CHRIS OQUENDO
Saint Cloud
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and result- driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities
Gatorland
Orlando
10.2021 - Current
- In charge of park maintenance
- Make sure all sections of park are up to OSHA Safety Standards
- In charge of all in-Park projects
- Assist in the transport and re-location of gators or other animals
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with park changes
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives
Deputy Sheriff
Osceola County Sheriff's Office
Kissimmee
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with citizens, coworkers, and other law enforcement agencies
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current state laws applicable to police work and enforcement activities
- Communicated using authorized radio communication equipment
- Utilized problem solving techniques to de-escalate potentially volatile situations in a professional manner
- Investigated complaints, conducted interviews, and collected evidence to support cases and ensure appropriate legal action was taken
- Assisted in training new recruits in relevant aspects of law enforcement practices
- Generated reports detailing shift activity and incidents
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all investigative activities undertaken during shift assignments
- Executed arrest warrants, located, and took persons into custody
- Patrolled assigned areas in response to calls for assistance
- Proficiently operated firearms and other defensive equipment in accordance with department policies and procedures
- Testified in court to present evidence and serve as witness in traffic and criminal cases
Education
Certification in Police Academy -
Osceola Technical College
Kissimmee, FL02.2023
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Public Safety
Valencia College
Kissimmee, FL05.2022
Skills
- Research
- Special Projects
- Landscape maintenance
- Maintenance and Repair
- Workflow Processes
- Translation
- Teaching
- Interpretation
- Interviewing
- Recruiting
- Writing Skills
- Communication Skills
- Safety compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Report writing
- Investigation techniques
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Arrest procedures
- Interrogation techniques
- Case report writing
- Surveillance techniques
- Safety and risk assessments
- Crime investigation discovery
- Less lethal weaponry
- Self-defense techniques
- Safety regulations
- Patrol procedures
- Court testimony
- Firearms handling
- Analytical skills
- Evidence identification
- Conflict de-escalation
- Integrity and ethics
- Weapons training
- Criminal investigation
- Task prioritization
- Domestic violence prevention
- Stress management
- Criminal law understanding
Certification
- First Responder
- BLS Certification
- Taser Certification
- CRT Certification
- Handcuffing
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Defensive Tactics
- OC Spray
Languages
- Spanish, Fluent
- Italian, Expert
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Osceola County Sheriff's Office
09.2022 - 09.2023
Facilities
Gatorland
10.2021 - Current
Certification in Police Academy -
Osceola Technical College
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Public Safety
Valencia College