James Daniel Ruiz
**** * **. #*, **** *, Washougal, WA 98671 907-***-****
e-mail: abjvqi@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective
A leadership position in a dynamic and growth-oriented organization utilizing my proven skills in leadership and management in
diverse organizations. By coordinating projects, leading diverse teams and developing new programs in order to improve
organizational efficiency.
Education
Continued Education General Studies Tacoma Community College
Continued Education Leadership and Management Specialized Certificates
Qualifications
Over 7 years of leadership experience in teaching, training, counseling, scheduling, and evaluating a diverse group of
people from youths to adults in both a professional and volunteer role.
Achievements
Led 24 to 44 youth ranging in age from 15 to 19 years old in a controlled environment. Responsible for their daily training both
physical and academic. Provided crisis intervention by de-escalating potentially violent situations. Graduation increased by
20 percent in high school diplomas presented to youth previously removed from public education.
Managed the probationary progress, leadership evaluations, tri-monthly performance and behavioral/disciplinary reports as
required. Implemented various ways to standardize reporting resulted in a 15 percent drop in rewrites.
Led a team of loadmasters performing loadmaster functions for a multi-million dollar corporation. Performed hands on training,
stayed through implementation and end of month reporting. A 100 percent improvement seen in the 1st few months in
computing weights and balances, safety and security of cargo headed for all parts of Alaska and the pacific.
Led a brainstorming session to better manage the diets and training for small and large zoo animals. Performed nightly security
and perimeter checks while assessing daily food intake and heath care logs. Our team’s ideas were incorporated saving
thousands of dollars the first year in health care expenses while increasing the animals quality of life..
Managed the redistribution and storage of supplies and equipment within a security aviation facility. This resulted in saving
thousands of dollars over a one year period..
Controlled the entrance and exiting city employees of a municipality building in Anchorage, Alaska. Resulted in no loss of
lives or inventory during my watch.
Monitored security cameras, ensured the safety of personnel, supplies and equipment, and the building as a whole. Resulted in
a year accident free and supplies, equipment and the building secure under my watch.
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Experience
Cadre Member Washington Youth Academy 2010-Present
Team Leader Alaska Youth Academy 2007 - 2010
Control Entry Guard SMG of Alaska 2006 - 2007
Ramp Agent/Ramp Lead Security Aviation 2006 - 2006
Warehouse/Inventory Agent Alaska Digital 2005 - 2006
Lead Ramp Agent: Loadmaster Northern Air Cargo 2005 - 2005
Zookeeper/Gardener Alaska Zoo 2004 - 2005
** References upon request