Samantha Vargas
Supervisor
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Astute and enterprising professional successful at leading every facet of new and ongoing operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with a passion and willingness to take on any challenge. Experienced in successfully engaging a variety of personalities and developing employee performance goals. Proficient Department Lead eager to cross-train in different areas and expand operational expertise. Adept at promoting business efficiency and enabling gains in quality and profitability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Department Lead
Kohl's Department Store
Menifee , CA
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Monitored over 200 customers per day and four department employees to evaluate loss prevention risks, performance and customer service.
- Unloaded merchandise trucks and put merchandise on showroom floor.
- Arranged department fixtures and merchandise according to corporate weekly planning diagrams.
- Assisted increased amount of guests with all needs, maintaining helpful and positive attitude.
- Trained in all departments in order to be team player with experience to be helpful to both guests and employees.
Housing Inspector
WSP/FEMA
08.2017 - Current
- Perform assessment of interior and exterior structures to include electrical, HVAC systems, drywall and framing.
- Proficient in ACE4 software, used to conduct and complete inspections.
- Completed polished reports outlining findings and corrective action recommendations.
- Gather data, and photographic evidence of alleged issues.
- Prepared correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations and recommendations for action.
Student Intern
Platt College Riverside
05.2013 - 09.2016
- Diagnostic sonography, ultrasound physics, and administration program
- Attained Bachelor of Science and maintained 3.48 GPA
- Financial Services student employee, established filing system to assist finance department with audits.
- Assisted students with FAFSA applications, admissions indoctrination, and audited financial records for compliance.
Career Counselor/HR/Aviation
US Navy
07.2000 - 07.2012
- Maintained records and developed training for retention, manpower, compensation, contract administration and bonuses, for thirteen US Navy commands. Including 411 reserve and 82 active duty personnel.
- Managed a team of 15 career counselors scheduling training, auditing command programs, and developing curriculum for training.
- Audited commands for compliance with Naval program requirements. Earning above average rating during inspections, receiving Navy operational support center of the year.
- Implemented the hybrid sailor program tracking system for training and education, increasing aircraft division training by 50%. Established and oversaw clear guidelines about procedures and success metrics. Earning above average rating.
- Awarded two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medals and Junior Sailor of the quarter.
- Prepared maintenance division for audit compliance, maintaining weekly reports regarding pertinent programs, including fuel, oil, tools, training, education, and technical manuals.
- Performed maintenance on aircraft, including corrosion control on aircraft fuselage, engines, blades, fuel systems, and gearboxes
- Repaired and replaced parts of engines, transmissions, gearboxes, rotor heads and drive adjustments.
- Performed vibration analysis on UH-3H, HH-60H, HH-60F helicopters and C-130T heavy lift cargo planes
- Worked closely with US Special Forces and Joint Special Forces
- Awarded Certificate of Appreciation from US Air Force Hospital Command for 120 off duty hours spent volunteering in Balad, Iraq casualty hospital during Operation Enduring Freedom and training with hospital personnel in helipad operations in support of rotary wing missions.
- Worked with team to continuously improve career and placement opportunities for Navy sailors.
- Developed and deepened connections with mentees, influencing career and life choices of each sailor.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Sonography and Administration Ultrasound Physics
Platt College
08.2013 - 08.2016
Skills
Equipment Maintenance
Organizational abilities
Verbal and written communication
Department collaboration
Multimedia understanding
Multitasking strength
Systems and software programs
Staff Management
Product and service sales
Policy and procedure adherence
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Department Lead
Kohl's Department Store
08.2020 - 02.2022
Housing Inspector
WSP/FEMA
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Sonography and Administration Ultrasound Physics
Platt College
08.2013 - 08.2016
Student Intern
Platt College Riverside
05.2013 - 09.2016
Career Counselor/HR/Aviation
US Navy
07.2000 - 07.2012