Jose Vicente Arroyo
Goleta
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in irrigation system design and project management. Skilled in teamwork and problem-solving, contributing to improved operational efficiency and regulatory compliance while managing budgets effectively.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Irrigation Specialist
University Of California, Santa Barbara
778 Madrona Walk
04.2011 - Current
- Designed and implemented irrigation systems that optimize water usage across campus landscapes.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on irrigation equipment to ensure operational efficiency and longevity.
- Collaborated with Goleta Water District staff to follow regulations regarding regards recycled water use.
- Trained new team members on best practices for recycled irrigation system operation and maintenance procedures.
- Recycled water site supervisor responsibility.
- Trained new team members on best practices for irrigation system operation and maintenance procedures.
- Led initiatives to upgrade outdated irrigation systems, resulting in improved resource management and sustainability efforts.
- Managed budget allocations for irrigation projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness while meeting departmental goals.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations by staying current on changing laws and guidelines related to water usage and irrigation practices.
- Maintained a safe work environment for both team members and clients by following strict safety protocols during all stages of project completion tasks execution.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Worked with TMA work orders.
- Created quarterly reports for Goleta Water District for recycled water usage.
Owner/Operator
Limco Landscapes
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2007 - 03.2011
- Managed daily operations to ensure optimal service.
- Conducted site assessments to evaluate project feasibility and determine resource requirements effectively.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Cultivated a positive work environment, leading to higher employee retention rates and overall job satisfaction.
- Overseeing inventory management, reducing waste and maintaining adequate stock levels to meet demand.
- Developed and implemented landscaping designs tailored to client specifications and environmental conditions.
- Oversaw team performance, providing training and mentorship to enhance skills and productivity.
- Established vendor relationships to secure quality materials at competitive prices, streamlining procurement processes.
- Dealt with city inspectors.
- Only worked on commercial projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
Santa Barbara, CA06-1999
No Degree -
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Irrigation design
- Water audit
- Landscape water management and planning training
- Blueprint reading
- System installation
- Hydraulic calculations
- Remote Access technology
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Time management
- Teamworkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk and collaboration
- Commercial and residential jobs
- Inventory management
- OSHA compliance
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [15] staff members before working at UCSB. At UCSB I am a lead of 2 irrigation specialist.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Irrigation Specialist
University Of California, Santa Barbara
04.2011 - Current
Owner/Operator
Limco Landscapes
01.2007 - 03.2011
No Degree -
Santa Barbara City College
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School