Shunt Driver at VIP Staffing (2026-06 – Present)
Yard Mule / Yard Driver — Hero Logistics (Toyota Supplier)
- Operate yard mule/yard truck to move and position approximately 30–40 trailers per shift in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
- Safely perform trailer moves, drop-and-hook operations, and trailer positioning throughout the facility.
- Coordinate trailer movement to support continuous production and timely loading/unloading operations.
- Conduct routine equipment and trailer inspections and report safety or mechanical issues as needed.
- Safely maneuver trailers through tight yard areas while maintaining awareness of pedestrians, equipment, and other vehicles.
- Follow company, customer, and facility safety procedures while working efficiently during overnight operations.
- Maintain accurate trailer locations and communicate with yard personnel to keep operations organized and moving.
- Work independently in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting production and time-sensitive transportation requirements.
Auto Collision Painter at medina county collision (2025-09 – 2026-06)
Automotive Painter
- Prepared vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, taping, cleaning, and properly preparing surfaces.
- Applied automotive paint, primers, sealers, and clear coats using professional painting equipment.
- Mixed and matched paint materials to achieve proper color and finish.
- Taped and masked vehicle panels, windows, trim, lights, and other areas to prevent overspray.
- Inspected finished work for coverage, color match, defects, and overall quality.
- Ordered and maintained paint, prep, masking, and other shop materials to keep production running efficiently.
- Maintained painting equipment, spray guns, work areas, and supplies.
- Performed prep and paint work while following proper safety procedures and maintaining attention to detail.
- Worked efficiently to complete multiple vehicles while maintaining quality standards.
Auto Painter at Mission collision center (2025-04 – 2025-09)
Automotive Painter
- Prepared vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, taping, cleaning, and properly preparing surfaces.
- Applied automotive paint, primers, sealers, and clear coats using professional painting equipment.
- Mixed and matched paint materials to achieve proper color and finish.
- Taped and masked vehicle panels, windows, trim, lights, and other areas to prevent overspray.
- Inspected finished work for coverage, color match, defects, and overall quality.
- Ordered and maintained paint, prep, masking, and other shop materials to keep production running efficiently.
- Maintained painting equipment, spray guns, work areas, and supplies.
- Performed prep and paint work while following proper safety procedures and maintaining attention to detail.
- Worked efficiently to complete multiple vehicles while maintaining quality standards.
Forklift Operator/Material Handler at Maruchan Inc (2024-12 – 2025-04)
Forklift Operator / Material Handler
- Operated forklifts to safely load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the warehouse and production areas.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers efficiently while ensuring materials were handled safely and securely.
- Transported pallets, parts, and materials to designated locations using a forklift.
- Verified materials and quantities while loading and unloading shipments.
- Organized and maintained inventory in designated storage and staging areas.
- Inspected forklift equipment before operation and reported mechanical or safety issues.
- Followed proper loading procedures to ensure trailers were balanced and materials were secured.
- Worked in a fast-paced environment while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and safety.
- Communicated with warehouse, shipping, receiving, and production personnel to coordinate material movement.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area and followed all company safety procedures.
Painter at medina county collision (2023-08 – 2024-12)
Automotive Painter
- Prepared vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, taping, cleaning, and properly preparing surfaces.
- Applied automotive paint, primers, sealers, and clear coats using professional painting equipment.
- Mixed and matched paint materials to achieve proper color and finish.
- Taped and masked vehicle panels, windows, trim, lights, and other areas to prevent overspray.
- Inspected finished work for coverage, color match, defects, and overall quality.
- Ordered and maintained paint, prep, masking, and other shop materials to keep production running efficiently.
- Maintained painting equipment, spray guns, work areas, and supplies.
- Performed prep and paint work while following proper safety procedures and maintaining attention to detail.
- Worked efficiently to complete multiple vehicles while maintaining quality standards.
Yard Jockey/Forklift Operator at San Antonio Staffing (2022-10 – 2023-03)
Yard Jockey / Yard Driver
- Operated a yard mule to move and position trailers throughout a busy distribution facility.
- Safely moved trailers between loading docks, staging areas, and designated yard locations.
- Performed frequent drop-and-hook operations and connected/disconnected trailers as needed.
- Maneuvered trailers in tight spaces while maintaining awareness of pedestrians, equipment, and surrounding traffic.
- Communicated with dock and yard personnel to coordinate trailer movements and keep operations running efficiently.
- Performed basic equipment and trailer safety checks before operating.
- Maintained accurate trailer placement and helped keep the yard organized and operating efficiently.
- Worked independently in a fast-paced environment while following company safety procedures.
- Performed yard-driving duties prior to obtaining a CDL.
Delivery Driver at Exclusive Drivers (2022-01 – 2022-10)
Delivery Driver – 26-Foot Box Truck
- Operated a 26-foot box truck equipped with air brakes to deliver wine, whiskey, and other beverage products to customers and businesses.
- Completed approximately 30 delivery stops per day while maintaining an efficient route and schedule.
- Safely loaded, transported, and unloaded cases of beverage products.
- Handled deliveries carefully to prevent product damage and ensure accurate orders.
- Verified invoices, delivery paperwork, quantities, and customer orders at each stop.
- Provided professional customer service and obtained delivery confirmations/signatures.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and reported maintenance or safety concerns.
- Safely maneuvered and parked a large box truck in commercial areas, loading docks, and tight delivery locations.
- Followed all company safety procedures and applicable transportation regulations.
- Managed physically demanding work including frequent lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading throughout the workday.
Painter at Juiels auto clinic (2020-01 – 2022-01)
Automotive Paint Prepper
- Prepared vehicles and body panels for automotive paint and refinishing.
- Sanded, scuffed, cleaned, and prepped surfaces to ensure proper paint adhesion and a smooth finish.
- Masked and taped windows, trim, lights, tires, door jambs, and other areas to protect them from overspray.
- Applied primers, sealers, and other preparation materials as needed.
- Inspected vehicles for imperfections and completed necessary prep work before sending vehicles into the paint booth.
- Removed and installed trim, moldings, lights, and other components when necessary for proper preparation.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas and properly cared for tools and equipment.
- Assisted painters with paint preparation, material handling, and vehicle setup.
- Followed safety procedures when handling automotive paints, solvents, and other chemicals.
- Worked efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
Painter/Laborer at Alamo heights collision center (2017-10 – 2019-11)
Automotive Paint Prepper
- Prepared vehicles and body panels for automotive paint and refinishing.
- Sanded, scuffed, cleaned, and prepped surfaces to ensure proper paint adhesion and a smooth finish.
- Masked and taped windows, trim, lights, tires, door jambs, and other areas to protect them from overspray.
- Applied primers, sealers, and other preparation materials as needed.
- Inspected vehicles for imperfections and completed necessary prep work before sending vehicles into the paint booth.
- Removed and installed trim, moldings, lights, and other components when necessary for proper preparation.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas and properly cared for tools and equipment.
- Assisted painters with paint preparation, material handling, and vehicle setup.
- Followed safety procedures when handling automotive paints, solvents, and other chemicals.
- Worked efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
Prepper/buffer/ at Blanco collision center (2015-09 – 2016-12)
Automotive Prepper / Buffer
- Prepared vehicles for paint and final finishing by sanding, scuffing, cleaning, and masking surfaces.
- Taped and masked windows, trim, lights, tires, and other areas to prevent overspray.
- Buffed and polished painted surfaces to remove imperfections, scratches, and paint defects.
- Used buffers, polishers, sanders, and other automotive refinishing tools.
- Performed wet sanding and paint correction to achieve a smooth, professional finish.
- Inspected completed work for imperfections and corrected issues as needed.
- Assisted with vehicle prep, paint materials, and final detailing before vehicles were completed.
- Maintained clean work areas and properly cared for tools and equipment.
- Followed proper safety procedures when working with automotive chemicals, paints, and equipment.
