Cody Najera
Felton,CA
Summary
I'm a hard worker and a team player. I pick tasks up fast, I always try to better myself, and I'm always on time. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Extra Help park maintenance
County of Santa Clara
09.2021 - 03.2023
- To do skilled and semiskilled structural and facility maintenance and repair work in a county park
- Ensure county parks are clean, safe, and to maintain overall appearance
- Installation and upkeep of plumbing and irrigation lines
- Use power tools and heavy equipment to maintain vegetation and county facilities.
- Serviced park restrooms to keep each free of trash, stocked with basic supplies and clean for guests.
- Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
- Maintained athletic fields for area youth and adult leagues.
- Installed and moved temporary structures for different types of events.
- Secured park gates or doors at closing time and unlocked at opening.
- Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
Assembly Line Worker
Zero Motorcycles
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Building electric motorcycles on the assembly line
- I have an attention to detail and quality
- I must ensure my work and that of my coworkers is up to standards.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Streamlined production process to maximize safety and productivity.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Assembled products and components and made proactive adjustments to settings to produce work within tight tolerances.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
Student
City College Of San Francisco
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Enrolled in San Francisco City College with a major in Kinesiology
- And working with One Vet One Voice for work study
- One Vet One Voice is a non-profit that helps veterans with their benefits
- I'm driven in the pursuit of fitness and my short term goal is to get my personal trainer certificate and my long term is a BA in Kinesiology and owning my own gym.
Armed Security Officer
Paragon Systems, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017
- While keeping armed guard in the lobby, I enforce federal rules in Mountain View, CA and other federal buildings in the area
- While keeping armed guard in the lobby, I enforce federal rules/regulations under title 41 CFR and ensure the safety of federal employees and all visitors to the building
- I check screen and badge check all visitors, perform roving perimeter patrols, manage central communications, monitor closed-circuit televisions and alarms, escort, perform security training, threat assessment, execute emergency procedures and preparedness, and perform emergency/first responder services
- My ultimate goal is the safety of federal employees and protection of property.
Computer Numeric Cutting Lead, Production Associate Level
Tesla Motors
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Lead: I begin my shift by communicating with previous shift lead to gather information on any issues that may have occurred on the assembly line and production numbers completed
- I would brief my team before executing the plan of the day
- My duties included ensuring product quality, safety assessment and enforcement, communicated with engineers about production efficiency and process improvements, machinery/equipment quality inspection and instruction
- I was also involved heavily in the hiring process by sitting on a panel interview board and proctoring a basic skills assessment test
- I would speak to the Vice Presidents and Director weekly about improvements within the department and behavioral safety modifications.
- Technician: My duties as a technician included inspecting each tool necessary for that day's work, ensuring that the machinery/heavy equipment were running at optimal efficiency, categorizing equipment issues and taking the necessary steps to fix the problems.
Corporal Team Leader/Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
01.2006 - 01.2012
- As a team leader I was entrusted with the safety, training and development of my team
- I directed my team in live fire and maneuver exercises in coordination with the rest of the squad and platoon
- I also assigned my team members to complete daily tasks as ordered by higher command.
- Before being a fire team leader, I completed a tour in Ramadi, Iraq in 2009 as an automatic rifleman and as the turret gunner of the Marine Corps MRAP
- I conducted bi-lateral training in jungle warfare with CARAT, an attachment to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, with counterparts in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and South Korea
- I have also trained with Colombian and Brazilian Marines in urban combat as part of Partners of the Americas 2012.
- Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Team Lead
Tesla Motors
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Before every job, I would brief my team on the plan for the day and gather the necessary equipment
- Our work included cleaning aquatic habitats and commercial/utility water features, testing water quality including pH and applying the necessary chemicals in the correct levels for the environment, creating comprehensive reports on any issues found on site during inspection, including mitigation suggestions
- I created these reports on a daily basis along with an activity log.
Account Manager
Aquatic Environments, inc.
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Installation and maintenance of water features and landscapes, wetlands restoration, and water quality testing and restoration
- Duties would include installing fountains, servicing pump rooms, weeding and planting.
Production Associate and Cultivation Associate
Bloom Network
01.2023 - Current
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Safely operated hand and power tools to complete repetitive tasks.
- Prepared materials for assembly work to keep workflows running smoothly.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Checked and wrapped items, placed in boxes and labeled cartons for shipping.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Attended weekly development team meetings and assisted in identification and resolution of issues to maintain timeline and budget integrity.
- Cultivation Crop Worker will assist primarily with de-leafing, transplanting, harvesting, bucking and cleaning rooms. Crop workers collaborate with other cultivation associates and the assistant cultivation manager in implementing the horticultural plan created by the cultivation manager. The health of the garden is the primary goal and responsibility of those in the cultivation department. Our crop workers are primarily responsible for de-leafing, cleaning, upkeep and sanitation of the cultivation facility, including, but not limited to breaking down and setting up rooms, washing and sanitizing equipment.
Education
Some college -
City College of San Francisco
Sacramento City College
Skills
- Armed Security
- Patrol
- Quality Inspection
- Quality Assurance
- Military Experience
- Assembly
- Calipers
- Quality Control
- Materials Handling
- Assembly and Production
- Equipment Monitoring
- Parts Replacement
- Tool Operation
- Safety Management
- Equipment Operation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Manufacturing
- Product Assembly
- Manufacturing processes
- Measurement tools
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Heavy Lifting
- Teamwork and Communication
- Forklift Operation
- Positive Attitude
- Punctual and Reliable
- Strong Work Ethic
Personal Information
- Military Service Branch: United States Marine Corps
- Military Service Rank: E-4
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Production Associate and Cultivation Associate
Bloom Network
01.2023 - Current
Extra Help park maintenance
County of Santa Clara
09.2021 - 03.2023
Assembly Line Worker
Zero Motorcycles
10.2020 - 10.2022
Student
City College Of San Francisco
01.2017 - 12.2020
Armed Security Officer
Paragon Systems, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Computer Numeric Cutting Lead, Production Associate Level
Tesla Motors
01.2013 - 01.2014
Corporal Team Leader/Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
01.2006 - 01.2012
Account Manager
Aquatic Environments, inc.
01.2004 - 01.2008
Team Lead
Tesla Motors
01.2002 - 01.2006
Some college -
City College of San Francisco
Sacramento City College
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