Tommy Estrada
Wildomar,CA
Summary
Proven skill and efficiency in managing the full lifecycle of product development. History of improving the diversity of company products and producing innovative designs. Proficient Product Development Manager well-versed in building productive relationships with department staff, external departments and customers to develop useful and successful products. Forward-thinking and organized leader with top-notch skills in problem-solving and communication. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Prepared to bring 8 years of experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Branding Manager
Lucas Oil Products
Corona, CA
03.2015 - 11.2022
- Maintained budget to consistently keep within monetary parameters.
- Recommended product changes to enhance customer interest and maximize sales.
- Trained successful business development personnel to optimize marketing performance and learn industry.
- Leveraged customer and industry trends to shape successful solutions and approaches.
- Negotiated with vendors to obtain most cost-effective pricing for product distribution.
- Marketed products and services at tradeshows and promotional events.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals to add value to branding team.
- Assessed projects against budgets and timelines, keeping team and assignments on task.
New Product Commercialization
Lucas Oil Products
Corona, CA
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Worked with customers to define and develop business cases for new products.
- Supervised internal product knowledge base for all products.
- Demonstrated product features to customers and answered questions.
- Exercised final say for product photography and packaging.
- Observed quality control procedures.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Logistics Coordinator
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing
Corona, CA
03.2015 - 11.2020
- Identified reduced transport cost opportunities and improved margins
- Developed relationships with new accounts and increased contacts within existing accounts to improve current service and increase market share.
- Dispatched information to service providers to schedule freight movement.
- Validated invoices for management signature and scanned into company Google drive.
- Reviewed logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements.
- Supported development of training materials and technical manuals for new team members.
- Redesigned movement of goods to minimize costs and maximize value.
- Managed movement, sorting and loading of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Organized purchase and delivery of materials needed for various contracts.
- Directed team activities by establishing task priorities and providing guidance.
Office Assistant /Grading Assistant
Craig Davis Construction
Wildomar, CA
02.2014 - Current
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to bolster organizational workflow.
- Maintained business records by updating customer information.
- Minimum tractor work
- Grading
- Help install septic tanks for manufactured homes
- Hauling equipment/tractors to job sites
Sales Manager
Sunrun
Corona, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Planned, developed and led negotiation of key business partnerships.
- Strategically devised customer approaches, meeting sales objectives and capitalizing on emerging opportunities.
- Trained successful business development personnel to optimize marketing performance and learn industry.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Vista, CAAssociate of Arts - Music History, Literature, and Theory
Palomar College
San Marcos, CASkills
- Marketing Understanding
- R&D Leadership
- Product Design
- Company Processes and Procedures
- Training Documentation
- Mockups and Design Frames
- Relationship Building
- Supervision & Leadership
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Problem Resolution
- PPE Use
- Data Management
- Team Building
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Training & Development
- Computer Skills
- Team Management
- Organizational Skills
- Good Work Ethic
Accomplishments
- Drove 50% improvement in 1 year profits through aggressive communication and dedicated efforts with problem solving and team building.
- Promoted from inventory control to Logistics Coordinator / Branding manager, in less than 6-months.
- Negotiated with vendors, saving company tens of thousands annually.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Led team to achieve goals and deadlines, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
Timeline
Sales Manager
Sunrun
03.2023 - Current
New Product Commercialization
Lucas Oil Products
02.2021 - 11.2022
Branding Manager
Lucas Oil Products
03.2015 - 11.2022
Logistics Coordinator
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing
03.2015 - 11.2020
Office Assistant /Grading Assistant
Craig Davis Construction
02.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Associate of Arts - Music History, Literature, and Theory
Palomar College
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