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Carlos CardenasReyes

Summary

Logistics and Supply Chain Management professional with extensive military service and a DOD Secret clearance. Expertise in managing high-value assets, overseeing training programs, and ensuring operational compliance in fast-paced environments. Strong leader with a proven record of enhancing efficiency and maintaining strict accountability for inventory and personnel.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dishwasher

Pei-Wei Asian Kitchen
Phoenix
06.2016 - 04.2017
  • Led in supporting 150+ cross-functional unit team members daily, managing leadership, communications, training, operations, logistics, compliance, and administration.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards in compliance with health regulations
  • Ensured steady availability of clean dishes, utensils, and cookware
  • Supported kitchen staff during peak hours to maintain operational efficiency
  • Maintained a reliable and punctual presence to support team operations

Waiter

Coco’s Bakery
Phoenix
06.2017 - 04.2019
  • Reliable and customer-focused professional with experience in fast-paced food service and kitchen environments.
  • Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure, maintain high cleanliness standards, and deliver consistently high customer service.
  • Delivered attentive, professional customer service in high-volume restaurant, enhancing guest satisfaction
  • Took accurate food and beverage orders, ensuring timely delivery to optimize dining experience
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to maintain service flow
  • Handled cash and point-of-sale transactions accurately
  • Maintained clean, organized, welcoming dining area, contributing to positive ambiance for guests

Water Survival Instructor

U.S. Marine Corps
06.2025 - 05.2026
  • Strong leader with experience training over 1200 Military personnel while ensuring compliance, accountability, and risk mitigation.
  • Conducted Basic and Intermediate Swim Qualifications, successfully certifying 1200+ Marines, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and training standards.
  • Led Advanced Swim Qualifications, qualifying 150 Marines in high-risk water survival techniques.
  • Instructed, evaluated, and certified large groups in high-risk aquatic environments.
  • Proven ability to plan and execute structured training programs, enforce safety standards, and maintain accurate qualification records.
  • Planned, coordinated, and executed aquatic training events for large groups while maintaining strict risk management procedures.
  • Evaluated individual performance, provided corrective instruction, and ensured training objectives were met.
  • Maintained accurate qualification records and reported training readiness to leadership.
  • Enforced emergency response procedures and ensured zero safety incidents during supervised training.

Logistics Manager

U.S. Marine Corps
07.2019 - 05.2026
  • Coordinated and supervised logistical requirements between multiple departments, thereby increasing efficiency within the company over previous year.
  • Advised platoon leaders on daily operations, logistics planning, and administrative coordination.
  • Led, mentored, and trained personnel to ensure operational readiness, compliance, and professional development.
  • Ensured all inventory records, documentation binders, and tracking systems were consistently updated and audit ready.
  • Managed and maintained accountability for 1,500+ serialized assets valued at $41.5M over a 3-year period.
  • Sustained 90%+ equipment readiness, ensuring complete and fully operational inventory while meeting strict inspection and compliance standards.
  • Coordinated the transfer of 500+ assets valued at $10.1M, maintaining 100% accountability across multiple organizations and installation-level logistics operations.
  • Led logistics planning and equipment transfers for six Expeditionary Communications Teams and six Military Rehearsals Exercises, enabling 12 large-scale domestic and international training exercises with zero loss of accountability and sustained equipment readiness.
  • Supervised cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments with zero tolerance for errors in accountability.
  • Improved operational efficiency by enforcing standardized inventory controls and maintenance procedures.
  • Trusted advisor to leadership for logistics planning, readiness assessments, and operational coordination.

Education

B.A. - General Studies

Palmar College
11-2025

A.A. - General Studies

University of Maryland Global Campus
03-2023

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Phoenix Community College
Phoenix, Arizona

Diploma -

Central High School
Pheonix, Arizona

Skills

  • DOD Secret Clearance
  • Leadership
  • Team Building
  • Great Analytical Skills
  • Bilingual – Spanish / English
  • Planning & Logistics
  • Outstanding Organizational Skills
  • Risk management
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety compliance
  • Excellent Communication & Motivational Skills
  • Customer service
  • Food assembly
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Food quality assessment
  • Cash register operation

Certification

  • American Red Cross CPR/AED and Administering Emergency Oxygen Certified
  • Certification in General Operations Management under Marine Corps University

Timeline

Water Survival Instructor

U.S. Marine Corps
06.2025 - 05.2026

Logistics Manager

U.S. Marine Corps
07.2019 - 05.2026

Waiter

Coco’s Bakery
06.2017 - 04.2019

Dishwasher

Pei-Wei Asian Kitchen
06.2016 - 04.2017

B.A. - General Studies

Palmar College

A.A. - General Studies

University of Maryland Global Campus

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Phoenix Community College

Diploma -

Central High School
Carlos CardenasReyes