Andres Torres
Orlando,FL
Summary
Orlando, Florida CORE FUNCTIONALITIES Operations Performance Organizational Process Improvement Team Building & Safety Trainings Project Management IT Managing & Implementation Customer Service Satisfaction KPI Indicators Equipment Maintenance Servant Leadership PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY For 7+ years I have been involved in the horticulture & facilities management industry, been exposed to all types of roles and functions by developing the capacity to quickly adapt/learn complex processes and concepts pertaining to different segments. I have accumulated theoretical/practical knowledge and experience conducting field management, specialized training, human resources support and technical duties, while simultaneously streamlining and improving operations. In tune with my natural commitment to excellence, I instinctively enjoy executing top-notch performance operations while simultaneously empowering individuals to unleash their maximum potential; effectively fusing a servant leadership style and business acumen.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade Technician II (Field Supervisor)
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, Florida
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Planning, execution, and assessment of infrastructure and maintenance projects for 70+ school campuses and administrative facilities distributed among 1,500 acres of land, directly supervising and training 15+ employees, processing on- site specific work orders in coordination with management, school principals and the field team
- Experienced conducting interviews of new candidates and providing top-notch performance training; maintaining 100%-unit readiness by providing the necessary resources, leading by example, and instilling a high level of personal commitment among the workforces
- Executed project planning, budgeting and management involving major infrastructure repairs, renovations, and preventive maintenance
- A People’s Person, positively interact with customers at all levels, as well as co-workers, contractors, and the general public
- Familiarized with the preparation of contracts and bids associated to vendor’s and service providers, as well as to enforcing district safety standards and policies uniformly among the workforce in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Management of digital records and reports, purchase orders, invoices, cost estimates, material requests, inventory, and product/service record
- Autodidactic with IT systems integration, specifically SAP-PRD, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Intranet Databases
- Savvy keeping up to date with future trends and technology.
Spray Technician
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, Florida
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Performed field inspections for the purpose of locating and identifying suspected or reported infestation by insects and other pests for assigned structures and facilities of the school district
- Determined appropriate measures for safe and effective eradication or control, as applicable to specific pest
- Applied, prepared and mixed pesticides in accordance with industry practices and prescribed regulatory standards, instructions on warning/cautionary statements, ensuring the proper handling, use, storage and disposal of chemicals
- Performed cleaning and maintenance of equipment, tools, and materials utilized
- Assists in preparing and maintaining the annual educational budget, supplies, and reports
- Completed and maintained work orders, inspection reports, pest control logs, daily activity logs, as well as associated inventory and data records concerning pest control operations
- Responded to emergencies or critical incidents, or otherwise environmentally hazardous conditions, in order to confine, resolve problems and prevent physical injuries among the workforces
- Performed follow-up inspections to determine effectiveness of control measures and periodic preventive maintenance inspections to detect trouble in early stages and troubleshoot.
Horticulturist
Universal Orlando Resorts
Orlando, Florida
11.2013 - 11.2016
- Top talent: empowered with a solid combination of education and experience, through hard labor and extreme dedication obtained the highest ranking as consistently demonstrated by performance appraisals made at company level
- Accomplished record numbers in efficiency; rearranging sophisticated theme parks, implementing cost saving measures and enhancing profitability during special projects
- Sped-up the project time consumption scale by increasing operational efficiency using prevalent good practices in the industry
- Active participation in management responsibilities; efficiently executed environmental, health and safety policies and procedures while also providing training to fellow members underlining the concepts of team cohesion and productivity
- Expert level performing landscape rehabilitation, diagnosis of plant nutrition and pest control needs, determining fertilization and herbicides, as well as following strong safety procedures under rigorous adherence to projected timelines and schedules.
Research Technician
University of Puerto Rico Utuado
Puerto
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Rico
- Provided technical support to a longstanding vibrant laboratory on an assignment that achieved several notable successes by researching and conducting novel genetic methods of plant growth safeguard and propagation, determinant for future food resources at a global scale
- Being technically proficient and accurate while effectively communicating in both written and oral reports and presentations trained and oversaw fellow research technicians and students participating in the project, enhancing teamwork and achieving outstanding results
- Develops and presents public educational programs and curriculum for the public related
- Works with community organizations, plant society partners, academic, social, and civic groups to create educational opportunities and partnerships
- Exhibited individual initiative to maintain and ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures and federal regulations, maintaining a strict quality control during the design and fabrication of test fixtures, jigs, and specialized equipment, realizing weed identification and establishing IPM and conventional pest controls, as well as collecting and analyzing scientific data of the crops.
Supervisor
Hortech Landscaping Corporation
San Juan
05.2010 - 10.2012
- Hands-on operational experience managing multiple accounts and leading a team of above twenty employees, in charge of landscaping construction projects in upscale commercial, residential and resort environments with a strong leadership and mission-oriented approach
- Clever forging market channels and building strong relationships with sales managers, customers and industry leaders, routinely interacted with clients, originating quotations for biding, negotiating prices and contracts, Heavily experienced developing new accounts, planning and executing business strategies, establishing project phases and work schedule
- In charge of recruitment, training, and retention of personnel, accomplishing human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff, also enforcing policies and procedures.
Eagle Scout, Boys Scouts of America
San Juan
01.2003 - 05.2007
- Puerto Rico
- Positively impacted the organization with the constant use of advanced technologies as well as psychological dynamics between multi-sector societies to obtain the maximum performance from any given process
- Develop leadership skills and training techniques, implementing educational activities through the presentation of conscious rising and social uplifting events in support of humanitarian campaigns, enabling the establishment of progressive projects for disadvantageous communities.
Education
B.S. Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
08.2004 - 5 2010
Limited Structural Pest Control License - undefined
Limited Lawn & Ornamental Pest Control License - undefined
Best Management Practices Florida Green Industries - undefined
APHIS - undefined
/PQ Challenges in Plant Protection –
Skills
Design principles
undefinedTimeline
Trade Technician II (Field Supervisor) - Orange County Public Schools
08.2017 - 08.2021
Spray Technician - Orange County Public Schools
12.2016 - 08.2017
Horticulturist - Universal Orlando Resorts
11.2013 - 11.2016
Research Technician - University of Puerto Rico Utuado
10.2012 - 06.2013
Supervisor - Hortech Landscaping Corporation
05.2010 - 10.2012
University of Puerto Rico - B.S. Bachelor of Science, Agriculture
08.2004 - 5 2010
- Eagle Scout, Boys Scouts of America
01.2003 - 05.2007
IFAS University of Florida - Limited Structural Pest Control License,
IFAS University of Florida - Limited Lawn & Ornamental Pest Control License,
IFAS University of Florida - Best Management Practices Florida Green Industries,
North Carolina State University - APHIS,