Anthony Vargas
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Kari Out, excelling in mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Demonstrated strong leadership and analytical skills, enhancing team productivity and reducing downtime through effective problem-solving. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Kari Out
Totowa, NJ
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
Supervisor
LG Electronics Inc
Lima Peru
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Credit and Collection Analyst
BBVA
Lima , Peru
03.2014 - 09.2017
- Streamlined internal communication channels between departments involved in the collections process, fostering improved collaboration toward common goals.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to facilitate negotiations and improve payment terms.
- Coordinated with legal counsel on complex cases, ensuring appropriate actions were taken to protect company interests and recover outstanding debts.
- Trained junior analysts in best practices for credit analysis and collection techniques, elevating team capabilities overall.
- Minimized bad debt write-offs by conducting thorough credit investigations on new customers.
- Negotiated payment plans with delinquent customers, achieving successful repayment outcomes without legal intervention.
Education
Associate's Degree - Technology Management
College of Technology
Lima,Peru01.2018
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Microsoft office
- Analytical thinking
- MS Excel
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Documentation and reporting
- Information gathering
- Critical thinking
- Data research and validation
- Decision-making
- Continuous improvement
- Evidence-based decision making
- Goal oriented
- Customer service
- Staff management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Kari Out
06.2022 - 09.2024
Supervisor
LG Electronics Inc
01.2018 - 12.2021
Credit and Collection Analyst
BBVA
03.2014 - 09.2017
Associate's Degree - Technology Management
College of Technology