Uzi Garcia
Portland,OR
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Results-oriented professional bringing expertise in accounting, supply chain management, and marketing. Successful at overseeing all areas of daily operations and making effective policy decisions to positively impact business direction and bottom line profits.
Strategic Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in operational strategy, team leadership, and financial oversight. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring effective team collaboration and project success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Procurement /Senior Buyer
Western Boxed Meat
Portland Or , OR
07.2014 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Facilitated professional development programs to build a high-performing team.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with vendors and partners to optimize resource allocation.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Build marketing programs, including food shows for more than 75 vendors, plus a Golf Sale event tournament for top customers and vendors.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
- Knowledge on all cuts of beef, poultry, and pork.
Journeyman Meat Cutter/Production Manager
Morasch Meats
Portland , Oregon
04.2000 - 06.2014
- Skillfully operated cutting tools and machinery to trim, slice, and cut meat according to customer specifications.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Supplied and trained personnel on matters of cleanliness, client interactions and various types of meat cuts.
- Used skewers and twine to shape, lace and tie roasts.
- Coordinated with suppliers to order stock based on demand and seasonal trends.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards in meat preparation and storage.
- Packaged, weighed, and labeled meat products accurately for retail sale.
- Monitored employee use of machinery mincers, slicers and sausage fillers.
- Expertly deboned and trimmed meats with precision to minimize waste.
- Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders.
- Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness span.
- Managed inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of meat products.
- Ordered supplies necessary to complete daily tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area according to health department regulations.
- Operated a variety of cutting tools such as saws, knives, grinders, slicers.
- Weighed, labeled and priced variety of cuts of meat for on-demand selections.
- Monitored storage conditions, including temperature controls, to prevent spoilage.
- Trained new staff in butchering techniques, safety protocols, and customer service.
- Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales.
- Answered customer questions about specific products and cut meats to specifications.
- Used sizing guidelines to cut meat products and arrange pieces in trays.
- Updated inventory records and managed stock rotation to ensure product freshness.
Education
GED -
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06-2004
Skills
- Logistics management
- Budget control
- Organizational development
- Business development
- Contract and vendor management
- Multitasking and organization
- Relationship building
- Negotiation
- Team building
- Program management
- Client relations
- Coaching and mentoring
- Decision-making
- Strategies and goals
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Leadership development
- Employee development
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Sales associate of the year in 2016
- Buyer of the year 2018
Certification
- HACCP Certification 2002 and 2019
Custom
- HR experience at Morasch's.
- Beef Buyer at Morasch's
- Sales associate
- Pork Buyer
- Poultry Buyer
- Marketing Program Coordinator
- Food show, Golf tournament coordinator
- Director of Procurement overview 9 buyers and 25 million inventory.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Procurement /Senior Buyer
Western Boxed Meat
07.2014 - Current
Journeyman Meat Cutter/Production Manager
Morasch Meats
04.2000 - 06.2014
- HACCP Certification 2002 and 2019
GED -
Portland Community College
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