Paul Gonzales
Bakersfield
Summary
Oversaw transportation operations for light trucks and vans to ensure timely deliveries. Managed loading and unloading processes to optimize efficiency and meet daily performance goals. Adjusted strategies in response to dynamic conditions to enhance operational effectiveness.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Hood Cleaning Technician
Superior Hood and Vent
Bakersfield, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Operated commercial cleaning equipment to ensure thorough kitchen ventilation cleaning.
- Conducted detailed inspections to identify potential hazards and maintenance needs.
- Trained junior staff on safety protocols and effective cleaning techniques.
- Developed streamlined workflows to enhance efficiency in hood and vent cleaning processes.
Delivery Driver, Shipping
Gibbs Truck Center
Bakersfield, California
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with customers during deliveries.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Collected payments from customers upon completion of each delivery if applicable.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations while operating company-owned vehicles.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Maintained records of all deliveries made, including the date, time, and destination of each delivery.
Delivery Technician
Reece Homecare Services
Bakersfield, California
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Verified items against shipping manifests or invoice receipts upon delivery arrival.
- Completed pre-trip inspections according to established guidelines before beginning routes.
- Gave basic instructions to customer on how to correctly use equipment once everything was correctly set up for the patient.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to locate addresses for deliveries.
- Reported any issues or incidents to supervisor immediately upon return from route.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Prepared bills of lading, invoices, inventory sheets, or other documents as required.
- Observed road rules, weather, and road conditions and other factors to maintain safe driving record.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Recorded address changes to redirect mail for residences or businesses.
- Inspected delivery vehicle prior to shift, immediately reporting problems and safety hazards to supervisors.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
Warehouse Manager/ Delivery Driver
Cal Wood Flooring Supply
09.2008 - 07.2021
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
- Coordinated cross-training programs for warehouse staff to ensure flexibility and coverage.
- Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving and shipping products or materials.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
- Managed the disposal of surplus, damaged, or obsolete inventory in accordance with company policies.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Handled cash and electronic payments securely, providing accurate change and processing transactions via mobile devices.
- Handled cash payments from customers for delivery orders.
- Contacted customers if there were delays in delivery due to traffic or other issues.
Foreman/ Driver
Pacific Scaffolding
10.2002 - 12.2008
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Antonio High School
Petaluma, CA06-2002
Skills
- Route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- GPS navigation
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Effective communication
- Safety awareness
- Equipment handling
- Skilled forklift operator
- Multitasking and organization
- Safe driving
- Loading and unloading
- Materials transportation
- Documentation and reporting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Clean driving record
- Pallet jack and hand truck operation
- Vehicle inspection
- Delivery verification
- Self motivation
- Shipment verification
- Delivery logging
- Shipping and packaging
- Develops strong working relationships
- Fluent in english
- Basic math skills
- Forklift experience
Timeline
Hood Cleaning Technician
Superior Hood and Vent
06.2025 - Current
Delivery Driver, Shipping
Gibbs Truck Center
08.2023 - 04.2025
Delivery Technician
Reece Homecare Services
09.2022 - 06.2023
Warehouse Manager/ Delivery Driver
Cal Wood Flooring Supply
09.2008 - 07.2021
Foreman/ Driver
Pacific Scaffolding
10.2002 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
San Antonio High School