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Nicolas Navarro

General Manager
West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Proactive and results-driven professional over 4 years of experience in recycling plant operations and management. Prove track record of improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in team leadership, safety program implementation, and process optimization consistently achieving accident-free records and fostering high team morale

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Operations Manager

Titans Services LLC
West Palm Beach, Florida
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Optimized waste disposal expenses by negotiating high-volume contracts (500–1000 tons/month), eliminating extra fees, and reducing disposal costs by 50%, saving $150K annually.
  • Secured over $350K in contracts by leading sales efforts, managing project execution, and optimizing pricing strategies, resulting in higher profit margins and improved efficiency.
  • Increased recycling revenue by developing partnerships with scrap metal buyers, maximizing resale value from materials like copper, aluminum, and other metals, generating additional income streams.
  • Developed strong relationships with city engineers in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach Island, and Miami, which improved project approvals and contract opportunities for demolition projects.
  • Certified all heavy equipment operators through Caterpillar (CAT) training, ensuring 100% OSHA compliance, reducing safety violations, and improving job site safety metrics.
  • Supervised a team of 20 employees across multiple job sites, improving productivity and team efficiency by implementing structured workflow processes and training programs.
  • Managed a fleet of 5 excavators (John Deere 350, 245, 210, 130, 50 ), skid steers, semi-trucks, roll-off trucks, pickup trucks, and service vehicles, reducing maintenance costs and downtime through a proactive maintenance strategy.
  • Expanded the company's demolition services by overseeing a concrete cutting division, integrating operations to reduce project timelines and increase profitability.

General Manager

Charleston Recycling Services (Cellmark)
Charleston, SC
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Achieved a 90% satisfaction rating in maintenance efficiency, as reported by Sherbrooke OEM's annual assessment, conducted by the Vice President, validating improvements in equipment reliability and operational uptime.
  • Increased plant efficiency from 70% to 92% by restructuring operations, optimizing robotic sorting technology, and reducing unplanned downtime, ensuring the plant operated at peak capacity 90% of scheduled run hours.
  • Transformed plant profitability, improving financial performance from a negative balance to profitability within three months, by restructuring budgeting, increasing efficiency, and optimizing material sales.
  • Maintained a zero-accident record for 168 consecutive days by implementing safety training, bi-weekly compliance meetings, and proactive facility inspections, ensuring full OSHA, EPA, and health department compliance.
  • Developed a cross-training program, enabling employees to perform multiple roles, ensuring 100% operational continuity even when short-staffed.
  • Implemented CAT and Gregory Poole forklift certifications for heavy equipment operators, ensuring full compliance with industry standards and increasing workforce safety and operational efficiency.
  • Strengthened relationships with Charleston Environmental , resulting in direct invitations to high-level environmental meetings, increasing CRS's influence in Charleston's citywide sustainability initiatives.
  • Built strategic partnerships with Grainger, Coastal Hydraulics, International Baler, Sherbrooke OEM, Eagle Visions, and AMP Robotics, facilitating direct collaboration between mechanical teams and engineers to reduce mechanical downtime and optimize robotics efficiency.
  • Managed an $30M, 82,000-square-foot Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) designed to process 25 tons of recyclables per hour, overseeing plant logistics, budgeting, and equipment utilization for maximum efficiency.
  • Collaborated with Charleston County's Environmental Department to align CRS's operations with county sustainability goals, ensuring compliance with contract standards and environmental regulations.

Plant Manager

Charleston Recycling Services (Cellmark)
Charleston, SC
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Identified operational failures across finance, maintenance, safety, and workforce management, leading to a targeted optimization strategy that reduced downtime and increased efficiency, which contributed to a 10% salary increase and promotion to General Manager within 90 days.
  • Reduced unplanned downtime by prioritizing preventive maintenance, analyzing failure points, and implementing Asset Essentials software to track maintenance schedules—resulting in increased plant uptime and productivity.
  • Developed and managed monthly and weekly budgets, presenting financial and operational performance reports twice per week to upper management to demonstrate cost reductions and efficiency gains.
  • Implemented critical safety measures, enforcing 100% PPE compliance and conducting regular safety meetings, leading to a safer work environment and improved adherence to OSHA and EPA standards.
  • Led a team of 40 employees, improving communication, training, and task delegation to maximize workforce productivity and morale.
  • Managed a fleet of heavy equipment, including 4 forklifts, 2 CAT 375 loaders, AMP Robotics, Eagle Vision robots, compactors, and balers for single-stream and cardboard processing, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime.
  • Secured specialized vendor training from Sherbrooke, AMP Robotics, Eagle Visions, and Asset Essentials, equipping employees with advanced technical knowledge to improve equipment handling and reduce mechanical failures.

Operations Supervisor

Coastal Waste and Recycling #9
West Palm Beach, FL
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Led the operational transition during the plant relocation, ensuring a seamless transfer of equipment, workforce, and workflow processes, minimizing downtime and maintaining full operational capacity.
  • Negotiated improved pricing and increased product value by developing business relationships with brokers, including Georgia Pacific, Stericycle, Cellars, National Fiber Supply, Sarg Recycling, and Storelli Recycling, strengthening Coastal's position in the single-stream recycling market.
  • Expanded industry knowledge by actively engaging with material brokers, gaining expertise in market trends, pricing structures, and demand fluctuations, which enhanced profitability in recyclable material sales.
  • Developed expertise in baler maintenance and Accent Tier systems, receiving hands-on training to reduce mechanical downtime and improve processing efficiency in single-stream recycling.
  • Learned and implemented strict quality standards for cardboard and shredded paper, ensuring compliance with industry specifications and maximizing material value for resale.

Operations Supervisor

Coastal Waste and Recycling #2
West Palm Beach, Florida
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Managed a high-volume Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) processing 1,000–1,200 tons of Yard Waste & C&D daily, overseeing the efficient flow of 250+ trucks per day to ensure smooth operations and compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Supervised a 30-person team, ensuring operational efficiency, safety compliance, and optimal use of resources to meet daily processing goals and reduce turnaround times for inbound and outbound trucks.
  • Optimized heavy equipment utilization, managing three Volvo 150H loaders, one Volvo 180H loader, three Volvo 220E excavators, and one Volvo 250E excavator, along with three industrial yard waste shredders (Doppstadt, Morbark, and Vermeer) to maximize productivity and minimize equipment downtime.
  • Renewed and maintained SWA (Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County) permits, ensuring full compliance with health department, code enforcement, fire department, and SWA regulations through monthly facility inspections.
  • Implemented proactive maintenance strategies by partnering with Port Consolidated to analyze oil samples from heavy equipment, allowing for predictive maintenance that reduced breakdowns and extended equipment life.
  • Coordinated with Alta Equipment (Volvo) to strictly follow OEM maintenance schedules, reducing unplanned downtime and increasing the operational lifespan of machinery.
  • Developed strategic supplier partnerships, securing cost-effective deals with local logistics companies, material buyers, temp agencies, and parts suppliers, leading to reduced maintenance expenses without compromising quality standards.
  • Achieved 750 consecutive accident-free days by implementing strict safety goals, frequent safety meetings, facility inspections, and emergency prevention strategies, ensuring full OSHA and SWA compliance.
  • Streamlined truck unloading operations, ensuring that 15 daily 100-yard SWA trucks dumped their loads within 30–45 minutes, increasing site efficiency and improving turnaround time for other 235+ trucks entering the facility daily.
  • Coordinated with Coastal Waste & Recycling to ensure all recovered materials, including wood, metal, aluminum, copper, copper cable, concrete, RSM (Recovery Screen Material), and residue were properly sorted, sold, or transferred to the correct facility.

Scale House Attendant

Coastal Waste and Recycling #2
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Processed and printed scale tickets for all incoming and outgoing materials, ensuring accurate material classification, weight verification, and efficient tracking of inbound and outbound loads.
  • Maintained and inputted daily operational data into company reporting systems, generating material flow percentages and analytical reports to track site efficiency and identify trends.
  • Delivered excellent customer service, assisting drivers, vendors, and contractors by ensuring proper documentation, answering inquiries, and facilitating smooth transactions at the scale house.
  • Selected for Coastal Waste & Recycling's Management Development Program, recognized by upper management for leadership potential and strong operational understanding.
  • Received in-depth training in company culture and brand standards, gaining insight into operational procedures, safety protocols, and compliance requirements to support facility management.
  • Gained hands-on exposure to facility maintenance and operations, collaborating with Operations Managers and Supervisors to understand MRF workflows, equipment functions, and logistics optimization.
  • Cross-trained employees in RTA and Trux, two MRF-specific software systems, enabling smoother data entry, improved operational tracking, and workforce adaptability.

Universal Banker

Truist Bank
West Palm Beach, Florida
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Advised customers on tailored financial products by assessing their financial situation and recommending accounts, loans, and credit solutions, helping them achieve their short- and long-term financial goals.
  • Managed and secured the vault, ensuring full compliance with banking regulations and cash-handling policies, reducing discrepancies and maintaining 100% audit accuracy.
  • Conducted quarterly electronic assessments on fraud detection, transaction monitoring, and risk management, ensuring full adherence to AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and Truist Bank's compliance standards.
  • Processed high-volume cash transactions daily while maintaining a near-perfect balancing record, demonstrating accuracy and risk management expertise.
  • Trained in risk management for cash handling, implementing security protocols to prevent fraud, theft, and financial discrepancies, ensuring compliance with internal and federal banking regulations.
  • Monitored suspicious transactions and escalated potential fraud cases, helping to safeguard customer accounts and maintain Truist's financial security standards.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, handling inquiries, account issues, and financial planning conversations, increasing customer satisfaction and retention rates.

Teller

Wells Fargo
Boynton Beach, Florida
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Promoted from part-time to full-time teller after consistently demonstrating strong financial knowledge, risk management skills, and excellent customer service, leading to increased customer satisfaction and transaction efficiency.
  • Supported the Service Manager in improving teller line operations, implementing strategies to reduce wait times, enhance workflow, and ensure full compliance with Wells Fargo's banking policies and security protocols.
  • Ensured 100% compliance with AML (Anti-Money Laundering), fraud detection, and transaction monitoring regulations, successfully preventing financial risks and unauthorized transactions.
  • Volunteered in Wells Fargo's community service programs, dedicating time to church initiatives, ocean cleanup efforts, and animal shelters, strengthening corporate social responsibility and community engagement.

Store Manager

Mad About Soccer
Wellington, FL
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Led a team of college student sales associates, developing sales strategies, training programs, and performance incentives that contributed to an average of $54K in monthly sales during regular months.
  • Increased holiday sales revenue to $150K per month (Nov–Jan) by implementing seasonal promotions, targeted marketing campaigns, and high-demand product displays.
  • Designed and executed inventory liquidation strategies, successfully moving slow-selling items through Black Friday promotions, targeted discounts, and flash sales, reducing overstock and maximizing profit margins.
  • Negotiated a store relocation within the same mall, successfully reducing monthly rent expenses by 20%, improving store profitability and cost efficiency.
  • Analyzed customer purchasing behavior to optimize store layout, resulting in higher foot traffic conversion rates and increased sales per customer.
  • Monitored daily financial reports and sales trends, ensuring stock levels aligned with customer demand to maximize sales and minimize unnecessary inventory costs.
  • Strengthened vendor relationships, ensuring timely inventory replenishment and negotiating better pricing on high-demand soccer gear, increasing store profit margins.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

Palm Beach Central High School
Wellington, FL
08.2012 - 04.2016

Skills

  • Operations & Logistics Management

  • Risk Management & Safety Leadership

  • Sales & Business Development

  • Maintenance & Equipment Optimization

  • Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge

  • Leadership & Team Development

  • Financial & Budget Management

  • Strategic Negotiation & Cost Reduction

  • Operations & Logistics Management

Timeline

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Broward College
06.2024 - Current

Operations Manager

Titans Services LLC
01.2024 - 11.2024

General Manager

Charleston Recycling Services (Cellmark)
11.2023 - 01.2024

Plant Manager

Charleston Recycling Services (Cellmark)
08.2023 - 11.2023

Operations Supervisor

Coastal Waste and Recycling #9
05.2023 - 07.2023

Operations Supervisor

Coastal Waste and Recycling #2
05.2021 - 05.2023

Scale House Attendant

Coastal Waste and Recycling #2
06.2020 - 05.2021

Universal Banker

Truist Bank
07.2019 - 07.2020

Teller

Wells Fargo
08.2018 - 07.2019

Store Manager

Mad About Soccer
04.2016 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Palm Beach Central High School
08.2012 - 04.2016

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