Michael Alva
Brea
Summary
Developed versatile skill set in fast-paced, collaborative environment, seeking to transition into new field. Expertise in data analysis and process optimization, with talent for problem-solving and strategic planning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sample Specialist
Walmart Creative Studio
12.2024 - Current
- Managed 30-100 items per bay daily, ensuring smooth sample flow and organization.
- Oversaw sample logistics, including unpacking, tracking, verifying, and liquidations/donations.
- Maintained sample holding systems, spreadsheets, and ShotFlow workflow management tools to update merchandise status.
- Led project management efforts, ensuring deadlines were met while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Collaborated with internal and external teams (vendors, merchants, and studio teams) to determine sample locations (RTV, RTM, store, liquidation).
File Traffic Coordinator
WalmartCreative Studio
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted daily quality checks and error corrections on returned digital assets, ensuring compliance with studio sample standards and effective communication with post-production partners.
- Efficiently managed daily uploads of 200-300 images to the Walmart website and maintained tracking documents, while performing image delivery verification and
metadata management for studio sets. - Troubleshot image issues during shoots and verified uploads in the Shotflow folder structure, ensuring timely image delivery for retouching.
- Actively collaborated sample styling guides and SOPs, reviewed Jira tickets to resolve, and provided weekly reports on uploaded assets.
Risk Management Coordinator
Pacific Dental Services
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided consistent asset protection support to the Risk Management Department, and ensured compliance regulations were met with state and federal agencies.
- Efficiently maintained and updated records for over 900 facilities, spanning across 17 states while corresponding with an average of 40+ email threads per day.
- Successfully applied for all required permits for any new location openings while managing multiple ongoing Risk Management projects.
- Maintained accurate permit files within our team’s database to ensure information is up to date and easily accessible.
- Streamlined risk management processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness in identifying potential hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Pedro High School
San Pedro, CA05-2012
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Documentation management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Risk management
- Vendor management
- Database management
- Inventory control
Timeline
Sample Specialist
Walmart Creative Studio
12.2024 - Current
File Traffic Coordinator
WalmartCreative Studio
05.2024 - 12.2024
Risk Management Coordinator
Pacific Dental Services
08.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
San Pedro High School
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