Mario Ochoa

Experience

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  US Navy

  Apr 1998 - Mar 2003

  United States Navy Presidential Honor Guard

  Conducted over 3,000 ceremonies for The President of the United States, Foreign Dignitaries and families of fallen soldiers.

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  3D distribution

  May 2006 - Feb 2008

  Account Manager

  Received 2007’s Top Salesman Award commemorating exemplary work ethic and excellence Directed and motivated sales production within the company and local vendorsFacilitated a positive work environment for staff through guidance and exemplary role modelingEstablished a solid, supportive foundation where customer satisfaction was priorityTrained staff on various sales, marketing techniques and expectations to meet special needs of customersIncreased sales through proper display and marketing techniques Show less

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  Cacique USA

  Feb 2008 - Feb 2009

  District Manager

  Achieved account specific goals through diligent attention to detail and profitable selling opportunitiesCultivate, establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, business owners and managementIncrease the moral and trust of staff by encouraging positive work ethic and communication skillsResolved customer issues by listening to their needs and created solutions within timely mannerRestored profitable sales in neglected territories through persistent techniques and exceptional customer service Show less

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  Fowler Machine Works inc

  Apr 2012 - Feb 2017

  Welder/Fabrication/Sales

  Produces customer specific bid proposals on fabrication, welding and machining jobs. Promotes FMW as a cost effective and reliable supplier for products and services. Develops a customized cut list and detailed blueprint plans for projects. Sets up equipment and perform layout, fitting and assembly of parts according to welding part specifications and type. Manages a staff of 1-3 welders and the fabrication shop workflow.Key Achievements:• Developed a $1MM contractor bid on the Alstom high speed rail line and secured a $532,000 contract – completed on time and under budget.• Grew the company revenue by $100,000 by expanding the client base to food processing projects. Show less

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  Cal-Cat industries llc

  Feb 2017 - May 2020

  Projects Manager

  Project Coordinator for a fabrication and sheet metal shop designing and installing process equipment for the family-owned Grower Direct Nut. Responsible for the full life cycle of multiple concurrent projects scheduling and implementation. Proactively identify potential problems and apply technical expertise to develop and identify feasible solutions to improve equipment performance. Fosters partnership with internal Maintenance department to optimize performance and manage spending priorities. Highly proficient problem solving, issue resolution, and root-cause analysis on projects of varying complexity. Manages five different team’s activities for a crew consisting of twenty-two (22) fabricators, electricians and drafters.Key Achievements• Drafted Operator training and standard operating procedures on new capital equipment installations.• Project managed over $3MM in capital project on multiple processing lines at Grower Direct Nut. Show less

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  Grower Direct Nut Company, Inc.

  Feb 2020 - now

  Maintenance Manager

  Manages and organizes the activities of ten maintenance technicians and utility operators to support the organization at two production sites. Coordinates with operations to perform scheduled equipment and utility maintenance, maintains equipment CMMS database, and manages service agreements for outside services. Develops training programs for operators and technicians to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of production equipment. Manages the MRO parts inventory in excess of $1.9MM and responsible for identifying critical components and stock levels.Key Achievements• Decreased downtime of thermal nut pasteurizer by 50% by conducting a thorough audit of the steam system, traps, and boilers and developed a remediation plan to address top issues.• Implemented a company-wide procedure for Lockout/Tagout on over 800 pieces of production equipment to improve employee safety.• Sourced and implemented a new computerized maintenance management system to replace older and less effective software to manage department KPIs.• Created company-wide safety program for aerial lift policy and procedures including employee certifications. Show less