Howard Vargas
Austell
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Prime Amusement
San German
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Enforced safety regulations by monitoring hazardous materials and issuing warnings when needed.
- Participated in training exercises related to emergency response protocols.
- Provided assistance to law enforcement agencies in apprehending suspects when necessary.
- Assisted in maintaining order during large events or gatherings.
- Adhered to company policies regarding access control procedures for visitors and guests and contractors.
- Conducted security checks on personnel entering and exiting the premises.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activities and persons.
Quality Control Inspector/Safety Officer
Accurate Box Co
Paterson
10.2016 - 05.2023
- Evaluated suppliers' performance against established criteria for quality assurance purposes.
- Assisted engineering department with design verification tests as needed.
- Analyzed data from process control systems to identify trends in product quality.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Participated in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring workers during the manufacturing process.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding quality related topics and initiatives.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations when issues arose with production processes or end-products.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
Asst:Director Environment Services
Hillcrest Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Pittsfield
01.2009 - 07.2016
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Implemented systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
- Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Identified opportunities for process optimization through data analysis.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
Safety&Security
Berkshire Medical Center
Pittsfield
07.2005 - 12.2008
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glover Cleveland HS
Queens, NY06-1988
Skills
- Emergency response
- Access control
- Surveillance techniques
- Safety regulations
- Quality assurance
- Incident reporting
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Conflict resolution
- Body armor usage
- Security camera monitoring
- De-escalation techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Prime Amusement
06.2023 - 03.2025
Quality Control Inspector/Safety Officer
Accurate Box Co
10.2016 - 05.2023
Asst:Director Environment Services
Hillcrest Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 07.2016
Safety&Security
Berkshire Medical Center
07.2005 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
Glover Cleveland HS