Orlando Ponce Mejia
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced Director of Operations with a track record of improving efficiency, productivity and increasing revenue. A bold innovator who is dedicated to personal development and organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Central Services
Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services
Los Angeles
11.2016 - 10.2022
- Managed 5 departments; Maintenance, Purchasing, Landscaping, Janitorial, & Construction Project Department
- Minimized Employee turnover throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
- Implemented new company wide security and access system, including Sister Locations
- Implemented new software to accurately record and analyze daily operations
- Contract Negotiations including but not limited to phone services, landscaping, roofing, plumbing upgrades, construction, and copier equipment
- Budget management and revision, saved company over $800,000 in first year (SEE ACCOMPLISHMENTS BELOW FOR FURTHER FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENTS)
- Improved departments policies, and procedures and safety standards
- Collaborated with company executives and senior leaders regularly
OPERATOR TECHNICIAN
88 MIKE, Army National Guard
Lancaster
11.2013 - 11.2020
- Accurate execution of mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations
- Maintained security of local areas and performed routine clearance for visiting high-ranking officials
- Maintained accountability of all equipment
- Prompt emergency response
- Operated all vehicles and equipment over various terrain
- Managed load, unload, and safety of personnel transportation
OPERATOR
Us National Guard ARMY
Sacramento
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Lead high risk drug counter missions
- Successfully managed infiltration of multiple US Special Operation teams and equipment in 2018 in support of Counter drug Joint Task forces
- Collaborated with State Department officials and senior foreign military and law enforcement personnel to capture high value targets
- Performed case support initiatives with participating agencies, including network, communication, and flow analysis
- Collected, organized, and analyzed large amounts of information of criminal intelligence
- Assisted in identifying needs of law enforcement agencies
- Integrated and developed undocumented areas of investigation and identified leads for follow-up criminal investigations, increasing apprehension by 25% within first month
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Five Acres
Altadena
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Reviewed technical documentation to perform accurate repairs on equipment
- Daily, weekly and monthly checklists completion of building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules
- Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions, repairing in-house and saving up to 100k annually
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize work flow to meet any daily demand
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands
- Collaborated with vendors and in-house departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability
- Mentored newly hired employees on HVAC equipment and developed training manual for all machinate technicians to use for reference purposes
Education
MBA - Business Management
07.2021
Bachelor's of Science - Business Administration
2018
Locksmith Technician Certification - undefined
2016
CA | HVAC/R Technology Certification - undefined
2014
Skills
- Business Development and Contract Negotiations
- Budget control
- Multitasking
- COVID-19 Certification
- Compliance reporting
- Leadership and Communication
- RFP Overview and Approval
- Construction management knowledge; Blueprints and schematics
- In-depth knowledge of industry-related software programs
- Highly organized
Accomplishments
- Reduced excess inventory by $180,000 through improved purchasing and distribution procedures
- Saved company $380,000 annually by improving vendor sourcing and negotiations procedures
- Completed $8 million project 5 months early and under budget
- Managed more than $1 million in exterior and interior landscapes for commercial properties
- Collaborated with team of multiple firms in the development of The Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/newsletter/2022-02-12/essential-arts-glorya-kaufman-performing-arts-center-dance-essential-arts
Certification
- FEMA disaster prevention certified
- EPA Universal Certified 608 & R410A
- OSHA (40hr Card) & Hazmat qualified
- Active shooter training
- CA Guard & FireArm license
- CO-19 disinfectant manager
- LAUSD child abuse
Timeline
OPERATOR - Us National Guard ARMY
04.2017 - 07.2019
Director of Central Services - Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services
11.2016 - 10.2022
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Five Acres
01.2014 - 11.2016
OPERATOR TECHNICIAN - 88 MIKE, Army National Guard
11.2013 - 11.2020
University of Phoenix - MBA, Business Management
Bradman University - Bachelor's of Science, Business Administration
California Institute of Locksmithing - Locksmith Technician Certification,
Brownson Technical School - CA | HVAC/R Technology Certification,
- FEMA disaster prevention certified
- EPA Universal Certified 608 & R410A
- OSHA (40hr Card) & Hazmat qualified
- Active shooter training
- CA Guard & FireArm license
- CO-19 disinfectant manager
- LAUSD child abuse
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