WILKINS J. CERVANTES
Tel: 323-***-**** e-mail: ***********@*******.***
EDUCATION
University of California, Davis September 2004 - December 2010:
B.A. - Anthropology; Emphasis: Socio-Cultural Anthropology
WORK
EXPERIENCE
February 2011 - May
2011 Ethos
Design Los Angeles,
CA
Shop Manager / Supervisor - Management and Assistant.
. Managed Production teams (carpentry, welding, upholstery, assembly)
schedules and ensured workers were on schedule and completing production.
. Efficiently managed time and surrounding areas to ensure customer's
orders were received in a timely manner and ready to be shipped.
. Performed visual validation of received merchandise to description and
package detail from original purchase order
. Ran a series of inventory report on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
and performed detailed analysis of item performance
. Drove to pick-up warehouse inventory and needs required for
production; assisted assembly crew with loading and unloading.
. Provided assistant to different departments (carpentry, welding,
upholstering, assembly) with their productions in order to finish goals in
a timely manner.
. Managed company warehouse; bookkeeping - maintained control of
inventory, received merchandise and input all product information into
company system database according to specific item guidelines (price,
manufacturers name, quantity, etc.)
. Performed miscellaneous tasks; made sure daily/weekly production goals
were posted, assisted with new employee training and helped upper
management with production/financial inventory.
September 2009 - January
2010 Abundant
Life Los Angeles, CA
Support-Administrative Assistant / Driver - Youth Rehabilitation
. Provided support to the daily activities of fellow in house employees;
administers standards of behavior and discipline for the purpose of
ensuring the safety and well being of residential youth
. Maintained records of program adolescents; observed juveniles and
prepared and entered data daily/weekly on progress reports and reported
results to counselors, managers and supervisors
. Helped youth with homework and assignments; made sure completion of
all required tasks were met in a timely manner
. Provided coaching and emotional support to residential youth through
presentations and relevant topics of discussion
. Drove residential youth to/from their homes around the Los Angeles /
Orange County areas
June 2007 - September 2009 Sierra
Office Supply
Sacramento, CA
Warehouse / Inventory Manager - Management and Assistant
. Managed company warehouse; bookkeeping - maintained control of
inventory, received merchandise and input all product information into
company system database according to specific item guidelines (price,
manufacturers name, quantity, etc.)
. Performed visual validation of received merchandise to description and
package detail from original purchase order
. Ran a series of inventory report on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
and performed detailed analysis of item performance
. Identified 'heavy' and 'low turn' inventory items to ensure the
continual or elimination of specific products; worked with upper
management and sales teams prior to cancelation of an item
. Assisted other departmental branches; this included moving inventory
from one location to another and moving stock for printing press use
. Performed other duties and assignments assigned
VOLUNTARY
ACTIVITIES
March 2010 - June 2010 Knights
Landing Tutoring Knights Landing, CA
. Developed, along with other students, an after school-tutoring
program for low income / underprivileged students
. Educated and supported K-12 low income students and families regarding
higher education opportunities through presentations, activism, community
involvement, peer support and leadership development
. Providing both parents and students with information regarding
their opportunities and rights as underprivileged individuals
January 2010 - December 2010 Davis Success Through
Mentoring Program Davis, CA
. Mentored middle and high school students at local schools; served as a
big brother to students with problems such as child neglect, gangs, and
other young adult issues
. Participated and organized outings, programs and events for mentees
. Advised mentees on appropriate class ethics and how to deal with
personal issues
. Provided weekly journals of mentees to program coordinators
Study Abroad:
. Catholic University of San Jose, Costa Rica Summer 2010
. Emphasis: Contemporary Costa Rican Culture and History of
Costa Rican Migration
SKILLS
Languages: Fluent in written and spoken Spanish; Basic French and Italian
Computer: Excellent Windows & Mac Operating systems (word, excel, power
point, outlook & basic access) type 80 wpm
Honors: Wrestling Rookie of the Year, Wrestling City Champion, West
Regional Tae Kwon Do Champion
References available upon request