Damian Rios
Safford,United States
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Continental, adept in power tool proficiency and a continuous learning mindset. Excelled in enhancing safety and optimizing processes, demonstrating exceptional troubleshooting expertise and adherence to safety regulations. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and proactive maintenance, leveraging both hard and soft skills for superior performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Belt Technician
Continental
Safford, AZ
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Implemented safety procedures during all tasks, maintaining a secure work environment for all personnel involved.
- Streamlined belt installation processes, ensuring proper alignment and tension for optimal performance.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing belt systems through careful analysis of wear patterns leading to proactive maintenance recommendations.
- Detected and reported defective equipment, materials and improper operations or unusual conditions.
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau of Land Management
Safford, AZ
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Collaborated with interagency partners to share resources, knowledge, and strategies for more effective wildfire response.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures.
- Maintained readiness for rapid response by ensuring timely completion of required training certifications and qualifications updates.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Optimized firefighter performance through active participation in daily physical training sessions designed to maintain endurance levels.
Stocker
Pepsi Bottling Co.
Safford, AZ, United States
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Stocking all the stores, communications with co workers, managing products and receiving them
- Ensuring prices are marked on all items
- Having a clean and neat work environment and taking precise count on products
- Hours per week: 25
- Supervisor: Clay Gomez (928)-965-4051
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Lifeguard
City of Safford Pool
Safford, AZ, United States
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Manage money, clean around the pool, CPR certified, First Aid certified
- Manage kids for around 8 hours a day
- Hours per week: 25
- Supervisor: Robert Abalos (928) 651 2175
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Some college (no degree) - Sports Medicine
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ12.2024
High school diploma or equivalent -
Safford High School
Safford, AZ12.2024
Skills
- Power tool proficiency
- Continuous learning mindset
- Hand tool expertise
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Safety regulations adherence
Additionalinformation
Very good leadership skills, Safford High wrestling team, Played 4 years varsity for football, Know how to get work done when it needs to be done and can handle harsh conditions, Stay in shape and go to the gym almost every day, Experience in Sports Med, know how to tape different parts of the body and can help evaluate an injury
Affiliations
- Desert Dogs Wrestling - Coach
- Graham County Little League Baseball - Umpire
Jobrelatedtraining
- Hiking in the mountains when hunting
- Carrying a backpack with 30 plus pounds
- Staying in shape from conditioning from wrestling practice
- Going to the gym every day
- Familiar with hiking in the mountains and being in hot and dry conditions
- Experience in pulling gooseneck trailers
- Cutting down mesquite trees with a chainsaw
- Experience around livestock
- Worked for VIP Farms one summer around heavy equipment machinery
Timeline
Belt Technician
Continental
06.2024 - 12.2024
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau of Land Management
05.2024 - 06.2024
Stocker
Pepsi Bottling Co.
05.2023 - 05.2024
Lifeguard
City of Safford Pool
05.2022 - 05.2023
Some college (no degree) - Sports Medicine
Eastern Arizona College
High school diploma or equivalent -
Safford High School