Rafael Garcia

2115 W. Kirby St.

Tampa, FL. 33604

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          Dear Hiring Committee:

             In regard to the forklift driver position you have posted on _____________, I am very
interested in the opportunity. Perhaps after reading this letter and enclosed resume, you will
agree we have mutual beneficial reason to meet. My credentials include:
·         11+ years in Warehouse/Manufacturing setting.
·         O.S.H.A. compliance forklift certification and daily inspection checklist experience.
·         Conscientious go-getter who is highly organized, dedicated, and committed to
professionalism.  
·         Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
·         Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts optimal effort in successfully
completing tasks.
·         Bilingual English / Spanish

 Customer service is and always will be priority. But most importantly safety, safety is always
first. While employed with National Gypsum Company for approximately 10.5 years I received
numerous annual safety awards for being accident free. My annual reviews were pretty good
as well. Unfortunately the Plant was closed down and only a hand full of supervisors was able to
relocate to the more modern or up to date Apollo Beach Plant.

 The Forklift Driver position sounds like an outstanding opportunity, and I would welcome the
chance for an interview to discuss your needs and outline my strengths in person. You may
reach me at (813)932-2407.
Thank you for your time and consideration of my resume, and I look forward to speaking with
you.

Sincerely,

Rafael Garcia

Enc. Resume  
                        
  
                                     
 Rafael Garcia
2115 W. Kirby St.
Tampa, FL 33604
Home: (813)932-2407 Cell:(813)263-9409
garciarafael1977@gmail.com
Objective
       
"I am a friendly, clean and loyal individual who has an ambition to succeed in any given environment.
Although I have extensive experience in the National Gypsum Company I love to learn, and always up to
a challenge whatever the situation. I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel while giving
my best to an employer."        
Skills
 Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in
writing.  

 Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and
juggle multiple concurrent projects.

Goal driven leader who maintains a productive climate confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches
employees to meet high performance standards.

Experience           
ABCO INC.
Laborer/Painter
Tampa, FL
November 2007 - May 2010  

 While employed with this company I was mainly a painter, other duties included
landscaping and tree services.

National Gypsum Company

Dry End Lead /Forklift Driver

Tampa, FL (Port Tampa)

June 1997 - Nov. 2007
-Machine operator / Board inspector (5 months) - This operator had to reject boards that had any defects
or imperfections, fix bad bundled tape and sweep designated areas at the end of work day.
- Forklift Driver (4 years) -   Operator had to pick up lifts of boards that raised up from a scissor lift that
came up every 4.5 to 6 min., then stock in designated areas in warehouse. Driver was required to wedge
out defective boards from lift, if any.
-Material Handler / Shipping and Receiving department (2.5 years) - This driver had to load materials
onto trailers and unload materials that came in by trailer or Rail Road cars.
 -Dry End Lead (3.5 years) - This lead position was responsible for the safety of a three man crew, two
machine operators and one driver. While simultaneously running a kiln that was cooking anywhere from
600 to 1,100 pieces per hour   
Winn Dixie Warehouse
Warehouse Selector

Tampa, FL
November 1996 - June 1997
·       This selector had to pick groceries from a list then load onto a two pallet riding lift (stand
up style), while maintaining a certain piece count per hour.

ASHE Industries
Machine Operator

Tampa, FL (T.D.C)
February 1996 – Nov. 1996
·      Here at this location I worked mainly with sheets or rolls of aluminum, different shapes and
sizes, some were large rolls that required the use of a large jack. The materials were then fed
into a gutter formation machine or a press table.

Scotties Hardware Store

Yard-Man

Tampa, FL
July 1995 - Feb. 1996
·      Usually the first thing here was working with customers that needed assistance (customer
service always a #1 priority).  Then came the lumber yard which consisted of pulling stock with
a forklift , some were orders that were needed for the next day , also flat stacking in the
yard,etc..
Checkers (fast food)
Porter/Grill Man

Tampa, FL
February 1994 - July 1995
     
-  Here at this location I started out on the sandwich line, then porter, grill, fry station, and even
the cash registers. There was nothing I could not do at this location.

                      Education
                                    Titan High School
                                    Tampa, FL
                                    Major: H.S. Diploma Equivalency
References Available Upon Request