Michael Maestas
Bayfield,CO
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in law enforcement and highway maintenance. Known for reliability and effective communication, contributing to public safety and operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Trooper
Colorado Department Of Public Safety
Buena Vista, CO
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine traffic stops, ensuring compliance with state laws and safety regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate assistance and maintaining public safety.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to enhance community policing efforts.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, ensuring accuracy and thorough documentation of events.
- Monitored road conditions and traffic patterns to identify potential hazards and respond proactively.
- Provided a visible presence in the community, promoting trust and deterring potential criminal activities.
- Performed vehicle stops for violations such as speeding or driving under the influence, ensuring roadways remained safe for all users.
- Collaborated with other troopers, sharing information and supporting each other during challenging situations.
- Engaged in ongoing training programs to stay updated on law enforcement protocols and technologies.
TMII
Colorado Department Of Transportation
Bayfield, CO
10.2019 - 02.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Supervised highway maintenance crews, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Coordinated road repair projects, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing disruption to traffic flow.
- Trained junior workers in equipment operation and maintenance best practices, enhancing team efficiency.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for vehicles and machinery, reducing downtime and extending asset life.
- Developed emergency response plans for weather-related incidents, improving response times during adverse conditions.
- Managed inventory of materials and tools, ensuring availability for ongoing maintenance operations without delays.
- Performed seasonal tasks such as snow removal or vegetation control efficiently, maintaining clear roads year-round for commuters'' convenience.
- Increased overall team performance by providing constructive feedback and praise to colleagues when necessary, fostering a positive working atmosphere.
- Completed various repair tasks on highways promptly using specialized machinery like asphalt pavers, rollers, milling machines.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to prolong the life of roads and minimize costly repairs.
- Managed a safe working environment by implementing appropriate safety measures and enforcing strict compliance with relevant guidelines among team members.
- Increased productivity through effective delegation of tasks among team members according to individual strengths and expertise.
- Optimized work schedules for highway maintenance teams, ensuring adequate staffing during peak hours and emergencies.
- Improved highway safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of roadways, bridges, and signage.
- Developed strong communication channels with team members and supervisors, resulting in a more cohesive and efficient work environment.
- Removed debris and snow and kept roadways and parking lots clear.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
- Repaired signs and fences quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
- Completed attractive roadside landscaping through timely mowing, weed removal and new plantings to beautify local roadways.
President
Total Options Equipment Providers Inc.
Grants, NM
05.2013 - 10.2019
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive revenue growth.
- Directed cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and optimize resource allocation.
- Developed and executed business plans aligning with corporate goals and market trends.
- Fostered a culture of innovation, encouraging team collaboration on project development.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
- Delivered operational excellence by optimizing resources, processes, and overall cost structure.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Built a diverse workforce through targeted recruiting efforts focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
Gallina, NM05-2005
Law Enforcement - Law Enforcement
Red Rocks Community College
Denver, CO12-2025
Colorado POST - Law Enforcement
Colorado State Patrol
Golden, CO10-2025
Skills
- Physical fitness
- Advanced marksmanship
- Crowd control
- Combat lifesaving
- Weapons maintenance
- Vehicle operation
- Language skills
- Accident investigation
- Conflict de-escalation
- Defensive tactics
- Patrol procedures
- Evidence collection
- Traffic stop management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Law enforcement
- First aid
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Trooper
Colorado Department Of Public Safety
02.2025 - Current
TMII
Colorado Department Of Transportation
10.2019 - 02.2025
President
Total Options Equipment Providers Inc.
05.2013 - 10.2019
Law Enforcement - Law Enforcement
Red Rocks Community College
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
Colorado POST - Law Enforcement
Colorado State Patrol