Kate Chavez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Sanitarian with over 6 years of experience in food safety inspections at the retail level. Customer friendly charisma has allowed me to work with and educate operators on food safety measures which result in the prevention of food-borne illness and public health safety. City and global emergencies have help develop an adaptive attitude with a problem-solving and team working mentality. My education in Occupational Safety and Health strengthen my knowledge and aspiration to contribute to the goal of creating a safe and healthy community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sanitarian
City of El Paso Department of Public Health
01.2018 - Current
- Conduct routine inspections of food establishments and facilities to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances
- Conduct investigation of complaints related to food safety concerns from citizens and other agencies
- Prepare written reports on inspection and investigation findings
- Communicate inspection findings to operators, educate on violations observed, and recommend corrective actions to be taken or possible court action
- Collect water samples for lab testing
- Review paper and electronic architectural plans for new food establishments, verify compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, provide corrections if needed
- Educate the public through classes and presentations on federal, state and local food safety regulations and ordinances
- Conduct fire investigations of retail food establishments for compliance in food safety operational procedures, and food condemnation
- Aide Emergency Management program in rising and or sudden emergency operations.
- Train new employees on various program procedures, and software used to conduct day to day duties.
Sanitarian
Temporary reassignment to COVID 19 Testing Site
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted training and supervised new employees, in areas of call taking, excel scheduling and creation of lab orders through computer software
- Provided customer service and practiced patient confidentiality through call taking and appointment scheduling for patient testing
- Created, updated, and used live excel spreadsheets to aid in the scheduling of patients
- Conducted query functions through excel, and other databases to obtain patient information
- Create lab requisition forms through a variety of computer software programs
- Participated in the review committee, and full English to Spanish translation team for new computer software used to schedule COVID 19 testing and dispensing of FLU vaccine
- Performed office duties such as filing, phone calling, entering information into automated systems, copies, printing, and scanning services
- Prepared reconciliation reports through system research, report pulling, and data collection from coworkers.
Packer
Admiral Storage and Van
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Lead a team of employees to sites that required packing and unpacking of belongings
- Employed exceptional packing skills to prevent product damage, and/or loss of property
- Worked efficiently to complete tasks within a satisfactory time frame
- Communicated professionally in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing with the customer
- Prepare inventory documents of packed boxes to provide customer with accurate list of packed items.
Education
Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health -
Colombia Southern University
08.2023
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - undefined
University of Texas at El Paso
12.2016
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - undefined
New Mexico State University
12.2013
Skills
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Team Working
- Communication
- Time Management
Certification
Sanitarian, 09/06/2024, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Personal Information
Title: Sanitarian
Timeline
Sanitarian
Temporary reassignment to COVID 19 Testing Site
03.2020 - 03.2021
Sanitarian
City of El Paso Department of Public Health
01.2018 - Current
Packer
Admiral Storage and Van
01.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - undefined
University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - undefined
New Mexico State University
Sanitarian, 09/06/2024, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health -
Colombia Southern University
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