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Aura Ceron

Montebello,California

Summary

Dedicated, goal and detail-oriented employee with strong management skills. Over 5 years of experience in a UPS facility. Possess strong communication, problem solving and multi-tasking skills that have allowed me to reach and exceed goals, as well as effectively lead and supervise those around me.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

BaSE Specialist

United Parcel Service, UPS
01.2023 - Current
  • Support protection of UPS assets, facilities, equipments, and grounds
  • Support and oversee facility maintenance and housekeeping operations
  • Support and assist local BaSE Mechanics in conveyor system maintenance
  • Manage small projects such as repairs, modifications and upgrades in UPS facilities conducted by local BaSE Mechanics and outside contractors
  • Assist with maintaining facility environmental compliance, conveyor system reliability, housekeeping and facility safety
  • Conduct facility audits to ensure facility safety, conveyor system reliability and housekeeping
  • Train new employees and re-train existing employees with UPS methods
  • Purchase equipment and parts needed for conveyor and facility maintenance while controlling costs and keeping track of expenses
  • Assist local BaSE Mechanics and outside contractors by reading electrical drawings and calling DSC for support
  • Vigilantly observe sort operations through cameras and HMI to prevent electrical or mechanical damage to conveyor systems
  • Dispatch local BaSE Mechanics and porters productive work loads during their work shift
  • Create incident reports with detailed information to follow up with corrective action plans
  • Create shortcut manuals for troubleshooting equipment
  • Increased overall efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes
  • Optimized system performance with thorough testing, analysis, and troubleshooting of complex issues.
  • Lead team reunions with safety messages and important company communications
  • Represent upper management in weekly corporate calls to provide updates on facility progress, projects, cost control, compliance, plans and goals

Front End Operations Part Time Supervisor, Package Handler & UPS Safety Committee Cochair Representative

United Parcel Service, UPS
06.2018 - 12.2022

Supervise work area has all proper equipment for employees to effectively perform their job responsibilities

  • Effectively and successfully delegate work to employees and fellow coworkers incorporating all 3 elements: authority, responsibility and accountability
  • Responsible for accurately recording employee timecards
  • Report all unsafe and malfunctions to upper management for immediate resolution to prevent interruption of workflow
  • Supervise employees are following proper safe work methods
  • Supervise employees are working safely and effectively meeting company demands
  • Train new employees and re-train current employees on correct, safe and up to date work methods
  • Ensure safe and successful transportation of goods and packages to their intended destination
  • Contribute new ideas that drive company growth and safety
  • Successfully build, maintain and motivate dynamic work teams
  • Safely loaded and unloaded items into and from correct trailer
  • Sorted items according to their destination
  • Removed jams and unblocked conveyor systems to maintain flow of goods
  • Organize and lead safety meetings and activities to ensure a safe work environment for everyone.

Customer Service Specialist Supervisor, Head Cashier & Sales Associate

THE HOME DEPOT
04.2015 - 11.2017
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures
  • Performed store opening, closing and shift change actions, including completing accurate shift change logs, to keep operations efficient and current
  • Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales
  • Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
  • Resolved escalated customer disputes with special actions such as discounts
  • Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs
  • Trained, mentored and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds
  • Received and processed customer payments
  • Built effective training and coaching strategies to optimize team performance
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required
  • Analyzed purchases for signs of fraud
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales
  • Set and updated employee schedules based on expected customer needs to meet coverage demands while controlling labor costs.

Overnight Head Cashier & Lead Server

CARL'S JR. RESTAURANT
04.2016 - 11.2016
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously
  • Cleaned outdoor eating area and indoor dining room by wiping tables, placing trash in receptacles and restocking napkin dispensers
  • Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers
  • Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity
  • Promoted customer loyalty by efficiently handling food and service complaints
  • Checked completed orders for accuracy and bagged meals for easy carrying
  • Reduced customer wait times by quickly and efficiently operating customer window and sales register.

Lead Sales Associate

CABI FACTORY STORE
11.2015 - 03.2016
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
  • Recovered clothing items from fitting rooms and returned to specified department areas
  • Implemented store visual standards with proper product placement and advertisement displays
  • Processed sales transactions using POS system and returned receipts and payment cards to customers
  • Performed stock processing by filling and stocking floor racks and backstock racks
  • Wore smart outfits composed of items from current collection to showcase possible pairings for customers.

Overnight Stock Associate

TOY'S 'R' US
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Unboxed product and placed on shelves according to layout and planogram guidelines
  • Collected assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks
  • Realigned merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors
  • Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise
  • Supported promotional plans by updating signage with price changes
  • Stamped, attached or changed price tags on merchandise shelving and updated computerized price list
  • Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas
  • Maintained current knowledge of shelf planograms and end cap plans to effectively merchandise products
  • Adhered to safety processes and procedures when stocking store to avoid falls and other injuries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
06.2026

Certificate: Engineering And Architectural AutoCAD -

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
06.2022

Associate of Science - Engineering

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
06.2021

High School Diploma -

Montebello High School
Montebello, CA
06.2012

Skills

  • Analytical and Innovative Thinking
  • Ability to work under pressure, decision making
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic
  • Positive, friendly and upbeat
  • Self-motivated
  • Adaptable and fast learner
  • Quality-focused
  • Trustworthy
  • Punctual
  • Responsible
  • Budget management
  • Time management
  • Sound Judgement
  • People management
  • Delegate effectively
  • Planning and Organization
  • Problem Solver
  • Risk management
  • Supervisory experience
  • Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills
  • Strong initiative
  • Effective at multi-tasking
  • Strong team player
  • AutoCAD knowledge
  • Advanced computer proficiency: Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

BaSE Specialist

United Parcel Service, UPS
01.2023 - Current

Front End Operations Part Time Supervisor, Package Handler & UPS Safety Committee Cochair Representative

United Parcel Service, UPS
06.2018 - 12.2022

Overnight Head Cashier & Lead Server

CARL'S JR. RESTAURANT
04.2016 - 11.2016

Lead Sales Associate

CABI FACTORY STORE
11.2015 - 03.2016

Overnight Stock Associate

TOY'S 'R' US
10.2015 - 12.2015

Customer Service Specialist Supervisor, Head Cashier & Sales Associate

THE HOME DEPOT
04.2015 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of North Dakota

Certificate: Engineering And Architectural AutoCAD -

California State University - Long Beach

Associate of Science - Engineering

Pasadena City College

High School Diploma -

Montebello High School
Aura Ceron