Gabriel Fernandez
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Crafco, Inc.
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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100 - 200 Employee
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Supply Chain Procurement
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May 2023 - Present
United States
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Buddha Blossom Jewels
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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President & Co Owner
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Oct 2016 - Present
Gilbert, Arizona, United States Assumed a full-time role in a rapidly growing family business. Formed an LLC, hired employees, developed supplier relationships, and introduced procedures for payroll, taxes, and website administration. Ramped up production, increased the marketing budget, and introduced new products to garner a 730% increase in YOY sales. Applied Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and productivity, shortening production cycles. Oversaw budgets and finances for… Show more Assumed a full-time role in a rapidly growing family business. Formed an LLC, hired employees, developed supplier relationships, and introduced procedures for payroll, taxes, and website administration. Ramped up production, increased the marketing budget, and introduced new products to garner a 730% increase in YOY sales. Applied Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and productivity, shortening production cycles. Oversaw budgets and finances for advertising, payroll, and materials. Established quarterly sales targets and forecasts of profits for reinvestment into the company. Directed digital marketing campaigns across Google, Microsoft, Pinterest, and Etsy. Used SEO to integrate optimal keywords into product descriptions to maximize web traffic and sales. ABOUT BUDDHA BLOSSOM JEWELS Buddha Blossom Jewels is a provider of handmade raw crystal and raw gemstone jewelry. Show less
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Lucid Motors
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Logistics Operations Manager
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Jan 2022 - Sep 2022
Tempe,AZ Directed teams of managers engaged in production operations, consistently meeting targets for Safety, Quality, and Productivity. Tracked the flow of materials from receiving docks to warehouses, then to production lines to ensure the timely fulfillment of customer orders. Successfully accelerated production of the company’s Lucid Air electric vehicle, implementing an engineering change process, enforcing safety compliance, and maintaining up-to-date documentation. SAP… Show more Directed teams of managers engaged in production operations, consistently meeting targets for Safety, Quality, and Productivity. Tracked the flow of materials from receiving docks to warehouses, then to production lines to ensure the timely fulfillment of customer orders. Successfully accelerated production of the company’s Lucid Air electric vehicle, implementing an engineering change process, enforcing safety compliance, and maintaining up-to-date documentation. SAP S/4HANA Super User ABOUT LUCID MOTORS Lucid Motors is a manufacturer of high-end luxury electric cars. Show less
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Amazon
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager/Analyst
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Oct 2018 - Dec 2020
Tempe, Arizona Ensured the fastest service to customers at the most cost-effective rates by managing outbound shipping configuration settings. Wrote documentation that served as a reference and training resource for employees. Improved the efficiency of transportation operations by re-engineering business processes and conducting root cause analysis to eliminate defects. Onboarded South Korea and Colombia to Amazon Global Logistics to expedite shipping, which led to $300M in additional… Show more Ensured the fastest service to customers at the most cost-effective rates by managing outbound shipping configuration settings. Wrote documentation that served as a reference and training resource for employees. Improved the efficiency of transportation operations by re-engineering business processes and conducting root cause analysis to eliminate defects. Onboarded South Korea and Colombia to Amazon Global Logistics to expedite shipping, which led to $300M in additional sales in South Korea in the first year. Created a template and standard operating procedure that will lower the time to onboard countries from two months to two weeks. ABOUT AMAZON.COM Amazon.com Inc. is a Fortune 500 technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
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Program Manager
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Feb 2016 - Oct 2018
Tempe, Arizona Responsible for scheduling inbound truck shipments from vendors for every fulfillment center in North America. Replaced site-level scheduling with a centralized scheduling function. Supervised three direct report supervisors and 40 associates engaged in labor planning for all fulfillment centers, meeting goals for quality, responsiveness, and speed of execution. Worked with transportation carriers, vendors, and sellers to maximize the receiving capacity and processing efficiency… Show more Responsible for scheduling inbound truck shipments from vendors for every fulfillment center in North America. Replaced site-level scheduling with a centralized scheduling function. Supervised three direct report supervisors and 40 associates engaged in labor planning for all fulfillment centers, meeting goals for quality, responsiveness, and speed of execution. Worked with transportation carriers, vendors, and sellers to maximize the receiving capacity and processing efficiency of all corporate facilities. Used Lean methodologies to drive standardization and continuous improvement throughout the network and all fulfillment centers. ABOUT AMAZON.COM Amazon.com Inc. is a Fortune 500 technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
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Area Manager
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Jun 2015 - Feb 2016
Tracy, CA Supervised 150 associates that expanded to 200 during the peak season, processing a volume of 1 million packages each day. Led the implementation of the Single Threaded Leadership Program. ABOUT AMAZON.COM Amazon.com Inc. is a Fortune 500 technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence
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Crafco, Inc.
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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100 - 200 Employee
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Production Supervisor
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Apr 2014 - May 2015
Chandler, AZ Managed the Production Department, representing more than $5M in annual revenue. Oversaw 10 technicians in the Silicone department, which manufactured approximately 100,000 gallons of product each year. everaged the use of Lean Six Sigma principles to eliminate $64,000 of waste. ABOUT CRAFCO Crafco is the world's leading manufacturer of packaged pavement preservation products for asphalt and concrete.
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Crafco, Inc.
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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100 - 200 Employee
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Quality Assurance
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Dec 2011 - Aug 2012
Chandler, AZ Performed testing and evaluations on raw materials and finished products adhering to ASTM standards Collaborate with Silicone Production Supervisor to acquire proper test samples and to schedule silicone tests accordingly Managed silicone testing schedule to achieve accurate test results Partner with Silicone Sealant Engineering on test planning, research and development batch mixes for new formulas Maintained records of all test results ABOUT… Show more Performed testing and evaluations on raw materials and finished products adhering to ASTM standards Collaborate with Silicone Production Supervisor to acquire proper test samples and to schedule silicone tests accordingly Managed silicone testing schedule to achieve accurate test results Partner with Silicone Sealant Engineering on test planning, research and development batch mixes for new formulas Maintained records of all test results ABOUT CRAFCO Crafco is the world's leading manufacturer of packaged pavement preservation products for asphalt and concrete. Show less
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Sergeant MOS 13D Field Artillery Tactical Data System Specialist
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Mar 2004 - Jul 2009
Camp Casey, South Korea, Ft Bragg, North Carolina, Camp Victory, Iraq, Camp Clark, Afghanistan Served as a Fire Direction Non-Commissioned Officer in Afghanistan, engaged enemy targets with field artillery using AFATDS, Centaurs and manual calculations for 2 M777A2 Howitzers. Oversaw more than 20 soldiers during combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan Managed the implementation of the Excalibur program of the M777A2 for the battalion in while deployed in combat operations. Deployed to Iraq and was responsible for a small fleet of M1114 Humvees and conducting… Show more Served as a Fire Direction Non-Commissioned Officer in Afghanistan, engaged enemy targets with field artillery using AFATDS, Centaurs and manual calculations for 2 M777A2 Howitzers. Oversaw more than 20 soldiers during combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan Managed the implementation of the Excalibur program of the M777A2 for the battalion in while deployed in combat operations. Deployed to Iraq and was responsible for a small fleet of M1114 Humvees and conducting convoy logistical patrols throughout the greater Baghdad area Maintained a Secret Security Clearance ABOUT US ARMY The United States Army (USA) is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution - “Wikipedia” and/or “Wikimedia Foundation” Show less
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Education
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Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Operations Management -
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Business Administration, Management and Operations -
Mesa Community College
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Carrington College-Phoenix
Associates, Software Engineering