Line Locator Zone Manager

Timothy C Andrade

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Manager

Product Management/Purchasing Management/Operations

Bilingual in Spanish, talented, results-producing Manager with over 25 years of experience, and a proven record of accomplishment in planning and supporting comprehensive purchasing and management strategies in support of business goals and objectives. I have had broad experiences in the creation of management, purchasing and inspiring personnel to give 100% even when we were way short handed, the execution of purchasing and negotiating programs. I helped demonstrate successfully driving growth in targeted markets through the implementation of key projects. I am adept at communicating with management, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate overall purchasing efforts as a purchasing agent and achieving management /operations goals in a management position.

Strategic Purchasing Planning

“JIT” Inventory Processes

Negotiation Skills

Team Building & Support

Cost Analysis

Purchasing Efficiency Strategies

Data Processing

Budget Preparation/Administration

Professional Experience

FIBER OPTIC LINE LOCATOR / SR. TECHNICIAN, 2019-2021

LIGHT SPEED LOCATING

Houston, Texas

I was one of two SENIOR TECHNICIANS responsible for ensuring that all Fiber Optic Lines that Texas Department of Traffic asked us to locate for future construction or expansion of traffic lanes. These lines must be clearly marked to ensure that the contractors are totally aware of the locations of the Fiber Optics Lines and the Underground Power Lines to prevent them from cutting a Fiber Line and disrupting all internet or electrical services in the proposed area of construction. This entailed working outdoors along the edge of the freeways and roads and walking long distances in the heat or cold weather.

PARAPROFESSIONAL TEACHER ASST. 2015-2019

SPRING BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

Responsible for ensuring special education students are taken care of and allowed to learn at their skill level and then to excel as we work with them in their various academic skills with the instructions of the teacher on record. Helping to move the class from primary classrooms to sites of instruction in other parts of the campus. Responsible for helping students with their Math instructions at their various levels. Responsible for making copies of various teaching materials for the teacher.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, 2010-2015

SPRING BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Houston.,Texas

Responsible for various classrooms and teaching a variety of academic subjects ranging from grades K-12. with a long-term assignment at the middle school level. I had 4 long term assignments, one AB class, one Kindergarten Class, one Fifth Grade Class and Boys middle school coach, subbed in Art, Gym, Music, Bilingual Kindergarten, Mathematics, English, History, Choir in middle school. I taught Math, Science, English, Shop and special Education at High Schools level. This exemplifies my versatility and ability to make quick decisions on the fly. You are responsible for 25 to 35 students in the regular classes and 2 to 10 students in the Special Needs classes.

FRONT END AND GUEST SERVICES MANAGER, 2014-2015

TARGET STORES-Houston, Texas

Responsible for all front line customer issues, supervising all the cashiers in the checkout lanes along with being responsible for assuring that each guest has an amazing shopping experience. I am also responsible for initially resolving all guest issues on their returns and/or complaints on team members. Responsible for scheduling lunches and breaks for cashiers, guest services, Starbucks and Target Café. Ensure there are never more than two customers at a time waiting for a cashier during all shifts. Ensure that all displays are faced and stock is always full on all the shelves

ACCOUNT SALES MANAGER, 2012-2014

THE GRANITE YARD-Houston, Texas

ACCOUNT SALES MANAGER, 2011-2012

APOLLO DIRECT SALES-Houston, Texas

EXPEDITING/PURCHASING AGENT, 2004 – 2008

STORE MANAGER/ASSISTANT MANAGER 1996-2002

LOTS OF TILE/MASTER TILE – Houston, Texas

INSIDE SALES /ASSISTANT MANAGER, 2003 – 2004

Tile Outlet – Houston, TX

OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE, 2002-2003

INTERCERAMIC TILE AND STONE GALLERY – HOUSTON, TEXAS

ZONE MANAGER, 1981 - 1996

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE – HOUSTON, TEXAS

I worked within a team environment to get mail delivered daily. I assisted in the training of new employees. Supervised 30 Postal Employee

Education & Credentials

University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX

B.A., Business Administration,

Minor in Marketing and Economics

Jeff Davis High School Houston, TX

Graduate

Other Skills

Bilingual in Spanish, Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) Prizm, Profit 21.

Accomplishments

Eagle Scout, Troop 152 Scoutmaster, Troop 152 and 478 Assistant Scoutmaster, Pack 152 All 4 ranks Den Leader, Various Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leadership Training Classes, Parish Council President, Member of Multicultural Choir, Fund Raising Chairman for United Way, Chief Union Steward, Member of the Hispanic Organization of Postal Employees (HOPE), Ceramic Tile Consultant (CTC) Certified, Vice President of Society of Hispanic American Postal Employees (SHAPE). ACTS Retreat Team Member and Retreatant

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