ALBERT SARABIA

1921 South Stoneybrook Street, Wichita, Kansas 67207

818.294.2140
albertsarabia@yahoo.com

SUMMARY PROFILE
Decisive and outcome-focused professional with more than 23 years of extensive e
xperience in management, focusing on P&L, safety, human resources, sales, and bu
dgeting. Proven success in handling various roles in multiple industries, includ
ing manufacturing, service, and equipment rental company for broadcast televisio
n industries. Authored quality manuals approved by major aerospace companies and
ISO 9000. Demonstrate in-depth commitment in achieving corporate roles, showing
enthusiasm in handling complex issues. Exemplify vast experience in planning, m
anaging, and coordinating apprentice/internship programs. Biliterate in English
and Spanish.

KEY STRENGTHS
STRATEGIC PLANNING ~ PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ~ REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ~ POLICY DEVELO
PMENT ~ QUALITY ASSURANCE
STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ~ INVENTORY/SHRINK CONTROL ~ LOSS PREVENTION/SECU
RITY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RGEAR WORLDWIDE ~ BURBANK, CA
General Manager May 2009-Oct 2010
Provided strategic leadership and direction to overall operations of a unique st
artup business within the broadcast audio and video rental market.
- Devised and implemented key policies and standard practices on finance,
safety, and employee matters; boosted the company’s operating cash within the first
18 months of tenure through a series of strategic capital, employee, quality, an
d customer engagements making it a leader within the emerging market.
- Profitability increased sales by 25% by developing and executing strateg
ic plans.
- Multiplied rentable gear inventory by twofold.
- Obtained financials support for key strategic capital equipment.
- Adeptly managed sourcing for all key personnel across sales, procurement
, risk management, and customer service organization.
- Led the strategic implementation of the corporation’s bi-annual budget.
- Created reference materials, such as corporate policies and safety manua
ls to centralize the internal operations.

BENECOR, INC. ~ WICHITA, KS

Operations Manager Oct 2000-May 2009
Managed overall aspects in relocating manufacturing facilities. Established infr
astructure and documented manufacturing systems for both existing and new produc
t introductions. Introduced and provided valuable insights on new product lines
to market, including brazed honeycomb panels and assemblies as well as new produ
ct configurations.
- Leveraged strong leadership and organizational capabilities in leading t
he entire organizational workforce, consisting of production, safety, and qualit
y departments.
- Demonstrated strong command in researching, purchasing, and other facets
of new equipment installations and facilities.
- Obtained recognition as the expert in all aspects of quality, including
the OEM approval.
- Authored and properly documented quality systems for the company to beco
me ISO 9000 compliant.
- Handled the purchasing and implementation of MRP software to support all
production facilities.
- Positioned proprietary patents into the market.

EARLIER CAREER
BODYCOTE, INC. ~ FORT WORTH, TX
Plant Manager / Manager, Quality Assurance 1993-2000
PACIFIC STEEL TREATING ~ NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
Director of Quality Assurance 1987-1993

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management ~ Friends University, Wichita,
KS
Associate of Science in Metallurgy and Materials Science ~ Don Bosco Technical I
nstitute, Rosemead, CA
ISO 9000 Internal Auditor

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dale Carnegie’s Leadership Training for Managers

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Technology: Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project, as well a
s in PC and Mac Platforms