Erick Alapizco
La Quinta,CA
Summary
Dynamic Orthopedic Technologist with a proven track record at Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center, excelling in patient education and care. Skilled in critical thinking and customer service, I effectively managed pre-operative duties and enhanced patient relations, ensuring a seamless experience while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Best Buy
La Quinta, CA
02.2026 - Current
- Operated warehouse equipment, ensuring safe and efficient material handling.
- Received, processed, and organized incoming inventory according to company standards.
- Maintained accurate stock levels through regular inventory audits and cycle counts.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce processing time.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
Orthopedic Technologist
Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center
US
06.2022 - 03.2026
- In charge of making casts and splints whenever is needed.
- Chart patients information, and room them in designated places.
- Clean and change dressing to keep wounds from getting infected.
- Set up and send orders asked by Doctor, for the patient's need.
- Clean, sanitize, and restock rooms with materials used for daily use.
- Provided direct patient care, including pre-operative and postoperative duties under the guidance of a physician.
- Educated patients about their conditions, treatments options available to them, potential side effects from medications prescribed.
Cashier
Del Taco
La Quinta, US
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Operated cash register and accurately processed payments, returns, and exchanges.
- Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by cleaning counters, shelves and windows.
- Performed opening and closing procedures, such as counting cash register, restocking, and cleaning.
- Exhibited exceptional customer service skills through friendly and engaging interactions with customers.
- Accurately processed customer payments using cash, credit cards, and checks.
Security Patrol Officer
Allied Universal
Indio, US
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
Head Cashier
The Home Depot
La Quinta, US
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Trained new cashiers by demonstrating procedures for exchanging money, checking guests out and interacting with customers.
- Utilized customer service and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team of cashiers and oversee their daily tasks.
- Delivered quick, professional, and friendly check-out experience to customers.
- Balanced cash drawer and performed daily audit procedures.
- Conducted regular audits of cash registers to detect discrepancies between actual amounts received vs. amounts recorded.
- Restocked front-end display cases and racks to maintain optimum inventory.
- Trained new cashiers on customer service procedures, company policies and POS system operations.
Merchandise Stocker
Target
Palm Desert, US
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted customers with product selection and locating hard-to-find items as needed.
- Updated inventory records regularly utilizing a variety of data entry methods.
- Received new merchandise into the system using barcode scanners.
- Organized backroom areas including breakage bins and overstock shelves.
- Efficiently stocked shelves with merchandise according to store layout plans.
- Transported heavy equipment safely throughout the store floor.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Copper Mountain College
Joshua Tree, CA07.2025
Associate of Arts - Mathematics And Sciences
Copper Mountain Community College
Joshua Tree, CA06.2025
Certification in Medical Assistant -
Mayfield College
US05.2022
High School Diploma -
Shadow Hills High School
US06.2018
Skills
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Team leadership
- Patient Relations
- Customer assistance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cash handling
- Work ethic and integrity
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism and courtesy
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Achieved machinery knowledge as Optometric Technician by completing externship with accuracy and efficiency.
- Promoted to Head Cashier/ Front end supervisor after only 2 months of being hired.
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS Verified - American Heart Association
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Best Buy
02.2026 - Current
Cashier
Del Taco
01.2024 - 11.2025
Orthopedic Technologist
Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center
06.2022 - 03.2026
Security Patrol Officer
Allied Universal
08.2021 - 08.2023
Merchandise Stocker
Target
09.2020 - 02.2021
Head Cashier
The Home Depot
06.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Mathematics And Sciences
Copper Mountain Community College
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Copper Mountain College
Certification in Medical Assistant -
Mayfield College
High School Diploma -
Shadow Hills High School