Candy Donoso
Yuma
Summary
Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem-solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in resource allocation and schedule management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Garcia Farms Produce
Livingston
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Managed daily scheduling for staff and production activities at the farm.
- Coordinated inventory management and supply ordering for fresh produce items.
- Assisted in preparing reports on farm
- operations and product availability.
- Organized communication between departments to ensure smooth workflow.
- Famous software experience
- Maintained filing systems for documents related to transactions and suppliers.
- Supported customer service efforts by handling inquiries and resolving issues.
- Implemented office procedures to enhance efficiency in administrative tasks.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and software usage effectively.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Directed customer inquiries to appropriate department personnel.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Executed on-time, under-budget projects by solving complex issues for senior leadership.
- Payroll for over 100+ employees.
- Safety coordinator
- Accounts receivable/payable
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Garcia Farms Produce
Livingston
06.2018 - 01.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport produce within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with fresh shipments of fruits and vegetables.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for incoming and outgoing products.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse processes and workflows.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper forklift operation and safety protocols.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
- Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Warehouse Foreman
Garcia Farms Produce
Livingston
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Supervised daily warehouse operations for efficient product handling and storage.
- Coordinated team schedules to ensure optimal staffing levels during peak seasons.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures effectively.
- Managed inventory control processes to maintain accurate stock levels and organization.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency within the warehouse.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure safety and operational readiness.
- Enforced compliance with health and safety regulations throughout warehouse activities.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damages, shortages, or incorrect items received.
- Ensured that all personnel followed proper safety guidelines while operating machinery or performing tasks within the facility.
- Directed and supervised warehouse staff in daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Resolved customer complaints related to warehouse operations in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all warehouse activities including receiving, shipping, storage, transfers.
- Coordinated with other departments such as sales, marketing, customer service to ensure timely deliveries of products.
- Reported any maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate department for resolution.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
Warehouse Packer
Garcia Farms Produce
Livingston
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Prepared produce for shipment by packing items according to quality standards.
- Organized warehouse inventory to ensure efficient retrieval and storage of products.
- Operated packing machinery to streamline the packaging process for various produce types.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Followed safety protocols while handling perishable goods to prevent contamination.
- Maintained cleanliness of warehouse by sweeping floors, removing debris and dusting shelves.
Education
Atwater High School
Atwater, CASkills
- Scheduling
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Data entry
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Garcia Farms Produce
01.2023 - 01.2026
Warehouse Foreman
Garcia Farms Produce
08.2020 - 01.2023
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Garcia Farms Produce
06.2018 - 01.2026
Warehouse Packer
Garcia Farms Produce
09.2016 - 08.2020
Atwater High School