ADOLFO RIOS
Hesperia
Summary
Diligent Security professional with 8 years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in
emergency response and evaluation procedures.
Accomplished professional with strong foundation in military leadership and strategic operations. Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and adapt to dynamic environments. Known for reliability, flexibility, and achieving mission-critical objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hiring Manager/Field Supervisor
Veteran Security HD
06.2023 - Current
- Improved onboarding experience for new hires, creating a comprehensive orientation program.
- Oriented newly hired employees by providing company information, facilitating onboarding processes and establishing position-related requirements.
- Managed interview scheduling, coordinated travel arrangements, and facilitated communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Negotiated salary packages and benefits offerings for newly hired employees, ensuring competitive compensation structures across all departments.
- Created customized training programs for individual departments, enhancing skill sets and increasing overall productivity levels.
- Increased applicant quality by streamlining the hiring process and implementing a pre-screening system.
- Led efforts to establish a strong company culture, emphasizing core values and promoting employee satisfaction throughout the organization.
- Collaborated with department heads to determine staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications, and characteristics of top candidates.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
Registered Dental Assistant
DR SHAH ORTHODONTICS
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
US ARMY
(DOD)
11.2013 - 03.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario, CAAssociate of Science - CORRECTIONS
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario, CA05-2021
High School Diploma -
Mojave High School
Hesperia, CA07-2016
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- General security
- Patrol operations
- FLUENT ENGLISH & SPANISH
- Visitor tracking
- Document management
- Theft prevention training
- First aid and CPR certified
- Shift work experience
- ID verification
- Perimeter security
- Risk assessment
- Data entry
- Operational performance
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Internal communications
- Onboarding processes
- Relationship building and management
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Job applicant interviews
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee relations
- Recruitment marketing
- Job description development
- Workforce planning
- Succession planning
- Retention strategies
- External communications
- Candidate prescreening and interviewing
- Job description creation
- Interviewing and prescreening
- Interviewing techniques
- Applicant tracking systems proficient
- Onboarding process management
- Interviewing skills
- Recruitment strategies
- Recruitment planning
- Orientation preparation
- Multitasking capacity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Coaching and mentoring
- Policy improvement recommendations
- Self motivation
- Task prioritization
- Leadership development
- Health and safety compliance
- Leadership training and development
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Active listening
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12+ staff members.
- Promoted to Hiring manager in less than two years with my current employer.
- Was awarded Honorable Discharge in the military.
- Promoted to the rank of CPL, Gunner/Tank commander in the military.
Certification
- First Aid, CPR,
- Community & Human Relations
- Juvenile Law & Procedures
- Observation/Documentation
- PR24 baton certification
- BSIS Firearms certification
- Radio specialist & Communication
- Search & Seizure
- Chemical Agents (OC) certified
- Powers to Arrest Weapons of mass destruction
- Public Relations
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Hiring Manager/Field Supervisor
Veteran Security HD
06.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
DR SHAH ORTHODONTICS
07.2019 - 04.2021
US ARMY
(DOD)
11.2013 - 03.2017
Associate of Applied Science -
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Science - CORRECTIONS
San Joaquin Valley College
High School Diploma -
Mojave High School
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