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Jessica Melendez

Las Cruces,NM

Summary

More than 15 years’ experience in safety/law enforcement /security Strong leadership skills Exceptional skills in writing and maintaining policies and procedures Exceptional understanding of OSHA regulations and Workers’ Compensation claim mitigation and management. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, and writing skills Extensive knowledge of security protocols and emergency preparedness. Extensive knowledge of safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Profound ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Health, Safety and Environment

Saputo Inc.
08.2022 - Current
  • Manage all aspects of Environmental Health & Safety within food manufacturing plant
  • Manages all safety and training coordinators in the plant
  • Have written and implemented over 20 safety programs and 100 procedures in plant
  • Reduced lost time injury rate by over 75%
  • Reduced total recordable injury rate by 50%
  • Maintains contact with outside law enforcement agencies
  • Develops and manages assigned program budgets while identifying cost effective strategies for maintaining health, safety, and environmental programs

Corrections Officer Specialist - Fire, Safety and Sanitation Officer

Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility
05.2014 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for all aspects of fire, safety, and sanitation in an Adult Correctional Facility
  • Inspects all area of State Facility to assure compliance with American Corrections Association (ACA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and New Mexico Environment Department (NMED)
  • Collects daily and weekly reports from all departments in order to maintain all life safety and sanitation aspects of the facility
  • Managed all incident and accident reports for both staff and inmate accidents, near misses, property damages and investigates all incidents
  • Identified opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems
  • Conducted in-service training for employees for safety, sanitation, and fire prevention
  • Managed all inventories in the facility to ensure they are being inventoried properly
  • Conducted monthly safety meetings
  • Maintained and conducted all inspections of fire alarm and fire suppression systems
  • Performed quarterly emergency preparedness and fire drills
  • Daily supervision of inmates
  • Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
  • Loss Control Coordinator
  • ADA Coordinator (Americans with Disabilities Act)
  • SDS (Safety Data Sheets) Coordinator

Coordinator, Health, Safety and Environment

Saputo Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for all aspects of safety in food manufacturing plant
  • Coordinates all safety incidents to include accident reports, near misses, property damage and investigates all incidents along with facilitating RCAs for injuries and illnesses
  • Inspects all areas of plant to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and New Mexico Environment Department (NMED)
  • Conducts all safety and emergency preparedness training with staff members
  • Conduct monthly safety committee meetings
  • Identify opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems

Armed Nuclear Alarm Station Operator

G4S Government Solutions
04.2011 - 05.2014
  • Company Overview: (Urenco USA)
  • Dispatch officers to alarms/patrols
  • Maintain patrol logs/communication logs electronically and on paper
  • Supervised and monitored centralized alarm system and warning systems and detect any unlawful presence in high security zone
  • Write daily reports
  • Operated over 100 surveillance cameras to monitor interior and exterior areas of the nuclear site via CCTV
  • Controlled all radio traffic and emergency radio traffic via two-way radio
  • Managed all safety incidents, accidents, and medical emergencies and reported to appropriate to law enforcement agencies
  • Answered alarms and continuously monitored security and fire systems
  • Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety
  • (Urenco USA)

Armed Nuclear Security/Safety Officer

G4S Government Solutions
07.2010 - 04.2011
  • Company Overview: (Urenco USA)
  • Performed watch, patrol, or response duties required to protect against radiological sabotage, to protect theft or diversion of special nuclear material and to protect classified matter in a uranium plant
  • First responder to all law enforcement, fire brigade, and hazmat incidents in Nuclear Facility
  • Ensured safety off all staff and contractors in plant
  • Department of Energy “L” Clearance
  • Use portable two-way radio
  • (Urenco USA)

Corrections Officer

The Geo Group, Inc.
06.2008 - 07.2010
  • Maintained the safety and security of the community, staff, and inmates
  • Supervised inmates and managed conflict between inmates
  • Patrolled assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle to ensure personnel, building, and Security equipment
  • Examined doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure
  • Prepared routine, standardized reports
  • As necessary restrained prisoners, using handcuffs, secured, and controlled offenders using chemical agents, and other weapons of force
  • Monitored prisoner activity via CCTV
  • Used portable two-way radio

Legal Assistant

Tommy D. Parker, Attorney at Law
04.2006 - 06.2008
  • Managed all administrative and office duties for sole attorney's office
  • Supervised other law office employees
  • Developed automated systems and processes utilizing MS Excel and Access in order to efficiently manage client accounts
  • Created and tracked expenses and client accounts utilizing QuickBooks accounting software
  • Managed an average of 100 client case accounts at a time
  • Obtain all necessary information from files and coordinate with law enforcement agencies when needed to complete legal documents
  • Prepare legal arguments for lawsuits
  • Draft pleadings and motions filed in court
  • Assist attorneys during trials
  • Organize and track files from case documents and make them available and easily accessible to attorneys
  • Identify appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials for assigned cases

Education

High School Diploma -

Hobbs High School
Hobbs, NM
05.2005

NMJC Law Enforcement Course -

New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM

Nuclear Security Officer Level III Certificate -

Emergency Response Fire Brigade Training Certificate -

Level 3 Guard Card -

CPR, First Aid, AED Instructor Certified -

Department of Energy “L” Clearance -

First responder operations level Certificate -

Incident investigation in the workplace Certificate -

Defensive driving certificate -

Hazardous Chemical Response/Haz whopper Certificate -

IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness -

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Policy implementation
  • Emergency response
  • Safety procedures
  • Risk management

Education And Professional Training

  • High School Diploma, 05/01/05
  • NMJC Law Enforcement Course
  • Nuclear Security Officer Level III Certificate
  • Emergency Response Fire Brigade Training Certificate
  • Level 3 Guard Card
  • CPR, First Aid, AED Instructor Certified
  • Department of Energy 'L' Clearance
  • First responder operations level Certificate
  • Incident investigation in the workplace Certificate
  • Defensive driving certificate
  • Hazardous Chemical Response/Haz whopper Certificate
  • IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness
  • IFSAC Fire Inspector I
  • IFSAC Fire Investigator
  • First Responder Recognition of Confined Spaces
  • Food Service EID Certificate
  • Introduction to Fire Origin and Cause Certificate
  • Training for Trainers Certificate
  • Training for Trainers Certificate for Covid-19
  • ICS-00200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident Certificate
  • ICS-00700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) Introduction Certificate
  • IS-00100.b Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100
  • OSHA10 Certificate/card
  • OSHA30 Certificate/card
  • Certified Environmental Specialist Certificate
  • GHS and OSHA Hazardous Communication Certificate
  • Mental Health First Aid USA Certificate
  • COVID-19: How to put on and remove personal protective equipment (PPE) Confirmation of Participation
  • EPROTECT Respiratory Infections (EN) Record of Achievement
  • Civil Rights Training Certificate
  • ADA Basic Course Completion
  • Petroleum Storage Tank A/B/C Operator
  • Fall Protection Online Training for Construction and General Industry Certificate
  • Arc Flash Electrical Safety Training Online Certificate

Certification

● Received High School Diploma in May of 2005

● Received certificate for NMJC Law Enforcement Course

● Nuclear Security Officer Level III Certificate

● Emergency Response Fire Brigade Training Certificate

● Level 3 Guard Card

● CPR, First Aid, AED Instructor Certified

● Received Department of Energy “L” Clearance

● First responder operations level Certificate

● Incident investigation in the workplace Certificate

● Defensive driving certificate

● Hazardous Chemical Response/Haz whopper Certificate

● IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness

● IFSAC Fire Inspector I

● IFSAC Fire Investigator

● First Responder Recognition of Confined Spaces

● Food Service EID Certificate

● Introduction to Fire Origin and Cause Certificate

● Training for Trainers Certificate

● Training for Trainers Certificate for Covid-19

● ICS-00200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident Certificate

● ICS-00700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) Introduction Certificate

● IS-00100.b Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100

● OSHA10 Certificate/card

● OSHA30 Certificate/card

● Certified Environmental Specialist Certificate

● GHS and OSHA Hazardous Communication Certificate

● Mental Health First Aid USA Certificate

● COVID-19: How to put on and remove personal protective equipment (PPE) Confirmation of Participation

● ePROTECT Respiratory Infections (EN) Record of Achievement

● Civil Rights Training Certificate

● ADA Basic Course Completion

● Petroleum Storage Tank A/B/C Operator

● Fall Protection Online Training for Construction and General Industry Certificate

● Arc Flash Electrical Safety Training Online Certificate

Timeline

Manager, Health, Safety and Environment

Saputo Inc.
08.2022 - Current

Coordinator, Health, Safety and Environment

Saputo Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2022

Corrections Officer Specialist - Fire, Safety and Sanitation Officer

Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility
05.2014 - 12.2022

Armed Nuclear Alarm Station Operator

G4S Government Solutions
04.2011 - 05.2014

Armed Nuclear Security/Safety Officer

G4S Government Solutions
07.2010 - 04.2011

Corrections Officer

The Geo Group, Inc.
06.2008 - 07.2010

Legal Assistant

Tommy D. Parker, Attorney at Law
04.2006 - 06.2008

Nuclear Security Officer Level III Certificate -

Emergency Response Fire Brigade Training Certificate -

Level 3 Guard Card -

CPR, First Aid, AED Instructor Certified -

Department of Energy “L” Clearance -

First responder operations level Certificate -

Incident investigation in the workplace Certificate -

Defensive driving certificate -

Hazardous Chemical Response/Haz whopper Certificate -

IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness -

High School Diploma -

Hobbs High School

NMJC Law Enforcement Course -

New Mexico Junior College

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