Jose Javier Lara
Huntley,IL
Summary
To land a job that challenges and excites me - where I can help the company grow and make purpose of my valuable skillset. With my magnetic interpersonal skills, I create everlasting relationships with my clients, which in return, leads to success for the company. I carry over 14 years of experience in logistics, project management and warehouse production. I hold integrity with my leadership skills - by focusing on team-building, clear communication and keeping a positive mindset to help inspire the team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admin / Project Coordinator
Americas Cleaning Services & Restoration
Elk Grove Village, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Project Coordination: Efficiently use NEXT GEAR Solutions (DASH) software to manage project workflows, track job progress, and communicate with field teams and clients. Ensure timely updates and accurate documentation are sent to clients, including files, field sheets, photos, and other relevant materials.
- Financial Management: Utilize QuickBooks for comprehensive financial oversight, including invoicing, tracking accounts receivable and payable, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Prepare detailed Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amounts and manage job costs to align with project budgets and margins.
- Invoicing & Documentation: Review total job costs meticulously to determine final invoicing amounts, ensuring accuracy in deductions, and overall financial integrity. Document and categorize receipts for various expenses, such as contractor services, dumpsters, meals, supplies, labor, and equipment, to maintain clear financial records.
- Cost Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of profit and loss reports to identify and mitigate financial waste. Allocate job costs to appropriate job names and numbers to ensure precise financial tracking and reporting.
Manager
Bizzy Bees Services
Huntley, IL
12.2022 - Current
- Managed coordination needs by generating schedules, shift reports and various business documents.
- Implemented hands-on approach to optimize workflow and increase house turnover.
- Ensured availability of necessary supplies through thorough inventory management.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets, and showers.
- Served as a leader, offering guidance and support to staff members.
- Ensured the completion of tasks and goal accomplishment by overseeing staff duties.
- Implemented established procedures and work standards to enhance team performance and safety.
Superintendent
R3 Restoration
Lombard, IL
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Creating Project Schedules, managing timelines and coordinating with contractors, and vendors.
- Keep an open communication with team members, and various stakeholders, insurance adjusters and contractors regarding project updates, issues, progress reports, and addressing any issues or concerns.
- Assessing damage, creating / managing restoration plans, , and coordinating with other professionals, such as insurance adjusters and contractors.
- Remove damaged material from fire / mold and water damaged structures, including drywall, insulation, and flooring.
- Dispose of debris in a safe and efficient manner, following all applicable regulations, and guidelines.
- Calibrate and monitor following installations.
- Developed skills in using a variety of tools and equipment, including power saws and hammers, to remove damaged materials.
Logistics /Warehouse Operations Associate
The Mueller Group
Schaumburg, IL
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Experience with managing logistics for large-scale projects with monthly deadlines for transport
- Responsible for daily freight quotation including domestic and international and other ad-hoc to ensure carriers comply with Mueller Group policies and procedures.
- Collaborate and support other Business Units by identifying issues and developing solutions to ensure service expectations are met and act as the escalation point for carriers and internal team.
- Oversee international freight including routing, pricing, transit time, proper documentation and resolve service and operational issues with freight forwarders.
- Manage team who is responsible for daily shipping activities including BOL creation, running wire and cable onto spools to specific size on electronic winding machine, and all within tolerance specifications.
- Ensuring shipments are processed efficiently. Monitor carrier performance including issuing and following up on freight claims.
- Assists in and executes handling of daily warehouse operations, adhering to regulations and internal procedures. Supports the planning of efficient workflow, and utilization of warehouse space.
Production Associate
Zurn Industries LLC
Bensenville, IL
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Processing orders by assembling boxes, counting and weighing packages, packing, sealing and labeling containers for shipment.
- Using an online system to process domestic freight orders.
- Knowledge of heavy machinery to custom cut and angle specialty parts per customer's request.
- Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.
- Loading and unloading materials from a variety of vehicles. Moving pallet-packed materials around the site or designated pallet racks.
- Managed paperwork and necessary information required for client shipments.
- Coordinate customers will call pick ups. provided customer service and resolved queries over the telephone
Shipping Associate
Sloan Valve Company
Franklin Park, IL
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for ensuring all Hazmat materials and packages are processed through companies' delivery systems safely and efficiently.
- Sort, order and unload cartons/ pallets and load on designated pallets Warehouse duties such as shrink-wrapping goods and using forklifts to load materials.
- Organized storage areas to maximize productivity.
- Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
- Followed all safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment and adhering to company policies.
- Perform clerical duties including data entry, updating spreadsheets, inventory count.
- Assured all picked items are accounted for using RF scanner to ensure inventory accuracy.
Education
Motorcycle Maintenance And Repair Technology
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Phoenix, AZ09.2008
High School Diploma -
Maine West High School
ZurnBizzyDes Plaines, IL06.2005
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Inventory Management
- Transportation Management
- Shipping Procedures / SAP / ERP
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in Next Gear, Encircle, Xactimate, Sevan capture, DryLINK, and FLIR ONE
Certification
YamaProHAZMAT Training – [Sloan Valve, Zurn Industries]
OSHA Forklift Training – [Mueller Group, Sloan valve, Zurn Industries]
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Admin / Project Coordinator
Americas Cleaning Services & Restoration
06.2023 - Current
Manager
Bizzy Bees Services
12.2022 - Current
Superintendent
R3 Restoration
05.2022 - 11.2022
Logistics /Warehouse Operations Associate
The Mueller Group
04.2018 - 04.2022
Production Associate
Zurn Industries LLC
04.2017 - 04.2018
Shipping Associate
Sloan Valve Company
05.2015 - 01.2017
Motorcycle Maintenance And Repair Technology
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
High School Diploma -
Maine West High School
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