Yareli Romero Gandarilla
Winter Haven
Summary
Security & Operations Professional
Experienced in secure facility operations, disaster response, and team leadership. Proven ability to supervise staff, enforce safety and security protocols, monitor facility operations, and respond to incidents in high-pressure environments. Skilled in access control, incident reporting, and maintaining compliance with operational and security standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Operations Manager
Florida Preferred Group ( Contract Based)
Miami, FL
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Supervised 35+ staff across two shifts in a high-security facility
- Managed staff scheduling, coverage gaps, and daily operations for continuous 24/7 operations
- Oversaw inventory, logistics, and distribution of sanitation supplies and PPE across multiple buildings
- Coordinated with facility leadership and emergency management teams (FDEM)
- Enforced safety, compliance, and operational standards in a controlled environment
Emergency Response & Intake Administration Specialist
Disaster Response ( Contract Based)
FL
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Supported disaster response operations during hurricane recovery efforts.
- Performed debris monitoring, documenting cleanup progress and field activity during recovery operations with Metric Consulting Disaster Recovery Services and AC Disaster Consulting.
- Assisted with field reporting, daily documentation, and operational records during disaster recovery projects.
- Provided intake and administrative support, processing information and maintaining organized records.
- Assisted with detainee intake processing and documentation during facility operations with Critical Response Strategies.
- Coordinated with response teams, contractors, and security staff to support daily operations.
- (Metric Consulting Disaster Recovery Services, AC Disaster Consulting, Critical Response Strategies) at Florida
Shelter Lead
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Directing and supporting shelter staff, including scheduling, training, and addressing any personnel issues.
- Overseeing day-to-day activities and ensuring the shelter operates smoothly and safely.
- Planning and executing emergency procedures including fire drill practices, ensuring readiness to respond to crises or unexpected events.
- Evaluating shelter operations and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in serving refugees.
- Ensures that staffing schedules are well-managed to maintain operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with all agreements, performance work outlines, operational instructions, and similar documents.
- Monitor staff timekeeping practices.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to offer guidance on personnel matters, conflicts, performance reviews, and employment decisions.
Security Supervisor
Sofidel
Haines City, FL
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Was in charge of the grounds, employee entrances and exits, and on-duty security officers.
- Maintained incident reports containing detailed descriptions of events.
- Was in charge of identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining security requirements for the entire organization.
- Worked on urgent issues both independently and collaboratively to protect people and property.
- Analyzed and investigated all incidents along with functional management and security supervisors.
- Wrote security operating procedures and training materials for the human resources department.
- Kept an eye on the property and looked into any potential red flags.
- Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports, as well as escalating issues to management that were outside my area of expertise.
Case Management Coordinator
Providence Living at Hunter's Creek
Kissimmee, FL
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Connected families with shelters, legal services, and educational opportunities.
- Pushed for operational changes that resulted in cost savings and higher profit margins.
- Was in charge of managing and monitoring program activities, as well as evaluating quality and making recommendations for improvement.
- Connecting refugees with essential services such as housing, healthcare, education, employment assistance, and legal support.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed records of interactions, assessments, case plans, and services provided.
- Met with representatives from local governments to assess and meet community needs.
- Collaborating with community organizations, government agencies, and volunteers to enhance support networks for refugees.
- Support refugees in achieving stability, independence, and successful integration into their new communities.
- Regularly reviewing and adjusting case plans based on refugees' progress and changing needs.
Education
Associate in General Studies - undefined
Strayer University
Orlando, FL01.2023
High School - undefined
Ridge Community High School
Davenport, FL01.2018
Skills
- Bilingual
- Communication
- Supervision
- Security management
- Problem resolution
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Decision-Making
- Safety regulations
- Staff monitoring
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability
- Computer Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Team Building
- Microsoft Office
- Crisis intervention
- Program development
Certification
- ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System - FEMA
- ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response - FEMA
- ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System - FEMA
- ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff - FEMA
- IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) - FEMA
- IS-800: National Response Framework (NRF) - FEMA
- IS-632: Introduction to Debris Operations - FEMA
- IS-633: Debris Management Plan Development - FEMA
- IS-26: Guide to Points of Distribution - FEMA
- IS-315: Emergency Planning – Strategies for Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness - FEMA
- IS-317: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTS) – Basics of Community-Level Disaster Response - FEMA
- IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions – Fundamentals of Emergency Operations Center Coordination - FEMA
- IS-1116: Public Assistance Operations – Managing FEMA Public Assistance Programs - FEMA
- Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR Certification
- Certified in First Aid for Emergency Medical Situations - First Aid Certification
Languages
English - Native
Spanish - Native
Timeline
Site Operations Manager
Florida Preferred Group ( Contract Based)
08.2025 - 03.2026
Emergency Response & Intake Administration Specialist
Disaster Response ( Contract Based)
03.2025 - 07.2025
Shelter Lead
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
01.2021 - 08.2024
Security Supervisor
Sofidel
10.2019 - 12.2020
Case Management Coordinator
Providence Living at Hunter's Creek
08.2018 - 09.2019
Associate in General Studies - undefined
Strayer University
High School - undefined
Ridge Community High School