Delivery Driver Project Management

JOSE LARACUENTE

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SUMMARY

I am seeking a position that will allow me to utilize past work to show my capabilities as a Delivery Driver/ Landscaper bringing 17 years all together of experience and dedication to meeting customer needs with fast and friendly service. Inspect vehicles and products and secure balanced loads to minimize damage. Converse easily with immigrant customers and team members using bilingual Spanish abilities.

SKILLS

Driving and transportation

Route management

Client relations

Employee development and management

Project management

Landscape maintenance

EXPERIENCE

06/2015 to 02/2019

Delivery Driver

Salson Logistics Newark, NJ

Completed order forms and collected payments to keep customer accounts current

Safely operated and maintained heavy equipment, including forklifts, stair climbers and pallet jacks

Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets

Directed efficient product loading and checked load balance to prevent on-the-road incidents

Satisfied record keeping demands with accurate invoicing, shipping paperwork coordination and daily logs outlining field activities

Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables

Reviewed over 5 daily delivery documents and orders and reported any errors found on delivery documents to supervisor

Verified contents of 8 to 12 pallets daily inventory loads against Bills of Lading with 100% accuracy

Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery with 100% accuracy rate

Pulled and reviewed daily customer tickets to successfully fulfill orders

Consulted with customers to gain feedback and address concerns with products or services

Exceeded productivity goals by 100% through effective routing and planning

Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills

Verified loads against shipping papers

05/2005 to 10/2015

Driver/ Landscaper

Saverio Landscaping Inc. Nutley, NJ

Cleared pathways of overgrowth and debris or hazards such as snow

Protected customer lawns by applying weed and pest control chemicals

Performed upkeep work for garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health

Prepared soil and gardens for planting with mulch and sod

Read and followed landscaping plans to install plants and fixtures for residences and businesses

Implemented regular landscaping schedule to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds

Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes

Trimmed shrubbery and trees and carried out general garden maintenance

Managed crew of 3 to workers to strategically plan and coordinate jobs

Drove work truck with employees to and from the job sites

08/1997 to 03/2005

Delivery Truck Driver

N.V Beverage LLC. Fairfield, NJ.

Delivered exceptional customer service in all interactions to promote satisfaction and maintain company loyalty

Performed deliveries throughout greater tri-state area

Operated box truck to move soda, juice and water products

Maneuvered shipments with carts, hands trucks and pallet jacks, efficiently loading and unloading vehicles to maintain tight timetables

Coordinated accurate paperwork and collected payments from customers to meet financial objectives

Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues

Completed OSHA training in operations

Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times

Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information

Completed order forms and collected payments to keep customer accounts current

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma

Nutley High School Nutley, NJ

High School Diploma

Essex County Vocational School Nutley, NJ

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