Dear Hiring Professional:
Please consider this letter of introduction as an expression of my interest in identifying career
opportunities with your organization. Resume outlining includes my qualifications and
professional experience which is enclosed for your review and consideration.
I am a uniquely talented and highly motivated individual and I am exploring career opportunities
where I can leverage my diverse work experience to produce significant bottom line
contributions for your organization. I have an excellent work ethic and problem-solving abilities
that have enabled me to enhance performance and respond effectively to organizational demands.
I am also very detailed-oriented highly adaptable and always looking for ways to improve the
processes that drive organizational success.
I attribute my success thus far to several key factors: (1) the ability to easily assume a leadership
role in challenging environments, (2) advanced interpersonal and communication skills, (3) an
aptitude for evaluating and resolving complex issues, and (4) a propensity for exceeding
acceptable standards. These skills and traits have served me well in the past, allowing me to
make significant contributions to the achievement of business objectives and organizational
goals. With a solid record of accomplishment behind me, I am confident I can do the same for
you.
Although practical in nature, my resume cannot convey the full level of energy I bring to new
challenges. I would be interested in speaking with you to explore how my skills, strengths, and
experience can benefit your organization. In the interim, thank you for your attention, kind
consideration, and forthcoming response.
Sincerely,
Luis Rodriguez
Luis Rodriguez
281-***-**** (cell)
2413 Lake Victoria
El Paso, Texas 79936
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated, solutions-focused professional with over 15 years of progressive
administrative and customer-service management experience across diverse industries; Possess
solid management proficiencies, strong planning, and problem solving abilities, with the cross
functional project management skills to manage the execution of core operational, human
resource, and related administrative responsibilities to enhance overall bottom-line performance.
Respected as a lead by professional with a reputation for accomplishing organizational objectives
and delivering results; committed to achieving the highest standards while consistently
surpassing established goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Office Administration/Management Database Management
Workflow Planning Process Improvements
Operating Heavy Equipment Tractor-Trailer rigs
28 to 70 passenger buses
Client/Public Relations
Proficient in typewriters, adding machines, calculators, copy machines, Email, Internet
Bilingual with Articulate Fluency/Writing in English and Spanish
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
June 1992/March 2013-El Paso, TX
LJR Trucking Inc.-Self-Employed/Sub-Contractor (Owner/Operator Eighteen-Wheeler)
• Two trucks were leased out to Tri-Star Freight Systems
• Transport household goods (military) from El Paso to Houston, Alamogordo, White
Sands Area and Houston Area
• Transport Pepsi Products to and from Arizona to El Paso
• Return empty Pepsi shells, trays and pallets back to Arizona
April 1994/February 1995- El Paso, TX
Vantex Services Inc. - Self Employed/Sub Contractor
• Setup service portable toilets for all of Fort Bliss and its adjacent training areas.
November 1991/June 1992- El Paso, TX
United States Border Patrol- Fleet Manager
• Assisted in the management and operation of approximately 849 motor vehicles
including; passenger sedans, jeeps, scouts, 4-wheel drive pick-up trucks, panel trucks,
stake-body trucks, buses, trailers, and special purpose vehicles.
• Planned and administered the complete maintenance program for standard and a variety
of special purpose vehicles
• Coordinated all ongoing and routine maintenance requirements and directed vehicle
service operations
• Made recommendations on the economical feasibility of repairing or disposing of
equipment
• Maintained vehicle rotation program, maintaining a balanced fleet to uniformly achieve
replacement criteria
• Initiated actions for vehicle replacement and additional vehicles based on replacement
standards.
• Responsible for the balanced distribution of new vehicles’
• Performed duties as Contract Administrator, which included soliciting estimates, bids,
and determining low bidder based on applicable factors
• Determined when to dispose of used vehicles’ and equipment and directed preparation of
vehicles’ for sale
• Coordinate service requirements made recommendations on cost reduction, energy
reduction, and productivity improvements.
• Analyze overall fleet operations and made recommendations as to loss and reduction
• Responsible for quality control checks of vehicle usage records
• Maintained vehicle output achievement report
August 1987/November 1991-Fort Bliss, TX
Department of Army (DIS, Transportation Branch)-Motor Vehicle Operator
Foreman/Shift Leader
• Responsible for transportation operations, fleet assignments, and administration
• Supervised forty-two employees including drivers and dispatchers
• Accountable for security of motor pool area
• Maintained schedule of vehicle maintance
• Served as acting chief of the transportation branch in the absence of branch chief;
responsible for planning and coordinating all branch operations
May 1985/August 1987-Fort Bliss, TX
Department of Army (DOL, Transportation Branch)-Motor Vehicle Operator/
Dispatch
• Operated heavy equipment including buses, wreckers, and fuel trucks in support
of military operations
• Responsible for safe vehicle operation and operator maintenance
• Performed duties of dispatch which included dispatching the above equipment,
keeping logs and records, maintenance inspections, and driver assignments
• Responsible for training new employees
July 1979/April 1985- El Paso, TX
Border Distributing Company-Driver
• Operated tractor-trailer rigs making over the road deliveries of produce and
grocery items thought out the Western United States
• Responsible for the loading and unloading of cargo, route planning, and financial
management
• Accountable for administrative records and vehicle operation in accordance with
criteria forth by the Department of Transportation
August 1981/October 1983- El Paso, TX
El Paso Independent School District (Transportation Department) - Bus Driver
• Operated school bus on established route
• Responsible for the safety transportation of students
• Performed operator maintenance on bus
June 1980/June 1981- Fort Bliss, TX
Midwest Region Main Commissary- Sales Store Checker
• Operated electronic cash register
• Responsible for counting and balancing cash receipts and completing checker
settlements forms
August 1973/June 1979- Germany
United States Army-Driver
• Served as driver for general officers and colonels
• Drove buses used to transport troops to recreational areas
• Performed duties as supervisor/dispatcher into motor pool with 20 vehicles
AWARDS
• Special Achievement Award, U.S. Army, 1989
• Army Commendation Medal, 1979
• Good Conduct Medal U.S. Army, 1977
• National Defense Service Ribbon, 1973
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
I am accustomed to accepting responsibility, and am capable of working with people of all
levels, able to work under extreme stress. Have the ability to work independently or as a team
member, I have a professional attitude, good sense of humor, and personal dedication to
achieving goals. I have high integrity and believe in “a fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay”. My
work experience has allowed me to develop exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and
communicational skills.
REFERENCES
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