S. Maria Tamayo-Soto, CAPP, MBA
Allyship & Equity Advisory Group at International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI)- Claim this Profile
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Jason Hudson
I have worked with Maria on many different levels over the past decade in the security field in Las Vegas, and while serving as the President of the Las Vegas Security Chief's Association Board of Directors. We have also previously worked together on several community volunteering projects with LVMPD and she is very supportive to giving back to her community. Maria is an expert in many fields, and has played a pivotal role in improving many companies security, safety and traffic control programs. She is always professional, open and passionate in what she does. In her current role, she has become a leader in the traffic control industry. Any company would benefit in having her on their team. I have the privilege of calling her a peer and friend.
David Torres
Maria is a progressive leader who achieves maximum productivity and efficiency through superior leadership skills. I have personally witnessed her leading her team from the field rather than locked away in her office. Her vision, detailed planning, flawless execution, and strong communication skills sets her apart from her peers in the industry. Maria is an invaluable asset to any organization she is associated with and one I would never hesitate to recommend.
Jason Hudson
I have worked with Maria on many different levels over the past decade in the security field in Las Vegas, and while serving as the President of the Las Vegas Security Chief's Association Board of Directors. We have also previously worked together on several community volunteering projects with LVMPD and she is very supportive to giving back to her community. Maria is an expert in many fields, and has played a pivotal role in improving many companies security, safety and traffic control programs. She is always professional, open and passionate in what she does. In her current role, she has become a leader in the traffic control industry. Any company would benefit in having her on their team. I have the privilege of calling her a peer and friend.
David Torres
Maria is a progressive leader who achieves maximum productivity and efficiency through superior leadership skills. I have personally witnessed her leading her team from the field rather than locked away in her office. Her vision, detailed planning, flawless execution, and strong communication skills sets her apart from her peers in the industry. Maria is an invaluable asset to any organization she is associated with and one I would never hesitate to recommend.
Jason Hudson
I have worked with Maria on many different levels over the past decade in the security field in Las Vegas, and while serving as the President of the Las Vegas Security Chief's Association Board of Directors. We have also previously worked together on several community volunteering projects with LVMPD and she is very supportive to giving back to her community. Maria is an expert in many fields, and has played a pivotal role in improving many companies security, safety and traffic control programs. She is always professional, open and passionate in what she does. In her current role, she has become a leader in the traffic control industry. Any company would benefit in having her on their team. I have the privilege of calling her a peer and friend.
David Torres
Maria is a progressive leader who achieves maximum productivity and efficiency through superior leadership skills. I have personally witnessed her leading her team from the field rather than locked away in her office. Her vision, detailed planning, flawless execution, and strong communication skills sets her apart from her peers in the industry. Maria is an invaluable asset to any organization she is associated with and one I would never hesitate to recommend.
Jason Hudson
I have worked with Maria on many different levels over the past decade in the security field in Las Vegas, and while serving as the President of the Las Vegas Security Chief's Association Board of Directors. We have also previously worked together on several community volunteering projects with LVMPD and she is very supportive to giving back to her community. Maria is an expert in many fields, and has played a pivotal role in improving many companies security, safety and traffic control programs. She is always professional, open and passionate in what she does. In her current role, she has become a leader in the traffic control industry. Any company would benefit in having her on their team. I have the privilege of calling her a peer and friend.
David Torres
Maria is a progressive leader who achieves maximum productivity and efficiency through superior leadership skills. I have personally witnessed her leading her team from the field rather than locked away in her office. Her vision, detailed planning, flawless execution, and strong communication skills sets her apart from her peers in the industry. Maria is an invaluable asset to any organization she is associated with and one I would never hesitate to recommend.
Credentials
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Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP)
International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI)May, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
American traffic safety
American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)Dec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Body Language for Women
LinkedInAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Social Media Marketing: Managing Online Communities
LinkedInApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Health and Safety Practitioner
OSHA Safety Training InstituteOct, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Notary Public Appointment
State of NevadaMar, 1998- Nov, 2024 -
Notary Public
State of NevadaJul, 2005- Nov, 2024
Experience
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International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Allyship & Equity Advisory Group
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Southwest Parking & Transportation Association (SWPTA)
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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Director
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Jan 2020 - Present
Volunteer- Past Executive Board Secretary and Vice President. Currently Board Member Director and Social Media Chairperson Volunteer- Past Executive Board Secretary and Vice President. Currently Board Member Director and Social Media Chairperson
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Nevada Auto Collision Center
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Director Of Operations - Nevada Auto Collision Center
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Jul 2016 - Present
Owner - Partner Owner - Partner
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City of Las Vegas
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Parking Service Manager
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Parking Administrator
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Aug 2021 - Jan 2023
Municipal parking, enforcement and special event planning. Currently serving as the Parking Services Administrator for the City of Las Vegas, Economic and Urban Development. In this role, working with the city’s parking system including the operation of parking meters, enforcement, planning for event road closures, lot leases, parades, marathons, and parking for special events. Working with an amazing team of parking professionals on centralized on-street and off-street parking functions and activities, including rates, collections, enforcement, and facility maintenance; supporting short and long-range planning for parking facilities. As Parking Administrator supports the direction and mission for how the parking systems can best support the city’s economic development goals and have been employed with the city of Las Vegas since 2021. Show less
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Las Vegas Conventions & Vistitor's Authority
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Security Operations-Traffic Manager- LVCVA
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Jan 2013 - Aug 2021
Working with a diverse group of Security and Traffic operations personnel in ensuring we attract visitors by promoting Las Vegas as the world's most desirable destination for leisure and business travel. Working with a diverse group of Security and Traffic operations personnel in ensuring we attract visitors by promoting Las Vegas as the world's most desirable destination for leisure and business travel.
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Executive Director of Security/Surveillance/Safety - M Resort Spa Casino
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Aug 2008 - Jan 2013
Executive Director- 75 team members including Management personnel, investigations, surveillance, safety, workers compensation and risk management. Special Events coordination with outside resources for all concerts and major catered events. Annual departmental budget, Forbes 5 Star Team, Trainer Security Academy, translator.
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Executive Director of Security & Safety - M Resort Spa Casino
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Jul 2008 - Jan 2013
Risk Management and Surveillance Property Safety Special InvestigationsBackground investigationsCoordinate security for special events, concerts, and propertyDevelop and maintain open communication with operational departmentsCreate and develop training programsSecurity academy instructorCoaching and mentoring of management and team members
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Treasurer - Las Vegas Security Chief's Assoc.
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2010 - 2013
Maintained all financial transaction for the association. Conducted invoicing for vendors and members, collected dues, banking and accounts payable and recievables. Member of the Board of Directors. Maintained all financial transaction for the association. Conducted invoicing for vendors and members, collected dues, banking and accounts payable and recievables. Member of the Board of Directors.
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Cornell Correctional Facilitiy
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Security/Case Management
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Oct 2007 - Jan 2009
Security for clients in a minimum security correctional facility. Check in and check out process. Process new clients in. Case Management-assisted with case management of residents in facility, developing plans for progress and successful re entry into the general population. This was quite an experience working on the other side of the law. Security for clients in a minimum security correctional facility. Check in and check out process. Process new clients in. Case Management-assisted with case management of residents in facility, developing plans for progress and successful re entry into the general population. This was quite an experience working on the other side of the law.
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Excalibur/Luxor Hotel Casino
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Security Manager/Investigations/Operations- Excalibur Hotel
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Jun 1990 - Jul 2008
Worked in Investigations, management and operations for 18 years. Scheduling, event planning, bill backs, disciplinary actions, mentoring, coaching, hiring, terminations, report writing, investigations, translator, day to day operations of the security department from time to time, creating budgets and capital expenditure requests, training and working with field training officer programs. Supervised a staff of over 124 officers at any given time, field trainers, bike patrol, mobile patrol, casino and patrol officers. Worked hand in hand with executive management to create a winning team of well trained security personnel. Worked with state and local law enforcement in investigations, workers compensation and risk management to mitigate damages and potential lawsuits. Attended many court proceedings on behalf of the company. Show less
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Mandalay Resort Group/MGM
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Security Officer, Investigations, Manager, and Operations - Mandalay Resort Group
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Jun 1990 - Jul 2008
Coordinate special events and billing Complete investigations Organize new projects, maintain open lines of communication Security training and re certifications, all documentation Payroll and departmental budgeting Chain of custody and evidence room Plan and establish workloads and assist in maintaining performance standards Create and distribute memos Work directly with Risk Management Interview applicants, hire, and terminate Coordinate special events and billing Complete investigations Organize new projects, maintain open lines of communication Security training and re certifications, all documentation Payroll and departmental budgeting Chain of custody and evidence room Plan and establish workloads and assist in maintaining performance standards Create and distribute memos Work directly with Risk Management Interview applicants, hire, and terminate
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Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Intern-Case Management - Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
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2007 - 2008
Worked with homeless youth via, life skills training, employment search, filing legal documention, building resumes, and preparing for job interviews. Filing, typing, building spreadsheets and maintaining reguired documentation. This was a great experience. Worked with homeless youth via, life skills training, employment search, filing legal documention, building resumes, and preparing for job interviews. Filing, typing, building spreadsheets and maintaining reguired documentation. This was a great experience.
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M & K Enterprises
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Loss Prevention/Store Management
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Jun 2002 - Oct 2004
Loss Prevention and Retail store management experience. Closing out store and registers, auditing, deposits, theft reduction. Loss prevention specialist working with a team to reduce internal theft and store loss in a very high traffic environment on the Las Vegas strip. Loss Prevention and Retail store management experience. Closing out store and registers, auditing, deposits, theft reduction. Loss prevention specialist working with a team to reduce internal theft and store loss in a very high traffic environment on the Las Vegas strip.
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Education
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University of Phoenix Las Vegas
Masters, MBA -
University of Phoenix, Las Vegas
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Division of Industrial Relations Safety Training
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University of Alabama
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Metro Police Academy
Citizen's Police Academy -
College of Southern Nevada
Hotel Management -
FBI Citizen's Academy