Medardo Vega

Highly analytical Operations Leader and self-taught Linux Systems and Security Engineer with 23+ years of experience bridging physical asset protection, compliance auditing, and advanced digital system defense. Deeply technical hands-on expertise in zero-trust endpoint hardening, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and resource-constrained kernel/performance optimization. Proven capability to design, configure, and secure bare-metal Linux infrastructure from scratch, applying rigorous corporate risk-mitigation frameworks across multiple Linux distributions.

Sales Representative at Tresor Du Mont (2025-11 – Present)

• Manage daily high-value sales operations, client relationships, and inventory auditing for luxury goods.
• Conduct precise inventory control tracking to eliminate discrepancies and maintain operational security boundaries.

Sales and Operations Manager at Treasures Custom Jewelers (2020-05 – 2025-11)

• Spearheaded store-wide Loss Prevention strategies and risk management controls, significantly lowering inventory shrinkage.
• Managed high-value merchandise procurement, vendor ordering, and lifecycle tracking for luxury assets including Gold and Rolex components.
• Directed the Rolex Repair Department, performing technical appraisals and managing client repair pipelines.
• Formulated and executed staff training programs focusing on high-value asset consultations and specialized military and retail financing compliance.

Sales Manager at Gurinsky Jewelers (2017-02 – 2019-12)

• Oversaw high-value inventory distribution, loss prevention procedures, and structural store audits.
• Trained onboarding personnel in high-value asset sales protocols, financing documentation, and security safety standards.

Military Financing Manager and Sales Rep at River Center Jewelers (2009-01 – 2017-12)

• Oversaw the specialized Military Financing Department, ensuring strict data compliance, verification procedures, and credit auditing.
• Trained incoming staff members on complex financial paperwork workflows and secure credit intake applications.

Sales Rep and Store Manager at Millennium Computers (2008-01 – 2009-12)

• Managed day-to-day storefront operations, asset management, and personnel scheduling.
• Directed the localized Military Financing Compliance Department, auditing secure transaction records.
• Facilitated the hiring, onboarding, and training of sales and technical support representatives.

Store Manager at Top PC Electronics (2007-01 – 2009-12)

• Led operations, security mapping, and inventory oversight for consumer electronics, laptops, and mobile hardware.
• Governed military financing operations and validated data compliance frameworks for all store contracts.

Assistant Store Manager at Pollo Campero (2007-01 – 2008-12)

• Managed comprehensive store invoice auditing, weekly profit and loss metrics, and sales analysis dashboards.

Shift Manager at McDonald's (2001-01 – 2005-12)

• Directed operational workflows, quality assurance checks, shift personnel scheduling, and inventory intake audits.

Advanced C++ Programming, Data Structures, and Object-Oriented Design (OOD) (2003-01 – 2003-12)