Luis Paredes

This is a Part Time job based on:

• Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
• Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
• Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
• Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales department.

This is a Part Time job in a micro-business.

• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
• Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
• Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
• Implemented strategies to reduce costs, improve productivity and reduce waste.

• Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
• Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
• Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
• Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
• Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
• Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
• Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
• Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
• Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
• Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
• Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
• Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
• Developed and implemented customer service standards and best practices to enforce compliance and meet criteria requirements.
• Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.

• Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
• Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
• Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.

• Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
• Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
• Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

• Operated and maintained testing equipment.
• Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
• Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
• Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
• Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
• Examined products for imperfections and defects.

• Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
• Worked closely with others to accomplish timely invoicing and accounts receivables.
• Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Maintained office calendars to track important dates and deadlines.
• Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
• Researched and identified legal precedents and statutes.
• Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
• Conducted research on legal cases and prepared summaries for attorneys.