Derek Garcia
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Experienced manager with a strong ability to direct and enhance operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Possessing deep understanding of best practices, market trends, and regulatory requirements within the industry, able to navigate complex operational landscapes with ease. Talented leader with an analytical approach to business planning and exceptional problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless operations and driving organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-Role Manager
Five07 Coffee Bar & Eatery
06.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations, led and trained a team, and ensured efficient work flow
- Set priorities, maintained high standards, and fostered a positive work environment
- Led hiring process by identifying top candidates, crafting targeted questions, and integrating them into team dynamics for optimal performance
- Managed online presence, created engaging content, and used analytics to boost visibility
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Data Science Intern
serviceMob, Inc.
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Ensured data integrity through collaboration, rectification of inconsistencies, and validation processes using SQL and Python
- Proficient in serviceMob's infrastructure, mastering advanced techniques in SQL, Python, and staying updated in data science
- Utilized Excel, SQL and Python to clean, visualize data, build predictive models, and extract insights
Project Manager
UCSB CS Capstone
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Led an Agile team while actively contributing to a computer science capstone project, utilizing Python and SQL Lite for data analysis
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in coordinating team efforts, effectively communicating progress between group members, mentors and professors, while solving project-related challenges
- Employed a range of data analysis techniques, to extract valuable insights from datasets
StudySquirrel
Software Engineering Intern
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed features for a Social Learning Platform using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MongoDB, Express.js,
React, and Node.js, fostering student collaboration and learning. - Gained hands-on experience in front-end and back-end development, enhancing user interfaces, and
optimizing database interactions.
Instructor
iD Tech
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted engaging and informative online sessions in Scratch, Python, and C++, via video conference, ensuring that students received high-quality, individualized instruction
- Reviewed and prepared lesson plans, providing valuable video conference support to enhance the online learning experience for students
Coach and Curriculum Developer
MetaCoders
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Taught Scratch, WeScheme, and DrRacket programming languages to K-12 students
- Played a pivotal role in curriculum development, crafting engaging learning materials and activities to facilitate effective coding education for students
Education
B.S. - Computer Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2022
A.S. - Physics and Mathematics
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- C
- Python
- SQL
- Asana
- Slack
- Marketing
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Work prioritization
- Customer service
Timeline
Data Science Intern
serviceMob, Inc.
10.2023 - 10.2024
Multi-Role Manager
Five07 Coffee Bar & Eatery
06.2022 - Current
Project Manager
UCSB CS Capstone
09.2021 - 03.2022
Instructor
iD Tech
06.2021 - 09.2021
StudySquirrel
Software Engineering Intern
01.2021 - 09.2021
Coach and Curriculum Developer
MetaCoders
06.2020 - 09.2020
B.S. - Computer Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara
A.S. - Physics and Mathematics
Moorpark College
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