Catalina Olmos Estrada
Schiller Park,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable Production Assembler trained in operation of manufacturing equipment. Observant leader keen on safety protocol. Acknowledged for strong leadership skills and regulation compliance. Dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assembler 2
Ecolab
06.2021 - Current
- Reviewed project specifications and drawings prior to assembling complex components to better understand assignments and expected deadlines
- Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment
- Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor
- Monitored inventory, keeping necessary supplies on hand
- Inspected equipment and conducted basic repairs to keep machinery operational
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment
- Reviewed component quality to assess conformance with tolerances and remove unacceptable products
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools
- Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
Driver
Napa
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
Assistant Store Manager
O'Reilly Auto Parts
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
- Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
01.2012 - 03.2017
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence
- Scheduled staff to establish adequate coverage during peak business hours
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
Education
Associate Of Applied Business Business Administration And Management -
Triton Community College
River Forest, IL12.2023
High School Diploma -
East Leyden High School
Franklin Park, IL05.2009
Skills
- Knowledge of Production Equipment
- Environmental Compliance
- Quality Inspections
- Product Assembly
- Reading Comprehension
- Completing Minor Repairs
- Following Procedures and Protocols
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Production Efficiency
- Quality Management Processes
- Assembly Preparation
- Order Accuracy
- Instruction Adherence
- Line Work
- Critical Thinking
- Training Junior Team Members
- Identify Parts
- Quality Assurance
- Duty Assignments
- Visual Inspection
- Pneumatic Tools
- Safety Regulation Adherence
- Plant Safety and Organization
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Adaptive Learning
- Workplace Safety
- Assembly and production
- Attention to Detail
Additional Information
Attending University Illinois at Chicago in The Fall of 2024 for my bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Spreadsheets and Excel.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Assembler 2
Ecolab
06.2021 - Current
Driver
Napa
07.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Store Manager
O'Reilly Auto Parts
03.2017 - 05.2020
Shift Manager
McDonald's
01.2012 - 03.2017
Associate Of Applied Business Business Administration And Management -
Triton Community College
High School Diploma -
East Leyden High School
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