Duane Mena Jr.
Kingwood,TX
Summary
Duane Mena Jr. is a Control Systems Designer I with a strong background in team leadership. Duane demonstrates expertise in leveraging exceptional leadership, organizational, and time management skills, while maintaining high personal standards and a dedicated work ethic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Systems Designer
TaTa Engineering Solutions, LLC
Deer Park, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Reads design/engineer drawings
- Provides drafting services for electrical and instrument designers.
- Modifies and creates drawings utilizing AutoCAD.
- Creates loops, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, plan drawings, and elevation drawings.
- Keeps lead designer informed of progress.
Store Lead/Store Manager
Walmart
Houston
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Successfully led 340 associates executing time management at a high level to execute all projects.
- Responsible for reporting to market manager to deliver action plans to improve total box of P&L which consisted of analyzing budgets, cost control, and improving labor management.
- Possessed the ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner to negotiate with vendors and associates to receive results at high level.
- Improved retention by employee training, following up to express appreciation and feedback, providing resources and tools to execute on time and improve skills.
- Led total store generating over $110MM in sales, with a segmented operating income of $6MM.
Coach/Store Lead
Walmart
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Fulfilled critical leadership position, focusing heavily on employee management, inventory control, and implementing effective loss prevention strategies.
- Heavily involved in onboarding process which included deploying highly effective training processes to promote employee growth and development.
- Successfully managed multiple projects overseeing 80 associates, focusing on scheduling, performance, and associate relations.
Education
Hargrave High School
Huffman, TXSkills
- Leadership and team management
- Customer service and communication
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Time management and organization
- Conflict resolution
- Training and developing employees
- Multitasking in fast-paced environments
- Adaptability and stress management
Timeline
Control Systems Designer
TaTa Engineering Solutions, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Store Lead/Store Manager
Walmart
01.2021 - 01.2023
Coach/Store Lead
Walmart
01.2016 - 01.2019
Hargrave High School