Nicole Garcia
San Antonio
Summary
Focused MMB with ten year materials background. Experienced with inventory management, ensuring smooth supply chain operations. Experienced in purchasing, auditing and reporting.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Foundation Surgical Hospital
San Antonio, TX, US
10.2013 - Current
- Material management buyer
- Assisted in budget control by monitoring supply usage and adjusting orders accordingly.
- Managed time-sensitive orders efficiently, prioritizing urgent requests to ensure prompt delivery of critical supplies.
- Sustained strong vendor relationships through consistent communication about order status updates or issues that arose during transactions.
- Supported cost-saving initiatives, identifying opportunities for bulk purchases or alternative suppliers when appropriate.
- Facilitated smooth departmental operations through effective communication with nursing staff and other hospital personnel regarding supply needs and availability.
- Ensured timely delivery of medical supplies by coordinating with various departments and vendors effectively.
- Reduced stock discrepancies with meticulous tracking and documentation of inventory movements.
- Complied with regulatory requirements, conducting routine audits on stored materials'' expiration dates and disposing of expired supplies properly.
- Provided briefings and monthly communications to promote property acquisition, accountability and regulatory compliance.
Retail Sales Associate
Hot Topic
San Antonio, TX, US
01.2007 - 10.2015
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.
- Managed cash register, ensuring accurate transactions and safeguarding against losses.
- Coordinated with stock team to expedite restocking of high-demand items.
- Monitored sales trends to advise on restocking, ensuring popular items were always available.
Cashier and Customer Service and drugstore manager
HEB
San Antonio, TX, US
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Ensured proper storage conditions for perishable items, resulting in reduced spoilage rates.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot and returned to stand to keep lot organized.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily objectives and maintain smooth store operations.
- Prepared attractive displays for promotional events or seasonal items that resulted in increased sales revenue.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods, keeping shelves well-stocked.
Manager
Santikos Entertainment
San Antonio, TX, US
- Demonstrated adaptability by working various positions within the theater as needed, including box office cashier, concession attendant, usher, and projectionist duties.
- Performed scheduled prevention maintenance and emergency repairs to keep projection systems in good working order.
- Watched presentation to focus on show quality, technical difficulties, projector light level and film threading.
- Oversaw box office operations, managing ticket sales processes and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Enhanced patron experience through excellent customer service and timely resolution of issues or concerns.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Security Guard and housekeeper
VANGUARD RESOURCES INC.
San Antonio, TX, US
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
Education
12 - undefined
Judson High School
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA04.2025
Skills
- Security
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing
- Materials Management
- Sales Experience
- Customer Service
- Supply Chain Experience
- Serving Experience
- Stocking
- Computer Skills
- Infection Control
- Patient Care
- Retail Sales
- Regulatory Compliance
- Customer service
Timeline
Materials Manager
Foundation Surgical Hospital
10.2013 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Hot Topic
01.2007 - 10.2015
12 - undefined
Judson High School
Cashier and Customer Service and drugstore manager
HEB
Manager
Santikos Entertainment
Security Guard and housekeeper
VANGUARD RESOURCES INC.
Penn Foster Career School