Juan H. Ovalles
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Summary of Skills
* A veteran team leader with the ability to initiate/manage cross-functional teams.
* Project management skills: influencing, leading, negotiating and delegating abilities.
* Bilingual-fluent in both English and Spanish.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Problem analysis, use of judgment and ability to solve problems efficiently during stressful situations.
* Proficient in Navision, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Front Page, Internet and E-mail applications.
* First-aid, CPR and AED, HACCP, GMP and Food Defense Coordinator certified.
* Quality, Safety and Food Safety Management.
* Cost Reduction
* Hiring and Termination of Full time and temporary employees.
* Team Building.
* Certified Forklift Trainer
Education
Bridgewater State University – Bridgewater, MA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Management, Concentration: Operations May 2011
Honors – GPA: 3.46, Dean's list, Cum Laude.
Completed bachelor's degree in 2.5 years.
Work 40 hours a week while attending school full time.
Villanova University - Villanova, PA In progress (online) CSSBB
Master Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Lean Six Sigma July 2013
Green Belt in Six Sigma March 2013
Work Experience
State Garden, Inc., Chelsea, MA February 2012 - October 2013
Warehouse Manager (50 to 70 hours a week)
* Direct warehouse operations and inventory control.
* Prioritize workload and schedule staff to meet daily production goals and increase productivity, while decreasing total overtime hours.
* Study and establish ways to use space and distribute supplies efficiently
* Improved inventory management and decreased errors by reorganizing warehouse and enforcing established procedures.
Goodwill Good Guides, Boston, MA January 2011 - Present
Mentor (Volunteer- 4 to 10 hours a month)
* Offer expanded mentoring services to the youth of the community.
* Promote the career development and life skills through guidance and listening skills.
* Provide a structure and a supportive relationship that is built on trust and care.
Integrated Deicing Services, East Boston, MA September 2008 - October 2011
OJT Instructor / team Leader (20 to 60 hours a week)
* Perform daily quality control checks on equipment and vehicles.
* Operate headset/radio to provide communication between ground crew, flight crew, and dispatch.
* Know and comply with all safety procedures.
* Ensured all staff requirements are met through training of all new hires and retraining existing employees.
United States Navy, NAS Whidbey Island, WA October 2004 - August 2008 Warehouse Manager (40 to 84 hours a week)
* Analyzed the demand for supplies and forecast future needs.
* Directed the preparation of reports and records.
* Studied and established ways to use space and distribute supplies efficiently
* Managed the inspection, shipping, handling, and packaging of supplies and equipment.