Consultant

J. Travis Garcia

Houston, TX *****

281-***-**** • *.******.******@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/jamestgarcia EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering EXPERIENCE

Myrtle Consulting Group July 2019 – Present

Consultant: Houston, TX. Travels nationally and internationally 90% of time

Works with a team of consultants to provide process improvement and sustainable transformation at the client site, specifically relating to the manufacturing of chemicals and additives

Scopes out client’s current state of production efficiency and and creates a business model of solutions and improvements for the client to purchase the project

Analyzes data and relays results to the Project Manager to formulate hypothesis and confirm approach with the client

In 2019, collaborated with Distribution & Logistics Manager and team on-site to provide a benefit of $400,000 for a project that had a total savings of 8.3M

Bimbo Bakeries, USA Jan. 2017 – July 2019

Change Architect: Manufacturing Transformation, Greenwich, CT & Albany, NY

Implemented process improvement procedures across the production and shipping floor of seven bakeries in the northeast

Improved communication between departments by facilitating team huddles and implementing LEAN tools plant-wide, including effective Root Cause Problem Solving and other continuous improvement measures of productivity, work culture and morale

Followed up with plant’s Key Performance Indicators to ensure adherence to transformation goals Production Supervisor, Houston, TX

Oversaw line of production from start to finish and manages 15 employees and their schedules, duties, and conflicts

Used problem solving knowledge, creativity, and haste to intervene during production setbacks as they arise

Improved production by reviewing Key Performance Indicators and developing strategies to reduce waste and maximize machine up-time

MD Anderson, Houston TX June 2016 – Aug. 2016

Division of Surgery, Project Management Intern

Reported directly to the project manager and facilitated an ongoing efficiency project

Analyzed data to support leadership teams and developed process improvement proposals to the surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses that work in the operating room

Presented finding to the department chairs to adopt the improvements that were derived from the data analysis Southwest Airlines, Dallas TX Sept. 2015 – Dec. 2015 Supply Chain Management, Material Planning Intern

Performed and helped carry out tasks on both the Operational and Strategic teams of material planning

Researched and collected data for international flight material readiness for additional 150 flights/month out of Houston

Compiled data and generated plans to purchase parts needed to build and repair aircraft

Actively participated in many culture events around HDQ, Tech Ops, and Supply Chain Management CERTIFICATIONS & Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (SSGBC) 2016

Process Improvement Boot Camp: McKinsey & Company, Atlanta, GA 2017 Bread University 1 & 2 2017, 2018

Minitab, VBA, Matlab, C++, and Simio

Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills and overall computer skills Eagerness to learn other software and programs

ACTIVITIES

Canterbury Episcopal Student Center, College Station, TX Jan. 2014 – Sept. 2015 President

Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers Jan. 2015 – Present Member

Camp Allen Summer Camp, Navasota, TX 2007 – Present Camper, Cabin Counselor, Senior Staff, Alumni Member

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