Kirk Salazar
Warehouse manager
Roseville,CA
Summary
Reliable Manager with over 25 years demonstrating a high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering a knack for building productive working relationships and ability to work with diverse groups of people. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented and individual environments. I've won many awards and gained recognition through my solid management style.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager $29.00
Diverse Technology Industrial
Tracy, CA
03.2022 - 10.2024
- All general warehouse duties up to and including all inside and outdoors maintenence work
- set up material daily for all team members (approx 60)
- Fulfill customer orders including special request or 1 offs
- Preparation, test and go back of equiptment and tools as needed
- Tool and machine maintenance and repairs (such as vacuums, drills and grinders etc)
- All forklift work
- Detailing of company cars, trucks, vehicles and trailers
- Keep inventory organized and accessible
- Maintain visual standards inside and outside of warehouse
- Conducted periodic audits of the warehouse environment to identify any potential hazards or risks. Also to stay Osha complaint.
- Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
PG $17.55
Amazon
Tracy, CA
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Supervised staff performing daily activities.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
- Directed team of 30 associates selecting, palletizing and loading orders.
SHEET METAL SUPERVISOR $27.00
Sheet Metal, San-I-Pak Pacific Inc
Tracy, CA
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Promoted to sheet metal supervisor in less then 1 yr.
- Met and exceeded company standard and individual productivity goals consistently.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with crews in existing and new builds
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings, and written and verbal instructions to set up jobs.
- Rim, file, grind, deburr, buff, or smooth surfaces, seams, or joints of assembled parts, using hand tools or portable power tools
- Verified product quality by checking products for accuracy and completing necessary adjustments.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
- Met company standard times and individual productivity goals consistently.
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean work environment.
Store Manager $22.00
Takkens Shoes
Stockton, CA
02.2012 - 04.2017
- Processed daily paperwork, balanced register drawers, produced staffing schedules and prepared deposits.
- I was assistant Corporate buyer for men's t's and accessories as well as evaluated sales trends, product reports and adjusted store goals accordingly
- Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Made any repairs that occurred within the store such as roof leaks, broken toilets, fixing and securing slat wall, painting, and replacing broken mirrors etc.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
- Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
- Diminished total loss by -2 % by implementing effective operational improvements.
Store Manager $22.50
Zumiez
Modesto, CA
04.2005 - 08.2010
- Hired as assistant manager and promoted to store manager within 6 months
- Ran the #1 store in the district and #3 in the Central Valley region
- Ran teams of up to 50 during peak season
- Company certified to develop, train and promote assistant manager to store manager within the district, certified to teach loss prevention and driving sales at district meetings
- Placed in the top 16 for store managers in a company event regarding leadership
- Processed daily paperwork, balanced register drawers, produced staffing schedules and prepared deposits.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
- Participated in closing of stores which included maintaining inventory, labeling boxes of merchandise, equipment and heavy lifting and transportation of items and displays
- Ran a 3 million dollar store in Modesto Vintage Faire Mall
- Sold over $145,000 in personal sales in 1 year and over $100,000 each year for 5 years straight while maintaining a fast paced working environment
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Store Manager $24.00
Hot Topic
Stockton, CA
07.1996 - 03.2005
- Started as a sales associate then promoted first to assistant then to store manager within 2 years
- Handle all store manager duties such as schedules, displays, shipment, inventory and all employee and store issues
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
- Improved store status by implementing process improvements and identifying performance gaps for corrective action.
- My job was to eliminate internal/external theft and increase sales profits through proper training and selection of the staff at several struggling locations
- Ran a 1 million dollar store, led the company with accessories/ add-on's
- CRIMSON SKULL" award for all around sales, loss prevention, best merchandising, management and staff knowledge
- Boosted sales by 2% by cultivating customer rapport and delivering superior customer service.
Education
High school diploma -
Peter Johansen High School
Modesto, CA1995
T.E. certified in air conditioning N. - History
DeHart Technical School
Modesto, CA06.2018
UNIVERSAL 608 EPA -
ESCO Institute
05.2018
Occupational Licenses, Certificates and Training -
Skills
- leadership and management
- Staff development
- Work ethic
- Goal-oriented
- Time management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Organizational skills
- career orientated
- Continuous improvements
- Computer skills
- Problem resolution
- Small hand tool repair
- Vacuum repair
- Forklift certified
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Employee of the month several times for outstanding performance and team contributions.
- crimson skull award (hot topic)
- sold over 100k in sales at zumiez for 5 years consistently
- Created highly effective new way of streamlining products that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations at san-i-pak
- 25 years management experience
- Promoted from seasonal to PG, in less than 3 months
- EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH of Amazon TCY5 in Febuary
Timeline
Warehouse Manager $29.00
Diverse Technology Industrial
03.2022 - 10.2024
PG $17.55
Amazon
11.2021 - 03.2022
SHEET METAL SUPERVISOR $27.00
Sheet Metal, San-I-Pak Pacific Inc
09.2018 - 02.2020
Store Manager $22.00
Takkens Shoes
02.2012 - 04.2017
Store Manager $22.50
Zumiez
04.2005 - 08.2010
Store Manager $24.00
Hot Topic
07.1996 - 03.2005
High school diploma -
Peter Johansen High School
T.E. certified in air conditioning N. - History
DeHart Technical School
UNIVERSAL 608 EPA -
ESCO Institute
Occupational Licenses, Certificates and Training -
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