Ricardo Aguilar Sr
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Licensed General Contractor knowledgeable in construction protocols and standards. Offering more than 30 years of successfully landing projects that exceed client expectations and meet budgetary constraints. Considered a top notch professional with exceptional composure. ESL Instructor/Teacher with 20 years of experience in professional writing under demanding schedules. Excellent reputation for production of engaging content and improved sales through audience analysis. Passionate and productive literary writer. Efficient Writer successful at handling quick project turnaround times and aggressive deadlines. Connects quickly with customers to understand needs and produce content for different audiences. Consistently meets deadlines with high-quality work. Bilingual English/Spanish with organizational, research, and project management abilities successfully manages large-scale jobs. Meets desired vision, tone, and voice with adaptable style. Offers exceptional work ethic and history of meeting deliverable timelines. Versatile Writer skillfully producing content for high-quality books. Diverse networking connections combined with 17 years of industry experience resulting in expansion of audience reach. Additional expertise includes development of marketing strategy and promotion of brand loyalty. Discreet Chauffeur offering 5 years of success accommodating needs of discerning clients. Flexible schedule and exacting approach to preparing vehicles. Adept at handling items with care and maintaining confidentiality. Friendly and outgoing Chauffeur proficient in safe operations, passenger transportation and GPS mapping. Excellent communicator and problem solver with solid track record in the field. Experienced Chauffeur highly effective at keeping important clients happy. Extremely professional, organized and discreet. Service-minded Chauffeur versed in customer service, security and passenger assistance. Outgoing professional with strong conflict resolution skills and excellent knowledge of local roads.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General Contractor
Aguilar General Contractors
North Hollywood, CA
06.1990 - Current
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Assessed commercial and residential project plans, spoke with clients or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
- Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
- Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects.
- Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain deeper understanding of project plans, constraints and objectives.
- Supervised labor, materials and equipment for large commercial projects with budgets in excess of $200,000.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
Private Professional Limo Driver
Carnahan Property Management
Woodland Hills, United States
03.2017 - Current
- Operated stretch limousine while following all safety protocols and procedures.
- Kept acompletely clean driving record with no reportable incidents in 5 years.
- Maintained accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Completed routes efficiently and according to compliance rules.
- Mapped efficient routes with minimal disruption to passengers or schedules.
- Vacuumed, cleaned and sanitized vehicles between customers.
- Stowed passenger items with care and concern to avoid damage or displeasure with handling.
- Maintained excellent condition of vehicles through re-fueling, cleaning and repairing.
- Helped passengers with luggage, collected fares and politely answered questions.
- Read maps and followed written and verbal geographic directions.
Author
Woodland Hills, CA
09.2011 - Current
- Maintained creative structure of work through evaluation of content standards and project requirements
- Completed exhaustive research on diverse topics to build information for accurate writing
- Reviewed work thoroughly to correct factual errors and grammatical problems
- Examined content with editors to determine story shape and achieve error elimination
- Managed creative initiatives from concept to completion, including campaigns and brand messaging
- Oversaw social media updates to advertise promotional events and further storyline engagement
- Adapted tone and wording choice to successfully connect with different target audiences
- Produced clear and informative technical writing for School use
- Edited work from first draft through final proofs to achieve clarity, style, and organizational goals
- Edited existing written material and submitted written material for approval to supervisor, editor, or publisher
- Worked efficiently to meet the established deadlines while producing high-quality work
- Adjust the narrative style and word choice to match the intended audience.
Materials Testing Technician
City Of Los Angeles General Services Standards Div
City of Los Angeles, CA
12.2011 - 01.2021
- Provided recommendations for improvements in assembly or testing procedures for asphalt concrete material.
- Conducted tests on various types of soil, aggregates and asphalt concrete to determine functional performance for streets.
- Attended training to gain knowledge of program needs
- Performed nuclear gauge testing on newly rolled and compacted asphalt to identify reliability issues with material and compaction.
- Communicated product failures and testing problems with Standards department.
- Analyzed soils and asphalt concrete material to determine strength, stability and diagnose performance problems.
- Tabulated detailed records of test results and statistics to report to Street Services department.
- Operated tools such as band saw, grinder, sander, polisher and mounting machinery.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Examined truck loads of asphalt material for temperature, defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- Disposed of unsound and unsafe slurry asphalt materials, products and equipment to prevent inappropriate reuse.
- Collected nuclear gauge readings throughout street renovating production processes to monitor temperature and compaction levels.
ESL Instructor
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
09.1999 - 06.2012
- Maintained current knowledge of students' progress and educational needs and planned instruction accordingly
- Engaged students through conversation and used engaging lesson plans to hold interest and promote learning
- Developed and posted daily content and language objectives to deliver rigorous ESL program of instruction
- Administered diagnostic and state-mandated assessments of English language learners
- Implemented instructional outcomes as assessable goals on class- and student-based levels
- Worked with teachers to integrate ESL support in other content areas
- Differentiated range of effective instructional practices to meet needs of students with no, basic, or intermediate understanding of English
- Leveraged data to enhance ESL instruction and student grouping
- Updated School records with students' attendance information, grades, and participation
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to improve instructional practices and support for ESL students
- Participated actively in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development to hone abilities and enhance student learning
- Planned lessons to effectively teach as many as 30 students per semester from all different backgrounds and with varying ability levels
- Implemented curricular maps to plan, prepare, and present ESL lesson plans
- Diversified instruction to keep classes fresh and interesting for all students
- Personalized support for students needing extra attention and support to understand concepts
- Established clear lesson, project and course objectives to help students progress through material
- Incorporated range of audio and visual options to supplement classroom presentations
- Monitored and documented the students' progress through assignments and fair grading.
Teacher
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
09.1996 - 06.2000
- Assessed students regularly and customized approaches to maintain progress with educational goals
- Assigned classwork and homework to enhance students' understanding of materials
- Developed comprehensive plans to implement subject matter in line with education goals
- Worked closely with fellow K-12 teachers to meet students' needs
- Connected with parents and students to help each obtain maximum benefit out of class experiences
- Met regularly with principal to review students' progress, behavior issues, and educational plans to effectively refine and optimize approaches
- Incorporated new technologies, instructional strategies, and teaching requirements to enhance student learning
- Monitored students to identify and address problem behaviors
- Maintained detailed and accurate class and student documentation to keep records current
- Engaged students with immersive activities to expand on lecture topics
- Administered standardized and informal tests to evaluate student progress
- Planned and prepared teaching aids, including charts, graphs, and bibliographies
- Taught students how to explore ideas and expand their horizons through lively classroom discussions.
Education
ESL -
Ryan's Designated Adult, UCLA
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
Brazilian Studies
UCLA
Skills
- Fact-checking Project management
- Microsoft Office Proofreading
- Editing Networking
- Editing and proofreading Write speeches
- Develop advertising campaigns
- Knowledge of Local Area Amenities
- Customer Relationships
- Driver Relations
- Map Reading
Websites
Timeline
Private Professional Limo Driver
Carnahan Property Management
03.2017 - Current
Materials Testing Technician
City Of Los Angeles General Services Standards Div
12.2011 - 01.2021
Author
09.2011 - Current
ESL Instructor
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
09.1999 - 06.2012
Teacher
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
09.1996 - 06.2000
General Contractor
Aguilar General Contractors
06.1990 - Current
ESL -
Ryan's Designated Adult, UCLA
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
Brazilian Studies
UCLA
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