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Andrew Lara-Kane

Redlands,CA

Summary

Outgoing professional with a background in managing employees, IT problem solving, and administrative tasks in fast-paced environments. Hands-on leader and team player known for excellent colleague support and personnel efficiency. Solution-oriented problem-solver with a goal-oriented mindset. Passionate about succeeding in the workplace and striving to generate the best results no matter the task.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Vendor Management Specialist

Taco Bell Corporate
12.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated smooth operation processes for vendor replacements, ensuring that stores and their employees got the required materials as soon as possible.
  • Strengthened vendor relationships and enhanced productivity by applying more streamlined methods.
  • Managed vendor contracts and relationships through collaboration to maximize cost-effectiveness, optimize delivery schedules and maintain service standards.
  • Spearheaded initiatives focused on sustainability in procurement practices, aligning vendor selection criteria with corporate social responsibility objectives.

Level 1 IT Analyst

Taco Bell Corporate
07.2023 - Current
  • Provided expert support, troubleshooting complex technical problems for end-users in a timely manner.
  • Worked with higher-ups/other departments to solve critical issues and resume store operations as quickly and smoothly as possible
  • Collaborated with teams to create new knowledge articles and enrich the knowledge base of the whole department
  • Assisted with training of new hire analysts to provide essential knowledge and confidence in the new role
  • Fully trained and experienced in all aspects of support for different store systems (including FOH, BOH, Above Store, and Canda-based software)
  • Became lead of a project to facilitate the vendor dispatch process to all stores in the nation, pushing the needed service to bring back operations to a store as quickly as possible

Beta Tester

Ease Learning
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Reviewed test plans and procedures for adequate coverage of system requirements
  • Took sample tests to ensure tests were properly constructed
  • Tests are in the field of Computer Science, mainly Discrete Mathematics

Dining Supervisor

University Of California, Merced
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated dining service with other departments
  • Motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments
  • Directed the activities of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction

Dining Associate

University Of California, Merced
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Contributed to friendly and professional dining environment by communicating politely and effectively with guests to assess and meet needs
  • Took customer orders and relayed to kitchen staff with accuracy, circulating dining room to identify service opportunities
  • Set up and broke down buffet and other self-service areas, organizing components logically

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Worked safely around moving machinery
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors

Community Manager (Internship)

No Moon Ltd.
06.2020 - 07.2023
  • Planned and executed promotional activities to drive community engagement and increase occupancy numbers
  • Worked with maintenance staff to complete timely repairs and enhancements
  • Streamlined operations by communicating efficiently with clients, keeping meticulous records, budget management and internal collaboration

Technology Assistant

Precision Dental Works
01.2016 - 07.2023
  • Assisted family business with technology-related issues (website setup, software/hardware maintenance, etc.) and ensured they ran efficiently
  • Reviewed system and network performance to make proactive adjustments based on established IT policies
  • Documented core systems configurations, passwords and system access requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering

University of California, Merced
Merced, CA
12.2022

Certification - A+ in Information Technology

CompTIA
Remote
03.2023

Skills

  • Natural Leadership
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Critical Thinking
  • Security Management and Enhancement
  • ArcGIS Knowledge
  • IT analysis
  • Vendor Relations
  • Customer support
  • Teaching/team assisting
  • Coding: C, C, Java, Python, SQL
  • Certifications: A

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of ~50 staff members
  • Worked diligently with multiple different departments to resolve critical technical issues that impacted busy sites nationwide
  • Successfully ran events by overseeing and coordinating with accuracy and efficiency
  • Achieved restoration of operations to stores by leading vendor dispatch projects to prioritize efficiency
  • Created new and useful knowledge sources for large teams that increase efficiency
  • Continuously work as a community manager to sustain a thriving community for multiple years

References

  • Judith M. Strutz DDS MSed. 909-225-2511, 1881 Business Center Dr, Suite 8C, San Bernardino 92408
  • Stan and Ellen Weisser, 909-633-2574, weisserstan@gmail.com

Timeline

Vendor Management Specialist

Taco Bell Corporate
12.2024 - Current

Level 1 IT Analyst

Taco Bell Corporate
07.2023 - Current

Beta Tester

Ease Learning
04.2023 - 07.2023

Dining Supervisor

University Of California, Merced
05.2022 - 12.2022

Dining Associate

University Of California, Merced
09.2021 - 05.2022

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
05.2021 - 08.2021

Community Manager (Internship)

No Moon Ltd.
06.2020 - 07.2023

Technology Assistant

Precision Dental Works
01.2016 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering

University of California, Merced

Certification - A+ in Information Technology

CompTIA

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