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Richard Torres

Conroe,TX

Summary

Motivated professional offering Bachelors of Arts Degree in Law Enforcement Administration. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities. Just Correctional Lieutenant with fortes in self-defense, search and seizure and restraint techniques. Over 8 years of experience monitoring 2100 inmates and guiding 72 subordinates in the corrections industry. Safety and security-oriented with the ability to take a proactive approach to monitoring the day to day operations of security operations.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Lawn Services Owner

Self-employeed

Conroe, TX

01.2022 - Current

Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.

Correctional Officer Lieutenant

Texas Department if Criminal Justice

Livingston, Texas

05.2012 - 12.2021

Maintained order in building and on grounds of the Polunsky prison.
Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
Monitored all disciplinary and medical lockups every 24 hours minutes.
Managed 49 employees and supervised 2900 offenders in Polunsky prison facility.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
Assigned, evaluated and supervised subordinate officers in the maintenance of security operations.
Developed and implemented daily operational plans for assigned shifts.
Conducted staff meetings to review policies and procedures, discuss incident reports, and address issues or concerns.

Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Aerotek

Austin, TX

01.2010 - 04.2012

Diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions using visual inspections, computer programs and specialized equipment.
Operated specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
Reviewed repairs with customers and advocated for vehicle safety.
Sampled suspect materials to assess hazards and devise cleanup procedures.
Assessed workplace compliance with key safety standards and government regulations, initiating remediation processes to correct deficiencies.
Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
Suspended dangerous activities posing active or potential threat to worker health and safety.
Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
Collaborated with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

Forward Observer

United States Army

Fort Hood, TX

12.2004 - 06.2009

Leveraged FATADS to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.

Quality Control Inspector

Sunrider Manufacturing LP

City of Industry, CA

01.2001 - 12.2004

Documented nonconformities immediately and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
Inspected quality of finished products, making minor repairs to meet project expectations.
Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems.
Completed non-destructive tests and visual inspections continuously.
Developed and implemented best practices for defect prevention and continuous improvement.

Paint Department Assistant Manger

True Value Hardware

Brewster , United States

02.1999 - 01.2001

Coordinated resources, documents and schedules to meet challenging deadlines.
Managed phone calls from clients during executives' absences and delivered informative answers to questions.
Greeted clients, assisting operations by performing entrance interview tasks to determine need.
Set up and maintained physical and electronic filing systems to maintain organizational efficiency.
Handled data entry tasks with high levels of speed and accuracy.
Monitored sales performance data, updating spreadsheets with information to assist review and analysis.
Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request services and deliver instructions from office management.
Conducted research using various media sources to obtain relevant data for staff requirements.
Produced timely and accurate status updates and routine inquiry letters.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.