maria lopez
Yuba City
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with infection control expertise and strong OSHA compliance. Experienced in training new associates and maintaining organized workspaces, driving efficiency and safety in operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
Thrifty Bargain
Yuba City, CA
10.2018 - Current
- Organized stock room by sorting merchandise for sales floor.
- Maximized available storage space by efficiently organizing products in the stock room and on sales floor shelves.
- Organized stock room for easy access to merchandise, improving restocking efficiency.
- Received praise from management for consistently maintaining a clean, organized workspace in the stock room area.
- Implemented and enforced company policies and procedures within the stockroom, maintaining a high level of professionalism across all team members.
- Trained and mentored new associates on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Resolved customer inquiries through various communication channels, enhancing overall satisfaction.
Retail Sales Associate
Auto Zone Auto Parts
Gridley, CA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
- Maintained product knowledge to assist customers in selecting appropriate auto parts.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Organized inventory and ensured optimal stock levels on the sales floor.
Sterilization Technician
Children’s Choice Dental
Yuba City, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated sterilization equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and hygiene standards.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Collaborated with dental staff to streamline workflow and enhance patient care efficiency.
- Trained new technicians on sterilization procedures and best practices for infection control.
- Performed thorough inspections of instruments for damage or contamination before releasing them for use in surgical procedures.
- Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments to prevent growth of bacteria on instruments and surfaces, using American Dental Association protocols.
- Prepared trays with standard dental instruments to promote quick turnover from one patient to next.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Career Preparatory Charter School
Marysville, CA06.2022
Skills
- Infection control
- Workplace cleanliness
- Heavy lifting
- Quality assurance
- Efficient communication
- HIPAA
- Autoclave operation
- OSHA compliance
- Dental equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Time management
- Instrument cleaning and sterilization
- Attention to detail
- Self motivation
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Auto Zone Auto Parts
01.2023 - 01.2025
Production Worker
Thrifty Bargain
10.2018 - Current
Sterilization Technician
Children’s Choice Dental
01.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Career Preparatory Charter School