Christian Zaragoza
Reno,NV
Summary
Cultivates a company culture in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns, as well as contributing new ideas that drive company growth. Adaptable Lead with extensive experience in material handling, inspections and shipping and receiving. Focused on continual process improvement and cost reduction. As well as culture cultivation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dock Lead
Aerotek
Sparks, NV
09.2025 - Current
Warehouse Production Lead
SolarEdge Technologies
Sparks, NV
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Keeping company values at a premium, strived to produce a welcoming company culture. Open to ideas of improvement and every voice willing to speak. To sow the seed, and bring forth the next wave of leaders.
- Pushing new ideas to innovate and Improve on production, safety, and efficiency.
- Held daily stand up meetings, to pass along daily company updates, production updates and goals, process changes or updates, as well as shout out outstanding performances.
- Worked closely with supervisor to think up a daily production plan, as well as individual associate placement along production line.
- Worked closely with associates, as well as QC associates. To stress and instill the importance of producing quality products. Safety first, quality second.
- Open to company growth, as well as creating processes from scratch, working side by side with associates to ensure premium training and a better open understanding of the process.
- Working closely with supervisor, built and implemented a progression/cross training program. To ensure production line always stayed flowing. Associates learned new skills, knowledge, and processes.
- Progression/cross training program was crucial to associate growth as well as display of company culture. Where associates could share their ideas to improve processes and overall production.
- Oversaw and lead, a production crew of 25 associates to produce 5000 weekly units, while keeping safety and quality at a premium.
Walmart DC Loader/ Systems Associate
Walmart Distribution Center
Sparks, NV
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Attend daily stand up meetings at the start of shift, to go over and cover any pending or urgent production or safety topics.
- Inspect equipment for any discrepancies, damage, or any fault that may lead to potential failure and possible harm to user.
- Receive daily plan for upcoming work load and trailer mapping for loading, verify map matches system input.
- Begin loading process, while adhering to safety protocols, due to the fact you are loading in an active work zone.
- Troubleshoot any issues that may arise systematically or physically via trailer issue or systematic issue.
- Work through the daily workload until loading dock is clear, as department standards state there could not be any carryover.
- Systems department
- Manage, distribute and intake all equipment required for daily use for all processes of the distribution center.
- Verify that all equipment from previous shift was returned and check in.
- Begin logging and checking all system access points, to insure they were secure and in working order.
- Verify all shipments from previous billing day were received, report any discrepancies, if any.
- Clear any query data from previous billing date, to ensure the proper data was always being reported.
- Log information required of billing schedule , both digitally via excel and physically on paper copy.
- Report any issues with inventory, as well as inventory slots. Missing inventory, as well as errors made by associates during the pallet move process. Resulting in a lost pallet.
- Reassigning equipment required for the next business day to the entire impending shift.
- Send end of day reports of all findings directly to the AGM and GM for verification and to be signed off.
Fire Assay Tech/ Special Projects Lab Assistant
American Assay Laboratories
Sparks, NV
03.2019 - 12.2020
- American Assay Labs
- Inspected laboratory devices, completed basic maintenance and identified complex issues needed skilled repairs.
- Set up, calibrated and ran wide range of laboratory equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects.
- Troubleshoot problems and developed successful solutions.
- Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.
- Managed files and continuously updated and organized records.
- Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations.
Warehouse Lead
Jet.com
Sparks, NV
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Led regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.
- Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.
- Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop a high performing team.
- Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.
Education
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CAAssociate of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Edward C Reed High School
Sparks, NV05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV05.2019
Skills
- Coordinated regular updates and feedback sessions with clients to address needs and expectations
- Exhibited exceptional communication skills in conveying complex ideas clearly and persuasively
- Achieved streamlined data management through effective oversight of data warehouse processes Enhanced data accessibility, resulting in improved decision-making for stakeholders Drove initiatives that elevated data quality standards across the organization
- Achieved improved decision-making capabilities through effective data analysis and reporting Delivered actionable insights that enhanced business performance and strategic planning Drove successful adoption of business intelligence solutions, resulting in streamlined operations
- Achieved improved data accuracy through implementation of refined statistical methodologies Delivered actionable insights that informed strategic decisions and enhanced operational efficiency
- Achieved improved team performance through comprehensive training programs Enhanced operational efficiency by providing effective supervision and support Cultivated a motivated workforce that consistently meets expectations
- Juggled various assignments, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines effectively
- Developed and maintained open lines of communication with customers to foster positive communication and relationship
- Engaged in conversations and negotiations in Spanish, ensuring clarity and understanding across cultural boundaries
- Achieved timely project delivery by coordinating efforts of diverse teams Enhanced team performance through strategic guidance and support Drove successful outcomes by aligning project goals with organizational priorities
- Utilized fluency in two languages to bridge communication gaps and foster inclusive environments
- Executed effective writing techniques to produce high-quality content tailored to target audiences
- Balanced various assignments effectively, ensuring timely completion and quality outcomes throughout 6 years of multitasking experience
- Specialized in troubleshooting mechanical issues and implementing effective solutions to enhance operational efficiency
- Strong communication skills
Certification
- Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Fitness Instructor
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Dock Lead
Aerotek
09.2025 - Current
Warehouse Production Lead
SolarEdge Technologies
04.2022 - 11.2024
Walmart DC Loader/ Systems Associate
Walmart Distribution Center
01.2020 - 04.2022
Fire Assay Tech/ Special Projects Lab Assistant
American Assay Laboratories
03.2019 - 12.2020
Warehouse Lead
Jet.com
08.2015 - 12.2017
United States Marine Corps
Associate of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Edward C Reed High School
Associate of Applied Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
Truckee Meadows Community College