MN
07.2009 - 04.2010
- Responsible for Landscaping residential and commercial properties in the Metro area.
- Construction of retaining walls Operate heavy machinery Ground leveling Snow plowing with company truck and bobcat Use of various heavy and light machinery Change blueprints/designs to meet customers satisfaction Load and unload landscaping materials Drive to and from job sites with needed materials Pickup materials and/or machinery from other companies for job sites.
ROOF DEPOT
STILLWATER, MN
03.2008 - 12.2008
Education
Martial Arts Training 2004 MCRD) Infantry Training Battalion 2004 Camp Pendleton) -
Century College
(community School)
2005
High School Graduate -
Mahtomedi High School
2002
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Creative problem solving
- Energetic work attitude
- Invoice processing
- Opening/closing procedures
- Customer service
- Data collection
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
Product Sales
- Cross-sold services at a rate of 30%, upgrading customers to different plans and product packages.
Customer Interface
- Greeted customers upon entrance and handled all cash and credit transactions.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product, promotions and orders.
Sales
- Consistently generated additional revenue through skilled sales techniques.
Additional Information
- UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 2003 - 2007 Platoon Commander/Platoon Sergeant/Squad Leader Team Leader/Combat Aids man Fast-track career promotion through a series of increasingly responsible management positions leading large-scale operations worldwide. Received and held the rank of Corporal. Honored with numerous commendations and awards for outstanding leadership, general management, and field operations: Meritorious Mast (2) Navy Unit Commendation Rifle Expert Badge(2ndAwd) Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal Combat Action Ribbon(Iraq) Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (W/1* Iraq Campaign Medal Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War On Terrorism Service Medal National Defense Service Medal Certificate of Appreciation
Timeline
TACHENY EXTERIORS
04.2010 - Current
Landscaper
PRESCRIPTION LANDSCAPING
07.2009 - 04.2010
ROOF DEPOT
03.2008 - 12.2008
Designated Vehicle Commander, Team Leader
Warehouse Manager
Sales Representative
Martial Arts Training 2004 MCRD) Infantry Training Battalion 2004 Camp Pendleton) -
Century College
(community School)
High School Graduate -
Mahtomedi High School