Nicolas Reyes
Canyon Lake
Summary
I am a motivated and disciplined applicant pursuing an opportunity for a position with the Palomar Hot Shots. I offer strong experience in public safety, teamwork, and high-risk operations. I provide a strong background working with the Port of San Diego as a casual Longshoreman with team-based operations that require excellent communication. I bring hands-on public safety awareness, customer service experience, and disciplined work habits. I am seeking to contribute to the safety and teamwork needed to successfully complete the missions that the Palomar HotShots are known to do.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter Assistant / Wrapper / Front-End Associate
Costco Wholesale
08.2024 - Current
- I work in one of the busiest Western Region meat departments. My position includes wrapping, labeling, and stocking products.
- Assisted cutters with preparation and safe handling of meat products.
- Sanitized and disinfected the entire department nightly to maintain food safety compliance.
- Provided customer service and supported front-end operations.
- Currently on approved education leave; position held by employer.
Casual Longshoreman
Port of San Diego
- Current
- Transport dealership ordered vehicles and personal owner vehicles on/off cargo ships with careful handling and safety.
- Serve as Swingman assisting crane operators using coordinated hand signals and radio communication.
- Ensure containers are seated, aligned, and locked onto UTR trucks safely.
- Work in fast-paced marine environments requiring awareness and strict safety protocols.
Hot Air Balloon Crew Member
Cielo Balloons
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered excellent customer service while assisting with pre-flight and landing operations.
- Set up balloon equipment, followed/chased balloon during flight, and assisted with safe landings.
- Communicated with the pilot regarding landing options and ground-level wind conditions.
- Packed and secured balloon equipment post-flight as part of a coordinated team.
Education
B.A. - Criminal Justice
California State University
Los Angeles, CA, USA12 2025
Associate of Arts - Social/ Behavioral Sciences
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA05-2023
Skills
- Public safety & situational awareness
- Report writing
- Radio communication
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response awareness
- Customer & visitor interaction
- Operational teamwork in hazardous environments
Accomplishments
- Zero incidents safety record in high risk environment's at the port of San Diego.
- Trusted with high value vehicles and cargo containers.
- Strong communication and teamwork under pressure.
Work History
01-2025
Timeline
Meat Cutter Assistant / Wrapper / Front-End Associate
Costco Wholesale
08.2024 - Current
Hot Air Balloon Crew Member
Cielo Balloons
12.2022 - 06.2024
Casual Longshoreman
Port of San Diego
- Current
B.A. - Criminal Justice
California State University
Associate of Arts - Social/ Behavioral Sciences
Mt. San Jacinto College