Heidi Mendez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and skilled Environmental Health Specialist with experience in conducting inspections and enforcing Health and Safety regulations for food establishments, housing facilities, and swimming pools. Adept at identifying potential hazards, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance to safeguard public health. Strong communicator with a commitment to promoting best practices in food safety, sanitation, and hygiene. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver timely and accurate inspections.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health Specialist I
Los Angeles County Department Of Public Health
01.2023 - Current
- Perform routine and unannounced inspections of restaurants and food facilities, swimming pools, and housing facilities.
- Ensure that establishments comply with health and safety codes and regulations.
- Investigate complaints related to health and safety concerns from the public at food establishments, housing facilities, and swimming pools.
- Educate restaurant owners, managers, and staff about best practices in food safety, sanitation, and hygiene.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports documenting the findings, including both compliance and violations.
Operations Assistant
El Carbonero Bakery
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Assist customers, resolve complaints, and provide relevant information
- Provide a positive customer experience with fair, friendly, and courteous service
- Perform general office duties and errands
- Track inventory, manage shelves and maintain a clean checkout area
Research Assistant
UCSB Geography Dept.
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Conducted surveys and collected data using methods such as interviews and questionnaires
- Reviewed, classified and recorded survey data
- Collaborated with other researchers in the planning, implementation and evaluation of surveys
Babysitter
Self Employed
09.2018 - Current
- Maintain a clean, safe play and home environment
- Communicate with child's parent or guardian about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Responsible for dressing, feeding, and putting the child to bed
Housekeeping
UCSB Housing, Dining and Auxiliary Enterprises
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Sanitized and deep cleaned dorms, hallways, lounges and other work areas so that health standards were met
- Trained staff on safe operation of cleaning equipment, tools and chemical cleaning agents
- Maintained positive working relationships with residents, families, and staff
Volunteer
Buena Vista Hospice, Home Health and Palliative Care
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Scanned, organized and entered patient medical record information into online databases
- Maintained confidentiality of patients and organization
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2018
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Results-Driven
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Report Writing
- Microsoft Office Suite, Mac/PC
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) August 2024 - December 2026
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) July 2024 - July 2029
Timeline
Environmental Health Specialist I
Los Angeles County Department Of Public Health
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Buena Vista Hospice, Home Health and Palliative Care
03.2019 - 03.2020
Operations Assistant
El Carbonero Bakery
09.2018 - 12.2022
Babysitter
Self Employed
09.2018 - Current
Research Assistant
UCSB Geography Dept.
01.2018 - 03.2018
Housekeeping
UCSB Housing, Dining and Auxiliary Enterprises
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) August 2024 - December 2026
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) July 2024 - July 2029
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
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