Omar Jimenez
Milpitas,USA
Summary
Safety-focused operations professional with extensive experience in regulated, high-pressure environments and recent certification in airfield operations. Proven ability to assess risk, enforce procedures, maintain compliance, and communicate clearly across diverse teams. Background spans aviation safety training, sports officiating, and automotive operations bringing discipline, situational awareness, and accountability critical to airport and airfield safety roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Official Referee
U.S Soccer Official Federation
Santa Clara, CA
03.2008 - Current
- Enforced safety protocols and operational rules in fast-paced environments.
- Made time-critical decisions under pressure with strong situational awareness.
- Completed Airfield Operations Certification (ACI) with training in airport safety, operational procedures, and hazard awareness.
- Applied aviation safety concepts such as human factors, risk mitigation, and procedural compliance in live operations.
- Performed duties associated with scorekeeping including recording goals scored, fouls committed, and timeouts taken.
- Decision-Making Under Pressure (from officiating experience)
Sales Consultant
Capitol Chevrolet
US, US
11.2020 - 03.2025
- Achieved Top Sales Consultant of the Month Award consistent maintaining high-volume sales performance.
- Conducted massive outbound cold calls daily to follow up with leads, confirm appointments, and re-engage past customers.
- Increased appointment show rates and deal conversions through consistent, personalized outreach.
- Collaborate with the F&I department to ensure proper documentation and compliance.
- Maximize front-end and back-end gross while staying within ethical and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintained a 23% closing rate with an average sales size of $50,000.
Bingo Event Manager
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
San Jose, CA
11.2015 - 03.2020
- Supervised a busy concessions kitchen, managing food orders, customer service, and kitchen staff during live bingo events.
- Handled all cash-related responsibilities including register setup, drawer balancing, and end-of-day reports.
- Coordinated employee breaks without interrupting kitchen flow or customer service.
- Fulfilled large volumes of orders efficiently while ensuring accuracy and food safety.
- Volunteer Work
Audio Video Technician/Facility Supervisor
Santa Clara County Fairground Off Track Wagering Facility
Santa Clara, CA
11.2013 - 03.2019
- Delivered clear and confident radio communications during live race operations.
- Made time-critical operational decisions to maintain safety, accuracy, and event continuity.
- Monitored multiple live systems with high situational awareness to prevent disruptions.
- Followed strict operational procedures within a regulated environment.
- Supported public safety and crowd control through effective announcements and coordination.
- As a Facility Supervisor is allowed to open/close Facility as needed.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
San Jose, CA
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and address potential security risks.
- Responded promptly to incidents, providing accurate incident reports for review.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during emergencies to enhance safety protocols.
Education
Associates - communication
Mission Community College
CA12.2019
NOV - undefined
San Jose State University
CA11.2019
Skills
- Airfield Operations Fundamentals
- Safety Compliance
- Hazard Identification & Risk Awareness
- Situational Awareness in Active Operations
- Incident Reporting
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Clear Communication & Team Coordination
- Human Factors & Safety-First Judgment
- Emergency Response Support
- Adaptable to Shift Work & High-Standards Environments
Certification
- Emergency Vehicle Awareness
- American Red Cross- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Official Referee License
- USSF Certified Official License
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Capitol Chevrolet
11.2020 - 03.2025
Bingo Event Manager
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
11.2015 - 03.2020
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
02.2015 - 01.2017
Audio Video Technician/Facility Supervisor
Santa Clara County Fairground Off Track Wagering Facility
11.2013 - 03.2019
Official Referee
U.S Soccer Official Federation
03.2008 - Current
NOV - undefined
San Jose State University
Associates - communication
Mission Community College