
Diego Ramos
Industrial Operations Manager | Mechanical Systems, Field Service & Team Leadership
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About
I’m Diego Ramos — an operations leader, problem-solver, and people developer with over 15 years of experience across IT infrastructure, industrial operations, and business ownership. Whether I’m troubleshooting a complex technical system, optimizing a production workflow, or mentoring a team member through a tough challenge, I bring the same energy: focused, calm under pressure, and always solution-driven.
My career began in IT and multimedia systems, where I built and managed audio, video, broadcast, and network infrastructure from the ground up. That technical foundation never left me — it’s the lens through which I approach every challenge. Over the years, I co-founded and operated two businesses in industrial fabrication and remodeling, where I learned that great operations are built on clear processes, reliable systems, and empowered people.
I thrive in high-stakes, fast-moving environments. Tight deadlines, unexpected breakdowns, demanding clients — these don’t rattle me, they sharpen me. I’ve built SOPs, trained teams, resolved escalations, and kept operations running smoothly when the pressure was highest.
What sets me apart is the combination: I’m as comfortable on a job site as I am in a server room, and I genuinely love coaching people to grow. Trilingual in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, I connect across cultures and communicate with clarity at every level.
Experience
Operations Manager & Business Owner
CDS Complete Design Solutions — Hialeah, FL | Apr 2018 – Present
Leading daily operations of a remodeling and fabrication business, managing people, processes, and client relationships while maintaining high service standards.
- Coordinate field and shop operations across a team of 10, overseeing scheduling, quality control, and client escalations
- Developed SOPs and workflows that reduced errors and improved overall service delivery
- Grew the client base by 23% through strong relationship management and consistent account oversight
- Negotiate vendor contracts and supplier agreements, reducing procurement costs without sacrificing quality
- Recruit, train, and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Co-Founder & Operations Manager
R&R Stone Industries Inc — Miami, FL | Apr 2014 – Dec 2020
Co-built an industrial granite fabrication company from the ground up, overseeing everything from machinery R&D to safety compliance and cross-functional team coordination.
- Directed hands-on R&D for heavy-duty industrial machinery, identifying performance gaps and implementing cost-saving improvements
- Built preventive maintenance programs that minimized unplanned downtime and extended equipment life
- Enforced EH&S standards across all operations, ensuring safety compliance in high-risk environments
- Managed third-party vendors and contractors, negotiating contracts and monitoring performance
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by coordinating production, logistics, and field teams
Multimedia Director & IT / Technical Consultant
Manases Ministries — Miami, FL | Apr 2008 – Apr 2015 (Ongoing)
Designed and managed full-scale technical systems for a large ministry organization, while building and training the volunteer and staff teams that operated them.
- Designed, installed, and maintained audio, video, broadcast, and network infrastructure end-to-end
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff, creating documentation and training programs that elevated team proficiency
- Managed budgets and timelines for events and system upgrades, consistently delivering on schedule
- Provided ongoing IT consulting and system improvement recommendations using a continuous-improvement approach
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Liberty University — Lynchburg, VA
Jan 2010 – Aug 2014
GPA: 3.47 | Psi Chi International Honor Society
Associate’s Degree in Networking Administration
Florida National University — Hialeah, FL
Jan 2006 – Dec 2008
GPA: 4.0 | Graduated Summa Cum Laude
