Position on a part or full-time or temporary/seasonal basis.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Security Screener, Key Lead
Airline, SCIS Air Security
12.2018 - 10.2023
Inspected Catering equipment according to Airline and TSA/Homeland Security standards, trained new hires, scheduled staff, entered airline billing data, maintained forms and files for periodic audits, met with auditors
Increased site efficiency and profitability by incorporating new inspection process.
Personal caregiver for seniors through Medicaid system: Alzheimer’s/Dementia, diabetes/renal failure, bilateral knee amputations, hospice patient, assisting with activities of daily living and promoting safety.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis
07.2017 - 12.2017
Cannulated patient fistulas and grafts and provided dialysis therapy
Responsible for cleaning, setup, operation of hemodialysis machines, patient data entry and documentation.
Life Skills Coach
Easter Seals Of Southern California
10.2013 - 10.2016
Promoted personal growth and social integration of persons with intellectual and physical disabilities (cerebral palsy, spina bifida, mental retardation, Downs Syndrome, Autism) through obtaining volunteer jobs and projects, community exposure, interaction and involvement
Maintained safety, nutrition and personal hygiene.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Little Company of Mary
12.2004 - 10.2009
Direct patient care experience with wide range of patients including geriatric, pediatric, post partum, psychiatric, and pre and post-surgery patients
Acute, sub-acute and long-term skills and duties in Med Surg/Oncology, Cardiac, Ortho, ICU, Sub Acute, Same Day Surgery, GI, Women’s Health, Pediatrics departments, E.R
Measured and monitored input/output, vital signs, blood sugars, EKGs, level of consciousness, and physical conditions of patients, collected samples for laboratory tests
Assisted with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, intake/elimination needs range of motion
Interacted with patients, families, and all levels of staff including nurses, doctors, dieticians, managers, various administrative department managers
Reported critical information to nursing staff.
Nursing, Surgical II
RN Nursing Student, El Camino College Clinical RotationsTorrance Memorial, Little Company Of Mary Hospital, Kaiser
08.2005 - 10.2007
Duties associated with each course clinical rotation: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing at Del Amo Hospital, Torrance CA and LCM-San Pedro chemical dependency treatment center
Pediatrics at Harbor-Ucla, Torrance, CA
OB-GYN, Medical-Surgical I at
Beach Cities Health District
03.2004 - 04.2004
Education
LVN license - undefined
CA Board of Vocational Nursing
and Psychiatric Technicians. IV certified. - undefined
Nursing courses and General, Organic & Biological Chemistry, Psychology - undefined
El Camino College
Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, German language courses.
CNA Certificate - State Board Certified Nurse Assistant, California - undefined
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC