David Herrera
Covina,CA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Short Order Cook/Shift Supervisor
Bon Apptit Management
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Demonstrated flexibility in handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail for each dish prepared.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve overall efficiency in the kitchen.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing high-quality meals in a timely manner.
Warehouse Supervisor
AxleHire
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with other supervisors to develop cross-functional teams, improving overall operations.
- Managed documentation for inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Monitored production levels and implemented measures to increase output.
- Provided on-the-job training to new hires, enhancing their productivity and skill sets.
- Oversaw loading and unloading procedures, ensuring timely and accurate shipments for customer satisfaction.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 15K packages per day.
- Implemented a more efficient layout of the warehouse floor, optimizing space utilization and workflow.
Chemical Compounder
Bimeda Inc.
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Performed various steps in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products in the aseptic clean room environment, Responsible for processing of the materials by blending, mixing, and heating.
- Worked with deionized water, mixing tanks, holding tanks, diaphragm and electric pumps, homogenizers, filters, pressure gauges, and sample submissions.
- Accurately log every step performed in the Compounding Formulation Record; including weighing, adding of chemicals, amounts, temperature, mixing time, etc..
- Prepared equipment by performing cleaning-in-place (CIP), steam-in-place (SIP), and cleaning out-of-place (COP) procedures. Completes all necessary cleaning and preventative maintenance checks including filter integrity testing.
- Prioritized tasks effectively to manage multiple projects simultaneously, resulting in increased workflow efficiency for the entire team.
Machine Operator/ Chemical Compounder
Burke Industries
01.2006 - 10.2016
- Responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of the product.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Accurately measured and blended materials according to specifications.
Education
De Anza College
Cupertino, CASkills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- CIP/SIP
- Aseptic techniques
- GMP, SOPs, FDA
- Manufacturing
- Raw Material
- Documentation
- Efficient multitasking
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Food preparation
- Grill expertise
- Food and beverage preparation
- Food handler certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Short Order Cook/Shift Supervisor
Bon Apptit Management
11.2023 - 04.2025
Warehouse Supervisor
AxleHire
04.2020 - 11.2023
Chemical Compounder
Bimeda Inc.
09.2017 - 03.2020
Machine Operator/ Chemical Compounder
Burke Industries
01.2006 - 10.2016
De Anza College
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