MELVIN PADILLA
***-** *** ******, ***** OZONE PARK, NY 11420 • PHONE 718-***-****/347-***-****
E-MAIL – **************@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in the Transportation field that enhances my qualifications
EXPERIENCE
2013- Present Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY
Shuttle Bus Driver
Pick up and drop passengers to their destination in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Shuttle bus service outside the yard to the train station and back to the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Tour Bus service for the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
2009-2013 Transborder Air Cargo, Jamaica, NY
Dispatcher
Contact vendors and/or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Determine method of shipment, and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by using a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
Provide superior customer service and minimize customer concerns/issues.
Ensure a healthy team environment of open communication and support among other teammates.
Responsible for setting up morning and evening drivers routes for the day going in and out of the airport as well as the local warehouse.
Dispatched a crew of 11 trucks drivers & 5 warehouse workers and handling the in house customers’ documents for pick up & deliveries.
2008-2009 Maggie Paratransit Corp.(Access-A-Ride) Bklyn, NY
Driver
Transporting handicapped/disabled adults from one destination to another.
Transporting parsonage on a time scheduled to their clinic appointment within the five boroughs
Reporting distance, time, and number of passengers and pre-inspection of bus on a daily basis to the dispatcher.
Ensuring that all laws, rules, and regulations were met in accordance with the guidelines of the company.
2004 – 2008 Ultimate Express Queens, NY
Truck Driver
Knowledge of Kennedy Airport Cargo, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Airport Cargo Area, four boroughs
Handle Exports and Imports delivers
Reporting distance, time and pre-inspection of the truck to my dispatcher
Keeping log of my locations and deliveries
2004 – 2005 Boars head Queens, NY
Truck Driver/Salesperson
Delivers food for store and supermarkets.
making invoices for billing and payments
Hands on with customers on items to be purchased and delivered.
Driving in to Manhattan and long island area.
packing
2003 – 2004 Logan Bus Company Ozone Park, NY
Bus Driver
Picking up and dropping off students from home to school and back.
Transporting handicapped adults from home to their jobs and back.
Transporting students on trips when scheduled to and from school.
Reporting distance, time, and number of passengers and pre-inspection of bus on a daily basis to the dispatcher.
Ensuring that all laws, rules, and regulations were met in accordance with the guidelines of the company.
1997–2003 P.C.M. Contracting Company Fort Tilden, NY
Bookkeeper
Monitoring and supervising financially city awarded contracts for Brooklyn Union Gas.
Maintaining expenditures monthly and quarterly statements for the purpose of keeping accurate records to provide when needed.
Data Entry into DPMS system for the New York Paving & Keyspan Company.
Monitoring the effectiveness of the foreman and their financial reporting for the billing statements and making sure that each department and their records coincide with each other.
EDUCATION
1996–2000 LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY
Business Management
1976-1980 John Adam High School Jamaica, NY
Graduated, G.E.D.
INTERESTS
Fluent in Spanish.
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