Roberto Colón Soliván
Englewood
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven leader with 20+ years of experience in production management, operations leadership, disaster response, and compliance. Proven ability to optimize workflows, lead cross-functional teams, and implement safety and efficiency strategies. I am skilled in strategic planning, team development, and operational excellence across manufacturing, logistics, and emergency management sectors.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leader, Production
Pella Corporation
Troy
03.2021 - Current
- Acting Department Manager overseeing shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
- Led team onboarding and training, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety programs.
- Implemented inventory control and production trend analysis, improving efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Certified OSHA Power Industrial Trucks Trainer; supervised forklift and material handling operations.
Disaster Inspector
Vanguard Inspection Services (FEMA)
11.2017 - 01.2025
- Directed damage assessment and habitability inspections for federally declared disaster areas.
- Provided technical guidance to field inspectors and ensured compliance with FEMA protocols.
- Assisted in emergency response planning and quality control monitoring.
Legal Collection Director (Paralegal)
Strategic Legal Group
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Managed legal documentation, compliance, and contract drafting.
- Oversaw filing cases and garnishment processes, ensuring regulatory adherence.
Field Operations Security Supervisor
Aerostar Airport Holdings
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Supervised 200+ employees ensuring TSA and FAA compliance.
- Developed operational strategies and managed security budgets.
Law Enforcement Officer
Puerto Rico Police Department
10.2005 - 03.2013
- Managed community relations and grant programs, securing $10M in federal funding for equipment and operations.
Education
Master’s - health systems administration
Atlantis University
Miami, FLMaster’s - education management
Metropolitan University
San Juan, PRBachelor - Elementary Education
Metropolitan University
San Juan, PRAssociate Degree - Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice College
Gurabo, PRSkills
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Excellence
- Process Improvement
- Safety Compliance
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
- Budgeting
- Resource Allocation
- Crisis Response Coordination
- Disaster Response Coordination
- Legal Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification
- FEMA Disaster Response & Inspection Training
- WHMS & Oracle Systems
Timeline
Leader, Production
Pella Corporation
03.2021 - Current
Disaster Inspector
Vanguard Inspection Services (FEMA)
11.2017 - 01.2025
Legal Collection Director (Paralegal)
Strategic Legal Group
07.2015 - 03.2018
Field Operations Security Supervisor
Aerostar Airport Holdings
03.2013 - 05.2015
Law Enforcement Officer
Puerto Rico Police Department
10.2005 - 03.2013
Master’s - health systems administration
Atlantis University
Master’s - education management
Metropolitan University
Bachelor - Elementary Education
Metropolitan University
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice College