Raymond Gonzales
Transportation/ Logistics Professional
San Antonio, TX 78233
**********@*****.***
U.S Army, Federal Government Civil Servant (Retired), Veteran with over twenty years of Transportation and Logistics operational expertise. Held Secret Clearance
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Special Needs Caregiver
Girling Health Care Inc - San Antonio, TX
June 2018 to Present
Assist with personal care to include bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating. Follow a prescribed healthcare plan, assisting with exercise and administering medication. Ensure client’s home is organized according to their needs and that safety measures are in place. Provide emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary task and assist with mobility assistance. Coordinate
transporting or escorting the client to medical and other appointments. Monitor and report changes in health.
Traffic Management Specialist
Defense Logistics Aerospace Agency (DLA) - San Antonio, TX 2015 to 2018
Effectively oversaw and performed day-to-day logistics traffic management of hazardous shipment coordination for government owned bulk
Helium tube trailers and smaller High-Pressure Cylinder Assemblies. Resolved logistics and operational problems with proactive, positive, and tactful application. Facilitated and coordinated transportation requirements for bulk Helium Aerostat support via all modes of transportation.
Communicated daily with carriers, vendors to arrange transportation via most economical means and met all required delivery dates. Continuously provided expertise and reports for transportation costs, carrier oversight, inventory and maintenance of government bulk Helium trailers. Managed and oversaw contract for DLA Energy Helium CONUS/ OCONUS requirements for Bulk Helium transportation requirements. Coordinated and completed transportation requirements for US Military Department of Defense and commercial customers in support of Aerostat operations worldwide. Key Accomplishments:
• Performed contract oversight and researched to pinpoint patterns, issues, and discrepancies, map out plans for successfully carrying out improvements for bulk Helium transportation.
• Managed and facilitated daily transportation requests for DLA Energy bulk Helium and provided clear transportation expertise and facilitated over 500 plus shipments without any missed delivery dates for 3 years straight in support of Government Aerostat systems worldwide.
• Performed and provided fiducial contract oversight, billing and payment for all carriers using US Bank Syncada billing system in excess of 2.2 million dollars.
• Subject Matter Expert for all DLA Energy transportation related shipping requirements, documentation and DOT, 49 CFR and hazardous material requirements. Traffic Management Specialist
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) - San Antonio, TX 2012 to 2015
Developed and implemented logistics procedures and provided transportation expertise to all government agencies and commercial accounts.
Strategically planned the on-time movement of products, equipment, and materials in accordance with all guidelines.
Excelled at planning, motivating, and controlling resources, procedures, and protocols in order to achieve specific, pre-defined goals.
Coordinated transportation requirements for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Freight and Surface transportation requirements.
Gained expertise in automated transportation systems such as Electronic Transportation System (ETA), Financial Air Clearance Transportation System (FACTS), Integrated Booking System (IBS), and Global Air/ Water Transportation Execution System (GATES).
Conducted on site inspections and
provided Logistical guidance for Defense
contractors providing products for US government entities. Key Accomplishments:
• Provided training for documenting,
transporting explosives and hazardous material adhering to 49 CFR, and all DoD Military policy regulations.
• Managed transportation requests and
facilitated and performed over 5,000 shipments in support of US Military and Department of Defense agencies.
.Level II Life Cycle Logistics Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act
(AWAIT)
Transportation Specialist, (LEAD)
Surface Deployment Distribution Command (SDDC) - Seattle, WA 2010 to 2011
Key player in ensuring precise transportation requirements were followed and met to support mission goals.
Made value- added decisions regarding compliance and documentation of operations as well as requirements and capabilities of employees
Developed and strengthened transportation policies for operational, military cargo and space requirements via commercial and military owned vessels. Planned military transportation requirements for section and mission priorities, and established schedules for work completion. Reviewed and interpreted regulations to monitor for compliance. Key Accomplishments:
• Deployed as an Emergency Essential (EE) employee of the Deployment Support Team (DST) to conduct vessel and terminal operations for five Strategic Sea Ports within California and Area of Responsibility
(AOR).
Credentials & Honors:
Logistics & Supply Chain Management Studies
Palo Alto Community College, San Antonio, TX
United States Army, Honorable Discharge
Marine Cargo Specialist/ Transportation Specialist Surface Deployment Distribution Command (SDDC) - Seattle, WA 2000 to 2010
Key player in ensuring precise transportation requirements were followed and met to support mission goals.
Made value- added decisions regarding compliance and documentation of operations as well as requirements and capabilities of employees.
Developed and strengthened transportation policies for operational, military cargo and space requirements via commercial and military owned vessels. Planned military transportation requirements for section and mission priorities, and established schedules for work completion. Reviewed and interpreted regulations to monitor for compliance. Key Accomplishments:
• Deployed as an Emergency Essential (EE) employee of the Deployment Support Team (DST) to conduct vessel and terminal operations for five Strategic Sea Ports within California and Area of Responsibility
(AOR).
Credentials & Honors
Logistics & Supply Chain Management Studies
Palo Alto Community College. San Antonio, TX
United States Army, Honorable Discharge
United States Army Soldier
United States Army (USA) - Fort Lewis, WA
1993 to 1999
Performed duties as U.S. Army soldier held two Military Occupations: 13B, Artillery Cannon Crew Member and 88M, Motor Vehicle Operator. Stationed at Ft. Sill, OK, Republic of South Korea, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. and Ft. Lewis, WA.
Served honorable and completed 6 year enlistment with Honorable Discharge. Education
High school diploma in General Studies
Steilacoom High School - Steilacoom, WA
September 1990 to June 1992
Associate in Science (AS) in Supply Chain Management Palo Alto College - San Antonio, TX
January 2019
Skills
• OPERATIONS (10+ years)
• HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (10+ years)
• SHIPPING (10+ years)
• Logistics (10+ years)
• Dispatch (10+ years)
• Microsoft Suite (10+ years)
• Contract Management (10+ years)
• Regulatory Compliance (10+ years)
• Supply Chain (10+ years)
• Transportation Management (10+ years)
• Procurement (9 years)
• Communications (10+ years)
• Freight Experience (10+ years)
• Drivers Licence Class C (10+ years)
• Customer Service
• Freight
• DoD experience
• Military Experience
• Management
• SAP
• Business Development
• Process Improvement
• Computer Networking
• Military
• Negotiation
• Sourcing
• Team Management
• Strategic Planning
• Program Management
• English
• Merchandising
• Stocking
• Driving
• Delivery driver experience
• Operations Management
• Hospitality
• Van driver
• Communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Computer skills
• Data entry
• Six Sigma
• Lean
• Technical Support
• Purchasing
• Dispatching (10+ years)
• Freight Routing (10+ years)
• Microsoft Office
Links
https://my.indeed.com/p/raymondg-jyz18l9
Military Service
Branch: United States Army
Rank: E4/ CPL
1993 to 1999
Certifications and Licenses
Hazmat Certifier
Certified level II Life Cycle Logistics Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWAI)
June 2013 to Present
Certified Level II Life Cycle Logistics Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act
(DAWAI)
DOT Medical Card
March 2023 to June 2025
DOT Medical Card
Physical
Assessments
Basic attention to detail — Proficient
May 2021
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
August 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Delivery driver — Proficient
March 2022
Interpreting instructions or signs and solving problems Full results: Proficient
Verbal communication — Completed
October 2021
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Completed
Warehouse safety — Expert
April 2022
Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
Full results: Expert
Call center customer service — Proficient
December 2022
Demonstrating customer service skills in a call center setting Full results: Proficient
Sales skills — Proficient
September 2021
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
Areas of expertise include:
. Freight routing. Freight Routing. Military Freight. ETA-GFM System Operations.
. DoD Transportation Requirements. Spot Bid Negotiations. 49 CFR/ DTR 4500.9R Knowledge. Port Clearance/ Volume Moves. Military Operations.• Leadership & Team Building .Hazardous Material Shipping • Freight Coordination• Traffic Management • Strategic Planning • Commercial Linehaul Requirements
• Transportation Operations • Project Management • Process Improvements
. Certified Level II Life Cycle Logistics Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act
(DAWAI)