Dave Saavedra
Carson,California
Summary
Resourceful, creative, positive, flexible, self-motivated and a team player while able to get along with diverse personalities and most importantly knowledgeable about the product and industry. Strong personal ethics, which is demonstrated in the treatment of supervisors and co-workers. Demonstrates a positive attitude with high energy and professional business demeanor with the ability to work in a fast paced challenging environment while multi-tasking. Attention paid to details and time management. Excellent organization skills; takes the initiative to address responsibilities in a proactive way with follow-up.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Supervisor
Vispero
Huntington Beach, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies.
- Validated new methods and equipment to properly integrate improved strategies into quality control processes.
- Reported on short- and long-term trends in production to help management make proactive decisions.
- Trained personnel in proper sampling techniques, raw materials testing protocols and finished product inspection and testing strategies.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers and internal plant operations.
- Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information.
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Determined quality department standards, practices and procedures.
Warehouse Manager
Enhanced Vision
Huntington Beach, CA
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 100 packages per day.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
Distribution Specialist
Byram Healthcare
Huntington Beach, CA
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Utilized heavy machinery and equipment such as palletizer, high stand up and sit down forklifts, high pickers, pallet runners and pallet jacks.
- Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
Material Handler
Nihon Kohden
Irvine, CA
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
Domestic Sales Manager
XS Scuba
Santa Ana, CA
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Drove team and company profits by developing and strengthening relationships with industry partners and potential clients.
- Communicated progress of monthly and quarterly initiatives to internal and external sales teams.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
- Devised sales strategies to increase points of distribution, shelf space, product positioning, consumer awareness, trial, conversion and user acquisition.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Managed merchandise inventory transactions.
Xfinity Sales Associate
Comcast Inc
Oakland, CA
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
- Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events and building rapport with clients.
- Implemented brand marketing and sales campaigns.
- Networked at events and by phone to expand business profits and revenues.
- Managed sales plan activities and product launches resulting in expanded revenues and branding.
- Monitored competitor activities and innovations to stay ahead and proactively adjusted strategies.
- Pursued existing and potential customers by phone, email and text message to generate leads and close sales.
Northwest Regional Sales Manager
American Underwater Products
San Leandro, CA
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
- Executed successful promotional events and trade shows.
- Gave benefit-oriented, polished presentations driving dramatic revenue growth across multiple sales channels.
- Finalized sales contracts with high-value customers.
- Understood and capitalized on industry trends to shape and enhance value-added solutions and strategies for new market developments.
- Made onsite sales calls to prospective customers to help sales representatives close lucrative deals.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, CA06.2008
Skills
- Data Entry
- Sales
- Account Management
- Shipping Receiving
- General Labor
- Packing
- Inventory Management
- Training
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Door-to-Door Experience
- Material Handling
- RF Scanner
- Warehouse Management
- Forklift
- Order Picking
- Supervising Experience
- Quality Control
- Project Management
- Root cause analysis
- Warehouse distribution
- Microsoft Access
- Heavy lifting
- Stocking
Additional Information
- Relocating to Chattanooga TN May of 2022
Timeline
Quality Control Supervisor
Vispero
02.2021 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Enhanced Vision
09.2019 - 02.2021
Distribution Specialist
Byram Healthcare
06.2019 - 09.2019
Material Handler
Nihon Kohden
02.2019 - 03.2019
Domestic Sales Manager
XS Scuba
08.2015 - 12.2018
Xfinity Sales Associate
Comcast Inc
08.2014 - 06.2015
Northwest Regional Sales Manager
American Underwater Products
08.2011 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School