Damiana Ashley Tafoya
Albuquerque,NW
Summary
Versatile and ready to take on any required task and adapt to changing conditions with a resourceful and hardworking mindset. Dedicated to business success and eager to advance professionally. Holds quality and teamwork in high esteem.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, NM
07.2023 - Current
- Trained to anticipate, recognize and evaluate health and safety risks associated with daily hazards
- Currently holds a DOE Q-level security clearance
- Identified safety hazards or damages within the building that need to be addressed; reporting any issues immediately.
- Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
- Job duties include sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- History of being proactive
Police Officer Cadet
Albuquerque Police Department
Albuquerque, NM
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Ability to assess a situation and determine the appropriate steps to take under various amounts of pressure and stress
- Developed a level of grit, discipline, and responsibility needed to be successful and reliable
- Acquired working knowledge of department practices, procedures and equipment by participating in training sessions
- Worked successfully in a team environment to efficiently accomplish goals
- Demonstrated leadership by communicating and modeling what was expected of the team of individuals I was accountable for
- Always prompt and arrived in a timely manner
- Was dedicated to positive teaming dynamics while attaining shared objectives
Team Member
Chuze Fitness
Albuquerque, NM
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Created a welcoming and kind environment for gym members and guests
- Addressed customer needs, responding to specific requests
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment and facilities to enhance safety and productivity using hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals
- Job duties required continuous standing and walking, frequent exertion of 6 to 20 lbs. and occasional exertion of 21 to 60 pounds
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs
- Looked for ways to go above and beyond job requirements
- Used basic computer knowledge for corporate and personal use
- Worked and collaborated in diverse team environments
Youth Leader Volunteer
Albuquerque’s First Baptist Church
Albuquerque, NM
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed professional relationships with youth, leaders and fellow volunteers.
- Supervised, directed and monitored safety of youth between ages 12 to 18 years of age.
- Planned and led weekly Bible study meetings and facilitated group activities for teenagers.
College Group Director
Albuquerque’s First Baptist Church
Albuquerque, NM
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with fellow college students through healthy facilitation groups and weekly activities.
- Demonstrated and reinforced values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility.
- Planned and implemented appropriate program activities for college students between the age of 18-30.
Substitute Teacher
Hope Christian School
Albuquerque, NM
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher
- Oversaw pop quizzes, material exams and standardized tests to facilitate instruction
Teacher, Preschool
Kirtland Airforce Base CDC
Albuquerque, NM
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals according to their individual learning levels.
- Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques that can be used inside and outside of the classroom.
Education
Certificate - General Studies
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12.2020
High School Diploma -
Volcano Vista High School
Albuquerque, NM05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Biochemistry
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Ability to work with minimal oversight while performing primary job functions
- Acquires desire and ability to implement and learn new skills necessary for the job
- Ability to stay well organized and follow company procedures
- Ability to work under pressure
- Can work well independently or in a team setting; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Received trainings associated with the anticipation, identification, evaluation, and control of potential workplace hazards and risks
- Strong problem-solving skills
Timeline
Custodian
Sandia National Laboratories
07.2023 - Current
Police Officer Cadet
Albuquerque Police Department
12.2022 - 04.2023
Team Member
Chuze Fitness
05.2022 - 12.2022
Youth Leader Volunteer
Albuquerque’s First Baptist Church
11.2020 - 01.2022
Substitute Teacher
Hope Christian School
09.2020 - 05.2021
College Group Director
Albuquerque’s First Baptist Church
07.2020 - 01.2022
Teacher, Preschool
Kirtland Airforce Base CDC
09.2018 - 03.2020
Certificate - General Studies
Central New Mexico Community College
High School Diploma -
Volcano Vista High School
Some College (No Degree) - Biochemistry
University of New Mexico
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