Juan Diaz
Facility Manager
Sunny Isles Beach,FL
Summary
Advanced Operations Manager offering over 8 years of experience and proven success in manufacturing and production, quality assurance and leadership. Highly skilled in streamlining operations and improving throughput through continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Accomplished in building high-performing teams and inspiring staff to achieve personal and professional goals.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Operations Manager
All Seasons Landscaping
Weston, FL
01.2014 - Current
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Developed and submitted strategy and initiative reports to highlight current actions and proposed changes to corporate committee.
- Managed, trained, and supervised a team of eleven workers, creating custom designs to cater to our client’s requests
Head Grower
Dutch Valley Farms
Estacada, OR
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Involved with every facet of the cannabis cultivation process including genetic preservation, maintenance of mother plants, cloning and propagation, flowering plant maintenance , pre and post-harvest, drying and curing, trim management, facility maintenance, IPM (integrated pest management) application, assistance with writing SoPs, inventory management and restocking, and quality control.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
Head Chef
Ono Poke Shop
Miami, FL
10.2017 - 11.2018
- (on call) Keyholder in charge of opening the restaurant, assisted in ingredient orders and inventory.
- Prepared sushi grade fish swiftly to ensure freshness as well as maintained a clean work environment to prevent foodborne illnesses.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Obtained fresh ingredients from local farms, including animal proteins and fresh locally grown organic vegetables, effectively slashing grocery costs.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Sous Chef
Chef Isaac Perlman
Miami, FL
10.2015 - 11.2018
- I worked alongside Chef Isaac Perlman, hosting private high-end events in Miami.
- From brunches, luncheons, and corporate retreats, to private dinners, parties, bar mitzvahs, and special occasions.
- I’ve handled many aspects of the event, from cooking, plating, and people management, while providing my own greens to ensure the highest quality, fresh and nutritious produce available.
- Produced revolutionary menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
Owner/Grower
Harmony Village Farms
Miami, FL
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Small scale microgreen cultivation owner providing high quality microgreens to the local community.
- Provided year-round production within time inventory requirements by local Chefs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels percentages.
- Managed key accounts, including developing sales presentations and promotion initiatives to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Passenger Transporter
MIA Shuttles
Miami, FL
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Ensured the safe transportation of passengers to their desired location.
- Maintained a detailed passenger manifest
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Employed proper stacking to minimize wasted space for luggage of about 50 lbs and of heights of 8-10 ft.
- PMC license 2016-2017
- Forklift certified 2014-2016
Warehouse supervisor
Amerindias Inc
Miami, FL
03.2013 - 12.2013
- Organized orders that came into the warehouse, input them in our system, and ensured safekeeping until departure.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Supervised all warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, distribution, and workplace safety.
- Maintained quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
- Started up and shut down processing equipment.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Cannabis Career Institute
06.2015 - 10.2015
Associate of Arts -
Oaksterdam University
06.2015 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Alonzo And Tracy Mourning Senior High School, Broward College South Campus
01.2009 - 01.2013
Skills
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Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 11 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Increased company savings by 10% through corporate consensus-building and cross-functional geographical team coordination and development.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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● 500+ Hours of Community Service
I am a nature enthusiast, therefore I have donated my time to organizations such as Urban Paradise Guild to plant and reestablish natural florida habitats. I have worked in projects at Amelia Earhart Park, as well as Enchanted Forest Park, and surrounding kindergarten schools, where we plant vegetable gardens as well as butterfly gardens in order to teach children the importance of taking care of Nature.
Timeline
Head Grower
Dutch Valley Farms
11.2018 - 12.2020
Head Chef
Ono Poke Shop
10.2017 - 11.2018
Passenger Transporter
MIA Shuttles
10.2016 - 10.2017
Sous Chef
Chef Isaac Perlman
10.2015 - 11.2018
Owner/Grower
Harmony Village Farms
09.2015 - 11.2018
Associate of Arts -
Cannabis Career Institute
06.2015 - 10.2015
Associate of Arts -
Oaksterdam University
06.2015 - 07.2015
Landscape Operations Manager
All Seasons Landscaping
01.2014 - Current
Warehouse supervisor
Amerindias Inc
03.2013 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Alonzo And Tracy Mourning Senior High School, Broward College South Campus
01.2009 - 01.2013
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