Robert Pallares
Facilities And Production Manager
Soquel,CA
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with fifteen years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen. Proficient in MS Office, QuickBooks and Windows industry specific software.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Genral Manager
TFA Inc.
Soquel, California
02.2012 - 12.2022
- Founded and grew TFA Inc. into million dollar business.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Interacted with over 50 customers per day.
Facilities Manager
Bonny Doon Vineyards
Santa Cruz , California
06.2007 - 05.2010
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Created sustainable improvement initiatives for efficient use of energy.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Supervised staff of 12 in day-to-day activities.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Accounted for building usage and organizational needs when planning maintenance activities.
Production Manager
Bonny Doon Vineyards
Santa Cruz , California
03.2004 - 05.2009
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines for winery producing 400,000 cases yearly.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
03.2008 - 06.2010
- Honoree of Business administration
Skills
Employee scheduling
Budget administration
Client account management
Performance improvement
Budgeting
Effective leader
Timeline
Genral Manager - TFA Inc.
02.2012 - 12.2022
University Of Phoenix, Santa Clara CA - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
03.2008 - 06.2010
Facilities Manager - Bonny Doon Vineyards
06.2007 - 05.2010
Production Manager - Bonny Doon Vineyards
03.2004 - 05.2009