Hugo Suarez
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Accomplished Department Lead at Deseret Industries, adept in team development and multitasking, significantly enhanced employee morale and workflow efficiency. Expert in documentation and verbal communication, I excel in fostering team growth and achieving strategic goals, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and safety in diverse roles.
Professional leader with extensive experience in managing department operations. Proven ability to drive significant improvements through strategic planning and process optimization. Highly reliable, adaptable, and focused on team collaboration to achieve outstanding results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Lead
Deseret Industries
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Mentored new hires within the department, providing guidance on company policies and procedures as well as job-specific tasks.
- Boosted overall employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication.
- Set up displays and trained employees on current promotions.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to deadlines.
Truck Driver
Arms Moving
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Machine Operator
Associated Foods Distribution Center
04.2014 - 03.2019
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
Environmental Abatement Supervisor
Fresh Air Environmental Services
07.2009 - 02.2014
- Oversaw personnel records, equipment use and storage and compliance requirements for job sites.
- Assessed risk of hazardous materials, developed plans for safe removal and communicated frequently with building owners and removal team leaders.
- Scheduled consultants, contacted vendors and assigned projects to foremen to facilitate successful completion of abatement jobs.
- Monitored sampling procedures, reviewed test results and adjusted plans and estimates accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
- Managed subcontractors effectively to ensure timely completion of tasks without compromising quality or safety standards.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
S.L.C.C
Salt Lake City, UT09-2006
High School Diploma -
Olympus High School
Salt Lake City, UT06-2003
Skills
- Documentation
- Team development
- Verbal and written communication
- Task delegation
- Customer relations
- Multitasking strength
- Team management
- Team Training
- Merchandising
- Prioritization skills
- Employee engagement
- Strategies and goals
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
ForkLift Operator Cert
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Department Lead
Deseret Industries
12.2023 - 01.2025
Truck Driver
Arms Moving
10.2019 - 01.2022
Machine Operator
Associated Foods Distribution Center
04.2014 - 03.2019
Environmental Abatement Supervisor
Fresh Air Environmental Services
07.2009 - 02.2014
ForkLift Operator Cert
No Degree - General Studies
S.L.C.C
High School Diploma -
Olympus High School
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