Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Personal Information
Honors And Awards
Certification
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Kyle A. Leon

Laguna,N.M.

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record of effectively leading teams, driving business growth, and implementing strategic initiatives. Skilled in strategic planning, operations management, and building strong client relationships. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Management Specialist

Pueblo of Laguna
Laguna , NM
08.2024 - Current

Assist in the Pueblo of Laguna's planning, development and implementation of emergency preparedness for response to natural and human caused disasters or public safety emergencies within the exterior boundaries of the Pueblo of Laguna and surrounding communities.

Operations Manager

Pueblo of Laguna Utility Authority
Laguna, USA
01.2018 - 03.2024
  • Manage Water and Wastewater Systems, Development, Project Management, Annual Budgets, EPA Federal Regulations, NMED State Regulations, Enforce POLUA Policy, Health and Safety Inspections, State and Federal Funding

Interim Operations Manager

Pueblo of Laguna Utility Authority
Laguna, USA
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Learning Management roles and expectations, Administrative Functions, EPA/NMED reporting agencies

Lead Operator

Pueblo of Laguna Utility Authority
Laguna, USA
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Oversite of all Water and Wastewater Operations assuring that all systems are in compliance with state and federal regulation

Water and Wastewater Operator

Pueblo of Laguna Utility Authority
Laguna, USA
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Operate and Maintain Water and Wastewater systems
  • Operation and Maintenance
  • IHS Projects for scattered housing and drainfield replacement projects

Education

Water Supply Level 2 Certification (Current) -

State of New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission
Laguna, New Mexico
03.2024

Water Innovation Leadership Development Program -

Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
02-2021

WasteWater Collections - Level 1 (Current) -

Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
Laguna, New Mexico
01.2018

GED Program -

New Mexico State University
New Mexico

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service

References

  • Andrew Sweetman, 505-228-4316
  • Bruce Robinson, 480-518-1588
  • Jerrick Chino, 505-917-0742
  • Michaël Alvedrez, 505-379-5974

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/21/89
  • Nationality: Native American

Honors And Awards

  • Nominee for 2018 Tribal Operator of The Year, For Outstanding Service to Tribal Communities
  • Nominee for 2022 Tribal Operator of The Year, For Outstanding Service to Tribal Communities

Certification

Fema Incident Command System (ICS)

IS-5.a: Introduction to Hazardous Materials, IS-29.a: Public Information Officer awareness, IS-37.24: Managerial Safety and Health, IS-66: Preparing the Nation for Space Weather Events, IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command Systems, IS-120.c: Introduction to Exercises, IS-144.a: TERT Basic Course, IS-200.C: Basic incident Command System for Initial Response, IS-230.E: Fundamentals to Emergency Management, IS-235.c: Emergency Planning, IS-240.c: Leadership and Influence, IS-241.C: Decision Making and Problem Solving, IS-242.c: Effective Communication, IS-244.b: Developing and Managing Volunteers, IS-288.a: The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management, IS-319.a: Tornado Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff, IS-320: Wildfire Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff, IS-322: Flood Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff, IS-325: Earthquake Basics: Science Risk and Mitigation, IS-363: Introduction to Emergency Management for Higher Education, IS -368.a: Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Operations, IS-520: Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenza's, IS-553.a: Coordination between Water Utilities and Emergency Management Agencies, IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction, IS-900: Active Shooter Prevention: You Can Make a Difference, IS-905: Responding to and Active Shooter: You Can Make a Difference, IS-906: Workplace Security Awareness, IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do, IS-908: Emergency Management for Senior Officials, IS-1010: Emergency Protective Measures, IS-1016: Environmental and Historical Preservation (EHP) Considerations/Compliance for Public Assistance Grants, IS-1024: Water and Wastewater Treatment System Considerations, IS-1200: TERT Team Leader Course, IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions, IS-2500: National Prevention Framework, An Introduction, IS-2600: National Protection Framework, An Introduction, IS-2700: National MItigation Framework, An Introduction, IS-2900.a: National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Overview,

Louisiana State University - National Center for Biomedical Research and Training - Academy of Counter Terrorist Education

Crime, Terrorism, and Threats to Critical Infrastructure, Assessment Techniques, Mental Health Disorders Contributing to Behavioral Crises, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or Explosive (CBRNE), Communication Between Responders and the Public.

New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command Systems (ICS) for Expanding Incidents

ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command Systems (ICS), Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents

FEMA Basic Academy for Emergency Management (4/5 Classes Completed)

Foundations of Emergency Management, Science of Disasters, Planning: Emergency Operations, Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course, Public Information Basics (pending 4/28/25-4/30/2025)

Timeline

Emergency Management Specialist

Pueblo of Laguna
08.2024 - Current

Operations Manager

Pueblo of Laguna Utility Authority
01.2018 - 03.2024

Interim Operations Manager

Pueblo of Laguna Utility Authority
01.2016 - 01.2018

Lead Operator

Pueblo of Laguna Utility Authority
01.2015 - 01.2016

Water and Wastewater Operator

Pueblo of Laguna Utility Authority
01.2011 - 01.2015

Water Supply Level 2 Certification (Current) -

State of New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission

Water Innovation Leadership Development Program -

Duke University

WasteWater Collections - Level 1 (Current) -

Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.

GED Program -

New Mexico State University
Kyle A. Leon