BRIAN TOVAR
Elgin
Summary
Dedicated persistent professional with a background in economics and hands-on experience in data analytics, warehouse distribution workflow, and operational reporting. Strong at using data to spot problems, improve processes, and support team and management decisions. Skilled in Excel, Tableau, and Structured Query language, with a proven record of performance in high-volume environments. Motivated to continue learning and grow into a leadership role and add value in operations, analytics, or improvement roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate/Operations
Cardinal Health
02.2021 - Current
- Selected in a high-performance logistics group based on exceptional accuracy and productivity, achieving a sustained 103 units/hour pick rate versus 35 units/hour average. Led and contributed to Lean Six Sigma / Kaizen initiatives by designing a packing layout adopted as the standard process, supporting cross department coordination and providing Spanish translation during company wide meetings.
General Operator
Mercury Metal
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Contributed to safety-first culture by consistently using personal protective equipment (PPE). High-volume production processes; Collaborated with shift supervisors to ensure labor deployment.
Head Porter
Dundee Ford
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed a 4-person team, scheduling & delegation of daily operational tasks; ensured consistent coverage. Established efficient processes for tracking and updating inventory three times weekly, supporting sales team objectives. Developed & maintained vendor relationships for early business development experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2025
Associate of Arts - Arts Education
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05.2023
Skills
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Workflow Optimization
- Operational Performance Metrics
- Bilingual Communication Spanish and English
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Sharepoint
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Tableau & Microsoft Power BI
- Data cleaning & Database Management
- Enterprise Resource Planning, SAP (exposure)
Timeline
Warehouse Associate/Operations
Cardinal Health
02.2021 - Current
General Operator
Mercury Metal
09.2020 - 02.2021
Head Porter
Dundee Ford
10.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Northern Illinois University
Associate of Arts - Arts Education
Elgin Community College
Professional Development
- Leadership development, team coordination, and performance management
- Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen continuous improvement methodologies
- Data analytics and visualization
Leadership & Involvement
- Treasurer of the Economics Student Association Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL 2024-2025.
- Active volunteer at Willow Creek Community Church
- Completed coursework in Statistics, Economics Modeling, Data Analytics, and Systems Thinking, using tools like Excel, and basic SQL. Built financial reports and dashboards to track budgets and applied statistical methods to improve processes.