Zare Valenzuela
Tucson,Arizona
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Wrecker Chief (USMC)
Depatment Of Defense
Camp Pendleton South, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Monitored and oversaw Motor Transport maintenance technicians (2-3) whilst employing guidance and subject matter expert advice and knowledge.
- Collaborated with other wreckers from other battalions to build a plan for safe and efficient recovery's.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Verified compliance in preparation of any recovery's and maintained $4.6 million dollars in logistical assets.
- When recovery's would take place would calculate (via mathematical formula) and assess terrain in order
Motor Transport Operator (USMC)
Department Of Defense
Camp Pendelton, California
01.2019 - Current
- Inspected vehicles and completed daily maintenance actions.
- Managed loading, unloading and safety of all personnel, cargo and equipment.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Oversaw handling and transportation of more than $300 million in equipment whilst in my tenure as a Wrecker Chief Whilst in 1st Platoon
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Reported defects and damage to proper personnel.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained proficiency in tactical planning options and convoy defense techniques, whilst employing Leadership fundamentals
- Convoy Commander of a convoy of no less than 8 trucks with 6 different trailers/pieces of equipment.
- Maintained proficiency in tactical planning options and convoy defense techniques.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, and damages.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Reported driving hours and cargo and troop transport data into shift logs, maintaining high level of accuracy and detail.
Wrecker Operator (USMC) (Operation Freedom Banner)
Department Of Defense
GUAM, Naval Base Guam
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Documented mileage in compliance with Marine Corps Travel Systems (TCPT)
- Spoke professionally with High Ranking officials regarding Logistics, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues and administrative concerns.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to my assigned vehicle.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Offloaded the USS John, P. Murtha of over $1.8 million In Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) and accounted for all SL3 (equiptment).
- Kept Records of inventories for the vehicles offloaded in excess of $1.8 million dollars
Experimental Weapons Test Observer (Wrecker Chief)
Department Of Defense
China Lake / Camp Pendleton, California
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Troubleshot and fixed last-minute issues with weapons system carrier.
- Monitored crew member performance and initiated corrective actions to resolve deficiencies.
- Maintained Recovery asset
- Oversaw weapons loading procedures to provide guidance subject matter expert loading.
- Identified and documented deficiencies of equipment and sensitive items, reducing maintenance turnaround 34%.
- Maintained accountability of sensitive items (Secret) through daily inventory, secure storage and proper equipment issuing documentation.
- Supervised one man-member team to conduct Recovery operations of weapon system or logistical assets during operations.
- Collaborated with troops assigned in military unit (2nd battalion 11th marines) in order to stage for weapons testing whilst Aboard Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake
- Coordinated with leadership to verify support for deployment and redeployment operations.
- Planned and executed actions to neutralize notional threats.
Quality Control (USMC)
Department Of Defense
Camp Pendleton South, CA
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
Education
No Degree - Leading Marines (2 Week Course)
United States Marine Corps Distance Learning
Camp Pendleton South, CANo Degree - Lance Corporal Seminar
United States Marine Corps Formal School
Camp PendletonNo Degree - Corporals Course
United States Marine Corps Formal School
Camp Pendleton South, CABachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA07.2024
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Union High School
Buckeye, AZ05.2018
Skills
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Forecasting and Planning
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Supply Estimates
- Large-Scale Events Planning
- Performance Assessment
- Equipment Purchasing
- Scheduling Equipment Repairs
- Instruction and Delegation
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Financial Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Operational Reports
- High-Volume Environments
- Active Listening
- Billing and Payment Processing
- Optimal Inventory Levels
Timeline
Experimental Weapons Test Observer (Wrecker Chief)
Department Of Defense
04.2022 - 07.2022
Wrecker Operator (USMC) (Operation Freedom Banner)
Department Of Defense
08.2021 - 10.2022
Wrecker Chief (USMC)
Depatment Of Defense
03.2021 - Current
Quality Control (USMC)
Department Of Defense
06.2020 - 03.2021
Motor Transport Operator (USMC)
Department Of Defense
01.2019 - Current
No Degree - Leading Marines (2 Week Course)
United States Marine Corps Distance Learning
No Degree - Lance Corporal Seminar
United States Marine Corps Formal School
No Degree - Corporals Course
United States Marine Corps Formal School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Miracosta College
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Union High School