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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Hector Rivera

Lehigh Acres,FL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving my internal and external customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Forward thinking mentality and continues improvement mindset to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Specialist

City Furniture
Tamarac , FL
03.2024 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for the purchase of required materials and services.
  • Monitored stock levels and identified purchasing needs.
  • Conducted research to identify new potential suppliers based on quality, price, availability, reliability and serviceability criteria.
  • Evaluated supplier quotations to determine best value for money products or services.
  • Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of items to meet project deadlines.
  • Prepared Requests For Proposals to solicit bids from vendors.
  • Maintained records of purchases, pricing, and other important data in company databases.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to understand their product requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
  • Performed regular reviews of existing contracts to negotiate better terms or reduce costs where possible.
  • Negotiated favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for procurement of goods and supplies.
  • Evaluated and researched suppliers and processed orders for purchases through new contracts and competitive bids.
  • Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts in order to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules.
  • Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.

Facilities Manager

City Furniture
Tamarac, FL
05.2021 - 03.2024
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment, buildings, grounds, and other areas to identify necessary repairs or improvements.
  • Managed emergency situations such as fires, floods, power outages and other events impacting the facility.
  • Prepared documents related to contracts, leases, permits and other legal matters concerning the facility.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for maintenance, repair and operations of facilities.
  • Monitored facility operations to ensure adherence to safety regulations and compliance with applicable laws.
  • Coordinated the activities of subcontractors in relation to facility maintenance projects.
  • Maintained records of all building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical.
  • Assisted in budgeting for preventive maintenance costs associated with operational needs.
  • Scheduled preventative maintenance visits from outside vendors for specialized services such as elevator and escalator inspection or fire alarm system testing.
  • Responded promptly to tenant requests for service or repair work within established timeframes.
  • Negotiated with vendors regarding pricing on materials required for facility upgrades or repairs.
  • Ensured that all facilities are kept clean by scheduling regular cleaning services according to industry standards.
  • Provided support in the planning of special events held at the facility.
  • Implemented security protocols across multiple sites ensuring employee safety.
  • Reviewed bids received from contractors before awarding contracts for large-scale projects.
  • Established relationships with local businesses providing goods and services related to property management.
  • Researched new technologies available which could improve efficiency within the organization's facilities.
  • Called in equipment repair services and maintained office supplies by ordering new inventory.
  • Oversaw building improvements to update facilities and meet tenant requirements.
  • Addressed building emergencies with high-level urgency and developed timely and effective solutions.
  • Managed spending to ensure adherence with budget.
  • Recruited and mentored new maintenance staff.
  • Assessed building control system and HVAC system performance to suggest improvements.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance and safety training with onsite managers from regulatory agencies.
  • Managed leasing of facility space.
  • Set goals and deadlines for department.`
  • Oversaw construction and renovation projects to meet environmental, health and security standards.
  • Acquired, distributed and stored supplies.
  • Directed maintenance and operations of facility systems to minimize service interruptions.
  • Monitored facility maintenance for cleanliness and recommended improvements to overall aesthetics.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez - Universidad Del Turabo
Gurabo, PR

Skills

  • Order Placement
  • Effective Communication
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Persuasion skills
  • Product tracking
  • Price Negotiation
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Purchasing
  • Process Improvement
  • Timely and Thorough completion of task
  • Problem Solver
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership

Affiliations

  • 22 years working with City Furniture in multiple departments.
  • Opened over 10 City Furniture showroom as an Operation Manager and 1 as a Facilities Manager.
  • Managed multiple departments in the company.
  • Worked as a regional Facilities Manager for the last three years.
  • Recently transfer to the procurement department as a procurement specialist.
  • Recently completed a Training within Industry Job Instruction Training.
  • Member of South Florida Chapter International Facilities Management Association.
  • Member of Alico Lakes Village Board Member.
  • Recently completed a two week training for Standard Operating System created by Toyota Inc.

Accomplishments

  • Multiple Operation Manager of the year Awards
  • Multiple recognitions and awards for cross functional leadership over my 22 years carrier at City Furniture.

Certification

  • 8 Step problem Solving certification.
  • Training Within Industry Certification for Job Instruction Training.
  • Certification for creating multiple Standard Operation Procedure Documents.
  • Certification for Acting Shooter/ Threat Training.
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Training .
  • Fire and Safety Prevention Training.
  • Multiple Cyber Security Training and Certifications.

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Procurement Specialist

City Furniture
03.2024 - Current

Facilities Manager

City Furniture
05.2021 - 03.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez - Universidad Del Turabo
Hector Rivera