Ryan Rulfo

My names is Ryan Rulfo, Im a very skilled young man with plenty of experience in many different fields. Im very mechanically inclined. No stranger to hand tools, power tools or air tools. Im computer savvy and very detail oriented and observant. I love to build things, take them apart, modify them and understand how they work. Im very inquisitive and enjoy learning new skills and techniques. If you can teach it, I guarantee I can learn it.

FDA INSPECTOR/SAMPLER/CORING TECHNICIAN/COURIER at Michelson Laboratories -Food Safety Testing (2023 – Present)

• FDA INSPECTOR: Travel to customers warehouse to collect samples from imported products the FDA has put on hold.
• Confirm quantity of imported product,
• Document and photograph product
• Inspect product for damage, rotting, open packaging, or anything unusual
• Document brand/importer, condition product is stored in, weight, ingredients, nutritional facts, production dates and any discrepancies regarding the inspection
• Collect samples of product by weight according to tests the FDA requires for product in question (test for salmonella requires 100g minimum per sample)
• Document and photograph which cases were opened for sampling along with the corresponding pallet it was removed from
• Photograph total samples taken and container/bag they will be stored and transported in
• Check in samples at laboratory and store in designated location (freezer, fridge or ambient shelf)
• SAMPLER: Travel to customer business to sample air or water for testing.
• Collect water potability, total dissolved solids, or heavy metals water samples for customers from designated water source.
• Sampling of air is done via SPC (Standard plate count) and APC (Aerobic plate count) petri dishes.
• Label, date, and log time of sampling and transport back to laboratory for testing
• CORING TECHNICIAN: Travel to customers warehouse to drill and sample cases of meat for fat percentage and or E.coli testing.
• Meet with quality control supervisor and do a visual inspection of product in question
• Verify and document product, country of origin, production date, claimed fat percentage, and importer
• Scan in barcodes of product and confirm they match list of provided barcodes from customer
• Drill cases and collect shavings from drill pan in sterile bags
• Weight and label all sample bags collected
• Transport samples to laboratory for testing
• COURIER: Travel to customers to pick-up samples for food safety testing.
• Travel to customers to receive samples
• Provide and sign chain of custody papers for samples
• Store samples in coolers
• Deliver testing supplies
• Work Area consisted of traveling as far north as Valencia, CA to as far south as Otay Mesa, CA and everything in between

ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE MANAGER/FORKLIFT DRIVER at Sarinotex - Textile Warehouse (2017 – 2023)

• ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE MANAGER: Handle daily operations of the warehouse (shipping and receiving) and supervise warehouse staff.
• Receive shipping containers
• Take count of received inventory and note any damaged product
• Select and document location for newly received inventory
• Distribute work orders to order pullers
• Ensure correct product was pulled for following days delivery
• Retrieve samples rolls and deliver them to cutting room
• Plan routes for delivery drivers
• Use forklift to load delivery drivers and relocate inventory
• Schedule maintenance for work vehicles, forklifts and cherrypickers
• Sign for propane and vendor deliveries
• Perform monthly inventory
• Update inventory in POS

ASSEMBLER/TECHNICAL SUPPORT at Derale - Aftermarket Automotive Cooling (2020 – 2021)

• 2020-2021 (Covid-19)
• TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Answer inquiries, questions and concerns of customers.
• Provide customers with best possible product we offer to fit the parameters of the vehicle they wish to repair or improve
• Help customers who have purchased one of our products and are having trouble with installing or using said product
• Talk customers through a step by step process to help trouble shoot electrical or plumbing issues they may encounter
• Facilitate the return or refund of defective or unsatisfactory products
• ASSEMBLER: Assemble products such as radiator shrouds and oil coolers
• Assemble a variety of products offered by Derale
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Use power tools, air tools, hand tools, and forklifts

ROADSIDE SERVICE TECHNICIAN at AAA Edmonds Towing - AAA Roadside Services (2016 – 2017)

ROADSIDE SERVICE TECHNICIAN: Assisting members with vehicles problems that are not severe enough the require a tow truck.

• Provide jump starts or battery replacements for members
• Performing tire changes
• Providing fuel for stranded members
• Checking vehicle codes and testing alternators and batteries
• Calling for tow truck at members request if vehicle is still unable to start
• Maintain clean, well stocked work vehicle

TOPSIDE/BOTTOMSIDE TECHNICIAN/CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR at Valvoline Instant Oil Change - Automotive Maintenance (2014 – 2016)

SENIOR TECHNICIAN: Assist customer with determining maintenance requirements and perform desired services.

• Determine with customer which services are due and which services should be performed.
• Inform customer of pricing for each service recommended
• Perform basic diagnostics of customers vehicle
• Check tire pressure and rotate tires
• Perform oil and transmission fluid changes
• Perform ac and radiator services
• Perform differential fluid changes and lubricate fittings
• Replace serpentine belt
• Inform customer of any damaged or worn parts
• Scan check engine codes and reset oil change light
• Replace broken headlights and taillights
• Perform monthly inventory
• Open and close storefront

ASSSISTANT MANAGER at S.O.B. Sports - Skate Shop (2011 – 2014)

ASSISTANT MANAGER: Open and close store and handle day to day activities.

• Open/close store and count out till at start/end of day
• Ring up customers and answer any inquiries about stock or arrival time of new releases
• Receive and tag new shipments
• Place new inventory on display
• Assign lunch times for employees
• Keep contact with vendors and inform them of supply needs
• Grip and assemble skateboards
• Wax surfboards

High School Diploma