Joe Rodriguez III
Santa Fe
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with 2 years of experience as a Patrolman for New Mexico State Police, skilled in patrol techniques. Proven integrity and physical fitness, coupled with self-defense tactics, ensure effective incident response and community safety. Committed to excellence in law enforcement and public service. Hardworking, always learning, and team work concept.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrolman
New Mexico State Police
08.2023 - Current
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Trained other officers in self-defense tactics.
- Key operator for the IR9000
- VIN inspector
- HAZMAT ERO
Body Shop Advisor
Pinnacle Collision
03.2015 - 08.2023
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Prepared cost estimates for vehicle repairs and provided detailed documentation for customer review.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
- Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies, and cleaning of component parts.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
Welder
Self Employed Services
05.2013 - 08.2023
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Education
No Degree - Mathematics
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXSkills
- Courtroom testimony
- Vehicle operation
- Patrol techniques
- Arrest procedures
- Integrity and honesty
- Physical fitness
- Self-defense tactics
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patrolman
New Mexico State Police
08.2023 - Current
Body Shop Advisor
Pinnacle Collision
03.2015 - 08.2023
Welder
Self Employed Services
05.2013 - 08.2023
No Degree - Mathematics
El Paso Community College