Richard Vasquez
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job experience with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Lubbock, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Conducted searches of inmates and visitors to prevent the smuggling of contraband.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
Correctional Officer
Management & Training Corporation
Post, TX
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Conducted searches of inmates and visitors to prevent the smuggling of contraband.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
Security Professional
Allied Security Service
Lubbock, TX
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Implemented access control systems to protect sensitive areas from unauthorized access.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies regarding data protection and privacy issues.
- Worked closely with senior management in order to develop an effective risk mitigation plan.
- Responded promptly to requests from users related to their access rights or privileges.
- Collaborated with other departments such as IT and HR to ensure appropriate levels of security are maintained across the organization.
- Conducted security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and risks in the system.
- Investigated security breaches or violations and documented findings.
- Analyzed system logs regularly to detect anomalies that may indicate a potential threat or vulnerability.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy when providing information to Security Management.
- Assessed company security risks and developed actionable solutions to be presented to management.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Recorded required data for incident reports and files.
- Oversaw highly effective security team and managed scheduling and resource allocation.
- Trained new security officers on safety protocols and company standards.
Welder
humdinger equipment
Lubbock, TX
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Wash Bay Technician
AllStar Truck Wash
Lubbock, TX
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Ensured proper use of cleaning agents and detergents in accordance with safety protocols.
- Monitored water temperature to ensure optimal performance during washing operations.
- Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the facility by sweeping floors regularly.
- Complied with all safety regulations while performing duties in the wash bay area.
- Inspected parts for any damage prior to entering the wash bay for cleaning purposes.
- Followed established procedures for waste disposal according to local regulations.
- Operated a variety of specialized machinery for the purpose of cleaning large vehicles.
- Tested all solutions used in the wash bay process on a regular basis.
- Cleaned and sanitized tanks, pressure washers, hoses, pumps, filters, and other related equipment as needed.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Conducted daily safety inspections of wash bay equipment.
- Identified potential hazards within the work environment and reported them to supervisors immediately.
- Turned valves or disconnected hoses to eliminate water, cleaning solutions or vapors from machinery or tanks.
- Applied waxes or masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect or restore color or condition.
- Cleaned and polished vehicle windows.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt Isd
Lubbock, TX05-2019
Skills
- Strategic planning and organization
- Safety
- Rapid learner
- strong work ethic to completing task efficiently and effectively
- Problem solving skills analyze complex situations and developing innovative solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good team collaboration with team members and contributing to collaborative efforts
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Management & Training Corporation
08.2023 - 01.2024
Security Professional
Allied Security Service
07.2021 - 07.2023
Welder
humdinger equipment
10.2020 - 07.2021
Wash Bay Technician
AllStar Truck Wash
09.2019 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt Isd
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