Salvador Cardenas
Inglewood
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Nuñez Office Installation
04.2024 - Current
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, updating databases, and preparing documents for review by management staff.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency within the dispatch department
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Facilitated frequent progress reports and presentations to keep management informed about ongoing activities within their respective domains.
Transportation Dispatcher
DM Construction & Remodeling
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Assigned drivers to appropriate routes based on customer needs.
- Provided timely updates to customers regarding their orders or requests.
- Coordinated with other dispatchers to ensure efficient delivery schedules were met.
- Resolved customer complaints related to service issues or delays.
- Tracked vehicles using GPS technology and provided real-time status updates as needed.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, updating databases, and preparing documents for review by management staff.
- Utilized computer systems to locate addresses, calculate estimated arrival times, and provide directions when necessary.
- Organized paperwork associated with deliveries including manifests, bills of lading, packing slips.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Prepared weekly performance reviews for drivers based on their adherence to company standards.
- Participated in team meetings discussing changes in procedures or processes.
- Utilized various software systems to facilitate movement, planning and scheduling.
Transportation Dispatcher
AA Global Logistics
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Received and processed customer orders for transportation services.
- Monitored drivers' progress and updated customers on their shipment status.
- Assigned vehicles to drivers based on the type of goods being transported.
- Provided support to drivers in regards to directions, paperwork.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities including dispatches, driver logs and other pertinent information.
- Ensured compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Communicated with third-party logistics providers regarding pick-up and delivery times and locations.
- Generated reports for management review related to driver performance, delivery delays.
- Updated company software systems as needed with current data pertaining to shipments and deliveries.
- Prepared invoices for billing purposes after confirming completeness of deliveries.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for fleet vehicles in order to minimize downtime.
Dispatcher/Customer Service Representative
4 Seasons Party Rentals
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, updating databases, and preparing documents for review by management staff.
- Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
- Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
- Utilized computer systems to locate addresses, calculate estimated arrival times, and provide directions when necessary.
- Participated in team meetings discussing changes in procedures or processes.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency within the dispatch department.
- Utilized various software systems to facilitate movement, planning and scheduling.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vintage High School
Napa, CA06-2013
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Schedule management
- Risk analysis and management
- Data collection
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Training and development
- Report development
- Spreadsheet tracking
Education and Training
other,other
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Nuñez Office Installation
04.2024 - Current
Transportation Dispatcher
DM Construction & Remodeling
03.2021 - 03.2024
Transportation Dispatcher
AA Global Logistics
08.2017 - 01.2021
Dispatcher/Customer Service Representative
4 Seasons Party Rentals
10.2015 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Vintage High School
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