Systems Integrity Specialist

• Jan 2017 - Present

Retail Transportation and Contract Specialist

• May 2013 - Sep 2016

[CST Brands is a spin off of Valero Energy Corporation ] Deal directly with 15 contract gasoline freight carriers on billings, rates, and invoices directly tied into 1,250 company-operated convenience stores.Monitor an Auto Pay program overseeing $44M in freight payables as well as another $6-8M in accessorials. Lot of specialized work in SAP and in PDI/Enterprise that I thoroughly enjoy. Have grown with position and now am 14th year with same department. Every day is a different challenge. With 15 carriers and 55-60 product terminals as well as 1,250 Retail sites to keep up with, there are always 'opportunities' and challenges. I love the stress and the constant challenges. Show less

Retail Transportation and Contract Specialist

• Dec 2001 - Apr 2013

Deal directly with 20 contract gasoline freight carriers on billings, rates, and invoices directly tied into 1,035 company operated convenience stores and approximately 120 wholesale units. Monitor an Auto Pay program overseeing $34M in freight payables as well as another $5-7M in accessorials. Lot of specialized work in SAP that I thoroughly enjoy. Have grown with position and now am in my14th year with same department. Every day is a different challenge. With 20 carriers and 55-60 product terminals as well as 1,150 sites to keep up with, there are always 'opportunities' and challenges. As a side note, I have also been working as a Liaison Transportation Manager assisting Wholesale Branded Manager and to help keep Wholesale carriers in line and resolving any dealer/carrier issues in a timely manner. I love the stress and the constant challenges. Show less

Retail Transportation Analyst

• Aug 1988 - Nov 2001

Originally picked in 8/1998 for a brand new program for paying out fuel freight payments to carriers/vendors electronically vs. paper invoices. My job was created for me.Deal directly with 20 contract gasoline freight carriers on billings, rates, and invoices directly tied into 1,035 company operated convenience stores and approximately 120 wholesale units. Monitor an Auto Pay program overseeing $34M in freight payables as well as another $5-7M in accessorials. Lot of specialized work in SAP that I thoroughly enjoy. Have grown with position and now am in 14th year with same department. Every day is a different challenge. With 20 carriers and 55-60 product terminals as well as 1,150 sites to keep up with, there are always 'opportunities' and challenges.I love challenges. Show less

Division Analyst

• Apr 1998 - Nov 1998

Reporting responsibility for daily, weekly, and monthly reports for 300 retail stores in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Laredo, and other towns in South Texas.Oversaw the processing of daily reports and summaries per retail store uploads to PDI. Corrected and analyzed daily uploads by stores to PDI Store Accounting for cash deposits, gasoline inventories, vendor and merchandise receivings.Supervised one Assistant Analyst with duplicated responsibilities to the analyst position. Monitored and retrained on new programs or procedures as needed.Supervised 13 Retail Auditors and 1 Audit Supervisor through the retail merchandise inventory reconciliation. Gasoline accounting as well. Show less

Audit Supervisor

• Jul 1997 - Apr 1998

Supervised 13 Retail Store Auditors and approximately 300 retail stores.Responsible for the hiring and management of the auditor positions through interviewing and hiring procedures, conducting surprise review of auditing procedures, and prices checks as well as store visits where auditors were counting.Trained personnel including auditors and area managers in the proper procedures of retail store auditing and counting of inventory and gasoline reconciliation.Traveled extensively throughout San Antonio and Corpus Christi (Texas area visiting and checking on stores that were being audited or had been audited. Also traveled to surrounding towns and cities as well as to Laredo, Texas.Developed new procedures for thorough auditing and reconciliation of inventory with new Softsense system. Trained personnel in all aspects of new auditing system. Trained retail auditors, area managers, store managers, assistant managers, merchandisers, and District Managers. Twice trained visiting wholesale partners from Mexico. Show less

Area Manager

• Jun 1990 - Jun 1997

Responsible for 9-10 retail stores averaging $1-3M in yearly sales each.Total of $17M/ year.Responsibility for hiring and disciplinary control of those 9 managers and their employees. Conducted second interview so applicants. Daily and weekly auditing reconciliation merchandise inventory as well as gasoline accounting. Control and monitoring of cash, drive offs, employee turnovers, audit losses, theft of merchandise, inventory levels, etc.Controlled expenses to meet weekly, monthly, and yearly budgets set by upper management. Utilized P&L reports to train and instruct store manages in proper management and control of units. Show less

Store Manager

• Jan 1988 - May 1990

Managed single convenience stores with overall control and responsibility for approximately 12-45 employees per store. Responsible for overseeing store controls such as security, floor displays, cash control, payroll control, inventory and purchasing controls. Ordered groceries on a weekly basis and was vigilant on cash audits and inventory shortages as well as fuel losses in the way of customer drive offs. Interviewed, hired, scheduled, trained, praised, and disciplined employees. Managed five(5) different convenience stores with different layouts and increasing volumes over the course of being a store manager. Show less

Assistant Store Manager

• Sep 1987 - Jan 1988

Promoted to Assistant Manager after two weeks of being hired as CSR.Supervised 12-45 employees through all aspects of store management and control.Scheduled employees on shifts. Responsible for their conduct on and off clock and while on premises.Reported to Store Manager.Did closing of unit for several days and then opening on Saturdays and Sundays. Performed closing or opening duties and associated paperwork as required.Audited for beer and cigarettes on a daily basis and reported such to store manager. On hands management in running shift while running cash register, gasoline pumps, and supervising entire store. Show less

Corporate Management Training Instructor

• Jan 1984 - Jul 1987

Was hired away from ARA Services in Houston by a Headhunter to work at Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken as a Management Instructor in the Popeyes Corporate Office in New Orleans LA. Trained Company and Franchise Store Managers in Classroom instruction on Daily paperwork, P&L Statements, cost controls, budgets, Labor Control, Expense control, etc. As part of training, conducted hands on training in stores on correct ways to prep, roll out, and bake biscuits, prep or make side products such as cole slaw, Red Beans and Rice, Cajun Rice, etc.. Conducted hands on training on correct way to prep, batter, fry, and store our famous Popeyes Chicken to Popeyes standards as set by founder. Show less

Food Service Director

• Sep 1976 - Dec 1983

Originally started working with ARA Food Services while in college and doing part time work. Trained in the kitchen on how to prepare meals for 1,000 college students. Worked under the Catering Manager setting up catering events and being a waiter in student dining room. Worked full time in late 1980 at University of Houston under ARA Food Services as Food Production Manager after leaving teaching. Supervised and managed all Food production for 3,000 boardings setting up daily and weekly menus to be prepared for students. Supervised Food Production Manager, Catering Manager, Cooks, Bakers, line cooks, and other workers throughout all processes from start of meal prepping to completion of dinner items for food lines. Directly responsible for interviewing and hiring all kitchen staff. Hands on responsibility for all employee’s actions while employed at facility to include any coaching, supervision of training, disciplinary action, and leading up to termination. Managed and supervised all Caterings done on the company’s behalf for any university or external customers. Promoted to Food Service Director in 1981 and had full responsibility for all 80-100 employees at this food facility supervising 2 large dining rooms with 3 food service lines in two different physical buildings and some smaller dining areas. Controlled expenses to meet weekly, monthly, and yearly budgets set by upper management. $15-18M year operation. Show less

Spanish language Teacher

• Sep 1977 - Aug 1980

Taught and mentored approximately 120 students through 5-6 of class periods each day. Taught through five levels of Spanish language competency from a Basic Spanish student to an Advanced level student. Created lesson plans and followed approved school curriculum for Spanish teaching. Initially interacted and taught as an intern for a semester and then was hired for an additional year. Taught and mentored approximately 120 students through 5-6 of class periods each day. Taught through five levels of Spanish language competency from a Basic Spanish student to an Advanced level student. Created lesson plans and followed approved school curriculum for Spanish teaching. Initially interacted and taught as an intern for a semester and then was hired for an additional year.

Catering and Assistant Manager

• Sep 1976 - Jul 1980

Worked up from Hourly employee to catering to Assistant Manager at Austin College. Responsibilities grew from an hourly student worker to having catering responsibilities of setting up catering events such as scheduling event, setting up meal, arranging for the preparation of those meals as well as arranging/decorating/setting up the physical room(s), and setting up buffet lines or to manage servers through table-side service. Worked up from Hourly employee to catering to Assistant Manager at Austin College. Responsibilities grew from an hourly student worker to having catering responsibilities of setting up catering events such as scheduling event, setting up meal, arranging for the preparation of those meals as well as arranging/decorating/setting up the physical room(s), and setting up buffet lines or to manage servers through table-side service.