Overview
Work History
Education
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David Arambula

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Maintenance Manager

AutoZone
10.2024 - Current
  • I am in charge of 63 stores in between 3 states
  • Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs.
  • Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance.
  • Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance and completing building updates.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Developed and implemented building operations and maintenance policies.
  • Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through timely, thorough, and effective service calls.
  • Developed comprehensive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment functionality and performance.

Closing Store Manager

AutoZone
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, upholding company standards for cleanliness during closing procedures.
  • Prepared registers for closing shift and assigned team member positions while maintaining high level of guest service.
  • Oversaw daily cash deposits ensuring funds were accounted correctly resulting in increased accuracy.
  • Stocked empty shelves and assembled merchandise neatly on racks and in displays to prepare for opening shift.
  • Utilized checklists to stay organized and ready when guests arrived and completed management duties before closing.
  • Ensured a smooth transition between shifts by effectively communicating with incoming managers and staff members.
  • Secured safety of business and employees at closing time by locking doors, reducing lighting and checking surrounding areas for suspicious activity.
  • Managed employee performance reviews providing constructive feedback leading to higher team morale and improved performance.
  • Managed scheduling for closings to accommodate client availability and streamline operations.
  • Implemented safety measures for the store''s end-of-day operations, reducing potential risks associated with late-night activities such as cash handling or locking doors securely after closeout is completed.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to address any operational issues, working together to find effective solutions.

Hardware Specialist

Lowe's Home Improvement
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Established personal connections with customers, exceeding customer service expectations
  • Replenished stock and maintained my designated aisles
  • Initiated new anti theft procedures that led to 28% decrease in shrink in my last quarter
  • Provided customers with any specialized questions pertaining to all hardware and tools
  • Educated our customer service department in proper returning procedures to help stop over 24 thousand dollars in illegitimate returns
  • Optimized resource utilization by reallocating underutilized equipment to departments with higher demand, boosting overall productivity levels.
  • Enhanced system performance by conducting thorough hardware diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Store Manager

Lake Elsinore Board & Sport
07.2015 - 03.2020
  • Managed a team of 12 employees, including a manager, and trained them in a variety of merchandising and organizational functions
  • Managed the inventory and purchasing of over $10k per month
  • Maintained healthy staff morale by creating a fun, educational environment with a high level of employee engagement
  • Worked directly with distributors to negotiate terms and purchasing
  • Developed new Floor Plans for Merchandising new products every quarter
  • Set All employee Schedules as well as being in charge of handling any HR related issues that might arise between employees
  • Provided accurate records and time cards for all employees under my supervision as well as deposited Cash and Checks to the bank
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.

Supervisor/Team Leader

Thomas Thacker Maintenance & Repair
05.2006 - 05.2015
    • Was in charge of an 8 man crew at any given time
    • Worked with property owners to negotiate and settle terms for 85% of the jobs for the company
    • Worked with the City of Los Angeles on their Restoration Project to retrofit many of the landmark buildings to earthquake proof them for the next 100 years
    • Provided accurate records and time cards for all employees under my supervision as well as deposited Cash and Checks to the bank

Bartender

Baja Sharkeez
07.2009 - 09.2013
    • Bartender for a voted top 5 bar in all of California
    • Dealt with a high volume of customers on a nightly basis
    • Maintained my well and poured drinks
    • Using POS system to log drink and food orders
    • Kept withing all accordance to the ABC standards

IT/Radioman

United States Navy
09.2001 - 02.2005
  • Maintained and Operated a myriad of telecommunications devices for field operations
  • Entrusted with the lives of my squad to provide accurate location and operational knowledge of whatever theater of combat we were engaged in

Education

High School -

Temescal Canyon High School
Lake Elsinore, CA
05.2002

Skills

  • Skilled in radio operations and maintenance
  • Strong interpersonal communication abilities
  • Extensive experience in construction
  • Leadership expertise over a decade
  • Proficient in time management
  • Advanced computer literacy
  • Skilled in customer relationship building
  • Extensive experience in cash transactions
  • Vendor negotiation skills
  • Retail store management
  • Military service (4 years)
  • Merchandising strategy development
  • Experienced welder
  • Skilled in mixology
  • Preventive maintenance planning
  • Electrical system maintenance
  • Environmental compliance oversight
  • Technical equipment troubleshooting
  • Strategic asset management
  • Facility operations management
  • HVAC system maintenance
  • Plumbing maintenance
  • Property maintenance
  • Structural welding proficiency
  • Preventive maintenance planning
  • Work order coordination

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification
  • Forklift Certification
  • Welding Certification
  • Bartender License
  • Driver's License

Timeline

Regional Maintenance Manager

AutoZone
10.2024 - Current

Closing Store Manager

AutoZone
10.2023 - 10.2024

Hardware Specialist

Lowe's Home Improvement
06.2022 - 08.2023

Store Manager

Lake Elsinore Board & Sport
07.2015 - 03.2020

Bartender

Baja Sharkeez
07.2009 - 09.2013

Supervisor/Team Leader

Thomas Thacker Maintenance & Repair
05.2006 - 05.2015

IT/Radioman

United States Navy
09.2001 - 02.2005

High School -

Temescal Canyon High School

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