Transportation Manager

Ricardo Esparza

Address: **** ********** *****, ***********, ********** 93312

Phone: 661-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

Areas of Focus: Logistics and Transportation

Qualifications Profile

Multifaceted, detail-oriented, and performance-focused professional, offering hands-on experience in transportation and logistics

operations. Certified heavy and motorized equipment operator with ability to handle various transportation and logistics vehicles.

Articulate communicator with outstanding capabilities in cultivating and maintaining positive working relationships with individuals

of diverse backgrounds; with working knowledge of Spanish language. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and

Excel) and RentalMan. Areas of expertise include:

Operations Management Safety and Regulatory Compliance Revenue Growth Strategies

Continuous Process Improvement Cost Savings and Expense Reduction Equipment Delivery and Vehicles Maintenance

Staff Training and Development Strategic Planning and Implementation

Relevant Experience

Vertical Tanks, Bakersfield, CA

Transportation Manager 2016–2017

Take full accountability in the development of company’s transportation operations

Administer the procurement and maintenance of equipment

Keenly maintain all files and logs of driver, as well as regular maintenance schedules

Initiate the development of positions, as well as salary scales and benefits of employees

Provide expert oversight to the delivery and pick-up of equipment

Act as a project manager in assisting on sales for customers and potential customers

Fulfill expanded duties such as hiring operators and covering the cost of transportation

Career Highlights:

Developed two different patented trailers for the transportation of oversized equipment in the company

Closely worked with manufacturers in creating specialty truck, which was consequently patented

Brought significant contribution in generating approximately $25K savings every month

Herc Rentals Inc., Bakersfield, CA

Centralized Logistic Supervisor 2016

Driver Supervisor and Dispatch 2014-2016

Equipment Driver 2012–2014

Functioned effectively as the equipment driver of the Pump and Power Division

Expertly handled the delivery of operating generators and pumps

Presided over the training on operating generators and pumps

Held responsibility in arranging drivers and all equipment schedules for delivery and pick-up

Oversaw the operations of eight trucks and trailers

Career Highlights:

Received promotion from equipment driver to driver supervisor on equipment rental in recognition for outstanding performance and

professionalism

Cost-effectively utilized company’s assets in delivering and picking up equipment, which produced more than $20K in monthly savings

Ten-West Towing Inc., Bakersfield, CA

Transportation Supervisor 2007–2012

Served as the first responder on accident for utilization of heavy duty recovery

Efficiently interfaced with California Highway Patrol and California Department of Transportation in responding on accident and

reopening highway in a safe and timely manner

Directed and coordinated the business’ transportation operations, including four trucks, five trailers, and three operators

Participated in weekly preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers, including depth and pressures check, brake system adjustment,

and all moving parts lubrication

Took charge of changing oil and repairing minor damage on trucks and trailers, as well as conducting pre- and post-trip inspections

Facilitated the training of newly hired employees on various equipment operations, involving loading, securing, and transportation,

as well as regular and oversized loads

Other Experience

Herc Rentals Inc., Bakersfield, CA

Inside Sales Coordinator 2014-2016

Education

Coursework in Business Administration and Management

Cerro Coso Community College, Ridgecrest, CA

Professional Development

Certification:

Certified Mobile Equipment Operator - Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Training:

Forklifts, Scissor Lift, and Boom Lifts

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