West Pak Avocado, Inc.
Alek Martinez has a diverse work experience in various industries. In 2012, they worked as an Order Picker at ALLIANCE PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Alek also gained experience as a Professional Freelancer, teaching academic lessons and providing physical labor for clients from 2012 to 2019.
In 2017, they became a Peer Leader Tutor at Chaparral High School, helping students excel academically and participating in school events.
In 2019, they joined West Pak Avocado, Inc. as a Purchasing Clerk, Executive Assistant, and Purchasing Intern. Alek was responsible for purchasing materials for the company's locations and building relationships with vendors.
At the University of California, Santa Cruz, they worked as a Food Service Worker from 2019 to 2020, handling food preparation and customer service at the College Nine Dining Hall.
In 2020, Alek Martinez returned to West Pak Avocado, Inc. as a Specialized Accountant, assisting the Finance Department with budgeting and expense reports. Alek also briefly served as an Executive Tower Operator, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of avocado packing operations.
Alek Martinez attended Chaparral High School from 2015 to 2019, where they obtained their High School Diploma. During their time in high school, they focused on Applied Mathematics and Chemistry. In 2019, Alek Martinez enrolled at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where they are currently pursuing a major in Chemistry. No specific degree name has been provided for their university education.
West Pak Avocado, Inc.
Founded in 1982 as a grower and shipper of California avocados, West Pak began operations from a small packing house in Fallbrook – the heart of the state’s avocado growing region. Today, West Pak is a major force in the avocado industry, with ripening and distribution centers strategically located throughout the domestic United States. Our extensive relationships with domestic and international growers in California, Mexico, Chile and Peru– combined with our mastery of transportation logistics, ripening technology and marketing expertise – translate into year-round availability of quality avocados!