NICHOLAS TORRES
Secret Clearance (Active), Top Secret Clearance (Inactive) Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator with 9+ years of experience and an active Secret Clearance (previously held TS/SCI), specializing in radar system monitoring, signal interpretation, and mission-critical operational support. Proven expertise in data analysis, system accuracy, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration to support mission success and operational readiness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Artillery Fire Finder Radar Operator Section Chief
United States Army National Guard
03.2024 - 01.2028
- Supervised the operations and maintenance of the weapons-locating radar worth $18M with no discrepancies or losses.
- Gave technical training, and direction to 8 junior personnel & increased radar and team efficiency by 25%.
- Processed 650 acquisitions between multiple Army units and NATO allies without incident.
- Ensured 100% compliance with all strict safety protocols and procedures during radar operations and maintenance.
- Accountable for detecting enemy forces with speed and 100% accuracy using a highly specialized Firefinder radar; alerted field artillery units with critical targeting information.
- Analyzed radar data to assess target trajectory, velocity, and impact points, minimizing collateral damage.
Project Manager
Green Top Roofing
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Acted as primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations, resolving on-site issues, and maintaining consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinated subcontractors, crews, and material suppliers to maintain project schedules and optimize workflow efficiency
- Performed pre-construction inspections and ongoing quality control checks to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and project scope
- Enforced job site safety by conducting daily inspections and ensuring adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and internal protocols
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality expectations.
- Led project planning sessions to define scope, timeline, and resource allocation.
Production Manager
Integrity Roofing and Painting
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Oversee and support Superintendents and Production Coordinators, ensuring roofing projects meet company standards for quality, safety, budget, and timelines.
- Ensure strict compliance with OSHA safety standards, documentation protocols, and company policies while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Serve as the escalation point for client or subcontractor issues, providing leadership in conflict resolution and problem-solving.
- Approve major material/labor changes and change orders; monitor profit margins, efficiency, and resource allocation across all jobs.
- Oversaw production schedules to ensure timely completion of roofing and painting projects.
- Managed inventory levels and procurement of materials to reduce costs and minimize waste.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in roofing and painting.
Project Coordinator
Integrity Roofing and Painting
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Coordinate roofing projects from pre-build planning through completion, ensuring deadlines, budget, and quality standards are consistently met.
- Communicate with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to relay accurate updates, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum.
- Optimize schedules, material usage, and manpower allocation to increase efficiency and reduce project costs.
- Access municipality and city portals to pull permits and ensure all projects meet local regulatory requirements.
- Approve or deny jobs for production based on job costs, profit margins, and scope of work, safeguarding profitability and feasibility.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables to ensure successful execution of roofing and painting initiatives.
- Assisted in managing project documentation, including contracts, schedules, and progress reports.
Superintendent
Integrity Roofing and Painting
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversee complete roof replacement projects from pre-build to final walkthrough, ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
- Serve as the primary client contact, managing communication, expectations, and on-site concerns throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and adherence to project schedules.
- Conduct pre-build inspections and daily safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and internal safety protocols.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring quality control and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed project timelines, coordinating with subcontractors for timely execution.
FA Fire Finder Radar Operator Section
United States Army
04.2020 - 02.2024
- Supervised the operations and maintenance of the weapons-locating radar worth $18M with no discrepancies or losses.
- Gave technical training, and direction to 8 junior personnel & increased radar and team efficiency by 25%.
- Processed 650 acquisitions between multiple Army units and NATO allies without incident.
- Ensured 100% compliance with all strict safety protocols and procedures during radar operations and maintenance.
- Accountable for detecting enemy forces with speed and 100% accuracy using a highly specialized Firefinder radar; alerted field artillery units with critical targeting information.
- Operated radar systems to detect and track aerial targets in real-time.
- Analyzed radar data to identify potential threats, enhancing situational awareness.
Field Artillery Fire Finder Radar Operator
United States Army
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Supervised the operations and maintenance of the weapons-locating radar worth $18M with no discrepancies or losses.
- Gave technical training, and direction to 8 junior personnel & increased radar and team efficiency by 25%.
- Processed 650 acquisitions between multiple Army units and NATO allies without incident.
- Ensured 100% compliance with all strict safety protocols and procedures during radar operations and maintenance.
- Accountable for detecting enemy forces with speed and 100% accuracy using a highly specialized Firefinder radar; alerted field artillery units with critical targeting information.
- Analyzed radar data to assess target trajectory, velocity, and impact points, minimizing collateral damage.
Security Guard
Elite Security Service
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Controlled traffic flow and access to all entry and exit points; verifying credentials and conducting investigations.
- Conducted threat assessments by monitoring the environment for suspicious behavior or items, proactively identifying potential security risks, and implementing necessary measures to mitigate threats.
- Conducted regular patrols of event premises, monitoring all areas for signs of unauthorized access.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential security breaches and maintain a secure environment.
Education
US Army - Cyber Warrior Program
MyComputerCareer
Remote05-2024
OSHA 10 Certification - Construction Safety and Health
OSHA Education Center
Remote12-2024
CRA Introduction to Roofing -
Colorado Roofing Association
Aurora, CO12-2024
CompTIA - Security +
MyComputerCareer
Remote06-2024
My Computer Career - Cyber Warrior Program
MyComputerCareer
Remote05-2024
Skills
- Schedule management
- Surveillance techniques
- Data interpretation
- Target detection
- Radar system maintenance
- Signal processing
- Radar troubleshooting
- Fault isolation
Timeline
Project Manager
Green Top Roofing
09.2025 - 04.2026
Production Manager
Integrity Roofing and Painting
07.2025 - 09.2025
Project Coordinator
Integrity Roofing and Painting
01.2025 - 07.2025
Superintendent
Integrity Roofing and Painting
07.2024 - 01.2025
Field Artillery Fire Finder Radar Operator Section Chief
United States Army National Guard
03.2024 - 01.2028
FA Fire Finder Radar Operator Section
United States Army
04.2020 - 02.2024
Field Artillery Fire Finder Radar Operator
United States Army
04.2017 - 04.2020
Security Guard
Elite Security Service
01.2015 - 01.2017
US Army - Cyber Warrior Program
MyComputerCareer
OSHA 10 Certification - Construction Safety and Health
OSHA Education Center
CRA Introduction to Roofing -
Colorado Roofing Association
CompTIA - Security +
MyComputerCareer
My Computer Career - Cyber Warrior Program
MyComputerCareer