Juan Alvarez
Winthrop Harbor
Summary
I love pursuing opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills. I can also quickly adapt to diverse tasks and environments. I will contribute positively to team dynamics and company goals through dedication and effort. I also strive to grow within your company and promise to go above and beyond to achieve that.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter/Wood Painter
Family Buisness
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Constructed and installed frameworks for residential projects using hand tools and power equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to execute precise measurements and cuts.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Optimized workspace organization by maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment throughout each project''s duration.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently meeting project deadlines and maintaining high-quality craftsmanship in all carpentry work.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
Machine Operator
Bolsas Pana
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Operated bagging machinery to ensure efficient production flow
- Adjusted settings for various bag sizes and materials to meet specifications
- Loading pallets of stacks of bags into trailers smoothly with a forklift
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products to ensure adherence to company standards and customer specifications.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Ecommerce Personal Shopper Manager
Jewel Osco
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Assisted in training new staff on best practices in customer service and product knowledge.
- Implemented efficient shopping routes, optimizing time spent per client visit.
- Oversaw order fulfillment processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of products.
- Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
- Reviewed customer orders closely to locate desired items and checked app regularly to identify changes.
- Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Balanced multiple tasks with no issue prioritizing urgent requests without compromising attention to detail or overall service quality.
- Constantly got my employees awards due to going above and beyond to ensure they were trained to the fullest extent possible and up to date on any new changes going on with the company.
- Always helped employees with any questions or concerns and did as much as I could to fix any issue they had.
- Led a team of up to 10 employees while also working with them and helping them achieve better performance goals.
Production Operator
Ocean Spray
02.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained production equipment according to standard operating procedures
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent operational disruptions.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and production targets.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and achieve higher knowledge to grow within the company.
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient processing of cranberry products.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products, ensuring that they met or exceeded all specifications before shipment to customers.
- Maintained detailed records of production data, ensuring accuracy for inventory tracking and performance evaluation purposes.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Supported workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols and regular inspections of machinery.
Part time Car Detailer
Buisness
07.2025 - Current
- Utilized specialized tools and products for effective cleaning, polishing, and protecting automotive surfaces.
- Delivered consistent results while working independently on various makes/models/styles of cars within tight deadlines.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment.
- Improved overall vehicle appearance with the use of professional-grade equipment and products.
- Adhered to safety protocols while using chemicals and equipment to protect both employees and customers property.
- Applied chemicals and used high-pressure wash and scrubbers to clean rims.
- Checked my quality of work by thoroughly inspecting interior and exterior for additional cleaning requirements.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in removing tough stains and odors, restoring vehicle interior ambiance.
- I would love to expand my knowledge with more experience, this is a side project for my free time.
Skills
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- Automotive detailing
- Hand tools
- Chemical handling
- Telephone etiquette
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Reliable and responsible
- Productivity and time management
- Calm and pleasant demeanor
- Team leadership
- Sales management
- Goal setting
- Machinery operation
- Computer skills
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Equipment inspection
- Money handling
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
Driver's License
Languages
English - Expert
Spanish - Expert
Certifications
-Forklift certified
Timeline
Part time Car Detailer
Buisness
07.2025 - Current
Production Operator
Ocean Spray
02.2025 - Current
Ecommerce Personal Shopper Manager
Jewel Osco
12.2023 - 12.2024
Machine Operator
Bolsas Pana
02.2021 - 10.2023
Carpenter/Wood Painter
Family Buisness
01.2018 - 05.2020