Elijah Montes
Welder
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Highly disciplined and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in warehouse operations, team leadership, and welding. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with proven expertise in supervising teams, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining high safety standards. Seeking to leverage a diverse skill set and hands-on experience in a new opportunity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Squad Leader/Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Led and supervised a team of up to13 subordinates, ensuring mission readiness and operational success
- Conducted training sessions to improve skills, discipline, and unit cohesion among personnel
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and logistics, ensuring all resources were accounted for and in optimal condition
- Implemented safety protocols and risk management strategies to protect team members and valuable assets
- Recognized for exceptional leadership and dedication to service excellence
- Safeguarded and monitored millions of dollars' worth of Marine Corps equipment, ensuring accountability, proper maintenance, and readiness for deployment
- Implemented rigorous inventory management processes to track, allocate, and maintain operational resources
- Identified and resolved equipment discrepancies, ensuring all assets met mission-specific requirements
- Delivered clear and concise inspection reports, contributing to improved compliance and operational efficiency
Warehouse Associate
99 Cents Only Stores
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Efficiently processed, packed, and shipped merchandise in a fast-paced warehouse environment
- Conducted inventory checks and ensured accurate record-keeping to minimize discrepancies
- Maintained compliance with workplace safety regulations and company standards
- Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed productivity goals
Education
Structural Welder - Welding
Welding Certification Center
Pomona, CA01.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Mojave River Academy
01.2018
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Training
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
- Welding
- Safety Management
- Risk Management
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Delegation
- OxyAcetylene Cutting
- Grinding
Certification
- D1.1
- SMAW Welding Certified
- FCAW certified
Timeline
Squad Leader/Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
10.2020 - 09.2024
Warehouse Associate
99 Cents Only Stores
03.2019 - 09.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Mojave River Academy
Structural Welder - Welding
Welding Certification Center
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