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Michelle L. Pimentel

Michelle L. Pimentel

Orange,CA

Summary

Experienced operations manager and skilled leader with 10 years of experience utilizing exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities to enhance business plans and daily operations. A results-oriented and resilient professional, proficient in team development, process improvement, and productivity enhancement. Possesses a strong understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, and a talent for identifying areas requiring improvement and implementing strategic changes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager & Event EMS Director

Rock Medicine
12.2018 - Current
  • Established partnerships with 10+ emergency services and hospitals, ensuring seamless emergency coordination at events
  • Led the development and implementation of a training program for 300+ EMS volunteers, improving response efficiency by 25%
  • Created a data tracking system to monitor response times, patient outcomes, and resource utilization, leading to a 20% improvement in operational efficiency
  • Developed risk assessment protocols for large-scale events, ensuring zero major compliance violations and enhancing event safety

Graduate Research Assistant

Thomas Jefferson College of Population Health
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Conducted quantitative and qualitative data analysis, contributing to multiple research projects and publications
  • Assisted in grant proposals and research protocol development, securing funding for public health initiatives
  • Conducted literature reviews and manuscript editing under the supervision of the program director

COVID-19 Field Care Clinic Emergency Services Manager

San Francisco Department of Public Health
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Spearheaded emergency response planning for a 20+ staff COVID-19 Field Care Clinic, ensuring rapid response during peak crisis periods
  • Implemented a supply management system that reduced shortages by 30%, ensuring uninterrupted care
  • Developed a public health communication strategy that reached 200+ community members, increasing COVID-19 awareness and safety compliance

Executive Assistant to the Director

Rock Medicine
10.2015 - 12.2018
  • Managed administrative operations, vendor coordination, and volunteer onboarding for a high-volume EMS program

Patient Advocate Manager

Haight Ashbury Free Clinics
01.2013 - 10.2015
  • Led front desk operations, patient eligibility determination, and medical records management for a high-traffic clinic
  • Assisted in securing NCQA's PCMH (Patient-Centered Medical Home) accreditation through compliance initiatives

Medical Referral Coordinator

Haight Ashbury Free Clinics
10.2010 - 01.2013
  • Developed patient care continuity strategies, ensuring vulnerable populations had access to primary care
  • Created tracking protocols for chronic disease management and health outcomes reporting

Education

MPH - Policy & Advocacy

Thomas Jefferson College of Population Health
Philadelphia, PA
03.2023

BS - Cellular Molecular Biology

Notre Dame de Namur University
Belmont, CA
06.2021

Skills

  • Healthcare Operations Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Regulatory Compliance & Title XXII Licensing
  • Elder Care Management
  • Health Advocacy
  • Emergency Preparedness Planning
  • Community Health Engagement

Certification

  • FEMA ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • FEMA ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
  • FEMA ICS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) Introduction
  • FEMA ICS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
  • Incident Command & Disaster Response Planning (2025)
  • Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Management Training (2025)
  • National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (Exp 2025)
  • BLS for Healthcare Provider (Exp 2027)
  • Stop the Bleed Instructor

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

Thomas Jefferson College of Population Health
08.2021 - 06.2022

COVID-19 Field Care Clinic Emergency Services Manager

San Francisco Department of Public Health
03.2020 - 04.2021

Operations Manager & Event EMS Director

Rock Medicine
12.2018 - Current

Executive Assistant to the Director

Rock Medicine
10.2015 - 12.2018

Patient Advocate Manager

Haight Ashbury Free Clinics
01.2013 - 10.2015

Medical Referral Coordinator

Haight Ashbury Free Clinics
10.2010 - 01.2013

BS - Cellular Molecular Biology

Notre Dame de Namur University

MPH - Policy & Advocacy

Thomas Jefferson College of Population Health
Michelle L. Pimentel