Emilio Rodriguez

• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
• Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
• Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
• Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
• Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
• Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
• Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
• Used Canvas to keep accurate records of students' attendance and grades.

- Educate healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.

- Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission.

- Assist in the implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to decrease the prevalence of communicable diseases.

- Perform investigations, data collection and analysis, and interpretation. As well as, reporting and surveillance activities

- Prepare documentation of all communicable disease case investigations occurring within the district.

- Provide case management services, eg home visits, clinic referrals, patient education/counseling to clients with various communicable diseases such as sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, pertussis, rubella, hepatitis, and COVID-19

- Provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic services for public health clients both in the clinic and field setting.

- Provide educational programs, seminars and in-service training sessions to enhance public understanding of various communicable diseases.

- Apply accepted health strategies to include mindful listening, open-ended inquiry, motivational interviewing, identifying/creating goals, identifying strengths/motivators, and facilitation of wellness vision.

- Participate in conference and seminar discussions on health promotion, population health and worksite wellness support programs.

- Serve as primary translator (Spanish) which allows for the WCHD to effectively provide services to clients with language barriers.

- Translate foreign shot records and all necessary forms necessary to ensure that clients feel comfortable in an inclusive environment.

- Effectively utilized skills as a Communicable Disease Specialist for Contact Tracing of COVID-19 Exposures. Ensuring that all contacts were made aware of exposure and facilitated pathway to testing. Further, educated clients of S/S, risk factors and risk reduction methods to slow spread of COVID-19.

- Ensuring that all STD/HIV Program Deliverables are met and/or exceeded annually to ensure continuous compliance with grant demands.

• Transported patients to and from public health centers and other medical facilities.
• Obtained blood and pharyngeal samples from patients.
• Delivered educational presentations at health fairs, schools, community-based organizations and local, state and national conferences.
• Conducted field investigative activities to locate and refer for examination people suspected of having specific diseases.
• Coordinated screenings and education at high-risk venues such as bars, bathhouses, crack houses and other locations.
• Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
• Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
• Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
• Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
• Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
• Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
• Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
• Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
• Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
• Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
• Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
• Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
• Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
• Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
• Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.

• Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
• Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
• Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
• Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
• Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
• Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
• Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
• Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
• Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
• Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
• Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
• Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.

• Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
• Instructed servers on proper techniques for taking orders, serving food and providing customer service.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and led by example to instill in new servers.
• Taught servers to memorize menu ingredients and provide information on preparation methods.
• Established and maintained positive relationships with trainees to drive successful learning outcomes.
• Assisted in new server onboarding and orientation to cultivate seamless transitions.
• Provided feedback and guidance to help servers develop industry skills and knowledge.
• Monitored new server performance and offered continuous support throughout training period.
• Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
• Utilized effective communication techniques to support server learning and comprehension.
• Provided continuous evaluation and feedback to server employees.
• Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
• Developed and implemented strategies to motivate and incentivize server performance and service delivery.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive training program for new servers.
• Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
• Trained and mentored 10 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.

• Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
• Maintained accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
• Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding.
• Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
• Developed and implemented health education programs to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases.
• Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
• Complied with legal and ethical standards to meet regulatory requirements.
• Collaborated with other health professionals to provide comprehensive health education services.
• Conducted health screenings and assessments to evaluate community health needs.
• Conducted research to stay up-to-date on health trends and health-related issues.
• Developed and implemented health education strategies to reach target audiences.
• Built partnerships with community organizations to expand reach and impact.
• Assessed success of health education programs through surveys and data collection.
• Monitored and evaluated health education programs to verify quality and efficacy.
• Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
• Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients.
• Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
• Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
• Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.

• Worked with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to assess company safety performance.
• Enforced hazard elimination and control requirements for indoor and outdoor spaces to reduce accidents.
• Educated and informed staff about OSHA compliance standards.
• Organized and conducted safety meetings to roll out new initiatives.
• Provided training to new personnel on hazard identification and instructed on reporting and handling of hazardous materials.
• Developed EHS procedures, guidelines and training programs to assist client groups.
• Kept, managed and organized company environmental records for 2.5 years.
• Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Educated community members about sanitary procedures and techniques to promote community interest and cooperation in environmental sanitation.
• Performed routine field inspections of food service establishments for general construction and cleanliness, wholesomeness of food, proper food preparation and sanitation of dishes and utensils.
• Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
• Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
• Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
• Performed surveillance tests, gathered data and inputted information into internal database for further review and permanent recordkeeping.
• Educated and advised customers on preventive measures to reduce pest infestations.
• Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
• Deployed physical baits, glue boards, and traps to catch and eliminate interior pests.
• Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
• Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
• Conducted regular inspections to enforce compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Trained new employees on safe and productive water-treatment operations.
• Complied with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations and reported all unsafe practices.
• Investigated allegations of foodborne and inspected or audited food business' food safety practices.
• Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
• Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Served in advisory and consultancy role to assist completion of Environmental Health projects.
• Collaborated with management to create and deliver environmental compliance reports.
• Developed and presented environmental training programs to educate on key issues.
• Oversaw department employees in performing and fulfilling environmental, health and safety projects.
• Performed hazard assessments, environmental health monitoring, safety reviews and incident field analysis to promote environmental best practices.
• Supported programs to comply with environmental, health and safety mandates.
• Collected water samples from semi-processed, processed and raw water.
• Prepared summaries and charts by testing and gathering samples and summarizing findings.
• Inspected sanitary conditions at public facilities.
• Distributed permits, closure plans or cleanup plans.
• Prepared samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
• Determined chemical composition and nature of land pollutants by analyzing and collecting soil.
• Directed activities of workers in laboratory.

• Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
• Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
• Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
• Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
• Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
• Collaborated with Clinic leadership to set priorities based on patient needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
• Led team of 6 professionals charged with ensuring the health and safety of 25,000 military and civilian personnel.
• Organized and administered water, food sanitation, hospital environment, entomological, epidemiological, and environmental stress surveillance programs. Analyzed survey data and took action to eliminate or mitigate risk
• Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
• Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
• Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Lent critical care experience and thinking to streamline rapid response team operations.
• Provided health and informational services and resources to assist client care.
• Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care.
• Assessed patient history to identify concerning symptoms, diagnose concerns and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Administered medications and assessed patient responses, adjusting strategies to meet objectives.
• Ordered and restocked medical supplies for Preventative Medicine Clinic.
• Prepared laboratory specimens for testing, obtained results and notified patients of findings.
• Administered pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to address patient concerns.

• Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
• Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
• Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
• Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
• Participated in patient education sessions among targeted populations with prevalent health risk factors.
• Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Provided consultation to staff and administration on patient treatment.
• Performed epidemiological investigations of acute and chronic diseases.
• Determined relative risk of different demographic groups to different preventable diseases and conditions.
• Identified groups at risk for specific preventable diseases or injuries.
• Enhanced public health by presenting information on how to prevent diseases to audiences within the military community state-side and while on deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.
• Implemented and managed immunization and vector control programs to reduce spread of different diseases.
• Taught or trained medical staff regarding preventive medicine issues.
• Performed diagnostic tests to identify diseases and conditions affecting patient health.

• Created and maintained records, which included stock lists, inventory and material counts.
• Unloaded incoming supplies, equipment and materials and stored items proper areas of warehouse.
• Established operations procedures and complied with military policies.
• Organized material distribution and transportation logistics in accordance with executive direction.
• Supervised personnel in supply, services, materials management and logistical operations.
• Reviewed incoming materials for accuracy against bills of contract, purchase orders and shipping documentation.
• Completed work orders and recorded supply readiness. Created and disbursed dispatch schedules to executive leaders and stakeholders.
• Managed daily activities of inventory operations in alignment with regulatory agencies and related policies with a property book valued at $11 million CONUS and $20 million OCONUS.
• Administered repair and redeployment of hundreds of excess parts and equipment items, saving the Army more than $1 Million over 5 years; garnered recognition from superiors as most efficient supply operation in theater.
• Identified deficiency in standard operation procedure for storage and handling of military weapons and ammunition; incorporated procedures required by regulatory guidance, eliminating potential for inadvertent access to weapons.
• Team leader for processing, control, and distribution of $7 Million in supplies and equipment to 5 combat units.
• Oversaw major repair and maintenance records.
• Managed and controlled $4 Million inventory of small arms weapons in CONUS and $11 Million inventory OCONUS.
• Awarded Army Commendation Medal and 2 Army Achievement Medals for Excellence.