Fernando Bravo
Summary
Environmental Health Specialist with experience in food safety, regulatory compliance, environmental investigations, and quality assurance. Skilled in evaluating food operations, analyzing inspection findings, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and preparing technical documentation. Experienced working with cross-functional teams, contractors, architects, and business owners to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and support continuous process improvement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health Specialist
City of Plano, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Conduct inspections of food establishments and public recreational water facilities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Review and approve food establishment plan reviews for new construction, remodels, and ownership changes.
- Investigate foodborne and waterborne illness complaints, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Evaluate food safety and sanitation practices to improve regulatory compliance.
- Analyze inspection findings and prepare technical reports documenting deficiencies and corrective actions.
- Respond to sewer overflows, stormwater pollution incidents, hazardous spills, and other environmental emergencies.
- Investigate pollution events involving restaurants and public recreational water facilities that impact the City's stormwater system.
- Educate food establishment personnel on food safety, sanitation practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Work with contractors, architects, business owners, and City departments to ensure compliance with health and environmental regulations.
Registered Sanitarian
City of Lewisville, TX
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Conducted inspections of food establishments and public recreational water facilities.
- Investigated foodborne illness complaints and recommended corrective actions.
- Reviewed operational procedures for compliance with food safety regulations.
- Documented inspection findings and maintained regulatory records.
- Managed the City's mobile food vendor and temporary event inspection program.
- Provided food safety education and regulatory guidance.
Account Specialist II – Travel Department
JPMorgan Chase
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation and account records.
- Investigated and resolved customer issues using analytical problem-solving.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve service quality and operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
University of North Texas
Skills
- Food Safety & Quality Systems
- HACCP
- Regulatory Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- Technical Documentation
- Process Evaluation
- Inspection & Audit Techniques
- Public Recreational Water Safety
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Analysis
- Technical Report Writing
Certification
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) – NEHA
- Registered Sanitarian (RS) – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
- Licensed Pest Control Applicator
- Certified Professional – Food Safety (CP-FS)
- Certified Food Manager
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
- Certified Pool Inspector (CPI)
Timeline
Environmental Health Specialist
City of Plano, TX
11.2025 - Current
Registered Sanitarian
City of Lewisville, TX
08.2023 - 11.2025
Account Specialist II – Travel Department
JPMorgan Chase
06.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
University of North Texas