Jorge Chavez
San Jose,CA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Framing Carpenter
Kenny C Ray Construction
San Jose, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
Owner
Industrial Chemicals Services
Masaya, Nicaragua
09.2015 - 11.2021
- Manufacture, distribution and commercialization of chemical cleaning products and various supplies.
- Significant Growth was achieved during the foray of the business into government tenders.
- Participated in meetings with investors regarding financing options for the company.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
Distribution and Logistics Supervisor
CARGILL MEATS CENTRAL AMERICA
Managua, Nicaragua
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Management of distribution center operations.
- Designed warehouse layouts to maximize usability of available storage space.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Monitored logistics procedures, day-to-day workflow and employee performance to increase productivity [Number]%.
Quality and Process Engineer
BURKE AGRO S.A.
San Marcos , Nicaragua
07.2013 - 10.2013
- Developed innovative approaches for solving product development challenges.
- Mentored interns and new hires while monitoring job progress and delegating work responsibilities.
- Designed methods for improving energy consumption during manufacturing operations.
- Developed and implemented best practices, quality assurance standards and project management procedures.
Operations Manager
CAFETALERA DEL NORTE S.A.
Madriz, Nicaragua
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Design, start-up and administration of the roasted coffee processing plant.
- Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Operations Supervisor
Mercon Coffee Group
Managua, Nicaragua
12.2008 - 11.2011
- Administration of coffee processing plants for export to the US and Europe.
- Drove standardized best practices and leveraged support functions to optimize operational performance while meeting goals.
- Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
- Executed and optimized operational responsibilities to promote seamless delivery of services.
- Created processes for tracking inventory and supply levels in order to prevent stock-outs or overstocking.
Quality Control Analyst
LACTEOS CENTROAMERICANOS S.A.
Tipitapa, Nicaragua
11.2006 - 07.2008
- Participation in the Assembly, start-up and monitoring of the Quality System (HACCP) CENTROLAC. Staff trainer in BPM and SSOP. Design and structuring of the Quality Control Laboratory.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet established item specifications, standard test methods or protocols.
- Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements.
- Identified quality trends to investigate system flaws, process inefficiencies and training needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Instituto Tecnologico Nacional
Nicaragua12-2000
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Nacional De Ingenieria
ManaguaSkills
- Project Management
- Business Principles
- Production and Processing
- Knowledge of Raw Materials
- Safety Procedures
- Product Inspection
- Quality Control Analysis
- Administration
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Framing Carpenter
Kenny C Ray Construction
07.2022 - Current
Owner
Industrial Chemicals Services
09.2015 - 11.2021
Distribution and Logistics Supervisor
CARGILL MEATS CENTRAL AMERICA
11.2013 - 08.2015
Quality and Process Engineer
BURKE AGRO S.A.
07.2013 - 10.2013
Operations Manager
CAFETALERA DEL NORTE S.A.
01.2012 - 05.2013
Operations Supervisor
Mercon Coffee Group
12.2008 - 11.2011
Quality Control Analyst
LACTEOS CENTROAMERICANOS S.A.
11.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Instituto Tecnologico Nacional
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Nacional De Ingenieria