JOSE RODRIGUEZ
Perris,CA
Summary
Strategic transportation operations manager with 17 years of experience in fleet maintenance, budget oversight, and cross-agency coordination. Directed a $20M budget and led a team of 150, achieving an average business growth of 4% annually. Experienced in managing maintenance operations for diverse vehicle fleets and coordinating over 20 commercial and military rocket launches. Seeking Fleet Management Supervisor role to enhance service delivery for the City of Riverside.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
A220 Program Post Bond Assembler
Collins Aerospace
Riverside, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Executed regulated manufacturing of aerospace assemblies, ensuring adherence to engineering and technical documentation standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to streamline processes, contributing to overall project efficiency.
- Coordinated production timelines, ensuring all safety and inspection benchmarks were met.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation for all assemblies based on client specifications.
Planner / Controller - Launch Operations
RG Next
Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Authored Launch Operational Directives for multi-agency launches and weapons systems tests.
- Acted as mission controller for commercial and military space launches on the Western Seaboard, achieving mission success through effective oversight.
- Acted as liaison between launch command and military/government stakeholders to address inquiries.
- Coordinated with Department of Defense, city/county agencies, and aerospace firms to relay critical operational information and foster collaboration.
- Developed technical documentation and manuals to support multi-agency operational directives.
- Performed detailed post-launch data analysis and produced reports for senior military leadership, providing insights that informed future operations.
- Trained and mentored Radar Controllers and Acquisition and Data Systems Controllers to enhance operational readiness.
- Safeguarded sensitive information by maintaining active SECRET security clearance.
Operations Manager
Chumash Casino and Resort
Santa Ynez, CA
01.2003 - 12.2020
- Directed operations for Transportation Department, managing 150 employees, 11 supervisors, and 5 managers.
- Developed and managed $20M departmental budget alongside $5M capital budget for fuel stations and convenience stores.
- Implemented fleet maintenance and repair program for commercial and non-commercial vehicles.
- Coordinated fleet service writers and vendor contractors to streamline operations.
- Oversaw daily office operations encompassing administration, payroll, scheduling, compliance, and employee engagement to ensure smooth functioning.
- Managed accounts payable and invoicing across 20 separate accounts and vendors.
- Interfaced with local, county, and state agencies to maintain regulatory compliance with DOT, CHP, NHTSA, CALTRANS, and CARB requirements.
- Represented department in executive leadership, shareholder, and regulatory meetings.
- Ensured all equipment and vehicles met safety standards to maintain workplace safety.
Education
ABA - Business Administration
Western International University
Tempe, AZ01.2006
Skills
- Policy and procedure development
- Performance analytics
- Cross-agency collaboration
- Executive support and liaison
- Budget oversight
- Bilingual communication: English and Spanish
- Public representation
- Report writing and presentation
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service excellence
- Operational efficiency analysis
- Government compliance and risk management
- Technical documentation expertise
- Data analytics
- Familiarity with government agencies
- Personnel supervision: 150 staff
- Leadership training and development
- Organizational goal setting
- SOP and process development
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Skill Sets
Policy and Procedure Development, Performance and Labor Analytics, Cross-Agency Coordination, Executive Support and Leadership Liaison, Budgeting & Capital Project Oversight, Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish, Public Meeting Representation, Report Writing and Presentation Preparation, Conflict Resolution and Customer Service, Operational Efficiency Analysis, Government Compliance & Risk Management, Technical Documentation (manuals, directives, compliance reports), Analytics, Familiarity with local, state, and federal government agencies, Supervision of 150 personnel, Leadership Training & Development, Organizational Goal Setting, SOP and Process Development
Proud Of
- Fleet Maintenance Program, Developed a fleet maintenance program for commercial and non-commercial vehicles. Improved KPI's for service delivery and expedited maintenance and repairs. Established protocols for fleet procurement program to help meet budget goals.
- Operational Compliance Assurance, Maintained 100% compliance in operations by optimizing investigations, reporting, and record keeping procedures. Fostered an environment of accountability by developing a training program for staff.
- Successfully launched over 20 missions into space, Served as a launch controller and contributed to over 20 rocket launches for government, military, and commercial launch agencies.
- CHP Terminal inspection EXEMPLARY status, Achieved EXEMPLARY status with CHP annual terminal inspection requirements. Created and deployed DOT drug alcohol testing and record keeping program for all commercial drivers.
Timeline
A220 Program Post Bond Assembler
Collins Aerospace
01.2024 - Current
Planner / Controller - Launch Operations
RG Next
01.2020 - 12.2023
Operations Manager
Chumash Casino and Resort
01.2003 - 12.2020
ABA - Business Administration
Western International University