Gonzalo Vargas
Hutto
Summary
Professional in parts management with strong track record in inventory control, supplier relationship management, and process optimization. Adept at fostering team collaboration and ensuring efficient operations. Known for flexibility and reliability in addressing evolving needs. Skilled in logistics, procurement, and customer service, consistently delivering impactful results.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Fed Ex
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Load Truck, Scan Packages, Deliver Packages
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
Cook
Yall's Down Home Cafe
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Prep, Set up line, Serve Dinner
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Chef
Compass
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Chicago, IL
- Prep, Set up line, Prepared breakfast/lunch for 200-600 employees
- Chicago, IL
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Lead Grill Cook
Aramark
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Racine, WI
- Prep, Set up line, prepared breakfast/lunch for 200-600 employees
- Racine, WI
- Built strong relationships with food suppliers to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Excelled under pressure during busy shifts by maintaining focus on quality control while expediting orders quickly and accurately.
- Excelled under pressure during busy shifts by maintaining focus on quality control while expediting orders quickly and accurately.
- Continuously stayed current with industry trends by attending cooking workshops, seminars, and networking events to further develop culinary skills.
- Upheld health code regulations by ensuring proper food handling practices were followed at all times during the cooking process.
- Supervised and effectively communicated with kitchen staff in English or Spanish as needed.
- Collaborated with management to plan menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and anticipating customer preferences based on market trends.
Painter
M&I Painting
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Racine, WI
- Interior and Exterior painting, Power wash, Drywall, Glazing, Sanding and Stripping
- Racine, WI
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Power wash, drywall, glazing, sanding and stripping.
Line Cook
Danny’s Palms
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Racine, WI
- Set up line, Stocking, Prepping
- Racine, WI
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Line Cook
Ground Round
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: Racine, WI
- Inventory, setting up line, stocking, Prepping
- Racine, WI
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Carpentry
Entrepreneur
01.1993 - Current
- Company Overview: Racine, WI
- Interior and Exterior painting, drywall, Minor plumbing, minor electrical, vinyl Flooring
- Racine, WI
- Enhanced project efficiency by overseeing and coordinating all carpentry tasks for residential and commercial projects.
- Assisted in the training of new hires by sharing industry knowledge and best practices for various finishing carpentry techniques.
- Increased overall team productivity by providing ongoing guidance, support, and motivation for team members throughout the duration of each residential carpentry project.
- Improved overall project aesthetics with precise attention to detail in all aspects of finish carpentry work.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with timely and high-quality carpentry work, adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
Shipping and Receiving
United Parcel Service
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Company Overview: Oak Creek, WI
- Loading/Unloading
- Oak Creek, WI
- Coordinated with shipping and receiving departments to ensure seamless flow of goods and materials.
- Facilitated smooth shipping and receiving processes by accurately completing paperwork, verifying shipment contents, and promptly processing incoming items.
- Optimized workflow through effective collaboration with other departments such as shipping and receiving teams, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
- Worked with colleagues to explain shipping and receiving processes, establishing sound knowledge of terminal procedures among facility staff.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving functions.
Parts Manager
Auto Zone
03.2022 - Current
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Conducted regular audits on inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and preventing discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
- Managed warranty claims efficiently by working closely with manufacturers to resolve issues promptly while minimizing financial losses to the company.
- Increased efficiency in the parts department by implementing an improved inventory management system.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with locating specific parts or guiding them through the ordering process.
- Monitored and evaluated supplier performance to maintain quality of parts.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
Machine Tool/CNC Certificate -
Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI01.2005
High School Diploma -
Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI01.1995
Skills
- Machine operator
- Forklift driver
- Quality control
- Precision measuring of parts
- Blueprint reading
- Strong communicator
- Effective working along as a cooperative team member
- Customer service
- Invoice processing
- Inventory management
- Ordering parts
- Vendor relations
- Fluent in Spanish
Qualificationsummary
Machine operator, Forklift driver, Quality control, Precision measuring of parts, Blueprint reading, Strong communicator, Effective working along as a cooperative team member
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Parts Manager
Auto Zone
03.2022 - Current
Cook
Yall's Down Home Cafe
01.2016 - 01.2018
Delivery Driver
Fed Ex
01.2014 - 01.2019
Chef
Compass
01.2012 - 01.2013
Lead Grill Cook
Aramark
01.2006 - 01.2010
Painter
M&I Painting
01.2004 - 01.2006
Line Cook
Danny’s Palms
01.2002 - 01.2006
Shipping and Receiving
United Parcel Service
01.1996 - 01.1998
Line Cook
Ground Round
01.1994 - 01.1999
Carpentry
Entrepreneur
01.1993 - Current
Machine Tool/CNC Certificate -
Gateway Technical College
High School Diploma -
Gateway Technical College
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