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Work History
Education
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Erick Gauna Cardenas

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Dedicated worker with excellent communication, time management and computer skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Caliber Collision
01.2024 - Current
  • Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.

Self Employed

Shine Detail
03.2020 - Current
  • Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds, accorded to formulas.

• Waxed and masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect and restore color and condition.

• Activated cleaning equipment and machines.

• Used scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums and hoses.

• Developed competitive advantage on market niche.

• Developed print advertising, social media campaigns, and networking events to deliver messages.

• Created and nurtured relationships with referrers, and clients.

• Analyzed and resolved quality and customer service issues, recommending system improvements.

• Planned, prioritized and managed time, increasing productivity and efficiency.

• Managed employee performance through coaching, goal setting, and day-to-day direction.

• Administered annual operating and capital budget to facilitate profitability.

• Created weekly schedules based on predicted staffing needs, budgets and employee requests.

Field Technician

Onyx Oil Services
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Communicated with supervisor to report progress, discuss issues and seek guidance.
  • Maintained proper operations of pumps and compressors by inspecting components and addressing faults.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Used equipment like generators, slug catchers and condensate stabilizers to accomplish plant operation tasks.
  • Followed safety protocols and regulations when performing roustabout duties, reducing risks and hazards.
  • Connected and disconnected pipes, pumps and other production equipment to support functionality.
  • Performed diverse manual labor tasks, digging trenches and laying pipes with superior physical endurance.
  • Maintained and repaired production equipment and pipelines to support efficient operations.


Welder

Wastequip
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.

Paint Helper

Carriage Masters
03.2018 - 06.2018
  • Cleaned job site after project completion, removing tape and tarps and inspecting for drips or inconsistencies in paint application.
  • Prepared rooms prior to painting by laying tarps, taping edges, mixing paint and building scaffolding.
  • Primed surfaces evenly prior to painting allowing paint to be applied evenly.
  • Masked, covered or otherwise protected non-paintable surfaces.
  • Returned equipment and unused painting supplies to proper locations after each workday.
  • Followed painter's directions for product application and site cleanup.

Dryer Operator

Volt Management
08.2017 - 11.2017
  • Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
  • Complied with safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
  • Stocked and sorted packaging and replenished supplies to achieve consistent productivity levels.
  • Sorted and weighed products after packaging to assess quality, identify defects and grade resulting items.

X-Ray Technician Assistant

Applus RTD
03.2017 - 07.2017
  • Assist Technician in project execution and daily tasks assigned as required.
  • Assist Technicians with organizing and reporting of service provided
  • Prepare, set-up, and complete all necessary paperwork as required by client and company requirements
  • Set-up boundaries and surveillance of work area, if required, and prevent unauthorized personnel from entering work area
  • Follow and enforce the Company required safe work practices and procedures at all times.
  • Responsible for replenishing and organizing the required supplies, as needed, to perform assign methods.
  • Responsible for cleanliness of all work areas

Education

Automotive Technology -

Universal Technical Institute College,
11.2011

High School Diploma -

South High School
05.2010

Skills

  • Problem Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Production Optimization
  • Quality Assurance

Timeline

Production Manager

Caliber Collision
01.2024 - Current

Field Technician

Onyx Oil Services
05.2023 - 12.2023

Self Employed

Shine Detail
03.2020 - Current

Welder

Wastequip
06.2018 - 03.2020

Paint Helper

Carriage Masters
03.2018 - 06.2018

Dryer Operator

Volt Management
08.2017 - 11.2017

X-Ray Technician Assistant

Applus RTD
03.2017 - 07.2017

Automotive Technology -

Universal Technical Institute College,

High School Diploma -

South High School
Erick Gauna Cardenas