Hi, I’m
Lydia Garcia
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
Bilingual individual knowledgeable in spray finishing and spot painting techniques. Hardworking Lead Painter enforcing safety rules and policies to avoid work site mishaps and accidents. Excellent maintenance and repair knowledge gained during 2023-year Aircraft Prepper and Painter career. Manage efficient, skilled painting of machinery, equipment and vehicles to achieve performance finishes. Responsible and team-oriented worker dedicated to exceeding expectations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Efficient Painter committed to timely completion of residential and commercial painting projects. Dedicated contributor to hardworking painting team emphasizing safety, professionalism and customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Landlocked Aviation Services
Aircraft Prepper and Painter
07.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Supported the head chef in daily tasks such as inventory management, menu planning, scheduling, and budgeting, leading to a more efficient operation overall.
- Helped painters blend paint to match specifications.
- Established a positive work environment by fostering open communication between all team members, resulting in increased job satisfaction and improved overall performance.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Experimented with various flavor combinations to create unique dishes that met customer demands for innovation while staying true to brand identity.
- Increased production efficiency by ensuring timely preparation and organization of ingredients and cooking stations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large catering orders on time and without error.
- Cleaned guns, tanks and tubes with solvents, wire brushes and cloths.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
Home Depot
Line Feeder
06.2023 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Documented production data and output to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining line feeding processes and reducing bottlenecks.
- Aided in the implementation of lean manufacturing principles within the line feeding department, leading to increased overall efficiency levels across the facility.
- Continuously sought opportunities for personal growth and skill development by volunteering for cross-training initiatives, becoming well-versed in multiple aspects of the production facility.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Maintained detailed records of line feeder activities, facilitating accurate reporting and analysis for continuous improvement efforts.
Legends Global Merchandise
Team Leader
01.2023 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Optimized resource allocation to maximize overall team output while minimizing costs.
Adidas Warehouse
Quality Inspector
10.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products, reducing the risk of customer dissatisfaction or returns.
- Weighed products prior to shipment to confirm accuracy.
- Inspected Garments with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Routinely checked measuring equipment to resolve testing problems.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Collaborated with Quality teams to increase productivity of production teams 100%.
Target
Order Picker
09.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Conducted interviews by following stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws.
- Introduced new scheduling system to improve tracking of actual plant capacity, automating data entry process.
- Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Filled shortages in available goods by requisitioning merchandise from suppliers based on space, demand and current pricing.
- Collected, analyzed and modeled sales trends and customer preferences data to inform inventory development decisions.
- Enhanced workplace communication through active participation in team meetings and proactive reporting of any operational issues.
Full Beauty Brands
Packer
10.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Packaged fragile items with cushioning material.
- Monitored outgoing packages for proper labels and accurate address information.
- Prepared shipping documents to track incoming and outgoing shipments and maintain proof of transaction.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, offering suggestions for process enhancements that resulted in increased efficiency.
- Recorded product, packaging and order information on specified forms.
- Counted items to verify accuracy of orders.
- Performed required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floors, putting trash in trash containers and picking up product from floor.
Amazon
FC Associate
11.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently using appropriate equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts when necessary.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Monitored raw material costs and fluctuations, sourced new suppliers and identified favorable opportunities.
- Resolved shipment issues promptly, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and carriers alike.
- Selected packing materials based on size, quantity and fragility of package contents.
- Selected and filled orders from stock to fulfill customer requirements.
- Picked and packed order items.
E&O Construction Management LLC
Head Operations Manager
09.2016 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading initiatives to enhance overall operations efficiency.
- Aligned departmental activities with corporate objectives by creating cohesive action plans.
- Championed quality control measures to ensure consistent delivery of exceptional products services.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Mentored team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
Education
Penn Foster Career SchoolScranton, PA
High School Diploma
01.2022
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Quality Control
- MS Office
- Active Listening
- Quality Assurance
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Calm Under Pressure
- Team building
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Aircraft Prepper and Painter
Landlocked Aviation Services
07.2023 - 10.2023
Line Feeder
Home Depot
06.2023 - 07.2023
Team Leader
Legends Global Merchandise
01.2023 - 03.2023
Quality Inspector
Adidas Warehouse
10.2022 - 12.2022
Order Picker
Target
09.2022 - 10.2022
Packer
Full Beauty Brands
10.2021 - 07.2022
FC Associate
Amazon
11.2019 - 10.2021
Head Operations Manager
E&O Construction Management LLC
09.2016 - 10.2019
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma
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