Carlos Lozano
Pasadena
Summary
Dynamic Store Manager with a proven track record at Hidden Treasures, excelling in vendor negotiation and inventory management. Adept at training and motivating teams to enhance customer service and drive profitability. Skilled in financial analysis, implementing cost control measures that significantly improved operational efficiency. Foreman skilled at organizing and overseeing jobs, including building teams, arranging materials and performing inspections. Familiar with safety standards, documentation requirements and equipment operation. .
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager of Operations
Hidden Treasures
South Houston
03.2014 - 10.2024
- Developed relationships with vendors to negotiate better prices on supplies.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
- Recruited, trained, coached and mentored staff members in customer service skills.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Conducted monthly meetings with staff to discuss operational issues or changes.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured accurate ordering of merchandise.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Reviewed financial statements including profit and loss reports.
- Implemented effective cost-control measures to maximize profitability.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
General Foreman
Orbital Sciences
Port Arthur
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Maintained trucks, safety kits, test equipment and supplies for tracking purposes.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed and maintained by all personnel on site.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Performed inspections of completed work prior to acceptance by client or owner representative.
- Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
- Directed the activities of subcontractors to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to contract specifications.
- Provided technical advice to staff regarding operational issues and problems.
- Scheduled regular maintenance checks on heavy machinery used at worksite.
- Monitored project progress to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Coordinated materials procurement with suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Resolved conflicts between workers regarding job assignments, methods, or deadlines.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Communicated regularly with team members about changes in scope or schedule.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
General Foreman
orbital
Port Arthur
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Maintained trucks, safety kits, test equipment and supplies for tracking purposes.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed and maintained by all personnel on site.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Performed inspections of completed work prior to acceptance by client or owner representative.
- Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
- Provided technical advice to staff regarding operational issues and problems.
- Monitored project progress to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Chemical Plant Operator And Criminal Justice
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TXSkills
- Vendor negotiation
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Financial analysis
- Visual merchandising
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Operational oversight
- Employee supervision and motivation
- Accurate cash handling
- Multitasking capacity
- Adaptability
- Staff training
- Outstanding communication skills
- Computer skills
- Customer retention
- Expense tracking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
General Foreman
Orbital Sciences
02.2018 - 04.2018
General Foreman
orbital
08.2017 - 10.2017
Store Manager of Operations
Hidden Treasures
03.2014 - 10.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Chemical Plant Operator And Criminal Justice
San Jacinto College
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