Jimmy Ortiz
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stormwater Inspector
United States Marine Corps
Kailua, HI
07.2017 - 04.2024
- Conducted detailed inspections of equipment and machinery to ensure they were in compliance with safety regulations.
- Identified any potential hazards or areas that needed improvement through visual inspection and testing.
- Analyzed data collected during inspections to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Collaborated with other departments to troubleshoot problems, develop solutions, and implement corrective action plans.
- Provided technical support for the development and implementation of quality control systems and procedures.
- Assisted in training new inspectors on safety protocols and standards.
- Compiled reports outlining findings from each inspection performed.
- Worked closely with management teams to help identify process improvements that would improve overall efficiency levels.
- Developed comprehensive checklists for use during inspections to ensure nothing was missed.
- Documented all inspection results accurately in accordance with established guidelines.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing quality control systems and made recommendations for changes or improvements as necessary.
- Participated in internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of current quality control measures.
- Developed and implemented inspection procedures, policies, best practices and competency requirements.
- Generated detailed reports outlining inspection and testing results.
- Participated in training to strengthen and develop inspector competencies.
- Reported and tracked deviations from quality standards and recommended corrective action to appropriate personnel.
- Retained strong knowledge and education of building codes and regulations, enabling issues to be immediately identified when on job site.
- Reviewed technical documents to verify code and safety compliance in both electronic and paper formats.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards or quality levels.
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
- Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.
Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
Los Angeles, CA
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Provided feedback to unsuccessful applicants on the status of their applications.
- Referred suitable candidates to relevant departments for additional assessment.
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
- Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
- Identified best practices for recruiting process improvement.
- Participated in industry networking events to build talent pipeline.
- Researched emerging trends in recruitment technology and techniques.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding recruitment activities.
- Coordinated background checks on successful candidates prior to offer acceptance.
- Advised management on staffing needs and strategies for improving diversity initiatives.
- Provided ongoing support throughout the entire recruitment life cycle processes.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
- Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
- Facilitated job application processes for qualified candidates.
- Participated in local job fairs and recruitment events for prospective hiring.
- Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.
- Read, analyzed, and interpreted various internal and external documents and reports.
- Compiled data from personnel records and prepared reports on candidate performance and qualifications.
- Supported hiring efforts domestically and internationally.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Contacted job applicants to inform of application status.
- Reviewed employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
- Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits.
- Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
- Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
- Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
- Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
- Administered employee benefit plans.
- Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Leadership
Marine Corps University
Quantico, VASome College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MDSome College (No Degree) - Environmental Engineering
Air Force Institute of Technology
Dayton, OHSkills
- Quality Control
- Blueprint Reading
- Sample Collection
- Regulatory Compliance
- Corrective Action Planning
- Report Writing
- Project Management
- Drawing interpretation
- Evidence collection
- Blueprint/schematic understanding
- Technical knowledge
- Training and mentoring
- Industry standards
- Observant nature
- Environmental regulations
- Compliance Training
- Industry Expertise
Affiliations
- Woodworker building anything from holiday ornaments to dinning tables and cabinets.
- Apprentice fisherman that enjoys outdoor experiences with family.
- Avid fiction and non-fiction reader.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Received 16 awards in the Marine Corps including five consecutive Good Conduct Medals, one for every three years of honorable and faithful service.
Certification
- Introduction to Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Course Marine Corps Base Hawaii (Environmental Compliance & Protection Department).
- Environmental Compliance Course Marine Corps Base Hawaii (Environmental Compliance & Protection Department)
- Climate Change Planning Handbook Workshop (Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command)
- Water Quality Management Course (Air University)
- Qualified Recycling Program Management (Air University)
- Intro to Hazardous Waste Generation & Handling (Naval Civil Engineer Corps Officers School)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stormwater Inspector
United States Marine Corps
07.2017 - 04.2024
Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
07.2014 - 07.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Leadership
Marine Corps University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
University of Maryland - College Park
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Engineering
Air Force Institute of Technology