Ricky Esquivel
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Versatile and achievement-oriented professional with a background at 3M, adept in tool operation and fostering teamwork. Excelled in mechanical setups and staff management, significantly enhancing productivity and safety standards. Demonstrated exceptional ability to meet tight deadlines and collaborate effectively, ensuring high-quality outcomes and operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Reamer Operator
3m
10.2021 - Current
- Participated on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
11B Infantryman
Iowa Army National Guard
01.2018 - Current
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Instructed and developed training products for battle drills
- Helped implemented new principles and training procedures tasked out from Full Time Unit Staffing.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Utilized advanced tactics to engage and neutralize enemy combatants.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
- Executed directives from command center with necessary timeliness and efficiency.
- Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.
- Monitored and reported enemy activity to command center.
- Led soldiers through successful engagements with enemy forces.
- Analyzed terrain to identify advantageous positions for operations.
- Used modern communication systems to relay orders to squad members.
- Deployed countermeasures to repel enemy assaults.
- Established defensive positions during hostile engagements.
- Utilized advanced combat tactics to maintain safety during engagements.
- Installed, operated and maintained field communications equipment.
- Applied first aid to squad members at camps and on battlefield.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of weapons and equipment to preserve operational readiness.
- Conducted safety briefings for squad members prior to missions.
- Helped restore war-torn areas by contributing to reconstruction operations.
- Instructed squad members on proper use of weapons and equipment.
- Coordinated with allied forces to achieve mission objectives.
- Guided night patrols to search for enemy forces.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize squad efficiency.
- Identified enemy targets using advanced surveillance techniques.
- Directed reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy forces.
- Instructed basic army knowledge programs to help development (Recruit Sustainment Program) RSP Soldiers in preparation for Basic Combat Training (BCT).
Construction Worker
K and D Construction
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Denison Schleswig Community Schools
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Experience in counseling technique's when students are struggling in the class room setting.
- Performed counseling technique's to help students communicate and develop goals.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Experienced and participated in teacher development of individual curriculum development.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- instructed and participated in personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Supported and assist the teacher in assisting of scheduling faculty in implementing new training of behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in curriculum validation progresses and implementing IEP evaluations.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Day to day reporting and performance's reviews and development of students learnings process.
- Assist students in fine motor development for educational purposes and or everyday life.
- Helped translate IEP's for Hispanic families.
Education
High School Diploma -
Denison High School
Denison, IASkills
- Tool operation
- Staff management
- Mechanical understanding
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Machine setup
- Valid Driver's license
- Troubleshooting
- Materials handling
- Loading and unloading
- Inspections and reviews
Timeline
Reamer Operator
3m
10.2021 - Current
Construction Worker
K and D Construction
03.2020 - 07.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional
Denison Schleswig Community Schools
08.2018 - 05.2020
11B Infantryman
Iowa Army National Guard
01.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Denison High School
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