Wilfedo Rivas
Seguin
Summary
Detail-oriented Owner/Operator Truck Driver recognized for professionalism and work ethic. Experienced in managing day-to-day business operations while maintaining high safety standards and optimizing delivery schedules to exceed client expectations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
AWB Trucking LLC
Seguin, TX
06.2020 - 02.2026
- Operated and maintained trucks to ensure safe and efficient transportation of goods.
- Planned and executed routes to optimize delivery times and minimize fuel costs.
- Monitored vehicle performance, conducting regular inspections and maintenance checks.
- Managed logistics operations, coordinating schedules with clients for timely deliveries.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
- 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.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Reduced downtime due to mechanical issues by quickly identifying problems and coordinating repairs.
Decorating and Marketing Director
All Inside Corp.
Central Islip, NY
04.2012 - 03.2020
- Led marketing strategy development, aligning campaigns with corporate objectives to enhance brand visibility.
- Directed cross-functional teams in executing integrated marketing initiatives, driving engagement across multiple channels.
- Analyzed market trends and consumer insights to inform strategic decision-making and optimize campaign performance.
- Oversaw budget management for marketing initiatives, ensuring resource allocation aligned with business goals.
- Established partnerships with external vendors to amplify brand reach and support promotional efforts effectively.
Truck Driver
Asbestos Transportation
Shirley, NY
02.2009 - 03.2012
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for safe transportation of hazardous materials.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries, routes, and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery schedules and enhance efficiency.
Warehouse and Purchasing Manager
Gift Giant
Central Islip, NY
10.2001 - 12.2008
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring timely order fulfillment and inventory accuracy.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced operational bottlenecks.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols, equipment usage, and inventory management procedures.
- Managed inventory control systems to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize discrepancies.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving activities, optimizing logistics for cost-effective transportation solutions.
- Developed training programs that increased employee proficiency in warehouse operations and safety standards.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement strategic initiatives.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through regular team meetings focused on operational excellence.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Communicated regularly with cross-functional teams to improve coordination between departments.
- Developed strong team of warehouse employees with comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings in procurement, renegotiating supplier contracts or seeking alternative sources when necessary.
- Facilitated smooth expansion of warehouse space to accommodate business growth, overseeing construction projects and integration of new systems.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing agreements, reducing overall expenses for materials and supplies.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and suggestions from all team members.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedule for warehouse equipment, reducing downtime and repair costs.
- Managed budgeting for warehouse operations, carefully allocating resources to areas with highest return on investment.
- Facilitated collaboration between different departments to streamline processes and improve communication, leading to fewer errors and delays.
- Organized team-building activities that improved morale and strengthened collaboration among warehouse staff.
- Improved safety records, conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing stringent safety protocols.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
Education
GED -
ININ
San Miguel, El SalvadorSkills
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Problem-solving
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Safe driving practices
- Vehicle maintenance
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Hand and power tools
- General laborer
- Valid TX driver's license
- Proficient in Excel, Micro Word, Power Point,, Keynote,Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW,Wilcom Embroidery Studio
Accomplishments
- Safely operated 80-ton articulated Belly dump trucks around highly congested construction sites.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
AWB Trucking LLC
06.2020 - 02.2026
Decorating and Marketing Director
All Inside Corp.
04.2012 - 03.2020
Truck Driver
Asbestos Transportation
02.2009 - 03.2012
Warehouse and Purchasing Manager
Gift Giant
10.2001 - 12.2008
GED -
ININ