Richard Palafox
7533 Schreiner St
Summary
Adept Cargo Specialist with a proven track record at the Army Reserve, showcasing expertise in transportation management and exceptional multilingual abilities. Spearheaded warehouse optimization, significantly reducing cargo damage and enhancing safety protocols. Known for strategic planning and effective team leadership, ensuring seamless import/export operations and compliance with regulatory standards.
Developed skills in fast-paced logistics environment, focusing on precision and efficiency. Expertise in inventory management and equipment operation, enabling smooth cargo handling. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Professional logistics specialist prepared for this role with strong skills in cargo handling, inventory management, and transportation coordination. Demonstrates focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable and efficient with proven ability to optimize operations and ensure timely deliveries. Known for effective problem-solving and excellent communication skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cargo Specialist
Army Reserve
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Loading, unloading,and securing cargo
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage layouts and implementing effective shelving systems.
- Coordinated closely with customs officials to ensure adherence to import/export regulations while expediting clearance processes for time-sensitive shipments.
- Reduced damage to goods by ensuring proper packaging, labeling, and storage techniques were followed.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback for professional growth and development opportunities within the organization.
- Implemented safety measures that reduced workplace accidents while maintaining a high level of productivity among staff members.
- Prepared hazardous material shipments in compliance with safe handling practices.
- Detected damages and discrepancies in cargo shipments with careful inspections and close monitoring.
- Examined cargo and freight shipments to check goods' condition.
- Operating material handling equipment like forklifts and cranes
- Performing port operations like uploading, downloading, staging, and marshalling
- Developed contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, minimizing impact on business operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
Scaramento California 06-2024
Skills
- Forklift operation 5k and 10k
- Transportation management
- Multilingual abilities
- Air cargo management
- Cargo unloading
- Loading vehicles and unloading
- Railway operations on loading and unloading both cargo and vehicles
- Trained on doing PMCS ( Prevention maintenance, checks and services) and after PMCS on equipment and vehicles
- Signalmen for crane operations and guiding vehicle operations
Certification
- Satisfactorily Completed the Cargo Specialist Course at U.S Army Transportation School
- Obtained United States Army Chief of Transportation Certificate of Investiture In the Transportation Corps the Spearhead of Logistics
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cargo Specialist
Army Reserve
07.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
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