NICHOLAS RYAN VELAZQUEZ
Summary
Warehouse Operations Lead with a strong background in optimizing daily operations, staffing, and employee training. Proven track record in inventory management, shipping and receiving, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Successfully executed Warehouse Manager-level responsibilities, enhancing workflow and team performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Operations Lead
TREK BICYCLE
Ontario, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Lead daily warehouse operations while maintaining productivity, accuracy, organization, and compliance with company safety standards.
- Assign tasks and direct workflow to ensure orders and warehouse responsibilities are completed efficiently and on schedule.
- Coordinate picking, packing, loading, and shipping activities to ensure orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
- Oversee warehouse closing procedures, ensuring employees, equipment, inventory, and facility operations are properly secured at the end of each shift.
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to warehouse employees throughout daily operations.
- Monitor employee performance and provide feedback to enhance accountability and adherence to company expectations.
- Coordinated staffing and workforce assignments to align with daily workload and operational priorities.
- Support daily operations by adapting staffing and workflow based on changing business needs and shipment priorities.
- Provide hands-on training to new employees regarding warehouse procedures, safety expectations, equipment operation, and job responsibilities.
- Train employees on the safe and proper operation of forklifts and walkie/rider pallet jacks.
- Enforce established safety procedures and equipment guidelines to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve operational issues and maintain smooth workflow.
- Identified opportunities for improving warehouse organization and workflow to support team performance.
- Performed Warehouse Manager-level responsibilities for several months, helping oversee daily operations and making operational decisions in the manager's absence.
Warehouse Associate
TREK BICYCLE
Ontario, CA
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Processed and prepared domestic and international orders for shipment.
- Picked, packed, labeled, and organized products accurately according to customer orders.
- Prepared shipments and ensured orders were ready for on-time delivery.
- Verified order information and shipping details for accuracy.
- Worked efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Maintained an organized and safe work area.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily shipping and production goals.
Construction Worker
HONDO CONSTRUCTION
Redlands, CA
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Contributed to residential home construction by specializing in house framing and structural assembly, ensuring quality and stability.
- Aided framing crews in measuring, preparing materials, and executing construction tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Safely handled, moved, and organized lumber and construction materials throughout job sites.
- Maintained an organized and productive work environment while following job-site safety procedures.
- Exhibited reliability and teamwork while maintaining attention to detail in fast-paced construction settings.
- Assisted with employee timekeeping by accurately completing and submitting employee timecards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chaffey High School
Ontario, CA01-2013
Skills
- Warehouse Operations & Management
- Inventory Management
- Shipping & Receiving
- Order Fulfillment
- Picking, Packing & Loading
- Load optimization
- Workflow Coordination
- Safety and Compliance
- Team Leadership & Employee Supervision
- Employee Training
- Forklift & Walkie/Rider Training
- Staffing & Workforce Planning
- Process Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Facility management
Additional Qualifications
- Experienced warehouse team leader with hands-on operational experience
- Experienced training employees on forklift and walkie/rider equipment
- Experienced with staffing, employee assignments, and daily workforce coordination
- Experienced performing management-level responsibilities and overseeing warehouse operations
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Lead
TREK BICYCLE
07.2024 - Current
Warehouse Associate
TREK BICYCLE
11.2021 - 07.2024
Construction Worker
HONDO CONSTRUCTION
01.2013 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Chaffey High School