1. RICARDO PEÑA
U17 Calle 16, Barrio Sunville, Trujillo Alto, PR 00976 (787)435-0309 – richiepena.rp@gmail.com
SITE MANAGER
BA in Public Relations and Marketing / AA in Business/ Certified UXO Technician Level II
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Certified UXO Technician Level 2
 Well-versed in project management and team coordination
 Seasoned in various decision-making roles that have direct strategic business impact on revenue
 In-depth knowledge in group and one-on-one training sessions
KEY SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
UXO Technician 2
 Nine years’ experience in recognition of unexploded ordinance including bombs, grenades, sub-munitions, rockets, and chemical
weapons
 Directly involved in construction support teams, escort for site surveyors, biologists and geo-physicists
 Trained and managed junior technicians
Project Management and Team Coordination
 Facilitated event planning, directly involved from its conception through fruition, while maintaining budget
 Collaborated with community organizations for fund-raising purposes and that generated incremental income
 Interacted with clients and distributors on a daily basis through interviews, entertainment, administration and public relations
Decision-Making Roles
 Owned and managed two successful businesses with healthy profit margins of 60% maintained throu gh strict cost control
measures and aggressive marketing programs that generated incremental revenue.
 Managed the beverage department of two major hotels, at which time:
 Lowered cost ratio to 19%-20% from 45%, at The Old San Juan Hotel, by having direct control over purchasing and
properly maintaining inventory par levels.
 Maintained a 19%-20% cost ratio at El Conquistador Resort.
 Increased revenue At El Conquistador Resort to $2.7 million vs. $1.4 million, the previous years through 1995-1997
 Increased revenue at the Old San Juan hotel to $2 million vs. $1.2 million, the previous years through 2002-2004
 Reduced payroll without compromising customer service quality
Training / Development Experience
 Spearheaded the development of a training syllabus to maintain highest standards of service and oversaw its implementation for
all associates and managerial staff ranging from 3-30 employees
 Initiated and established an upsell program that helped increase revenue, and personally handled its execution through rigorous
staff training
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
I took a two years hiatus, to complete my Bachelor’s degree and travel. I worked part time as a bartender, to keep a small flow of
income.
El Blok Hotel and Restaurant, Vieques, PR. Bartender 2014- Present

2. Starwood Hotels; “W” Retreat and Spa, Vieques, PR, Bartender 2013 – 2014
USA Environmental, Okinawa, Japan, Hawaii, HI., Jacksonville, FL.,
Leesville, LA., Augusta,GA., Jacksonville, NC., Dover, NJ., Paris, TX., and Savana, IL.
UXO Technician Level 2 2008 – 2013
Pika Inc. Vieques PR. UXO technician level 1 2007 – 2008
Advent Inc. Vieques PR. UXO technician level 1 2006 - 2007
MKM Engineers, Vieques PR. UXO technician level 1 2005 - 2006
Island steak House, Vieques, PR. Manager 2004 – 2005
Westin Hotels; Old San Juan Hotel, San Juan PR, Beverage Manager 2002 – 2004
Amanchie’s Mexican Grill and.Sports Bar.Vieques, PR, Owner & GM 1997 – 2002
William”s Hospitality, El Conquistador Resort. Fajardo, PR, Beverage Manager 1993 – 1997
EDUCATION
BA in Public Relations and Marketing, Ashford University, 2015 (Partnership with Forbes Business School)
AA in Business,Ashford University, 2013 (Partnership with Forbes Business School)
Unexploded Ordnance Technician, Texas, A&M, Teeks, 2005
LANGUAGES, AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
 Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written)
 Affiliated with: SALUTE (Veterans National Honor Society), New York Bartender’s Association and US Naval Reserve and
active duty, E4 Aviation Boatswains Mate: Fuels.
 Certificates:
 UXO technician
 40hr HAZWOPER
 HAZWOPER 8hr refresher