Vanessa M Flores
Tustin
Summary
Professional driver with significant expertise in operating commercial vehicles, ensuring timely and safe deliveries. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving results. Capable of navigating various routes, maintaining vehicle safety standards, and providing exceptional service. Dependable and flexible, with commitment to excellence in every task.
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 4+ years in logistics.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermodal Class A Driver and Training Engineer
Schneider Intermodal
09.2024 - Current
- Operated Class A trucks for regional and long-haul deliveries, adhering to safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Managed logistics for timely loading and unloading at various locations, optimizing route efficiency.
- Trained new drivers on safe driving practices and company policies to enhance operational effectiveness.
Local Class A Driver
Artic Glacier Premium Ice
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Adhered to federal and state regulations for transportation, promoting operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with dispatch teams to optimize route planning and reduce delivery times.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, ensuring high satisfaction through effective communication skills.
- Operated Class A vehicles safely across diverse routes, ensuring timely deliveries.
Class A Driver
Schneider National Inc.
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Operated Class A vehicles safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Managed delivery schedules to optimize route efficiency and minimize delays.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption per regulatory requirements.
Transportation Dispatcher
Redefined Transportation Inc.
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Assigning truck drivers import/export containers that come out of all Long Beach ports.
- Arranging all empty container appointment times to terminate at ports.
- Monitoring all import containers in system for holds and vessel etas.
- Monitor dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on driver needs.
- Manage daily delivery and work schedules to maximize coverage.
- Communication with customers, vendors, shippers and internal staff members to verify current status and schedule delivery dates.
Traffic Controller
CrimsonIT
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on caller needs.
- Managed daily delivery and work schedules to maximize coverage.
- Devised and implemented work plans for subordinate employees to check quality and consistency of work against organizational standards.
- Communicated with customers, vendors, shippers and internal staff members to verify current status and schedule delivery dates.
Caregiving Manager
Bethesda Lutheran community
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
Security Dispatcher/Security Officer
Palace Station Hotel & Casino
04.2016 - 01.2021
- Monitoring field personnel
- Break schedule coordination
- Communications
- First Aid/CPR
- Guest services
- Organization
- Adjusting routes
- Business operations
- Project organization, Leveraged strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact successful with management, peers and patrons of all backgrounds
- Improved guest satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Provided excellent service and attention to guest when face-to-face or through phone.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional guest service
- 3 years Field training Officer experience.
Front End Supervisor
Cardenas Markets Inc
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands
- Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations
- Promoted store loyalty program to increase customer engagement and drive consistent sales
- Taught junior employees how to meet operational and sales goals with proactive strategies.
Cashier
Anaheim Honda Center
08.2007 - 01.2013
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Education
Trucking School Graduate -
High Impact Trucking School Academy
Wilmington, CA08.2023
GED -
Centennial Adult Education Center
Santa Ana, CA01.2010
Skills
- Bilingual reading and writing (English/Spanish)
- Commercial Driver Training Engineer
- Communications
- Guest and Client services
- Project Organization
- Trucking Dispatching
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Intermodal Class A Driver and Training Engineer
Schneider Intermodal
09.2024 - Current
Local Class A Driver
Artic Glacier Premium Ice
06.2024 - 09.2024
Class A Driver
Schneider National Inc.
03.2024 - 06.2024
Transportation Dispatcher
Redefined Transportation Inc.
05.2022 - 05.2024
Traffic Controller
CrimsonIT
10.2021 - 05.2022
Caregiving Manager
Bethesda Lutheran community
01.2021 - 10.2021
Security Dispatcher/Security Officer
Palace Station Hotel & Casino
04.2016 - 01.2021
Front End Supervisor
Cardenas Markets Inc
01.2013 - 04.2016
Cashier
Anaheim Honda Center
08.2007 - 01.2013
Trucking School Graduate -
High Impact Trucking School Academy
GED -
Centennial Adult Education Center