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Gabriel eltagonde

Saratoga Springs

Summary

Results-driven professional with robust background in the carwash industry. Known for driving successful relationships that optimize operational performance and align with business goals. Highly collaborative with focus on achieving team-oriented results, adaptable to evolving business needs, and skilled in strategic planning and communication.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Liaison

Quick Quack Carwash
09.2021 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
  • Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly addressing concerns and providing solutions to various issues.
  • Collaborated closely with department heads to identify opportunities for process improvement initiatives.
  • Increased overall productivity by streamlining internal processes and introducing new tools for more efficient workflow management.

Dual Store Leader

Quick Quack Carwash
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • Set achievable yet challenging sales targets for each store location, motivating employees to strive towards reaching their goals consistently.
  • Managed payroll processes accurately while adhering to budgetary constraints set forth by upper management.
  • Established collaborative relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for purchasing products at competitive prices.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends and areas of improvement, adjusting business strategies accordingly for better profitability outcomes.
  • Increased overall customer satisfaction by implementing effective sales strategies and exceptional customer service.
  • Managed inventory control systems, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing product loss or waste.

General Manager

Bubba's Car Wash
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • GM for two store locations with 20+ direct reports
  • Responsible for scheduling, payroll, hiring and training all employees, all maintenance to both locations, maintaining quality control to ensure workplace is free of all health and safety hazards, managing expenses to meet monthly budgeting, accounts receivable and payable, reconciled daily cash, managed labor cost without effecting speed and quality of service.
  • Starting wage $22/hourly, current wage salaried at $72k per year.

Foreman

High Desert Truss And Lumber
11.2017 - 08.2018
  • Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals.
  • Managed yard with twelve direct reports started at minimum wage ended at $22/hour.
  • Recorded supplies, parts, equipment and employee work hours for every job.
  • Worked with suppliers to maintain material flow during all project phases.
  • Assessed job equipment daily to determine maintenance requirements.

Forklift Operator

Ericksons Framing/High Desert Truss
08.2016 - 11.2017
  • Safely operated powered equipment, including forklift and beam saw to move, locate, stack and count products.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.
  • Kept appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Groeniger & Co
01.2004 - 12.2008
  • Managed eight direct reports
  • Dispatched and strategized Driver routes to ensure customer satisfaction and quality control and audit preparation
  • Will-call sales counter: responsible for explaining features and benefits to new prospects and setting up new client relationships/community involvement.
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
  • Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality.

Education

Carwash Maintenance And Repair Certified

Sonny's Carwash College
Irvine, CA
0 2019

High School Diploma -

Salinas High School
Salinas, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • I am a natural leader and able to manage diverse personality types to keep workers focused and engaged on the company mission at hand
  • I have a proven track record of gaining the trust and confidence of my superiors resulting in monetary and title promotions
  • Superior communication skills
  • Excellent multi-tasker
  • Staff training and development
  • High-energy attitude
  • Detail-oriented
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Continuous improvements
  • Process improvement
  • Visionary thinking
  • Influencing others

Affiliations

Actively leading a bible study/life group at Bayside Church Of Citrus Heights for 3+ years.

References

Pastor Craig Sweeney 916-792-5742

Eddie Black- Director of Construction 916-467-2899

Jonnie Gonzoles - Branch Manager Fergusons

(916) 626-7422

JR Stowers- Owner Tailpipes Smog (916) 704-6114

Timeline

Quality Control Liaison

Quick Quack Carwash
09.2021 - Current

Dual Store Leader

Quick Quack Carwash
02.2020 - 09.2021

General Manager

Bubba's Car Wash
10.2018 - 02.2020

Foreman

High Desert Truss And Lumber
11.2017 - 08.2018

Forklift Operator

Ericksons Framing/High Desert Truss
08.2016 - 11.2017

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Groeniger & Co
01.2004 - 12.2008

Carwash Maintenance And Repair Certified

Sonny's Carwash College

High School Diploma -

Salinas High School

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