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ARISTO AGUILAR
OBJECTIVE To obtain an executive management position that will utilize my skills in leadership and motivation, specializing in emergency management, crisis communication, risk assessment and emergency readiness management with room for advancement.
EMPLOYMENT
Hilton Portland and Dunaway Hotel.(TASK FORCE)
Complex Director of Safety and Security CLSD, FSD July 20023- Present
Responsible for streamlining the Security Department and Safety Measures within 2 properties of unionized hotels to maximize the capacity of its personnel.
Manage direct-reporting staff members to ensure accuracy of accident, incident, and OSHA logs.
Interface with various departments to set procedures that will ensure safety and security of all team members and hotel guests
Coordinate and direct all investigations relating to theft, Workers’ Compensation claims, guest claims, accidents, incidents and all cases involving hotel, utilizing various resources and disciplines to establish and report facts and findings to appropriate departments or personnel, including hotel insurance investigators.
Prepare reports to substantiate all investigative findings and later present said reports through testimony, meeting with counsel and third party investigators for case preparation.
Develop relationships with local, state, and Federal Law enforcement agencies to facilitate the timely flow of information vital in today’s hostile environment.
Casino Pauma Pauma Valley, CA
Director of Safety and Security, FSD, CLSD June 2022 – June 2023
Maintains and updates policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures as related to emergency protocols for the Casino, including but not limited to all Safety and Security training, Maintaining strict confidentiality for Tribal all departmental matters
Directs and monitors the security and safety of property guests, Team Members, Casino, Gaming floor, facility and grounds.
Develops annual department budgets, capital expenditures, and staffing analysis throughout the year including Workers Comp
Develops and review policies and procedures as needed to ensure Security, Dispatch, and Valet & Parking departments achieve their goals.
Conducts and reviews security investigations concerning all incidents and issues taking place on property; makes necessary reports and notifies the Tribal Gaming Agency and local law enforcement agencies as needed, in partnership with the Surveillance Department and Gaming Commission
Reviews all security reports for accuracy and completeness and ensures timeliness of delivery, including but not limited to, end-of-shift reports, exclusion reports, etc.
Provides oversight and assists in training for emergency response procedures in such matters as fires, bomb threats, power outages, and other serious matters or emergencies.
Strategically directs the overall duties and policies of the Security Department, Dispatch, and Valet & Parking department.
Ensures Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are properly trained and certified.
Responsible for the staffing and scheduling of Security, Dispatch, and Valet Team Members.
Assists in the training and development of all Team Members, setting goals and objectives that related to security and safety of the casino
Quickly addresses complaints and resolves problems, reporting any higher-level issues to the General Manager and the Human Resources Director.
Takes appropriate action, when required, in regard of individuals suspected of being involved in illegal activities.
HILTON San Diego Bayfront (Hilton Hotels Corp.) San Diego, CA
Director of Safety and Security CLSD,FSD 2017 -2022
Solely responsible for streamlining the Security Department and Safety Measures in a 1190 room Convention / Destination unionized hotel to maximize the capacity of its personnel.
Manage direct-reporting staff members to ensure accuracy of accident, incident, and OSHA logs.
Coordinate and direct all investigations relating to theft, Workers’ Compensation claims, guest claims, accidents, incidents and all cases involving hotel, utilizing various resources and disciplines to establish and report facts and findings to appropriate departments or personnel, including hotel insurance investigators.
Prepare reports to substantiate all investigative findings and later present said reports through testimony, meeting with counsel and third party investigators for case preparation.
Interface with various departments to set procedures that will ensure safety and security of all team members and hotel guests.
Solely responsible of implanting “SAFE HANDS” program to align with California MIPP and IPP guidelines
Develop relationships with local, state, and Federal Law enforcement agencies to facilitate the timely flow of information vital in today’s hostile environment.
Develop, implement and facilitate Security Plans for Entertainment VIP, State Dept. Government officials Federal and State.- Responsible for risk assessment deployment Security and Safety measures for San Diego COMIC-CON International as a host hotel
Negotiate, secure, and oversee signed contracts with hotel vendors.
Handle departmental issues, such as interviewing, training, scheduling, managing and evaluating a direct staff.
Exemplify the roles and relationships of a Fire Safety Director in compliance with local, state, and Federal regulations.
Maintain a vital role as an executive committee member.
Deployment of ALL COVID-19 related measures following San Diego Health Department Guidelines implemented “Clean Stay” program to follow local Health Dept. and Hilton Corporate compliance
Trained in all COVD-19 related measures and provided guidance to owners and property of such measures to assure compliance
HILTON CHICAGO O’HARE (Hilton Hotels Corp.) Chicago IL
Director of Safety and Security. CLSD, FSD 2006- 2017
Solely responsible for streamlining the Security Department in a 863 unionized hotel to maximize the capacity of its personnel.
Manage direct-reporting staff members to ensure accuracy of accident, incident, and OSHA logs.
Coordinate and direct all investigations relating to theft, Workers’ Compensation claims, guest claims, accidents, incidents and all cases involving hotel, utilizing various resources and disciplines to establish and report facts and findings to appropriate departments or personnel, including hotel insurance investigators.
Prepare reports to substantiate all investigative findings and later present said reports through testimony, meeting with counsel and third-party investigators for case preparation.
Interface with various departments to set procedures that will ensure safety and security of all team members and hotel guests.
Develop relationships with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies that facilitate the timely flow of information vital in today’s hostile environment.
Develop, implement and facilitate Security Plans for Entertainment VIP, State Dept. Government officials Federal and State.
Negotiate, secure, and oversee signed contracts with hotel vendors.
Handle departmental issues, such as interviewing, training, scheduling, managing and evaluating a direct staff.
Exemplify the roles and relationships of a Fire Safety Director in compliance with local, state, and Federal regulations.
Maintain a vital role as an executive committee member.
Played an integral part in the re-opening of the luxury Conrad Hotel NY 2012 on a 26-week task force assignment.
Taskforce assignments to assist the security Departments implementing security operations at several Hilton properties including Conrad NYC, Austin Hilton and San Jose Double Tree and Hilton Aruba and Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Embassy Suites Hotel NYC (Hilton Hotels Corp.) New York, NY
Director of Safety and Security, CLSD FSD 2002-2006
Solely responsible for streamlining the Security Department in a 463 suites unionized hotel to maximize the capacity of its personnel.
Manage direct-reporting staff members to ensure accuracy of accident, incident, and OSHA logs.
Coordinate and direct all investigations relating to theft, Workers’ Compensation claims, guest claims, accidents, incidents and all cases involving hotel, utilizing various resources and disciplines to establish and report facts and findings to appropriate departments or personnel, including hotel insurance investigators.
Interface with various departments to set procedures that will ensure safety and security of all team members and hotel guests.
Key team player in the successful re-opening of hotel, post-September 11-attack.
Develop relationships with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies that facilitate the timely flow of information vital in today’s hostile environment.
Develop, implement and facilitate Security Plans for Entertainment VIP, State Dept. Government officials Federal and State.
Handle departmental issues, such as interviewing, training, scheduling, managing and evaluating a direct staff.
Exemplify the roles and relationships of a New York City Fire Safety Director in compliance with local, state, and Federal regulations.
Maintain a vital role as an executive committee member.
Played an integral part in POST Semptember11th in re-opening Embassy Suites Hotel overseen and implement new security measures and emergency readiness management
Millenium Hilton Hotel (Hilton Hotels Corp.) New York, NY
Security Supervisor CLSO 1999 - 2002
Managed the overall operation of the Security Department of a 561-room, unionized hotel.
Developed written policies and procedures to maximize personnel and streamline departmental function.
Interviewed, selected, trained, scheduled, supervised and evaluated a direct-reporting staff.
Responsible for the upkeep of all OSHA, accident and incident logs.
Played a vital role in planning and implementing new security procedures during the hotel during and post-September 11th hotel re-opening.
Assisted in safety and security plan and ORI of team members and contractors during hotel reconstruction 33 Million dollar property renovation post September 11th terrorist attack
EDUCATION AND SKILLS
College of Aeronautics, Flushing, NY - Associates Degree
Major: Airframes and Power Plants Technology, Applied Mathematics and Science
Computer Career Center, Garden City, NY - Certificate in Operations System Administration (A+)
John Jay College, New York, NY - Certificate Programs, Criminal Justice-Fire Safety Director, Fire Guard, Evacuation Supervisor/ Emergency Preparation Director -Security and Safety risk management assessment course and certification
USNAVY Aviation Technical District, Great Lakes, IL - Certificate Program, Aviation Technician/Repair Man. Fire Suppression. Security Awareness. Security and Risk Assessment Cert. Emergency contingency Cert.
Crisis Communication coordinator
(Honorable Discharge US NAVY 2006)
Other Certifications: Certified Lodging Security Director CLSD - AHLA (as of 2008), POSH-OSHA (as of 2004), OSHA 501 (General Industry as of 2006)
DHS-NYPD Risk Assessment Regional Infrastructure (as of 2004) /
FEMA-CERT(as of 2004) / WAAPT(Workforce Anti-terrorism Awareness/Prevention Training as of2006) / NY State Security Cert.(as of 1996) / Fire Safety Dir NY (as of 2004) / Fire Safety Dir-Chicago(as of 2009) / Cert Trainer Course OSHA 501( as of June 2007) / OSHA Recordkeeping(as of 2009) CPR/AED/First Aid Trainer/ Instructor(as of 2008) / OSHA 503(as of 2011) OSHA 511 (as of 2007)Fire Safety Director City of Chicago 2013 CPO.(as of 2014) / FBI Community Rel. Exec,(as of 2013)
Knowledge in such computer programs as: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and use of the Internet.
Bi-lingual, Fluent in English and Spanish