Alejandro Silva Navarro
Bakersfield
Summary
Dynamic leader with expertise in team leadership and complex problem-solving, honed at Laurel Ag & Water. Successfully managed budgets and enhanced customer satisfaction, achieving a 20% increase in productivity. Skilled in project planning and decision-making, with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and maintaining a safe, organized work environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Manager
Laurel Ag & Water
05.2019 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Foreman
US Irrigation
04.2015 - 05.2019
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
- Implemented efficient work processes to boost overall productivity while reducing costs.
MIG Welder
Construction Service Specialties
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Measured parts to check compliance with design documents.
- Worked closely with quality control personnel to address any identified issues promptly, supporting a continuous improvement mindset within the organization.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects within designated timeframes.
- Reduced project completion time by consistently meeting or exceeding daily welding quotas.
Foreman
Kern Masonry Struture
02.2004 - 11.2011
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Goal setting
- Project planning
Certification
• CPR Training
• OSHA 10 training class
• larger excavator safety training
• HDPE Butt fusion training
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Underground Manager
Laurel Ag & Water
05.2019 - Current
Foreman
US Irrigation
04.2015 - 05.2019
MIG Welder
Construction Service Specialties
05.2012 - 05.2015
Foreman
Kern Masonry Struture
02.2004 - 11.2011