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Manuel Cardona

Summary

Accomplished Manager with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction at Palladium First Corp. Skilled in employee training and scheduling coordination, I excel in store operations and merchandising strategies. Demonstrated ability to motivate teams, reduce waste, and significantly improve service delivery, leveraging both strong leadership and organizational skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Palladium First Corp
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Manager of Operations

Starli Destinations LLc
04.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed over 50 drivers for a amazon package distributing company
  • Updated and resolved incidents
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Trained new recruits
  • went out on routes when need.
  • experience with cargo vans and 25ft vehicles
  • Great with simple vehicle maintenance


Assistant Grocery Store Manager

Back To Earth Natural Foods
  • Engaged customers and provided very high level of service and support, helping find desired products and items.
  • Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
  • Performed key tasks to promote inviting grocery store appearance.
  • Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
  • self motivated
  • Oversaw ordering processes for products, maintaining optimal stock levels to meet customer demand without overstocking inventory.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints quickly and professionally.

Delivery Driver

Wesley Kosher
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.

Dish Washer, Prep Guy, Bus Boy, Bar Back

Gilligan's Sea Food Restaurant

First job i ever had and it taught me great fundamentals and improved my social skills for the later jobs i would have.


Education

High School Diploma -

Ramapo High School
Spring Valley, NY
2009

Skills

  • Store operations
  • Employee Training
  • Merchandising Strategies
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Self motivated

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Manager

Palladium First Corp
01.2022 - Current

Manager of Operations

Starli Destinations LLc
04.2019 - 01.2021

Assistant Grocery Store Manager

Back To Earth Natural Foods

Delivery Driver

Wesley Kosher

Dish Washer, Prep Guy, Bus Boy, Bar Back

Gilligan's Sea Food Restaurant

High School Diploma -

Ramapo High School
Manuel Cardona