Ivan Lopez
Columbus,NE
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven HR Coordinator with experience supporting human resources operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including active involvement in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and production floor support. Proven ability to lead and contribute to continuous improvement and Kaizen efforts by identifying process inefficiencies, streamlining workflows, and transforming outdated, complex documentation into clear, user-friendly, and accessible formats. Adept at developing and standardizing bilingual (English/Spanish) materials that improve employee comprehension, increase compliance, and enhance communication across diverse workforces.
Skilled in partnering cross-functionally with EHS, operations, and leadership teams to promote a strong culture of safety, reinforce regulatory compliance, and support training and onboarding processes. Recognized for improving accessibility of HR and safety-related resources, reducing confusion, and driving consistency throughout procedures. Highly organized with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating efficient, compliant, and employee-focused systems that support both operational performance and workforce engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Coordinator
Lindsay Manufacturing, Inc.
Lindsay, NE
08.2025 - Current
- In this human resource coordinator role, I am responsible for assisting the Lindsay plant in the hiring process. This includes knowledge of employment laws that extend to recruiting and onboarding.
- I am also responsible in ensuring both employee complaints and employee relations issues are handled in a professional manner.
- Lastly a huge part of my role is not only understanding but also updating policies, benefits and assuring harmony between employees and managers by assisting both.
- High computer proficiency in confidential employee files, Microsoft office and HRIS systems.
- Another huge aspect of my time here at Lindsay manufacturing has been my personal development.
- I have gained HSE skills that are limited, but include a successful 6 month safety class in which I was one of 10 members of a safety committee and our responsibilities included conducting GEMBA audits of different departments each month.
- As part of our safety committee, we were responsible for completing and presenting on our extensive department audits and findings as well as sharing our findings and improvements with the managers of those respective departments to better enhance employee safety and morale.
- Being one of very few bilingual front office staff, I have also been exposed to many other safety topics that stem from life safety elements, to drug screening and collaborating with the safety team to improve orientation and improve our safety scenario training.
- I have supported continuous improvement (Kaizen) events by identifying process inefficiencies and standardizing work instructions into simplified, bilingual (English/Spanish) formats, improving consistency and reducing errors while improving safety on the production floor.
- Not only have I helped other departments with process improvement and Audits, but I have also helped Lindsay's human resource department in this aspect as well by Improving HR operations by simplifying complex and outdated documentation into clear, standardized, bilingual (English/Spanish) formats, enhancing employee comprehension and consistency across processes.
Assistant Manager
Slumberland
Columbus, NE
03.2025 - 08.2025
- I applied, interviewed and got the assistant manager job as the regional manager as well as the human resource manager agreed I would be the best fit.
- I was responsible for overseeing warehouse operations and front store operations alongside the manager.
- I was responsible for resolving customer complaints and boosting employee morale.
- I was responsible for training new and current sales professionals on sales, systems and processes.
- I was also responsible for training three new warehouse associates in the assembly of furniture, best practices and deliveries and delivery systems.
Sales Professional
Slumberland Furniture
Columbus, NE
05.2024 - 03.2025
- I was a sales professional at a furniture store.
- Duties included managing paperwork, interacting with potential clients.
- Knowing products and selling products.
- Making orders and taking payments for products.
- Follow up delivery dates and times with customers.
Warehouse Associate
Slumberland Furniture
Columbus, NE
06.2023 - 08.2023
- I was a warehouse associate and worked to assemble furniture as well as create a quality shipment of furniture to avoid damage.
- On the job, I learned how to safely move and transport heavy furniture and how to load and unload as well as use power tools.
- Interacted with many employees daily delivering furniture or loading it up for them.
Warehouse Worker
Goodwill Industries
Columbus, NE
05.2022 - 08.2022
- I worked a summer at Goodwill helping price items, sort items and gather donations.
Lead Staff
Columbus Middle School
Columbus, NE
11.2021 - 05.2022
- I worked as a lead staff at the Middle School after school program in Columbus.
- I was in charge of setting up for the after school program as well as monitoring the kids and making sure everyone was accounted for.
- I was mostly involved in all the physical aspects of the job such as sports clubs and outdoor activities.
Crew Member
Taco Bell
Columbus, NE
11.2020 - 04.2021
- I was a team member, meaning I did basically most positions such as working on the food production line to assure the right food was made efficiently as well as working on drive thru at times giving people their money back and assuring proper orders were given.
Education
Leadership Certification - Leadership
Central Community College
12-2025
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Northeastern State University
05-2025
Associate of Arts - Major Coursework
Central Community College
Columbus, NE12-2023
High school diploma or GED - Psychology
Columbus High School
05-2020
Skills
- Cross-functional team management
- Hazard Identification
- Outdoor work
- Writing skills
- ADP
- Success factors
- Spanish
- Risk assessment
- Food Handling
- Data management
- Microsoft Outlook
- Incident and Near Misses
- Management
- Sales
- Financial sales
- Merchandising
- Bookkeeping
- Shipping & receiving
- Organizational skills
- Computer literacy
- Behavioral observation
- Heavy lifting
- Technology sales
- Leadership and facilitation
- Record keeping and documentation
- Supervising experience
- Microsoft Access
- Communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Math
- Crossfunctional collaboration
- Computer skills
- English
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Retail management
- GPS
- Training & development
- Motivational interviewing
- Computer networking
- Meal Preparation
- Business management
- Client services
- Operating systems
- Written communication
- Training and Safety Awareness
- Supply chain
- Clerical experience
- Executive administrative support
- Employee relations
- CRM software
- Operations management
- Office experience
- Inventory control
- Windows
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Emergency Procedures
- ISO standards
- Improving operational efficiency
- Food Preparation
- Interpersonal skills
- Geometry
- Process improvement
- Sports
- Communication skills
- Manufacturing company experience
- Data entry
- Critical thinking
- Production planning
- Calipers
- Interviewing
- Complaint handling
- Staffing management
- Productivity software
- Computer operation
- Data collection
- Store management
- Regulatory compliance
- Continuous improvement
- Hand tools
- Typing
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Team management
- Serving
- Micrometer
- Customer relationship management
- Collaboration
- UNIX
- Full cycle recruiting
- Power tools
- Financial services
- Phone etiquette
- Serving ExperienceFiling
- Sales strategy
- Team development
- Conflict management
- Negotiation
- Attention to detail
- Customer support
- Employee relationship building
- Human resources
- Salesforce
- Time & attendance systems
- Excel data analysis
- Hazard control
- Food Safety
- Cash handling
- SAP
- Kitchen Experience
- Sales management
- HR legal compliance
- Time management
- Decision making
- Presentation software
- HRIS
- Precision measuring instruments
- Recruiting
- Power BI
- Relationship management
- Algebra
- Conflict resolution
- Compliance Documentation
- Microsoft Word
- Business development
- Direct support
- Employment law
- Record keeping
- Administrative experience
- Gemba Audits
- Hazard recognition
- Continuous Improvement
- Technical Proficiency
- Assembly
- Inspection and Audits
- Assistant manager experience
- ISO documentation
- Cross-functional communication
- Leadership
- Task prioritization
- Microsoft Office
- 6s
- Onboarding
- Employment Law
- Employee benefits
- FMLA
- ADA
- EEOC
- Manufacturing Company Policies
- Velocity EHS
Certification
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
LANGUAGES
English, Expert in both written and verbal
Spanish, Expert in both written and verbal
German, pre intermediate
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Member of the Central Community College Soccer Program.
- Attended Northeastern State University in Oklahoma where I earned a Bachelor's degree with a major in psychology and a minor in social sciences.
Timeline
Human Resources Coordinator
Lindsay Manufacturing, Inc.
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Slumberland
03.2025 - 08.2025
Sales Professional
Slumberland Furniture
05.2024 - 03.2025
Warehouse Associate
Slumberland Furniture
06.2023 - 08.2023
Warehouse Worker
Goodwill Industries
05.2022 - 08.2022
Lead Staff
Columbus Middle School
11.2021 - 05.2022
Crew Member
Taco Bell
11.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Northeastern State University
Associate of Arts - Major Coursework
Central Community College
High school diploma or GED - Psychology
Columbus High School
Leadership Certification - Leadership
Central Community College