Ricky De La Cruz
Salado
Summary
Recent graduate and soon to be military retiree with foundational knowledge in health and safety with hands-on experience gained through academic projects and military experience. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Targeting Technician
United States Army
Fort Hood, TX
08.2017 - Current
- Provide safety oversight during intelligence and operational planning activities, ensuring compliance with Army Safety Program requirements and risk management (RM) procedures.
- Conduct hazard assessments for mission-critical operations, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies that reduce personnel exposure.
- Mentor junior personnel on safe work practices, hazard recognition, and professional leadership.
- Operated and maintained complex technical systems to ensure optimal functionality and readiness.
- Diagnosed equipment issues, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment handling and safety protocols, fostering skill development within team.
- Streamlined maintenance processes, increasing efficiency and reducing service times for critical operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve operational procedures and enhance mission readiness.
- Developed training materials for new technicians, improving onboarding process and knowledge transfer efficiency.
- Hours per Week: 40–60
Recruiter
United States Army
Millington, TN
05.2013 - 07.2017
- Delivered presentations and briefings that emphasized risk awareness and safety requirements.
- Coordinated community outreach events following Army risk management and public safety guidelines.
- Maintained accurate and compliant personnel records and sensitive applicant information.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent for various Army positions.
- Conducted in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' qualifications and fit for roles.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, enhancing new recruits' transition into military roles.
- Led recruitment initiatives at career fairs, effectively promoting Army opportunities to potential candidates.
- Analyzed recruitment data to identify trends, improving overall outreach and selection strategies.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
Education
Master of Science - Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2025
Graduate Certificate - Construction Safety
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY03-2025
Graduate Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Post University
Waterbury, CT01-2022
Skills
- Workplace Inspections & Hazard Identification
- Risk Management (RM) & Accident Prevention
- Emergency Management & Incident Response
- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Planning
- Operational Safety Oversight (Ground / Industrial / Field Operations)
- Data Collection, Reporting & Trend Analysis
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Health and safety regulations
- Troubleshooting
- Written/Verbal communication
- Relationship building
Certification
- Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP 2026)
- OSHA 511 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
- Ground Officer Safety Course – Army’s Risk Management and Safety Course
- OSHA 30 Outreach Training for General Industry
- Master Resilience Training Course (MRTC)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Targeting Technician
United States Army
08.2017 - Current
Recruiter
United States Army
05.2013 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Graduate Certificate - Construction Safety
Eastern Kentucky University
Graduate Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Post University
Citizenship
United States
Clearance
TS/SCI (Valid through February 4, 2028)
Desired Locations
Central Texas
Military Retirement Date
Last Day in the Army: June 5, 2026, Official Retirement Start Date: September 1, 2026
Eligible Start Date at New Place of Employment: June 6, 2026
MILITARY TRAINING
- Army Recruiting and Retention School
- Army Warrant Officer Basic Course
- Advanced Leader Course
- Leaders Risk Management Course