Mario Tavarez
Summary
Experienced Learning & Development Specialist with a strong foundation in warehouse operations and a passion for building high-performing teams through effective training, onboarding, and continuous improvement programs. Skilled in SOP development, safety compliance, employee coaching, and auditing, with over a decade of hands-on leadership in logistics environments. Bilingual (Spanish/English) communicator dedicated to enhancing employee performance, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of growth and accountability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning and Development Specialist
THE BLACK TUX
, PA
05.2022 - Current
- Created detailed Standard Operating Procedures to enhance process efficiency and consistency.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to align SOPs with company objectives.
- Simultaneously managed various projects while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Compiled and organized training materials, including manuals and visual aids.
- Partnered with management to formulate strategies that improved team productivity.
- Led classroom-style training on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Offered ongoing support to employees throughout the training period.
- Conducted new employee orientations and onboarding programs.
Warehouse Picking Lead
THE BLACK TUX
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives
- Pulled merchandise to fulfill orders to specification
- Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized and free of hazards
- Coordinated with other associates on day to day work activates operational objectives
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods
Warehouse Inventory Lead
THE BLACK TUX
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Led and complied with safety and wellbeing efforts on assigned shift
- Maintained inventory records with timely updates
- Removed damaged products from outgoing/incoming shipments during final inspections
- Completed daily document logs to track shipments and inventory
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final locations
- Sorted and staged pallets in racks or other designated areas
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supplied audits
- Trained newly hired employees on appropriate methods for performing audits and cycle counts
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department
- Comfortable using Excel and HJ
Warehouse Shoe Lead
THE BLACK TUX
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Demonstrated expert decision-making capabilities with minimal supervision.
- Maintained standard operating procedures through collaboration with L&D team.
- Delivered specialized training to support teams, enhancing overall departmental knowledge.
- Identified opportunities to exceed job expectations and drive performance.
- Upheld high productivity and quality standards across all operations.
Warehouse Lead
Meal Systems Inc
12.2014 - 02.2019
- Ensured a safe work environment for all employees
- Created a positive team environment
- Directed the daily activities of warehouse employees
- Prepared preliminary shipping paperwork
- Maintained open lines of communication with production
- Assisted in training of warehouse employees
- Performed quality checks on incoming and outgoing products
- Assisted with maintaining SQF standards for the warehouse
Warehouse Lead
MEN'S WAREHOUSE
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Maintained a safe work environment
- Performed new hire training
- Verified orders to ensure order accuracy
- Maintained productive and professional communication with management team
- Ensured a clean 5s work area
- Received incoming shipments
Education
High School Diploma -
James M. Coughlin High
01.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Standard operating procedures
- Employee training
- Material development
- Training facilitation
- Public speaking
- Self motivation
- Data Entry
- Communication Skills
- Employee Safety
- Team Building & Leadership
- Coaching and bringing motivation to my team
- Problem Solving
- Forklift Operations
- Heavy Lifting
- Verbal and Written Communications
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Shipping and Receiving
- Fulfill Order Promptly
- Critical thinking
- Workplace safety training
- Quality assurance
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Learning and Development Specialist
THE BLACK TUX
05.2022 - Current
Warehouse Picking Lead
THE BLACK TUX
03.2022 - 05.2022
Warehouse Inventory Lead
THE BLACK TUX
10.2021 - 03.2022
Warehouse Shoe Lead
THE BLACK TUX
02.2019 - 10.2021
Warehouse Lead
Meal Systems Inc
12.2014 - 02.2019
Warehouse Lead
MEN'S WAREHOUSE
12.2012 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
James M. Coughlin High
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