Procurement Manager•Lead procurement activities, including vendor selection, RFQ/RFP processes, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.•Analyze spending data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive strategic sourcing initiatives.•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement procurement processes and policies that streamline operations and enhance efficiency.• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and vendor performance metrics.•Provide guidance and mentorship to junior procurement team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.Warehouse Supervisor:• Staff, train, evaluate, and develop team members • Ensure quality, accuracy, and speed of building and loading operations• Schedule warehouse team members to meet the demands of the facility • Allocate necessary space for stock rotation • Assist and maintain appropriate inventory levels and product replenishment • Oversee shipping and receiving functions as applicable • Secure company assets • Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Working with the company CEO on diverse projects.Planning Analyzing, and interpreting financial statements.Identifying and managing risk in a thoughtful, and logical manner.

Partnered with business process owners to review, document, and publish detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Conducted trainings on how to read and utilize SOPsCreated SOPs for Operations, People team, and Payroll departments.

• Operations manager for distribution of office supplies and manufacturing corrugated packaging divisions, overseeing inventories and logistics for two warehouses. Coordinated imports, created vendor contracts, installed technology, and managed personnel hiring and training. • Managed delivery fleet, reduced accidents by 30%, and increased driver productivity by 15% through safety courses and an effective vehicle maintenance program, cutting repair costs by 80%. • Procured packaging division materials, negotiating a 16% reduction in raw material costs. Implemented a standardized purchasing system, reducing cardboard division purchasing costs by 25%. • Recruited diverse personnel, including warehouse staff, delivery drivers, maintenance, technicians, and non-exempt workers, contributing to a well-rounded and efficient team.

•Personnel Management•Recruitment: For entry-level hires, Machine operators, and Delivery personnel.•Buyer: Corrugated cardboard, glue, and general shop tools. Established a network of suppliers and ran monthly negotiations.•Logistics Management:•CRM•Materials Management

• Executed operations for a packaging store in Ensenada's Wine Country, specializing in personalized corrugated and wooden boxes, paper wine bags, foams, and packaging materials. • Managed a two-person sales team, achieving a remarkable 300% growth in company sales. Led main operations, procurement, networking, public relations, social media, and accounting. Devised upselling and cross-selling systems, increasing customer loyalty by 200%. • Maintained an extensive customer base of wineries, olive oil, and related food and beverage products. • Developed marketing strategies to engage the customer base, resulting in an impressive 300% increase in overall business revenue.

Fellowship at Center for USMEX Studies at UCSD:https://usmex.ucsd.edu/• Engaged in the Mexican Migration Field Research and Training Program, coordinating fieldwork in San Diego and Tijuana schools. Compiled data from 900+ interviews, surveys, and focus groups. • Tutored 6 undergraduates in social science fieldwork, contributing to their successful participation in the research program.

co-founder of a Water purification plant:Sales to final consumers e.g. 7-Eleven, local schools, and businesses. in charge of general purchasing and did public relations and customer service.Overall this was a multi-task operation between me and my partner.