JOSHUA DURAN
@joshuaduran
Operations and management leader with 10+ years in security, hospitality, and operations—driving efficiency and team performance.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven operations and management professional and United States Marine Corps veteran recognized for leadership, accountability, and problem-solving. I’ve led teams across security operations, hospitality, manufacturing, property maintenance, and military service—building reliable processes that improve performance and efficiency.
In my most impactful roles, I managed operations supporting up to 120 personnel in large-scale security environments and oversaw two hotel properties as an Area Manager/General Manager. I bring strengths in personnel supervision, scheduling, budgets, payroll administration, training, report writing, and incident investigation, and I currently apply that same operational discipline to maintaining a 9-acre private residential estate. I’m currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Psychology while seeking opportunities in operations, administration, management, customer service leadership, or office support roles.
Experience
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Groundskeeper
Kaston
Sep 2025 - Present (9 months)
Maintains a 9-acre private residential estate to ensure a professional appearance and safe environment. Performs mowing, trimming, pruning, weed control, landscaping maintenance, and preventive equipment care while supporting property improvement initiatives.
Security Supervisor
Deployed Services
Jan 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years 5 months)
Progressed from Team Lead to Senior Supervisor by leading security operations and training teams. Oversaw shifts supporting approximately 95–120 personnel, managed scheduling and staffing, investigated incidents with reporting, and ensured compliance with site and contractual standards.
Production Operator (Wet Lead)
US Gypsum
Jun 2019 - Oct 2022 (3 years 4 months)
Supported production goals while maintaining workplace safety and improving operational efficiency. Performed preventive maintenance and basic mechanical repairs, trained new employees on equipment operation and safety, and coordinated communication between operations and administration.
Restaurant Manager
IHOP
Dec 2018 - Jun 2019 (6 months)
Managed daily restaurant operations and led teams of up to 20 employees across front- and back-of-house functions. Directed staffing, scheduling, hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and oversaw labor costs, payroll administration, and operational budgets.
Area Manager / General Manager
Hampton Inn & Suites
Jan 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 7 months)
Advanced from Assistant Manager to General Manager and ultimately Area Manager overseeing two hotel properties. Directed multi-department operations, managed approximately 40–50 employees, coordinated maintenance and housekeeping, and maintained reporting on performance metrics for ownership review.
Sales Manager
The Mattress Store
Aug 2016 - Jan 2017 (5 months)
Drove product promotion and company sales initiatives while delivering customer-focused sales solutions and service. Supported payroll administration and employee support to maintain consistent store operations.
Night Auditor
Hampton Inn & Suites
Sep 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Performed nightly audits and reconciled financial transactions while preparing operational reports and maintaining accurate records. Managed guest check-in/check-out procedures and supported overnight hotel operations and guest services.
Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
May 2011 - May 2015 (4 years)
Led and supervised personnel during military communications operations, maintaining accountability for mission-critical radio equipment. Managed establishment and maintenance of radio communication networks, performed preventive maintenance, delivered training on communications systems and cryptographic equipment, and sustained operational readiness in high-pressure environments.
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