Alonso Nevarez
Ontario
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Operator
Valero Energy Corp
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct visual rounds for assigned area, assessing equipment operation, taking instrument readings, and communicating with other refinery personnel
- Prepare equipment utilizing lock out tag out process and isolate and clear the process equipment for scheduled maintenance
- Investigate system malfunctions by troubleshooting to determine if technician support is required
- Adjust equipment variables such as flow and pressure to optimize system performance
- Maintain safety standards within the unit and refinery by adhering to safety standards
- Perform product sampling activities such as collection, processing, labeling, and reporting as directed
- Communicate effectively with unit using radios and other communication tools
- Utilize standard operating procedures to achieve efficiency, ensure quality output, maintain equipment reliability, and ensure safety
- Makes valve line up changes to transfer product
- Assists onloading and offloading product that is vital to our unit
- Contributed to a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
- Utilized computer systems effectively to monitor processes and input critical data accurately and efficiently.
Student Veterans Advisor
West Coast University
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Perform duties such as academic and policy advising, counseling, schedule course sequencing, and appeals
- Offer students support services and resources to assist them in achieving academic success
- Track and collect records such as transcripts, dean's list and military records for almost 500 students
- Utilized advanced CRM tools to track client interactions efficiently while maintaining detailed records of their individual goals, preferences, and concerns.
- Mentored junior advisors, fostering a supportive team environment focused on growth and learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
Communication Specialist
Local 44, I.A.T.S.E.
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led orientations for new members and provided a detailed presentation of union benefits
- Collaborated with department heads, executives, and production staff on current and future productions for employment purposes
- Provided administrative support to senior team members.
- Trained employees on effective communication techniques, improving overall team performance and collaboration.
- Streamlined internal communication processes for increased efficiency and employee engagement.
- Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on matters related to internal messaging during times of organizational change.
- Answered client queries and complaints to provide strong customer service.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
03.2008 - 03.2012
- Conducted daily supervision, training and administered monthly personal counseling for a platoon of 30+ Marines
- Collaborated with high-ranking officers and senior enlisted on mission preparation, planning and execution
- Oversaw over one million dollars' worth of military weapons and equipment
- Developed working relationships with people from diverse cultures
- Performed operational duties using terrain models, surveying maps, and utilizing GPS systems
- Maintained physical standards to effectively perform duties
- Utilized critical thinking abilities to tactfully lead military operations in stressful conditions
- Coordinated with higher command echelons for resource allocation, sharing valuable intel from ground-level observations to inform decision-making processes.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Provided comprehensive after-action reviews following each operation, identifying areas for improvement and refining tactics as necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2017
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Communication tools
- Standard operating procedures
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Leadership development
- Problem solving
- Chemical handling
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Data analysis
- Positive attitude
- Punctual and reliable
- Visual inspection
- Incident reporting
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- First aid proficiency
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 13 unit members.
- Awarded Most Innovative award in 2020.
Certification
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Process Operator
Valero Energy Corp
01.2024 - Current
Student Veterans Advisor
West Coast University
01.2019 - 01.2024
Communication Specialist
Local 44, I.A.T.S.E.
01.2016 - 01.2019
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
03.2008 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
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