Description
Luis Velez 506 Grandview Ave. Ormond Beach, Florida 32176 Phone (786) 223.2222 E-mail: livelezh@gmail.com Brief Introduction and Objective: I am an Industrial Engineer with extensive experience in Transportation Logistics, Operations Management and Supply Chain, including Cold Chain Optimization, plus a Masters in Finance and International Business. Most recently, I have been working within Autonomous Self Driving technology for cars and Tractor Trailers Class 8 Trucks, as well as Remote or Direct Control Operation of Tractor Trailers Trucks, including the distinction of being one of a handful CDL Class A drivers in the world, capable of driving a tractor trailer remotely! I have been working for a year as a Test Pilot - Safety Driver & Remote TeleOperator for Starsky Robotics, in San Francisco, Dallas, and Orlando and with Google-Waymo in Mountain View, CA before that. In addition, I have extensive experience with refrigerated and dry van freight as well as LTL and 3PL loads as it relates to Supply Chain Logistics including outsourcing, procurement, contract negotiation and brokering. I offer a set of mixed skills that can easily adapt to, and complement a win-win holistic business strategy. Some of my most relevant experiences and skills are: Operations & Logistics Manager with more than 11 years managing up to 35 OTR Class A drivers. I have been an OTR driver for over 15 years at companies that include: Covenant Transport, Armellini Express Lines, Genesis Transportation & Logistics Plus, Bayde Logistic, Americas Service Line, and Paper Transport Inc. I have also worked as a Dispatch Coordinator, Transportation Broker for Northstar Transportation (the brokerage side of Armellini Express Lines), and Terminal Manager in Oxnard, CA, for Armellini Express Lines. I have owned a brokerage as well as a 2 small trucking companies. I have worked as a Logistics Manager across different industries such as Crown Linen in South Florida, one of the largest commercial laundry service providers in the Southeastern US. For the last 3 years I have lived and worked in the Bay Area, CA. where I have also worked in my free time as an Integrated Holistic Health Coach, helping others find sustainable wellbeing as well as to continue working as a Transportation Logistics professional. Finally, I would like to point out that my eclectic skill set of practical and in the field experiences, coupled with many years of study, give me absolute confidence, I have what it takes to maximize value for customers and optimize efficiency and profitability for my employer. So, I am appreciative and thankful in advance for your kind consideration!
Work Experience
COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
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Starsky Robotics | Autonomous Self Driving & Remote Safety Test Driver | 1/2019 - 1/2019 |
Google Waymo | Autonomous Safety Test Driver | 8/2017 - 1/2019 |
Logistics Operations | Logistics Engineer & Supply Chain | 1/2014 - 10/2016 |
Americas Service Line | Driver Manager | 1/2013 - 1/2014 |
Crown Linen | Logistics Manager | 1/2011 - 1/2013 |
Genesis Transp. & Logistics Plus | General Manager | 1/2009 - 1/2011 |
Bayde Logistic | Otr Professional Driver | 1/2008 - 1/2009 |
Sun Services Transportation & Logistics | Cold Chain Logistics And Transportation Specialist (Broker) | 1/2008 - 1/2009 |
Marm Transport | Owner Manager Transportation Logistics | 1/2006 - 1/2008 |
Armellini Industries | Transportation Logistics Broker / Operations Manager West Coast | 1/2005 - 1/2006 |
Covenant Transport/Sage | Professional Driver (Cdl Class A) | 1/2005 - 1/2005 |