Rick Vargas

Consulted on launch of new product , packaging, formulation, branding, kits. Amazon sales.

Uber driver.

• Oversaw the daily operations of 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
• Established and maintained many vendor  and client partnerships.
• Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
• Worked with shipping and receiving in regards to USDOT regulations for loading and unloading of hazardous materials  to include tankers, totes and drums.
• Worked with local and federal agencies, i.e. USDOT, EPA, AQMD, SCAQMD and others to stay compliant with all rules and regulations pertaining to the chemical industry.
• Worked closely with sales team on price quotes on existing product lines and custom private labeling and blending.
• Over saw the everyday operations of the purchasing, production and shipping departments. Worked closely with each department manager to ensure all time lines and special requests from management and sales were being taken care of in timely manner.
• Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
• Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
• Worked with support teams to resolve issues with product, service or accounting areas.
• Increased operational efficiency by leading staff development and business planning.

• Sales / Purchasing bought and sold specialty produce at Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market
• Purchasing for purveyor of fresh produce, dairy and other dry goods to major hotels, restaurant chains, independent grocery sores and ocean cruise lines
• Warehouse Management, Office Management
• Shipping and receiving

Marketing - Managed company's social media pages. Ran ads on social media and Oregon Business Magazine. Created posters and flyers for public presentations. Managed in-bound and out bound freight, LTL and UPS.

• Planned, executed and established social media presence on Instagram and Facebook