Thomas Buitrago
McKinney,Texas
Summary
Ambitious and adaptable professional with progressive experience spanning warehouse operations, quality control, team leadership, sales, and employee development. Currently serving as a Quality Control Inspector at Prysmian / Encore Wire, after advancing internally from Order Puller / Forklift Driver and briefly serving as Leadman in Quality Control. Recognized for strong public speaking, bilingual communication, workshop facilitation, and a genuine passion for helping others learn and succeed. Seeking to leverage hands-on operational expertise, leadership credibility, and training experience to excel as a Training Coordinator.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector / Former Leadman
Prysmian / Encore Wire
04.2024 - Current
- Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet internal specifications and compliance standards.
- Support process adherence by reinforcing SOPs, quality expectations, and best practices with team members.
- Collaborate effectively with production and operations teams to identify issues and maintain workflow accuracy.
- Selected to briefly serve as Leadman in Quality Control, demonstrating leadership trust and the ability to guide team performance.
- Work independently with strong attention to detail while also thriving in team-based problem-solving environments.
Order Puller / Forklift Driver
Prysmian / Encore Wire
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Supported warehouse operations through order pulling, material movement, and forklift operation.
- Maintained accurate inventory flow and ensured timely movement of wire and cable products.
- Developed deep product and process knowledge that supported transition into quality operations.
Order Puller / Forklift Driver
Empire Today
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed order fulfillment, material handling, and warehouse logistics in a fast-paced environment.
- Supported efficient shipping workflows while maintaining accuracy and safety standards.
Sales Specialist
Lowe’s Home Improvement
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Helped train new employees and accelerated onboarding through hands-on coaching and product education.
- Led team meetings and workshops during new product launches, strengthening public speaking and group facilitation skills.
- Supported new product rollouts by helping employees quickly understand features, benefits, and customer applications.
- Built strong communication, problem-solving, and customer education skills through daily frontline support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leuzinger High School
Lawndale, CA06-2007
Skills
- Employee Training & Onboarding
- Workshop Facilitation & Public Speaking
- SOP / Process Instruction
- Quality Control & Compliance
- Leadership & Team Development
- Warehouse Operations & Forklift Experience
Leadership & Community Involvement
Volunteer support for community events serving children with special needs, Regular public speaking and group facilitation at N.A. meetings, Assist with coaching children’s sports teams
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector / Former Leadman
Prysmian / Encore Wire
04.2024 - Current
Order Puller / Forklift Driver
Prysmian / Encore Wire
07.2022 - 04.2024
Order Puller / Forklift Driver
Empire Today
04.2021 - 06.2022
Sales Specialist
Lowe’s Home Improvement
01.2015 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Leuzinger High School