VINCENT TA'ALA JR
Aua ,AS
Summary
Dynamic and approachable professional with a flexible schedule, eager to contribute on weekends and beyond. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members while delivering exceptional customer service. Strong background in diverse work environments, showcasing teamwork and independent problem-solving skills. Quick learner with proficient computer abilities, consistently ready to exceed expectations and tackle new challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Specialist
Amazon
Anchorage, Alaska
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed inventory control processes, ensuring optimal stock levels and accurate record-keeping.
- Coordinated supply chain logistics to streamline product flow and reduce lead times.
- Developed standardized procedures for efficient procurement and sourcing activities.
- Analyzed supplier performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
Construction Worker/Office Administrative Assistant
American Samoa Power Authority
Tafuna, American Samoa
10.2018 - 08.2025
- Assisted in site preparation and excavation activities, contributing to project timelines.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and maintain workflow continuity.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety standards.
- Managed material logistics to guarantee timely availability of supplies for ongoing projects.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime on job sites.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to streamline project execution and communication across teams.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Exhibited exceptional problem-solving abilities under pressure by employing critical thinking skills to overcome complex challenges on job sites.
- Coordinated office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and effective communication among departments.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
- Implemented procedures for inventory management, reducing discrepancies and improving resource allocation.
- Streamlined office supply ordering process, ensuring timely availability of necessary materials while reducing costs.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by promptly addressing inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
- Expedited invoice processing, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions in the accounting system.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval processes and organizational efficiency.
Assistant Coach
Fagaitua High School Football
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
- Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
- Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.
- Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.
- Identify and recruit potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits, and arranging and offering incentives, such as athletic scholarships.
Copper Cable Splicer
American Samoa Telecommunication Authority
Pago Pago
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
- Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
- Splice cables, using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment.
- Set up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment.
- Travel to customers' premises to install, maintain, or repair audio and visual electronic reception equipment or accessories.
92G Food Services Specialist
United States Army
Gardner, Kansas
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Estimate ingredients and supplies required to prepare a recipe.
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
- Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
- Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
- Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.
Education
CRIMINOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY
Leavenworth, KS05-2014
Skills
- OPERATE SMALL ENGINE EQUIPMENT
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- ADAPTABILITY
- STRONG WORK ETHIC
- CRITICAL THINKING
- HANDLING PRESSURE
- TEAM COLLABORATION
- RELIABILITY
- MULTITASKING ABILITIES
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Samoan
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Supply Specialist
Amazon
09.2025 - 01.2026
Construction Worker/Office Administrative Assistant
American Samoa Power Authority
10.2018 - 08.2025
Copper Cable Splicer
American Samoa Telecommunication Authority
09.2016 - 03.2017
Assistant Coach
Fagaitua High School Football
01.2016 - 12.2020
92G Food Services Specialist
United States Army
05.2013 - 05.2015
CRIMINOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY