Ronald Tafoya
Alhambra,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Extraction/Lab Consultant
Self-employed
02.2023 - Current
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Manage 3 Labs
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues
Extraction Manager
Aureum Labs
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Increased Production by 25%
Laboratory Manager
Abstrax Tech
06.2017 - 12.2021
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
- Trained staff, scheduled work hours and assigned projects for 5-person work group
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results
Laboratory Technician
LoudPack
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
Sales Associate
Pep Boys
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Part Sales Manager
AutoZone
09.2011 - 04.2014
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Calculated sales commissions for 7 parts sales representatives
Warehouse Supervisor
American Apparel
07.2008 - 05.2011
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads
Education
High School Diploma -
Bell Gardens High School
Bell Gardens, CA06.2008
Skills
- Leader
- Problem solver
- Communication Skills
- Machine Troubleshooting
- Quick Learner
- Team Player
- Multitasker
Timeline
Extraction/Lab Consultant
Self-employed
02.2023 - Current
Extraction Manager
Aureum Labs
04.2022 - 02.2023
Laboratory Manager
Abstrax Tech
06.2017 - 12.2021
Laboratory Technician
LoudPack
03.2015 - 06.2017
Sales Associate
Pep Boys
05.2014 - 03.2015
Part Sales Manager
AutoZone
09.2011 - 04.2014
Warehouse Supervisor
American Apparel
07.2008 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Bell Gardens High School
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