Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Awards
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Rocky Gallardo

Wichita,KS

Summary

Dynamic communicator and proven leader with diverse experience across multiple sectors, including leadership roles, manufacturing, and public speaking. Demonstrated ability to inspire teams and drive results in fast-paced environments, complemented by hands-on expertise as a courier for a leading national parcel delivery service. Adept at fostering collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging a unique blend of skills to contribute effectively in challenging roles.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assembly and Installer

Textron Aviation
01.2025 - Current

Assemble, prepare, and install a variety of plumbing in the tail cone of the CJ3 line:

  • Bleed air tubes
  • Hydraulic tubes, filters, and manifolds
  • Bleed air manifolds
  • Temperature control
  • Rudder Bias
  • Empennage
  • Used a variety of hand tools to install, adjust and replace components according to standard shop practices.
  • Work closely with other operators to coordinate the timing of completed work to ensure efficiency in the manufacturing of airplanes.

Radio and Electric Tech B

Textron Aviation
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Install components of electrical and electronic systems.
  • Work from airplane orders, inspection records, standard shop practices, oral and written instructions to install a variety of components for standard and option electrical and electronic systems.
  • Installed wire bundles, radios, instruments, speakers, switches, lights and other components.
  • Used a variety of hand tools to install, adjust and replace components according to standard shop practices.
  • Work closely with other operators to coordinate the timing of completed work to ensure efficiency in the manufacturing of airplanes.

Administrative Director

McAdams Academy
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Interviewed and selected students for in-person attendance.
  • Lead multi person staff in educating and directing students behavior.
  • Participated in and led staff meetings
  • Implement common workplace policies.
  • Interacted and mentored students, parents, and any relevant source involved in the care of the students.
  • Interact and develop relationships with community partners.
  • Administered behavioral exams used in applying for grant funding.

Solid Ground Case Manager

Union Rescue Mission
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Managed a multi-person case load.
  • Held program participants accountable to rules and guidelines of the Solid Ground Program.
  • Prepared and taught lessons on a variety of subjects.
  • Developed relationships with community partners through phone calls, email, and face to face meetings.
  • Assisted program participants in becoming gainfully employed and transitioning to independent living.
  • Utilized, maintained, and created a variety of spreadsheets and word documents used to track resources, attendance and program progress, teach, and communicate a variety of information both to program participants and superiors.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.

Shelter Advocate and Courage2Change Case Manager

Union Rescue Mission
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
  • Maintained positive relationships with community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships.
  • Conducted pre-screening activities to determine eligibility for supportive services.
  • Assisted with applications and collected required paperwork to help individuals register for supportive services.
  • Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
  • Communicated and coordinated with local state mental hospitals to determine mental health state of potential guests to determine the safety of having them in our facility.
  • Acted in a supervisory role over Guest Services.

Guest Services

Union Rescue Mission
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Greeted and cared for men experiencing homelessness
  • Responded to a variety of emergencies including but not limited to medical emergencies, over doses, physical altercations, and mental health emergencies
  • Often maintained stability as the single authority figure in a 100+ person environment
  • Built relationships with guests and used those relationships to encourage them to make positive changes
  • Utilized, modified a variety of spreadsheets, word documents, and proprietary computer programs to administer, track, and assign resources used in housing the homeless population
  • Represented the love of Jesus while walking alongside people experiencing homelessness, poverty, addictions, or other life challenges

Driver

UPS
06.2012 - 03.2020
  • Moved at a fast pace in a physically demanding environment for an extended period of time.
  • Regularly learned new and complicated delivery routes.
  • Delivered and picked up parcels, provided excellent customer service and service performance.
  • Problem solved and created solutions quickly on area in order to successfully complete each days required deliveries
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Fire Science

Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS
05.2009

High School Diploma -

Northeast Magnet
Wichita, KS
05.2001

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communicator

  • Well organized

  • Work well both as a team and independently

  • Excellent work ethic

  • Leadership experience in a variety of settings

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Certification

Successfully completed Kansas Leadership Center's The KLC Path

Timeline

Assembly and Installer

Textron Aviation
01.2025 - Current

Radio and Electric Tech B

Textron Aviation
02.2024 - 01.2025

Administrative Director

McAdams Academy
07.2023 - 02.2024

Solid Ground Case Manager

Union Rescue Mission
03.2022 - 07.2023

Shelter Advocate and Courage2Change Case Manager

Union Rescue Mission
01.2021 - 03.2022

Guest Services

Union Rescue Mission
08.2020 - 01.2021

Driver

UPS
06.2012 - 03.2020

Associates of Applied Science - Fire Science

Hutchinson Community College

High School Diploma -

Northeast Magnet

Awards

Received three promotions while at Union Rescue Mission, President’s Honor Roll multiple times