Michael Morales
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing, and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Manager
Nug
11.2023 - Current
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
Sales Associate
Birkenstock
10.2023 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Project Manager
Aaron De La Cruz (Dela Inc.)
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Studio Assistant
Aaron De La Cruz (Dela Inc.)
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design mixed media, drawings and painting pieces.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Created storyboards, 3D models, animation and visual effects to meet design goals.
- Acted as assistant director during various types of mural projects.
- Stocked supplies and prepared items for use on/off site.
- Learned how to operate life equipment.
- Maintained all areas in neat and clean fashion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design
California College of The Arts
San Francisco, CA12.2021
Skills
- Workflow Planning
- Lean Manufacturing and Design
- Leading Projects
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Fashion Design
- Subject Research
- Studio Production
- Adobe Photoshop
- 3D Design
- Digital Rendering
- Design Sizing and Placement
- Sculpture
Accomplishments
- Invited to paint the beautification project
display for a public art exhibition presented Cleveland Ohio, in 2017. - Invited to help paint a restaurant called Chino
display for a public in Minilla, Philippines - Invited to help set up and present sculptures at the long Beach art museum
- Built a relationship with Good Mother to showcase pieces. .
- Supervised team of 6 staff members in the developmental of a mural for Pow Wow San Jose.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
Inventory Manager
Nug
11.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Birkenstock
10.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Aaron De La Cruz (Dela Inc.)
01.2017 - 01.2023
Studio Assistant
Aaron De La Cruz (Dela Inc.)
01.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design
California College of The Arts
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