Thomas Tafoya
Portland
Summary
Experienced Production Supervisor specializing in team supervision and quality control. Skilled in employee training and production scheduling to enhance efficiency and uphold manufacturing standards. Knowledgeable in equipment operation, quality standards, and safety protocols. Committed to hands-on leadership and effective documentation to support organizational goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Rose City Confections
Portland
04.2020 - 02.2026
- Supervised a team of 10+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Trained new staff on production processes, enhancing their integration and performance.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Recommended and implemented measures that improved production methods and product quality.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to streamline production processes.
Tax Accountant
Mr. Tax Income Tax Service
Las Vegas
01.1998 - 01.2018
- Prepared final returns for filing with appropriate taxing authorities within deadlines.
- Prepared and filed taxes for individuals, corporations, and other entities.
- Analyzed financial records to ensure accuracy of tax documents.
- Collaborated with key client management to gather information, resolve tax-related issues, and identify opportunities for business and process improvements.
- Provided advice on strategies to reduce overall tax liability for clients.
- Reviewed financial documents to ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
- Conducted thorough audits of previous tax filings to identify potential issues or corrections.
- Assisted in developing tax planning strategies to minimize client liabilities.
- Kept current with changing tax laws and regulations to advise clients on compliance and strategic planning.
- Prepared annual individual, corporate, trust, estate, gift and partnership tax returns.
Assistant Store Manager
Northern Automotive Corp
Las Vegas
03.1990 - 11.1997
- Supervised a team of employees and provided ongoing training to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on customer service protocols and store policies.
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and maintaining inventory levels.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
- Resolved customer complaints through empathetic listening, detailed documentation, and solution offering.
- Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, resulting in reduced shrinkage and enhanced store security.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting/Business
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.1987
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington, NM05.1974
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Inventory management
- Employee training
- Team supervision
Accomplishments
Elected Student Member of the National Association of Accountants. Elected to serve as Student Government President.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Rose City Confections
04.2020 - 02.2026
Tax Accountant
Mr. Tax Income Tax Service
01.1998 - 01.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Northern Automotive Corp
03.1990 - 11.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting/Business
University of New Mexico
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School