Nicholas Vera
Goleta
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Home Depot, excelling in forklift operation and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and efficient stocking procedures. Committed to safety compliance and optimizing warehouse organization, consistently achieving operational excellence. Dedicated professional with strong customer service and safety compliance skills. Proven experience in valet coordination and warehouse organization, ensuring smooth operations and a positive guest experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Valet coordinator
Bacara Resort & Spa
Goleta
08.2025 - Current
- Parked vehicles efficiently for guests at Bacara Resort & Spa.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest experiences.
- Coordinated with hotel staff to ensure smooth vehicle retrievals.
- Monitored parking lot for security and safety concerns effectively.
- Managed valet operations during peak hours to maintain service flow.
- Drove vehicles to parking area, secured vehicles and returned tag and keys to key booth.
- Utilized proper safety protocols when operating motor vehicles or handling customer belongings.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections prior to driving or providing service for customers.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding directions, events, restaurants.
- Managed the flow of traffic around the property by directing cars to available spaces.
- Coordinated team of valets handling car parking needs for regular guests and special event parking.
- Accurately recorded license plate numbers and other pertinent information regarding each vehicle parked on the premises.
- Issued ticket stubs and gave customers matching stub for locating parked vehicles.
Plumbing-lumber Associate
Home Depot
Goleta
09.2020 - Current
- Utilized a forklift to move large pieces of lumber around the warehouse safely and efficiently.
- Resolved customer complaints courteously and professionally.
- Loaded and unloaded lumber products from trucks onto loading docks.
- Analyzed customer demand trends to determine appropriate stocking levels.
- Developed efficient stocking procedures for all new products.
- Organized warehouse shelves for efficient stocking of items.
- Assisted in unloading and stocking deliveries.
Landscape Worker
City Of Santa Barbara
Goleta
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
- Adhered to safety protocols when operating heavy machinery on the job site.
- Removed debris from work sites after completion of each project.
- Laid sod pieces over prepared areas of soil in order to establish new lawns.
- Assisted in planting trees and shrubs according to landscape design plans.
- Weeded flowerbeds and spread fertilizer throughout gardens as needed.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding project timelines and expectations.
- Sprayed herbicides or pesticides around plants in order to protect them from pests or disease.
- Performed routine maintenance on all types of landscaping equipment.
- Organized supplies before beginning each project to ensure availability of necessary items.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes.
Janitorial/Landscape Maintenance Worker
Dos Pueblos High School
Goleta
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Raked leaves from turf areas to prevent disease and damage caused by excess moisture.
- Removed weeds from walkways, driveways using weed whackers, trimmers.
- Applied fertilizers to lawns according to schedule.
- Cleaned up debris in the landscape area using a variety of tools including rakes, shovels, and brooms.
- Seeded bare spots in lawns or added sod when needed.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Assisted with installation of new plants and flowerbeds.
- Mixed soil amendments into existing soil prior to planting new flowers or shrubs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Stocking procedures
- Warehouse organization
- Safety compliance
- Vehicle inspection
- Valet operations
- Cash handling experience
- Valet procedures
Certification
- forklift certification
- order picker certification
- reach truck certification
- electric ladder certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Valet coordinator
Bacara Resort & Spa
08.2025 - Current
Plumbing-lumber Associate
Home Depot
09.2020 - Current
Landscape Worker
City Of Santa Barbara
08.2018 - 12.2018
Janitorial/Landscape Maintenance Worker
Dos Pueblos High School
01.2018 - 08.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Santa Barbara City College