Richard Gastelum

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Vista, CA. ****4

Cellular: 760-***-****

Home: 760-***-****

acdrhl@r.postjobfree.com

Education: Studied International Business Management

UABC, Mexicali B.C.

Bilingual: Spanish

Objective: Seeking an International Business Management/ Supervisor position in the area of U.S. Import manufacturing. Extensive experience the establishment of a factory in a foreign country from the ground up.

Experience:

Zodiac Pool Systems Inc. Vista, CA. 2011-2012

• Team Leader of pool pump assembly line.

• Work on a fast paced production line while training employees, address outages and create line solutions, encourage team members, complete paperwork, and look for process improvements to increase the overall profitability of the team.

• Create and present Power point presentations to team weekly.

Skiva Graphics Carlsbad, CA. 2009-2010

• Consultant and Logistics coordinator for new T-shirt silk screening factory in Mexico.

• Handled all research for location of new factory

• Hired all initial employees including accountant, tax advisors, H.R. coordinator team, engineers, computer technicians, designers, and factory employees.

• Handled all government permits and procedures for the export of finished goods.

MasterCore SAN MARCOS,CA 1999-2009

• General Manager for Mexico factory that manufactured skateboards and various wood products including snowboards, home accessory items sports and recreational equipment, supplies and accessories.

• Handled extensive market development research for the factory location.

• Managed all H.R. responsibilities; in charge of hiring/ firing all personnel including Co. lawyer, Engineers, Accountants, Computer Technicians, and all production employees.

• Managed all relations with Mexican Government regarding permits for imports and exports of manufactured goods.

• Logistics Manager for all trucking operations for finished goods to the U.S.

• Managed all medical and benefits programs required by the Mexican government for all employees.

• Coordinated and handled all customs related procedures and requirements including taxes and annual declarations to government officials of the exports of all factory finished goods.

• Event Coordinator for all picnics and events including Christmas parties at separate rented locations with hired entertainment. Managed all Awards Ceremonies and set incentive requirements and bonuses for over 115 employees.

• Managed all financial matters including: expenses, billing, rental building contracts, and equipment rental / purchases.

• Ordered the installation of security cameras through out factory.

• Quality control manager for all products.

• Met weekly with 9 Supervisors and reported progress via power point presentations.

Pro Graphics Inc. San Marcos, Ca. 1998-1999

• Supervisor for T-shirt silk screening co.

• Managed over 25 employees.

• Programmed T-Shirt silk screening machines that used, plastisol, oil based ink.

• Color matched ink designs and coordinated personnel that handled sample designs.

• Quality control Manager.

• Shipping and receiving coordinator.

• Reported to Owner and plant Manager.

• Recognized for excellent time management and leadership skills.

• 10 plus years of T-shirt silk screening Management experience.

Skills and qualifications:

5 s experience, fork lift operator, organization and time management skills, reliable, punctual, very hard working with excellent communication skills, positive and energetic attitude, extensive managerial experience, ability to lift up to 40 lbs repetitively, work well in team environment. Excellent mediator, arbitrator and facilitator. Known to be the first one to work and the last one to leave.

Software experience: Oracle Program, Power point, Internet explorer, MS Outlook, and MS Word.

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