Diandra Cardenas
Summary
Dedicated business professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychological Operations/ Logistics Officer
U.S ARMY
09.2017 - Current
- Manage and lead a team of 100+ individuals.
- Provide procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and change to support safe and secure operations.
- Coordinate mission details and communicate with unit to convey changes.
- Conduct cyclic inventory and maintenance checks on all vehicles and equipment to ensure they are fully mission capable.
- Assist in determining the unit's budget and ensure finances are readily available when needed.
- Enforce OSHA standards when handling hazardous materials such as but not limited to petroleum and ammunition
- Conduct regular risk assessments on logistics operations, identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing effective mitigation measures.
- Create detailed contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, preserving business continuity during unforeseen events or crises.
- Organize annual training schedule to include bi-annual field training exercises and range operations.
- Arrange appropriate transportation, work/ sleep cycles and meal schedule.
- Ensure all necessary unit and individual trainings have been completed and remain current.
- Maintain unit's medical readiness and proficient fitness standards among individuals to ensure 80% deployability.
- Evaluate individuals quarterly to recognize those who surpass the standard and provide remedial training for those who fall below the standard
- Lead a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance and support in their daily responsibilities while encouraging professional growth opportunities.
- Provide support to commander and executive staff members. Host monthly briefs with superiors.
- Employ appropriate policies to identify the social and emotional needs of clients
- Develop advertising platforms and ensured individual marketing products align with the overall intent of the mission
- Develop symbiotic relationships during key leader engagements and negotiations in order to establish a support for U.S policies
- Influence the decisions of large populations across diverse cultures to include foreign target audiences
- Army Achievement Medal recipient
- Certified Unit Movement Officer
- Solider of the Year
- Iron Solider Award
- Honor Grad at respective trainings and schools
Business Manager
WATER QUALITY SPECIALISTS & COOMBS SERVICE GROUP
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Negotiated contracts with customers, suppliers and vendors, securing favorable terms for the companies while maintaining strong relationships.
- Maintained numerous business licenses, county and city licenses and tribal land agreements to comply with all operational standards.
- Managed the fleet of 25+ vehicles as well as one Class 8 truck. Ensured all vehicles on the road complied with OSHA and CHP standards,
- Coordinated vehicle maintenance appointments with drivers and maintained all records. Purchased and retired vehicles as necessary to ensure safety of employees while maintaining the maximum value of the vehicle.
- Cultivated a high-performance team through targeted recruitment efforts, training programs, and performance management systems. Coordinated hiring process and managed onboarding of new employees, vehicle and equipment assignments.
- Oversaw the Shop Foreman and Financial Manager. Provided guidance to the Operations Managers and the President of the companies.
- Hosted monthly budget planning meetings to establish our financial plans for the upcoming weeks.
- Validated employee hours and worked with the Operations Managers to ensure we remained within project budgets. Advised of updates to schedules or routes to ensure efficiency of work.
- Implemented weekly driving reports and monthly spending reports to reward those who remained within standard. Hosted meetings with those who fell below and initiated actions to motivate improvements.
- Enforced confidentiality standards and worked alongside the legal team to mitigate any potential breeches.
- Improved business outreach by attending trade events and setting up marketing material and activities to engage new customers.
- Organized company events to foster a positive work environment conducive for professional and personal growth for employees.
- Ensured all personnel records were maintained and accurate.
- Employee of the Year Award
Senior Leasing Agent
FAIRFIELD RESIDENTIAL LLC
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Assisted with executing a $1M renovation project for the entire community which included 600+ units and 10 shared spaces such as pools, dog parks, business and fitness centers, etc
- Communicated and remained the official liaison between residents, construction and property management team
- Recognized as the top sales associate for the year 2020 by maintaining a 95% occupancy for one of Fairfield's largest communities
- Promoted the property and enforced a marketing plan across multiples listing services, websites and social media platforms
- Facilitated the relocation of current and future residents through customer service management
- Planned and executed events for residents to develop a greater sense of community
- Some of these events included: Christmas/ holiday parties, lease renewal nights, summer pool BBQs, resident appreciation breakfast on the go and so many more
- Wrote, understood and enforced short and long term leases for residents moving domestically and internationally.
Store Manager
NUTRISHOP USA
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Drove inside and outside sales to surpass monthly personal and overall store goals
- Enforced this standard across a team of 8-10 individuals
- Managed two different locations in Riverside and was the first point of contact for the employees and/or customers with any questions or concerns
- Acted a a liaison between employees and owners
- Trained and developed new employees with store operations and understanding Quick Books Point of Sale (POS) system
- Managed weekly and monthly inventory checks
- Predicted sales trends and ordered product accordingly
- Received bi-weekly shipments of products and organized them to remain visually appealing to customers
- Communicated to employees the expectation of the brand and ensured such standards were met
- Initiated necessary remedial action and provided monthly feedback to each individual
- Hosted monthly team meetings to discuss any deficiencies and recognize outstanding trends and behaviors
- Conducted demos at local gyms or community events that sample products and provide people with proper information on products and services provided.
Education
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT -
Army Logistics University
Ft. Lee, VABACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
University of California Riverside
Riverside, CA01.2014
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
University of New South Wales
Sydney, New South WalesSkills
- Critical Thinker
- Team Leadership
- Marketing/ Business Planning
- Sales
- Logistics/ Project Management
- Public Relations Expert
- Detail Oriented
- Efficient
Timeline
Business Manager
WATER QUALITY SPECIALISTS & COOMBS SERVICE GROUP
03.2022 - 07.2023
Psychological Operations/ Logistics Officer
U.S ARMY
09.2017 - Current
Senior Leasing Agent
FAIRFIELD RESIDENTIAL LLC
08.2017 - 03.2021
Store Manager
NUTRISHOP USA
08.2015 - 08.2017
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT -
Army Logistics University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
University of California Riverside
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
University of New South Wales