DAVID ALVARADO
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Transportation Manager and Marine Corps Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 10 years of proven experience in handling shipments in companies and organizations. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 60 in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in overseeing shipment coordination, reducing shipping costs and looking for solutions to increase efficiency derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $7,000,000 while exceeding the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in implementing safety regulations, assigning tasks to drivers and directing vehicle maintenance and repairs. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Career supported by a specialized military training.
● Operations Management
● Project Management
● Transportation Planning
● Team Leadership
● Coaching/Mentoring
● Training Facilitation
● Administration Skills
● Communication Skills
● Attention to Detail
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Marine Corps – Various Locations 2008 – Present Transportation Manager
Led and managed a team of 50 military tactical vehicle operator specialists maintaining and repairing a fleet of 80+ military vehicles in shop and austere field environments for 24+ months at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA
● Operated and maintained 80 heavy equipment vehicles including High Mobility Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement, Logistic Vehicle System Replacement, forklifts, front-end loaders, scrapers, and hydraulic cranes with ZERO incidents
● Applied training and knowledge in the repairs, maintenance and inspections of air conditioning equipment and diesel generators in military trucks as a member of a 65-person team while assigned at Twentynine Palms, CA for 2+ years
● Managed quality assurance standards of general labor and repair projects by reviewing work progress; established and maintained a high level of professionalism and accountability
● Performed duties according to occupational protocols and workplace safety guidelines and provided timely customer service to military customers; Demonstrated time management and project management skills that balanced maintenance and work order schedules
● Managed vehicle part orders by reviewing inventories and identifying missing or unserviceable parts, checking order status, receiving and identifying the departments each part belongs to; while establishing and maintaining a high level of professionalism and accountability.
● Performed duties according to occupational protocols and workplace safety guidelines and provided timely customer service to military customers; Demonstrated time management and project management skills that balanced maintenance and work order schedules
● Maintained, Updated and created multiple excel documents, with 50+ Marines personally identifying information required for different training exercise events.
Training Supervisor
Trained and mentored over 400 United States Marine Corps Recruits to become basically trained Marines by ensuring physical and mental readiness and all aspects of training were both realistic and demanding.
● Supervised 100+ outgoing recruits through the separation process; inspected processing packages for errors and collaborated with outside agencies to ensure recruits received proper treatment and care
● Applied small unit leadership and management to ensure all recruits met all United States Marine Corps Standards to become Marines; Delivered multiple hours of daily classroom instruction to large groups
● Led a team of 5 Drill Instructors in an award-winning training cycle; awards included Honor Platoon, Band of Brothers, Best Drill Instructor Team, and best new Drill Instructor J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. – Vista, CA May 2019-Sept. 2019 Dispatcher
• Dispatched and monitored the movement of over 1,000+ customers freight that involved all aspects of pick-ups and deliveries and tracking shipments from inception through completion.
• Resolved various issues that potentially affected the scheduled times for pick-up or delivery.
• Recorded 1,000+ incoming and outgoing calls from customers using excel spreadsheets in order to provide the customer with the best customer service experience.
• Trained and supervised 20+ Drivers and Helpers in the proper use and procedures of using DispatchTrack in order to record all Returns and Deliveries being completed during each route.
• Assisted in scanning all received and outgoing of merchandize in order to track all merchandised coming in and out of the warehouse.
SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING
Basic Motor Vehicle Operators Course Vehicle Recovery Course Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance Management Course Motor Transport Non-Commissioned Officer Operations Manager Course Marine Corps Drill Instructor School Common Logistics Command & Control System Log Tool Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course Transportation Capacity Planning Tool CPR/AED/First Aid Training Corporals Course Distance Education Program Sergeants Course Distance Education Program DispatchTrack PERFORMANCE & PROFESSIONALISM AWARDS
Meritorious Mast (3) Certificate of Commendation (3) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2)
Commanding General Letter of Appreciation (1)
Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon (1)