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Zachary Avelar

Bakersfield

Summary

Versatile and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in site management and craftsmanship, notably with Propak Logistics. Excelled in team leadership, problem-solving, and quality assurance, ensuring superior customer service and safety compliance. Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to new challenges, achieving significant improvements in productivity and operational efficiency. Skilled in MS Office and conflict resolution, fostering positive client and team relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Manager

Propak Logistics
09.2021 - Current
  • Conduct weekly site and safety meetings with all team members to reduce safety incidents.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients through consistent communication via Outlook emails.
  • Interview, hire, and train new workers.
  • Resolved issues between employees using company policies.
  • Keep sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Oversee all daily office operations utilizing Outlook, Excell spreadsheets, creating Bill of Ladings for all out bound pallet loads, purchasing all PPE and site necessities via Oracle.
  • Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments to proactively address potential issues before they escalated into costly problems.
  • Train and develop new hires, ensuring all team members were knowledgeable about company policies, safety practices, and job-specific skills.
  • Oversee employee attendance records and complete weekly payroll for all employees.
  • Conduct site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
  • Implement cost-saving measures, identifying areas for improvement in material procurement and labor utilization.
  • Inspect cleanliness of common areas and offices.
  • Manage the overall operations to minimize disruptions and maintain clean and safe work environment.
  • Execute robust quality control procedures, evaluating standard of workmanship to ensure superior customer service.
  • Successfully manage labor and revenue budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Maintain positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Craftsman

UCI
01.2015 - 08.2019
  • Proficient in various construction tools and equipment.
  • Collaborated with engineers to interpret blueprints, following specifications for precise construction results.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, tape measures and various tools.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks to work site locations.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Worked side by side with foremen to gain understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Disposed of waste and trash to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Installed new structures, pumps, motors and piping for header systems and food processing plants.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations to prepare for new construction.
  • Operated forklifts, boom lifts, backhoes, dump trucks and water trucks.
  • Ensured accurate measurements using levels, tape measures, squares and plum bobs.
  • Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
  • Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
  • Supported the successful execution of large-scale projects by adopting a flexible work schedule and willingly taking on additional responsibilities when needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Liberty High School
Bakersfield, CA
05-2011

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Site inspection and management
  • Problem-solving
  • Quality assurance
  • Management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Site safety
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer relationship management
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Documentation and reporting
  • MS office

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 16 staff members.

Certification

  • California Driver's License
  • Forklift Certification.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Site Manager

Propak Logistics
09.2021 - Current

Craftsman

UCI
01.2015 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Liberty High School
Zachary Avelar