Eager to contribute exceptional technical acumen and supervisory experience toward securing an opportunity in Manufacturing

         Bilingual (English/Spanish) professional offering solid manufacturing experience in electronics, food, and mattress fabrication industries.

         Proactively evaluate production systems and procedures to uncover areas of weakness, and swiftly implement solutions and controls that streamline operations.

         Excel at building teams and strategically steering projects to maximize use of resources, boost productivity, curtail expenses, and achieve aggressive performance goals and deadlines.

         Highly skilled at connecting with and leading people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

         Constantly foster and maintain a unified, safety-focused, and collaborative workplace environment.

         Able to implement Lean tools and methodologies to expedite production and minimize waste.

         Adept at preparing reports for upper management to meticulously track progress and monitor achievement of goals and key performance indicators.

• Efficiently forecast, plan, and respond accordingly to changing priorities and competing demands.

Chicago Mattress, Chicago, IL, 2014 to 2015

Systems Administrator

         Oversaw network infrastructure comprised of 15 computers on Windows platforms including accountability for PC upgrades, repairs, patch management, Cisco devices and Allworx phone systems.

         Shepherded 20 workers in relocating materials from 15 warehouses to support new production initiative.

         Seamlessly coordinated materials flux between factory and warehouses to ensure business continuity.

         Hired, trained, supervised, and motivated high-performing personnel while fostering excellent team cohesiveness.

         Effectively controlled material and labor expenses to optimize profitability and budget compliance.

         Joined forces with upper management to generate production forecasts by carefully considering factors such as inventory on hand, staff, machinery, equipment, trucks, and weather conditions.

         Constantly monitored production floor and communicated extensively with production supervisor to avoid material shortages and strengthen focus on products highest in demand.

         Collaboratively responded to and resolved OSHA complaint, slashing potential fines from $120K to $1.5K.

         Influenced company s profitability to propel from 8% to 20% by participating in cost and freight analysis used for a strategic pricing initiative.

         Advised company s webpage designer in organizational policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and alignment with industry production operations.

         Recommended and received approval to relocate 20 warehouse personnel to new locations, saving $120K per year.

Support Space, 2012 to 2013

IT Consultant

         Remotely supported clients in virus detection and removal, software updates, printer installations and repairs, PC performance tuning, email set-up and troubleshooting, and wireless network set-up.

MIOSA, Guadalajara, Mexico, 2011 to 2012

Network Administrator

         Customized each computer according to department functions and provided training to end users.

         Installed MS Office 2007, AutoCAD 14 and SAI software and delivered technical support as needed.

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Hewlett Packard, Guadalajara, Mexico, 2008 to 2009

Finance Analyst

         Performed analyses for multimillion dollar product lines and programs, critically evaluated sales forecasts and actual performance, and compiled monthly P&L closing reports.

         Recommended retirement of scanner product losing $250K annually with proposal approved by management.

Chicago Mattress, Chicago, IL, 2005 to 2008

Operations Manager

         Spearheaded full-scope operations for $2M mattress manufacturer comprised of 50 employees.

         Controlled $500K annual budget while cost-effectively directing purchasing, inventory control, logistics, production, HR, OSHA training and compliance, and continuous improvement.

         Initiated Lean techniques that reduced 26 pallets to six, and slashed inventory levels by 30%.

         Boosted profits by 15% and eliminated losses by $10K/month through exceptional talents in cost analysis.

Kraft Foods, Woodstock, IL, 2003 to 2005

Quality Systems Supervisor

         Advanced from initial roles as Production Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor to direct 20+ employees in ensuring 100% quality assurance and control throughout 240,000 sq. ft. plant.

         Implemented Kaizen initiatives to accelerate production time by 30%.

         Reduced inventory levels by 40% as a result of decreasing waste and optimizing material consumption.

         Lowered departmental budget 35% with zero impact to service quality and quantity.

         Championed multiple facility improvements including streamlining product lines and fortifying workplace safety in a union environment.

SCI Systems, Mexico City, 2000 to 2001

Product Engineer

         Commanded full-scope project management from pilot run and troubleshooting to receiving engineering changes and successfully launching production.

Solectron, Guadalajara, Mexico, 1997 to 2000

Product Engineer

         Supported up to eight concurrent projects for Hewlett-Packard, demonstrating proficiency in product development, ISO-9000 certification, production auditing, and continuous improvement.

MBA, Finance, Roosevelt University, Chicago IL

BSEE, Electrical Engineering, National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City, Mexico

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER

APICS CPIM (Certification being renewed)

180-hour Software Testing program, Advanced Computer Training, 2015

Web Developer, Sullivan & Cogliano Training Center, 2012

Certified Ethical Hacker course, IDT Training Center, Integrated Digital Technologies, 2010

CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and PMP, Integrated Digital Technologies Technical School

CCNA R&S (Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing & Switching)

Cisco routers, switches, EtherChannels, TCP/IP, DHCP, SNMP, OSPF v2, v3, EIGRP v4, v6, VLANs set-up, configuration, troubleshooting, HSRP, GLBP, VRRP, RSTP, load balancing, Frame Relay configuration and troubleshooting, ACLs standard and extended, set-up and troubleshooting, NAT and PAT configuration, IPv4, IPv6 addressing, HTML, Python, VBScript, PHP, MySQL, T- SQL, JavaScript, DOS, Windows 3.1, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and Blue (8.1), MS Office 2003/2007/2010/365 installation and troubleshooting, Teamviewer, Bomgard, Logmein