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Omar Romero

Lockport,IL

Summary

I was born July 30, 1972 in Chicago, IL. I am married with one daughter. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I also enjoy rebuilding vintage cars and anything pertaining to sports.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Custodian

Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2011 - 12.2022
  • Performed custodial duties to maintain area in clean and habitable condition.
  • Sanitized and maintained floors by sweeping, mopping and refinishing.
  • Led, oversaw and trained team to perform routine custodial duties and basic maintenance and repair.
  • Monitored employees to enforce proper use of personal protective equipment, supplies and equipment.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
  • Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
  • Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
  • Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
  • Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
  • Used organic-based chemicals to disinfect floors, counters and furniture.
  • Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations and transporting supplies.
  • Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
  • Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
  • Applied insecticides and released fumigants to guard against insect and rodent infestations.

Security Guard

Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
  • Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols every Timeframe to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
  • Oversaw entry and exit of up to Number employees and visitors daily.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
  • Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
  • Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
  • Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
  • Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
  • Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
  • Identified violators and escorted departing personnel to guard against theft of property.
  • Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials.
  • Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Participated in staff meetings, special events and professional development activities.
  • Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
  • Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic upon entry onto building grounds through electronic gates.
  • Detailed theft, access violations and other incidents with reports to boost success of future criminal or civil remediation.
  • Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
  • Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
  • Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
  • Scanned incoming and outgoing personnel and packages using hand-held wands and x-ray machinery to protect building, assets and individuals.
  • Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues outside scope of expertise to management.
  • Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
  • Administered CPR and first aid to resuscitate individuals while waiting for emergency medical responders to arrive.
  • Performed cash drops while maintaining security and control of drop box.
  • Promoted public awareness and community education programs to educate public on false alarm prevention and compliance.

Custodial Worker

Chicago Public Schools CPS
06.2012 - 11.2012

Custodial Maintenance Worker

We Clean Services
11.2010 - 08.2011
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.

Forklift Operator

Cinram Distribution LLC
09.2008 - 10.2010
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Operated all loaders, Type and Type equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
  • Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Completed inventory cycle counts and documented all information in Type reports to give to Job Title.
  • Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
  • Used equipment such as Type and Type to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
  • Updated Software tracking systems to document movements and determine proper area for storage.

Material Handler

Swissport Cargo Services
02.2006 - 06.2008
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Fastened receipts, packing slips and bills of lading, to shipments leaving facility.
  • Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
  • Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
  • Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of company SKUs.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.
  • Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
  • Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
  • Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Assembled and filled more than Number shipments per day and prepared all shipping documentation.
  • Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
  • Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return.
  • Navigated straightest route to reduce mileage on company trucks and speed up delivery.
  • Disconnected and reconstructed furniture by removing headboards from bed frames, unscrewing mirrors from dressers and Action.

Route Delivery Driver

Stars And Stripes
09.2001 - 06.2006
  • Inspected and loaded delivery trucks and picked up customer returns.
  • Logged mileage, stops, orders and carton counts for each route.
  • Maintained trucks while in use and inspected vehicles and mechanical tools before and after long haul drives.
  • Received, counted and inspected inventory for delivery.
  • Maintained client relationships for Number years and cultivated Number of new, long-lasting relationships.
  • Planned daily rounds to determine most efficient way to distribute newspapers.
  • Processed payments, made change and provided receipts.
  • Handled customer concerns and issues effectively by Action.
  • Decreased customer dissatisfaction Number% by providing on-time or ahead of schedule delivery.
  • Communicated regularly with Job title for delivery route details and changes.
  • Delivered Product for Company Name on cross-country routes using freight trucks.
  • Assisted Job Title with route set-ups.
  • Navigated Number miles every week in Type vehicle to deliver Product or Service to customers.
  • Delivered Number to Number newspapers per day.
  • Maintained records of mileage, oil, gas and expenses for reimbursements.
  • Increased delivery efficiency by Number% by instituting new driver safety, licensure, and training programs.
  • Documented sales by recording order information in Software.
  • Explained Number Product or Service options by giving details about pricing and choices with customers.
  • Reviewed and updated customer lists with Software and Software.
  • Streamlined trucker routes and organization for Company Name's deliveries by introducing Technology and Technology.
  • Collected unsold newspapers to return to distribution center at end of shift.

Forklift Loader Operator

Consolidated Freightways
02.1995 - 09.2001
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Operated all loaders, Type and Type equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
  • Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
  • Completed inventory cycle counts and documented all information in Type reports to give to Job Title.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
  • Used equipment such as Type and Type to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
  • Updated Software tracking systems to document movements and determine proper area for storage.

Education

Diploma -

De La Salle Institute
Chicago, IL
05.1991

Skills

  • Maintaining Building Security
  • Productivity and Time Management
  • Conscientious and Detail-Oriented
  • Facility and Site Cleaning
  • Safety Standards
  • Facilities Inspection
  • Industrial Equipment Operation
  • Positive Team Player
  • Site Inspection and Evaluation
  • Damage Prevention
  • Supply Inventory Management
  • Trash Collection and Removal
  • Special Event Support
  • Public Safety
  • Crew Supervision
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • EPA Requirements
  • Hand Trucks
  • Equipment Replacement
  • Safe Waste Disposal Techniques
  • Janitorial Duties
  • Carpet Vacuuming
  • Conflict Alleviation
  • Publicity Appearances
  • Chemical Equipment Operation
  • Cardboard Recycling
  • Laundry Services
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Inventory Restocking
  • Handling Procedures
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Standard Operating Procedures Maintenance
  • Furniture Moving
  • Supply Replenishment
  • Company Quality Standards
  • Safe Equipment Operation
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Transport and Sorting
  • Safety Procedures and Measures
  • Guest Supervision
  • OSHA Standards
  • Dust Management
  • Trash Pickup
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Sealant Application
  • Technique Basics
  • Exterior Window Cleaning
  • Emergency Clean-Up
  • Daily Facilities Cleaning
  • Providing Feedback
  • Stainless Steel Polishing
  • Basic Carpentry
  • Minor Mechanical Repair
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Checklists and Recordkeeping
  • Biohazard Disposal
  • Routine Plumbing Repair
  • Operating Heavy Machinery
  • Cleaning Solution Preparation
  • New Employee Training
  • Valid State License
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Maintenance and Repair Management
  • Lawncare and Landscaping
  • PPE Safety
  • Fixture Cleaning and Polishing
  • HAZMAT Training
  • Surface Sanitizing
  • Daily Progress Reports
  • Insecticide Spraying
  • Hospitality Management
  • Use of Chemical Cleaners
  • Scaffolding Erection and Removal

Certification

  • Area of certification Training Forklift Timeframe
  • Certified Job Title, - Forklift Operator
  • Area of certification, Safety Lift Company- Timeframe
  • Licensed Job Title - Timeframe

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Custodial Worker

Chicago Public Schools CPS
06.2012 - 11.2012

Lead Custodian

Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2011 - 12.2022

Security Guard

Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2011 - 06.2012

Custodial Maintenance Worker

We Clean Services
11.2010 - 08.2011

Forklift Operator

Cinram Distribution LLC
09.2008 - 10.2010

Material Handler

Swissport Cargo Services
02.2006 - 06.2008

Route Delivery Driver

Stars And Stripes
09.2001 - 06.2006

Forklift Loader Operator

Consolidated Freightways
02.1995 - 09.2001

Diploma -

De La Salle Institute

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