ANDREW VERA
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Program Leader experienced in community service with Palmdale Parks and Recreation. Delivered program success through strategic planning and project management while adapting to changing environments. Focused on operational practices, regulatory compliance, and relationship building to enhance program effectiveness and ensure facility efficiency.
Also, skilled Facilities Maintenance Assistant with broad experience in managing building repairs, routine maintenance and grounds keeping tasks. Possess strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and ensure facility efficiency. Known for effectively coordinating with teams and implementing safety regulations. Have successfully maintained high standards of cleanliness, security and upkeep in previous roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Parks and facilities maintenance assistant
City of Lancaster, CA
Lancaster, California
2026.04 - Current
- Executed opening and cleaning tasks for West side parks, enhancing visitor experience and accessibility.
- Operated tools and equipment for maintenance tasks across multiple locations, supporting efficient facility upkeep.
- Maintained city facilities through routine inspections and prompt repairs, ensuring safe and functional environments.
- Collaborated with team members on facility improvement projects and repairs.
- Documented maintenance activities and reported findings to supervisors regularly.
Program Leader 2
City of Palmdale
2019.03 - Current
Participated in interview panel for selecting new program leaders to ensure alignment with program goals.
Lead trainer for onboarding new employees
Ensures all trainers deliver accurate protocols and practices
Conducted monthly meetings with management to set objectives and track progress for staff and programs.
Supervise staff during youth and adult recreational sports games/leagues.
Monitored events to quickly resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.
Site assessments to evaluate staff and facilities
- Led community engagement initiatives to enhance public participation in city programs.
Front Desk Receptionist
Excell Fitness
2022.10 - 2023.06
- Collected room deposits and payments, ensuring accurate financial transactions.
- Greeted guests at front desk, facilitating smooth check-in process through friendly interactions.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, escalating to supervisor to maintain service quality.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Executed tasks autonomously with good judgment and critical thinking skills.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Sports Science
Catholic University of San Antonio of Murcia
Murcia, SpainBachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Linfield University
McMinnville, ORSkills
- Grounds maintenance
- Irrigation systems
- Facility inspections
- Equipment operation
- Repair and replace water valves
- Surface restoration
- Ball joint installation
- Program management
- Program planning
- Scheduling
- Promotion for programs
- Ballast Bypass
- Staff supervision
- Community engagement
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout when I turned 16.
Honor roll and principal list in High school
Dean’s list in UCAM and Linfield
Qualified for CIF in track & field for 400m,800m
Ran track in Spain and Oregon.
Additional Information
Intern for capitol FC in Salem Oregon
Volunteer for Tom lackey in High school
Boy Scouts for 10+years
Multi-cultural club president in High school
Apart of Model UN in middle school and high school
Played the trumpet.
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Parks and facilities maintenance assistant
City of Lancaster, CA
2026.04 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Excell Fitness
2022.10 - 2023.06
Program Leader 2
City of Palmdale
2019.03 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Sports Science
Catholic University of San Antonio of Murcia
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Linfield University