William Avila

• Helped track inventory levels using specialized software and system tools.
• Supported regular audits to maintain inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Set up efficient storage methods to improve warehouse space use.
• Coordinated logistics, safety protocols, and physical setup/breakdown for high-profile public events and community installations.
• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Assisted customers with requests and answered questions to support satisfaction.
• Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
• On-Site Field Logistics & Crew Leadership: Led field production crews in the rapid deployment, assembly, and teardown of vendor booths and display frameworks for high-profile trade shows and music festivals.

• Precision Tool Operations & Fabrication: Utilized measuring tapes, laser levels, stud finders, and a wide array of hand and power tools to build, assemble, and securely mount structural displays, display framing, and custom wooden pedestals.
• Facility & Wall Restoration: Repaired drywall, patched anchor holes, sanded, and painted commercial walls to a pristine condition between rotating public exhibitions.
• On-Site Field Logistics & Crew Leadership: Led the physical setup, assembly, and rapid breakdown of large-scale public events, commercial fixtures, trade shows, music events, and temporary art structures under strict deadlines.
• High-Profile Collaboration: Partnered directly with international artists and public figures to translate complex creative concepts into safe, structurally sound physical installations.
• Commercial Lighting Maintenance: Configured, re-bulbed, and safely adjusted specialized high-ceiling track lighting systems to optimize space safety and visual presentation.
• Asset Handling & Inventory Control: Handled, logged, packed, and transported highly valuable inventory and art assets safely, maintaining zero damage across multi-year operations to protect organizational assets and reputation.
• Daily Facility Upkeep: Managed a comprehensive facility maintenance checklist, troubleshooting minor cosmetic, electrical, and structural building repairs to ensure safe public entry and accessibility.

Costco Wholesale | 1999 – 2010

• New Facility Launches: Managed operational setup, equipment staging, and team training for 3 new locations, ensuring readiness under tight operational deadlines.
• Program Development & Testing: Developed and tested a specialized in-house coffee roasting program, establishing SOPs, quality control benchmarks, and equipment testing parameters.
• Supervised, scheduled, and trained large teams on operational workflows, preventive maintenance, and machinery handling protocols.
• Equipment Operation & Calibration: Managed and trained personnel in the safe operation, precise calibration, deep teardown, and sanitation of industrial commercial machinery and processing equipment.
• Crew Leadership & Training: Led supervision, scheduling, and training of large teams on operational workflows, preventative maintenance, and machinery handling protocols.