Paul Caballero
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Quality-driven individual focused on keeping local businesses agile and efficient in changing market conditions. Background includes hiring and training staff, optimizing workflows and increasing team productivity. Diplomatic and motivational leader with good relationship-building and decision-making abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Opperations
Spectra Venue Management
Wichita Falls , TX
09.2014 - Current
- Contributed to development and evaluation of service level agreements that complied with established operational parameters.
- Resolved issues, including challenges regarding circuits, websites, vendors and telecoms.
- Inspected production areas to identify and correct unsafe or unauthorized practices.
Landscaper Laborer
lawn and order special clippings unit
Wichita Falls , TX
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in scheduling weekly landscaping projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
- Removed poison ivy and other harmful plants while wearing protective gear.
- Edged lawns and flowerbeds using gas-powered and rotary edging tools.
- Completed finishing work such as trimming around trees and bushes.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
Cook/Assistant Head Chef
Gypsy Kit Cafe and Catering
Wichita Falls , TX
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
- Supervised cooks and kitchen staff, providing direction in preparing specialty items and ethnic cuisine.
- Approved and polished dishes before delivery to customers to maintain signature reputation.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Prepared various local and seasonal specialties for boutique restaurant.
- Developed innovative recipes to suit complicated dietary requirements for customers.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Maintained orderly kitchen environment to reduce wasted time searching for ingredients, utensils and cooking items.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared up to 30/40 dishes per shift for busy, local restaurant
- Supervised kitchen staff of 6 individuals, delivering on-the-fly training and mentoring to improve skills.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills in knife and cooking.
- Placed frequently used food such as raw meat and seafood in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Managed kitchen operations for 1 locations.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Concrete Laborer
luz lerma
Wichita Falls, TX
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Operated equipment and vehicles, including excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
- Set up scaffolding, braces and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Upheld all requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
Electrical Apprentice
emd inc
Wichita Falls , TX
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified supervisors.
- Listened to directives of senior electrical professionals to complete efficient tasks.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Followed all relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Set up equipment and configured settings for optimal performance.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Put in new new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, including new wiring and breaker box installation.
- Measured and prepared supplies for electrical tasks.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
Overnight Stocker
United Supermarkets
Wichita Falls , TX
03.2006 - 06.2011
- Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
- Reset merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
- Gathered assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks.
- Checked shelves in department to determine replenishment needs.
- Disposed of expired and overripe items to eliminate health risks.
- Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
- Used GIS software to locate merchandise in inventory for shelf restocking.
- Leveraged lift equipment to pull items from stock and add shelves and bins.
- Updated signage to reflect current pricing and promote target merchandise.
- Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.
- Picked up all boxes and related trash from sales floor.
- Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
- Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
- Notified supervisor of spills for quick clean-up and remediation.
- Secured products during transport to prevent damage.
- Reviewed planograms and end cap placements to properly merchandise items.
- Stocked and rotated products, supplies and paper goods to optimize freshness.
- Operated forklift to elevate or place merchandise in appropriate areas.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Noticed damaged products and removed from received shipments to be processed for refund or replacement.
- Used equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts safely and efficiently.
- Monitored available products and suggested items to reorder.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wichita Falls High School
Wichita Falls, TX03.2006
Skills
- Team Building/Leadership
- Management
- Health and safety compliance
- Client relationships
- Trimming experience
- Landscape maintenance
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Weeding and edging
- Lawn mowing expertise
- Work site cleaning and organization
- Debris collection
- Hedge design
- Forklift operation
- Truss-type hardener spreader
- Hand tools operation
- Trowel machinery
- Power saws
- Concrete spreading
- Leveling
- Mixing
- Surface finishing
- Dish preparation
- Plating and presentation
- Safe food handling
- Quality control
- Food assembly
- Consistent presentations
- Proper storage and preservation
- Team contribution
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Customer service
- Work ethic
- Organization
- Flexible
Timeline
Landscaper Laborer
lawn and order special clippings unit
06.2019 - 03.2020
Cook/Assistant Head Chef
Gypsy Kit Cafe and Catering
03.2016 - 10.2018
Concrete Laborer
luz lerma
06.2015 - 01.2016
Opperations
Spectra Venue Management
09.2014 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
emd inc
06.2013 - 06.2015
Overnight Stocker
United Supermarkets
03.2006 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Wichita Falls High School