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Rick Calzada

Lake Elsinore

Summary

Hardworking IT Support Specialist with strong skills in troubleshooting,
system maintenance, and customer service. Capable of resolving
hardware and software issues, managing network configurations, and
providing effective technical support. Dedicated & dependable when it
comes to achieving great results. Technology-inclined professional,
bringing comprehensive knowledge in different IT systems and support
functions. Admirably well with managing multiple priorities with a
positive attitude & well-known for a solid work ethic. Willingness to
take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Substantially a very
well-qualified candidate for IT Support Specialist role, bringing a
variety of comprehensive knowledge in IT functions.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Specialist

Bergelectric
06.2022 - 05.2025

Provided technical support to end users, troubleshooting hardware
and software issues

Managed and resolved help desk tickets in a timely manner, ensuring
minimal downtime for users

Installed, configured, and maintained computer systems and
peripherals

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new
technology solutions

Performed regular system updates and patches to ensure optimal
performance and security

Assisted in the development of IT policies, procedures, and
documentation

Conducted user training sessions on software applications and IT
best practices

Maintained inventory of hardware and software assets, tracking
usage and conducting audits as needed

Implemented data backup strategies to protect critical information
from loss or corruption

Collaborated with vendors for procurement of IT equipment at
competitive prices while maintaining quality standards

Responded to emergency situations such as network outages or
system failures with urgency and efficiency

Configured network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls for
optimal performance

Monitored network traffic patterns using tools like Wireshark to
identify potential security threats

Implemented security measures such as firewall rules, antivirus
software updates to safeguard company's digital assets

Assisted in the planning and execution of technology projects
including system upgrades or migrations

Operations Production Lead

Peloton
07.2019 - 04.2022

Responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with
engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality .testing related to the production
of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies
Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process
Evaluates and orders necessary equipment, tools and fixtures
Understand Peloton's process regarding receiving, processing, locating parts/product/shipments in warehouse
Meet/Exceed production standards; hitting goals and working safely at every point in the manufacturing process
Ability to collaborate and cooperate with all support groups (e.g., engineering, quality, material, maintenance) to
problem solve issues
Conduct one-on-one meetings with team members to review Key Performance Indicators
Use systems to analyze reporting and work with management team to implement solutions to close gaps
Assist in planning, prioritizing and communicating shift directives to ensure efficiency, accuracy and quality
objectives are met
Serve as Peloton product expert and brand ambassador
Understand all equipment, tools, fixtures, and devices
Conduct safety related audits and ensure site is complying with policies
Maintains team documentation such as Practical Problem Solving (PPS) forms, Job Instruction Training (JIT) forms,
standardized work instruction, Flexibility Charts, and Business Plan Execution (BPE) boards and proper
documentation
Ensures that Quality Andon are in good working order (e.g., lights, cords, boards, music, etc.)
Collaborates with Repair Associates to ensure all products are repaired in a timely manner
Performs checks for error proofing function and validation on recommended frequency
Updates and maintains Level 3 BPE information with regard to Quality
Supports ALL initiatives relating to environment and work-place Organization (WPO)/5S
Create an inclusive culture with integrity

Gym Owner

9round Kickbox Fitness
11.2015 - 04.2022
  • Elevating member experience through proactive communication channels and addressing concerns promptly while implementing feedback-driven improvements.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations related to health club operations, safety standards, and employment practices.
  • Led, instructed and motivated individuals during cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching activities.
  • Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
  • Arranged motivational exercise programs to promote healthy lifestyle choices
  • Offered clients educational information and materials to help with preventive care, nutrition, body mechanics,
    fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Assisted clients with developing reasonable diets and nutritional guidelines.
  • Studied multiple programs to provide health education, wellness and fitness program development to clients.
  • Resolved member and guest complaints

Safety Officer

Jacobs Engineering
05.2011 - 11.2015

Consistently ensures a safe working environment during refinery construction and repair
Vigilantly maintains OSHA regulations, local, state and federal regulatory compliance issues, and any other
management related concerns
Conducted weekly safety meetings and orientations for BP Refinery
Held refresher CPR/AED trainings monthly for all Jacobs Inc
Staff on board BP Refinery
Performed Lock out/tag out procedures to disable equipment and machinery in order to help protect maintenance
employees from electrical and other hazards.

  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations, leading to a safer work environment for all employees.
  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.

Safety Supervisor

NADEP
02.2009 - 04.2011

Materials/HAZMAT issuing and ordering: received, stored, identified and issued tools, parts and equipment used by
shop personnel
Documented, prepared and converted shop terms to the standard nomenclature
Posted changes to maintenance and HAZMAT publications
Inspected all tools and HAZMAT items for damage, usage and required maintenance
Performed tool maintenance such as minor repairs, cleaning of tools, parts, and equipment after issue or turn-in;
inventoried and replenished stock as needed
Made preliminary determination and recommendations on whether damaged tools or excess parts should be salvaged
or scrapped
Recommend the use of substitute tools or HAZMAT where designated or normally used items were unavailable;
determined that tools and equipment were functioning properly and that all necessary tests, calibrations are made
prior to the equipment being used
Conducted periodic environmental health, and safety audits for all Tool Rooms, keeping in accordance with OSHA
regulations
Planned and promoted safety programs
Maintained all applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards and administrative practices
Worked with environmental, health and safety committees to promote a safe environment and work place
Completed monthly safety trainings as required by OSHA
Performed or assisted with accident investigations as needed
Insured that processes and guidelines were followed and the necessary corrective actions were taken to prevent
future incidents
Always maintained the utmost confidentiality in dealing with employee records and business information

  • Promoted a safety-first culture by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to staff members.
  • Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.

Warehouse Manager

Grainger
05.2008 - 02.2009

Worked through multiple service channels to consistently provide a high level of customer service, as defined in the
Grainger Service Promise
Expert in the use of TIMA issues, receive/turn-in, transfer, ship, replace, and repair
Inventory, audits, prepared reports, made inquires, and sent tools and IMRL gear for calibration
Within designated area, selected storage locations, store supplies by filling bins, racks, designated area with stock
comparing storage requirements
Inventoried all tool kits assign to the artisan, using TIMA to tracking lost and missing tools
Used HMMS to issue, turn-in with no labels, ordering build/break kits, make queries
HAZMAT Experienced: make in use replacement of hazardous material in use; transfer of hazardous materials in
use; transfer of hazardous material to other HDS's and to waste or other designated locations; receive new hazardous
material in to the HDS; used MRPII to order material for the HDS, locate and read all MSDS sheets for HAZMAT in
the HDS
Used MRPII Compass Contraction, Reflection, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Excel, ASKERS and other
programs
Receive and make telephone calls pertaining to customer orders, pickups, status of orders and shipments
Receive customer orders and replenishment from drivers (Southeastern, UPS, FedEx, etc.), performing accurate
steps to insure all hazardous material are followed to meet all regulations for Grainger and EMD
Prepare all customer(s) paperwork and staging product(s)
Assist customers in loading product(s) in vehicles
Help customers in selecting product(s) by efficiently navigating through SAP, Grainger.com and GSA Advantage to
insure availability, compliance and pricing for government standards
Resolve customer problems promptly and accurately in a manner that will retain and promote customer loyalty and
increased revenue
Work effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish all store goals
Perform filing procedures for pick tickets, reports and other documents
Receiving duties include working closely with carriers to secure product transactions, staging of customers' orders
and replenishment
Performing all tasks with little or no supervision, while applying with all shop and OSHA safety regulations
Assisted customers with a warm and professional attitude
Processed exchanges, orders, refunds and customer transactions
Assisted customers with questions
Interacted with customers through live chat
Kept records of customer complaints
Handled emails, inbound calls, and outbound calls
Booked appointments
Managed customer accounts
Assisted with technical support duties

  • Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.

Hospital Corpsman Second Class

Navy
09.1993 - 09.2007

Provided Field Medical Service to over 6,000 Marines and Sailors on board MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
Maintained, serviced and repaired 46 fully equipped dental units for battlefield operations
Supervised serviced and repaired 2 mobile dental vans with over $800,000 in equipment each
Managed programs and processed over $980,000 worth of medical and dental repair equipment
Repaired and rebuilt surgery and general dentistry hand pieces
Maintained and serviced clinic generator and suction pumps
Supervised 6 dental techs in all daily medical/dental operations and precise clinical procedures.

Managed Medical/Dental Common Access System (DENCAS/DENCAS REMOTE) and Command managed Pro
Scheduler
Supervised daily operations of the clinic front desk functions to include medical procedures, assigned clinic shift
personnel, phone management systems, problem solving steps involved to establish and accurately maintain patient
records, and followed guidelines set by the Health insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
Interface with the Clinic Director and Senior Leadership regarding DENCAS training
Communicate with 29 unit Commanders electronically and verbally to assist units with readiness goals; Identified
missed appointments and class three and four rosters; Produced monthly statistical reports; Monitored and analyzed
clinic templates, providing guidance to the clinic director and leadership on any necessary changes.

  • Enhanced medical readiness by assisting in the training of personnel in various medical procedures and techniques.
  • Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste materials in accordance with environmental regulations.
  • Coordinated resources for mass casualty incidents, ensuring rapid triage and treatment of injured personnel.

Education

No Degree - Computer Networking

New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Anaheim, CA
05-2022

GED -

Thousand Oaks High
Thousand Oaks, CA
06-1993

Skills

    KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
    Effective Warehouse Management Skills
    Shipping and Receiving, HAZ-MAT Control
    Technical Medical Field Specialties
    Expert in DENCAS, Emergency Medicine, X-ray
    Tech Detail Oriented
    Manage and Supervise Clinical/Military Daily
    Operations Heavy Transportation Qualified
    Mobile Military Medical Transport Vehicles
    Readiness Coordinator for over 29 Naval/Marine
    Battlefield Medical Units Lock out Tag out on
    electrical equipment Electrical Instrument System
    Knowledge
    AC/DC Motor Circuitry, Power Distribution
    Electromechanical Systems Expert
    Power
    Generation Conversion, Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems
    Tech Savvy
    Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and other P
    Customer Service Experience
    Gym Management/Administration, Personal Training,
    CrossFit Health and Wellness CPR/AED Certified
    with real-world, emergency combat medical and
    dental expertise
    Equipment Repair
    Program Management
    Pricing
    Management
    SAP
    Materials Handling
    Technical Support
    Account Management
    Sports Coaching
    Troubleshooting
    Marketing
    Military Service
    Branch: United States Navy
    Rank: E-5
    Certifications and Licenses
    Materials Loading
    Tool Efficiency Development
    Production Log Maintenance
    QA Troubleshooting
    Production Methods
    Production Processes Observation
    Materials Knowledge
    Final Product Testing
    Employee Training
    Equipment Storage
    Workforce Utilization
    Preventative Maintenance
    Preventive Maintenance Planning
    Performance Optimization
    Equipment Repairs
    Data Processing
    Process Duplication
    Charting Flows
    Programming Expertise
    Work System Integration
    Team Management
    Conflict Resolution
    Reliable & Trustworthy
    Organizational Skills
    Data Management

Timeline

IT Specialist

Bergelectric
06.2022 - 05.2025

Operations Production Lead

Peloton
07.2019 - 04.2022

Gym Owner

9round Kickbox Fitness
11.2015 - 04.2022

Safety Officer

Jacobs Engineering
05.2011 - 11.2015

Safety Supervisor

NADEP
02.2009 - 04.2011

Warehouse Manager

Grainger
05.2008 - 02.2009

Hospital Corpsman Second Class

Navy
09.1993 - 09.2007

No Degree - Computer Networking

New Horizons Computer Learning Center

GED -

Thousand Oaks High
Rick Calzada