John Garcia
Rancho Cucamonga
Summary
Proven Maintenance Planner at Amazon, adept in asset management and fostering team collaboration, significantly reduced downtime through strategic maintenance planning and vendor negotiations. Skilled in work order management and prioritizing tasks, consistently achieving high standards of safety and efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement, enhancing operational productivity and reducing maintenance expenses.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Planner
Amazon
06.2023 - Current
- Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Negotiated contracts with external service providers for specialized services when necessary, ensuring quality work at competitive rates.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
- Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring optimal stock availability for essential maintenance items.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, efficient budgeting, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Optimized labor utilization through strategic assignment of duties based on skillsets and workload balance among team members.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external maintenance contractors, ensuring high-quality service and support for specialized equipment.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading initiatives to refine maintenance processes and practices.
- Reduced maintenance expenses, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers for parts and services.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
Sales Representative
Motion Industries
03.2014 - 05.2023
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
- Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.
- Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
- Achieved top performer status consistently through dedication to meeting goals and exceeding expectations.
- Participated in trade shows and conferences to network and generate leads.
- Exceeded sales targets through effective planning and goal setting.
- Fostered collaborative environment, sharing best practices among sales team.
- Achieved consistently high customer satisfaction ratings by tailoring solutions to individual needs.
- Identified and tapped into new markets, significantly expanding customer base.
- Increased market penetration with introduction of innovative sales tactics.
- Streamlined sales process, reducing time from lead to close.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Dixon Valve & Coupling
11.2010 - 02.2014
- Monitored supply levels for packaging materials and coordinated replenishment orders as needed, avoiding delays in the shipping process.
- Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information and updating logs of shipments outgoing and incoming.
- Maintained a well-organized inventory system for streamlined product retrieval and shipment preparation.
- Arranged for pick-up by carriers specified on customer purchase orders determined at final inspection through review of shipping instructions.
- Unpacked, examined and routed incoming shipments, rejected damaged items and recorded shortages.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to verify stock levels and identify discrepancies, ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
- Utilized advanced tracking software to monitor shipment progress from origin to destination accurately, keeping customers informed throughout the process.
- Maximized space utilization within the warehouse through strategic storage planning and organization techniques, reducing clutter and improving workflow efficiency.
- Improved warehouse safety by enforcing strict adherence to company guidelines and conducting regular inspections of equipment and workspaces.
- Streamlined shipping processes by implementing efficient organizational systems, reducing order processing time.
- Enhanced receiving accuracy by closely monitoring incoming shipments and promptly reporting discrepancies.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
- Processed returns and updated accounts.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Generated end-of-day reports covering shipments, productivity, and financial totals.
Radar Operator
US Army
11.1993 - 11.1997
- Reduced response times for high-priority situations by streamlining communication processes between radar operators and command centers.
- Assisted in the development of new radar operator training materials, resulting in higher proficiency levels among team members.
- Exceeded performance metrics as a Radar Operator, receiving recognition from superiors for exceptional work quality and dedication to duty.
- Continually updated knowledge base regarding industry advancements in radar technology, maintaining a competitive edge in skillset.
- Enhanced radar system efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Supported mission success through diligent surveillance of assigned geographic areas using advanced radar technology.
- Optimized radar system performance, calibrating equipment settings based on atmospheric conditions and terrain features.
- Identified potential threats to national security by closely tracking suspicious radar signatures.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of new radar system prototypes, providing constructive feedback for improvement before widespread implementation.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Upheld US Army dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Damien High School
La Verne, CA05.1993
Skills
- Asset Management
- Work Order Preparation
- Work Order Management
- Maintenance Strategies
- Equipment knowledge
- Schedule Management
- Cost Estimation
- Computerized Maintenance Management
- Maintenance Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Safety Compliance
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Job Prioritizing
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Dependable and Consistent
- Inventory Oversight
- Materials and Labor Costing
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- Professional Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Equipment Operation
- Schedule Preparation
- Customer Relations
- Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
- Billing and Accounting Support
- Heavy Lifting
- Repair Requirements Determination
- Worker Training
- Resource Allocation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Personnel Management
- Visual Inspection
- Work Area Inspection
- Supply Requisition
- Quality Assurance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Time management abilities
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved Quarterly spend which led to significant cost savings.
- Achieved inventory accuracy through effectively helping with weekly inventory counts.
- Ranked #1 in Southwest region for 2022..
- Grew territory from $200,000.00 to $1.4 million.
- Documented and resolved customer issues which led to increase in sales.
Timeline
Maintenance Planner
Amazon
06.2023 - Current
Sales Representative
Motion Industries
03.2014 - 05.2023
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Dixon Valve & Coupling
11.2010 - 02.2014
Radar Operator
US Army
11.1993 - 11.1997
High School Diploma -
Damien High School
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