Gabriel V. Perez
Global Sustainability Project Coordinator
Renton,WA
Summary
Versatile Project Manager with a background successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Global Sustainability Project Coordinator
Costco Wholesale
Issaquah, WA
03.2017 - Current
- Transitioned projects from estimation and pre-construction phase to well-defined project execution plan.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
- Performed surveys and wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Lead, calculated and reported private label suppliers conversion to RSPO certified Palm Oil. Within 4 years increased use of RSPO Palm Oil from 46% to 97.5%.
Risk Management/Claims Admin
Costco Wholesale
Issaquah, WA
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Instituted contingency plans, ensuring business continuity through cross-training, documentation and data backups.
- Built and harmonized operations reports for team leaders, senior managers and executives, supervising automation of reports and data sources to eliminate errors.
- Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.
- Assisted with Safety Risk Management (SRM) process.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Managed team of 26 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
Kirkland Signature Dry Foods Intern
Costco Wholesale
Issaquah, WA
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Collaborating with buyers on new/revised packaging improvements
- Created Global Project Sheets for vendor pallet ordering
- Finalizing product roll outs for Kirkland Signature vendors
- Kept Global supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Communicate with vendors with periodic sales and updated projections
- Handled 20 calls per week to address supplier inquiries and concerns
Front End Cashier
Costco Wholesale
South San Francisco, CA
08.2006 - 04.2015
- Performed customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Determined customer requirements and suggested ideal product offerings to meet needs and boost revenue.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
- Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments with electronic computer system.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Drought Research Intern
Pacific Institute
Oakland, CA
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Conducted consumer surveys and gathered data on water user habits for use in presentations to public officials.
- Evaluated potential subject participants to assess suitability for planned studies.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
Land Use Planning Intern
Sierra Club
Palo Alto, CA
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Conducted site assessments to verify plan accuracy and feasibility of proposed developments.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with planning and other teams to cement partnerships and achieve mutual goals.
- Outlined data about population, land usage and zoning data with charts, graphs and PowerPoint presentations.
- Participated in planning meetings, noting all key information to disseminate to project stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Urban Studies, Planning & Policy
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 09.2010 - 06.2012
Associate of Arts - Anthropology
Las Positas College
Livermore, CA 09.2006 - 06.2009
Skills
Project Management
Presentation ability
Customer Service
Spreadsheet management
Executive presentations
Invoice Processing
Budget planning
Advance Google Suite
Project Tracking Development
Microsoft Suite
Smartsheets
Timeline
Global Sustainability Project Coordinator
Costco Wholesale
03.2017 - Current
Risk Management/Claims Admin
Costco Wholesale
08.2015 - 03.2017
Kirkland Signature Dry Foods Intern
Costco Wholesale
04.2015 - 08.2015
Drought Research Intern
Pacific Institute
06.2012 - 11.2012
Land Use Planning Intern
Sierra Club
03.2012 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Urban Studies, Planning & Policy
San Francisco State University
09.2010 - 06.2012
Associate of Arts - Anthropology
Las Positas College
09.2006 - 06.2009
Front End Cashier
Costco Wholesale
08.2006 - 04.2015