Joshua Ruiz
Meadow
Summary
Experienced with managing environmental services teams to ensure optimal cleanliness and safety standards. Utilizes knowledge of sustainable practices and regulatory compliance to enhance operational efficiency. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and delivering consistent results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Services Manager
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of environmental services department, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented cleaning protocols to maintain high standards of hospital cleanliness and safety.
- Trained and mentored staff on effective waste management practices and infection control procedures.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to address environmental concerns impacting patient care and satisfaction.
- Managed supply inventory, optimizing procurement processes for cleaning materials and equipment.
- Evaluated staff performance through feedback mechanisms, promoting continuous professional development within the team.
Environmental Services Supervisor
UMC Health System
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Supervised daily cleaning operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on effective cleaning techniques and equipment usage.
- Developed and implemented improved cleaning protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections to monitor cleanliness and address deficiencies promptly.
- Collaborated with management to establish environmental service goals aligned with hospital policies.
- Managed supply inventory, ensuring availability of necessary cleaning materials and equipment.
- Coordinated schedules for staff coverage during peak operational hours for optimal service delivery.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance workflow and resolve environmental concerns efficiently.
Assistant Manager
Hobby Lobby
06.2013 - 11.2020
- Coordinated daily operations to enhance team efficiency and service quality.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation to optimize workforce performance.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, enhancing satisfaction and retention rates.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Education
Meadow ISD
Meadow, TXSkills
- Hazardous materials handling
- Waste management
- Environmental compliance
- Time management
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Scheduling and coordinating
Certification
Healthcare Environmental Manager - ECRI
Timeline
Environmental Services Manager
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Environmental Services Supervisor
UMC Health System
11.2020 - 08.2022
Assistant Manager
Hobby Lobby
06.2013 - 11.2020
Meadow ISD
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