Chris Mendez Lopez

• Conducts recruitment for current and projected vacancies.
• Sends qualified applicants to appropriate hiring authority for review.
• Extensive experience utilizing E-Verify for I-9 verification.
• Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, improving retention rates and ensuring smooth transitions across multiple school sites. (Frontline/Applitrak)
• Conducts background checks of all school related personnel (Administration, Instructional, Support, Volunteer, Contractor/Vendor) in accordance with State Law and District approved policies. (AHCA/Clearinghouse)
• Maintained accurate employee records and compliance documentation, supporting organizational integrity and adherence to district policies. (Filebound, AHCA/Clearinghouse, RAPTOR)
• Provided comprehensive support to school staff regarding medical, health, and personal concerns, fostering a positive work environment. (FMLA, COBRA, DROP, Benefits, Payroll, W-4, Open Enrollment)
• Facilitated training sessions for office staff on various programs, increasing staff competency and operational efficiency.

• Business ownership & accountability

-Independently responsible for operating and maintaining the business.
-Made decisions regarding business operations, expenses, vendors, and profitability.
-Took ownership of problems and worked through them to resolution.

• Financial management

-Monitored revenue, expenses, cash flow, and profitability.
-Reconciled transactions and ensured financial records were accurate.
-Managed cash and financial transactions with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.

• Vendor & relationship management

-Communicated with ATM processors, vendors, business owners, and service providers.
-Negotiated and maintained business relationships. (Islamorada Moose Lodge, Fresh Bladez Barbershop, Sharkey's Sharkbite Grill, Gigantic Nautical Flea Market, Florida Keys Celtic Festival, Safe Harbor Angler House)
-Resolved service issues and followed up to ensure problems were corrected.

• Customer/client relations

-Developed relationships with business owners where ATMs were placed. (Islamorada Moose Lodge, Fresh Bladez Barbershop, Sharkey's Sharkbite Grill, Gigantic Nautical Flea Market, Florida Keys Celtic Festival, Safe Harbor Angler House)
-Responded to questions, concerns, and service issues.
-Maintained professional relationships while balancing the interests of multiple parties.

• Compliance & risk management

-Maintained compliance of machines and operations with standards. -Maintained appropriate documentation and records. -Addressed operational and financial risks proactively.

• Addressed unexpected problems promptly to ensure smooth operations.

-Troubleshot equipment and transaction issues.
-Responded to unexpected problems without having someone else available to immediately solve them.
-Had to assess situations, determine the appropriate course of action, and follow through.

• Balanced business management with full-time professional responsibilities effectively.

-Managed the business while simultaneously maintaining full-time professional responsibilities as well as part-time college student and seasonal youth basketball coach.
-Prioritized tasks based on urgency and business impact.

• Monitored sensitive areas, achieving zero security breaches and ensuring a safe environment for personnel and critical assets.
• Monitored and secured sensitive areas, ensuring zero security breaches and maintaining a safe environment for personnel and assets.
• Conducted risk assessments and implemented measures that enhanced site security protocols.
• Partnered with local law enforcement during drills, improving emergency response efficiency and fostering strong community relations.
• Documented daily security activities and incidents, maintaining logs for compliance and operational reviews.
• Trained new team members, fostering a culture of safety and vigilance within security team.

• Led search and rescue boat operations, saving lives and boosting community safety.
• United States Coast Guard Boarding Officer while serving in Alaska, enforcing all State and Federal laws as applicable.
• Oversaw ship's armament management, ensuring accountability for all firearms and munitions. from 2016-2020. Overseeing and responsible for ship’s entire armament and accountability of all firearms, munitions, and firearm training and proficiency of all qualified law enforcement personnel.
• Mentored junior personnel, enhancing team skills and cohesion.
• Spearheaded inter-unit communication initiatives, enhancing collaboration and operational coherence during joint missions.
• Maintained vessel schedules, ensuring safety and performance compliance.
• Analyzed navigation data, optimizing routes for mission efficiency.
• Conducted inspections of equipment and vessels, ensuring safety compliance and minimizing operational risks.
• Implemented maintenance tracking systems, improving equipment readiness and extending service life of critical assets.