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Erik Nevarez

Summary

Experienced in team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Leverages effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Proven track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals. Results-driven management professional with a strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Recognized for driving efficient supply chain processes and ensuring optimal inventory levels. Excels in logistics, procurement, and vendor relations. Reliable and results-oriented with a strategic mindset. Procurement professional with a proven track record in sourcing and supplier management. Strong analytical abilities and effective negotiation skills drive cost-efficiency and quality improvements. Highly reliable team player prioritizing collaboration and adaptability to changing demands. Logistics expert with a solid track record in managing supply chains and streamlining operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in inventory management, vendor coordination, and transportation logistics. Reliable and results-oriented professional committed to delivering exceptional results in optimizing processes and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Seasonal Warehouse Associate

Amazon Logistics
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Receive and put away inventory
  • Get customer orders ready and pack them up
  • Load boxes into trucks for shipment
  • Use scanners to read bar codes on products
  • View prompts on screens and follow the directions for some tasks
  • Troubleshoot problems
  • Ensure product meets quality requirements
  • Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet driver, and work at heights up to40 feet
  • Equipment, training and certification are provided free of cost
  • Receive and prepare inventory for delivery
  • Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders
  • Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages

Material Manager

Kissing Camels Surgery Center
08.2017 - 03.2024
  • Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements
  • Responsible for planning programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery
  • Collaborate with the accounting department to submit and track purchase orders (POs)
  • Establishes procedures and supervises the annual physical inventory
  • Work with vendors to optimize pricing, delivery schedules, and product quality
  • Interfaces with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments
  • Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers
  • Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications
  • Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions
  • Assisted with contracting for medical implants
  • Use Midline and McKesson to contract and procure medical supplies
  • Assists with Accounts payable to suppliers
  • Maintains vendor list for both contact, demographic, and payment term details
  • Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Prepare and Manage documentation for supply
  • Develop strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • Continuously enhance systems using new technology
  • Anticipate and proactively address supply chain disruptions or delays

Lead Surgical Technician

Kissing Camels Surgery Center
08.2017 - 03.2024
  • Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures
  • Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure
  • Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings
  • Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures
  • Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables to prevent injury to patient and personnel
  • Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis

Sterile Processing Department

Kissing Camels Surgery Center
08.2017 - 03.2024
  • Inspects medical devices and equipment for proper function
  • Keeps record of supply inventory and sterilization
  • Sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment
  • Package freshly sterilized instruments for use in surgery or medical procedures

Electronics Sales Associate

Walmart
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Maintains merchandise presentation in the electronics area by stocking and rotating merchandise

Surgical Technician

Regional West Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures
  • Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure
  • Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings
  • Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures
  • Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables to prevent injury to patient and personnel
  • Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Colorado State University-Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
01-2028

Associates of Surgical Technology - undefined

Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE
05.2017

Associate of Science - undefined

Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE
05.2014

Skills

  • Smart Systems
  • Contracting
  • Invoicing
  • Microsoft365
  • Customer Service
  • Labeling and boxing
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Team collaboration
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Order picking and processing
  • Inventory organization

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Seasonal Warehouse Associate

Amazon Logistics
11.2024 - 01.2025

Electronics Sales Associate

Walmart
03.2018 - 03.2020

Material Manager

Kissing Camels Surgery Center
08.2017 - 03.2024

Lead Surgical Technician

Kissing Camels Surgery Center
08.2017 - 03.2024

Sterile Processing Department

Kissing Camels Surgery Center
08.2017 - 03.2024

Surgical Technician

Regional West Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2017

Associates of Surgical Technology - undefined

Western Nebraska Community College

Associate of Science - undefined

Western Nebraska Community College

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Colorado State University-Pueblo
Erik Nevarez