Hi, I’m
Miguel Barragan
Pico Rivera
Summary
Seeking a position with opportunity for growth both professionally and personally. Goal oriented in utilizing my interpersonal skills to my fullest potential at being successful in any employment obtained.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Moon Valley Nurseries
Foreman
02.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
Hadley Tow
Tow Truck Driver
01.2022 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Provided reliable transportation for damaged vehicles while minimizing further damage using proper towing techniques.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-stress situations, fostering positive relationships with clients and referral sources.
Osmose Utility Services
General Foreman
04.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing a team of skilled workers.
- Showcased exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected project challenges, rapidly adjusting strategies and reallocating resources to maintain progress and minimize delays.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
CNUC
Utility Worker
02.2020 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Kept work area clean, neat, and well-stocked to maximize productivity.
- Collected and disposed of trash and debris.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues across various departments.
- Verified that all safety procedures were followed while working on utility systems.
- Trained other personnel in proper maintenance and repair of utility systems.
- Responded to emergency calls for utility repairs and troubleshooting.
- Performed regular monitoring of utility systems to confirm proper functioning.
- Maintained high standards of workmanship by adhering to industry regulations and company policies during installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in training new hires on company procedures, safety guidelines, and job-specific tasks to ensure a consistent level of service quality across the workforce.
Supreme Med
Receiving Clerk
05.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
- Complied with safety regulations during all receiving tasks, reducing workplace accidents and injuries effectively.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials to appropriate departments, contributing to smooth operations throughout the company.
- Optimized storage space utilization by arranging received items strategically within designated areas of the warehouse.
- Assisted in inventory control efforts by participating in routine cycle counts, ensuring accurate stock levels at all times.
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
Costco
Cashier
07.2008 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
Education
Chatsworth Highschool
Highschool Diploma
01.2008
Skills
- Woodwork
- Self starter
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Multi-tasking
- Measurements
- Worked with ATT collecting data on non-conformances
- Worked with EDISON's Dark Light Project
- LADWP Patrol and LIDAR camera operator
- Crew leadership
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Dedicated work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workplace safety
- Heavy lifting
- Worksite safety
- Equipment operation
- OSHA compliance
- Quality control
- OSHA regulations
- Daily reporting
- Job planning
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Safety oversight
- Safety policies and procedures
- Equipment oversight
- Employee training
- Project leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Foreman
Moon Valley Nurseries
02.2024 - 01.2025
Tow Truck Driver
Hadley Tow
01.2022 - 02.2024
General Foreman
Osmose Utility Services
04.2020 - 05.2022
Utility Worker
CNUC
02.2020 - 03.2022
Receiving Clerk
Supreme Med
05.2018 - 01.2020
Cashier
Costco
07.2008 - 04.2012
Chatsworth Highschool
Highschool Diploma
Similar Profiles
David DiazDavid Diaz
General Manager at Moon Valley NurseriesGeneral Manager at Moon Valley Nurseries
Isabelle Gonzalez SquiresIsabelle Gonzalez Squires
Quality Assurance Manager at Moon Valley NurseriesQuality Assurance Manager at Moon Valley Nurseries
Ulises EnriquezUlises Enriquez
Inventory Manager at Moon Valley NurseriesInventory Manager at Moon Valley Nurseries
Adolfo Moreno-HenandezAdolfo Moreno-Henandez
Yard Worker/Planting Crew at Moon Valley NurseriesYard Worker/Planting Crew at Moon Valley Nurseries
David AlvarezDavid Alvarez
Shipping and Receiving Manager at Pen ManufacturingShipping and Receiving Manager at Pen Manufacturing