Nancy Fierro
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Professional management expert with over 15 years of experience leading team operations and optimizing workflows to drive organizational success. Recognized for a strong emphasis on collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results that align with evolving business needs. Proficient in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and performance management, fostering a productive work environment that empowers teams to excel. Committed to leveraging expertise to enhance operational efficiency and achieve strategic objectives while navigating complex challenges.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Management Supervisor & Shift Training Lead
Pantex Plant
Amarillo, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Led the strategic oversight of safety and training programs for a shift comprising more than 80 personnel, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Orchestrated the design and execution of compliance training and safety briefings to uphold safety standards. Spearheaded the development of site orientations, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
- Facilitated comprehensive training and supervision of 16 active officers and 2 field training officers, reinforcing technical skills and strict adherence to federal safety protocols.
- Directed team activities to uphold operational standards and ensure safety compliance.
- Analyzed existing workflows and introduced improvements that significantly increased efficiency and decreased downtime.
- Managed rapid administrative and emergency decision-making processes, maintaining safety standards and operational integrity during high-stress situations.
- Supervised safety measures for personnel handling heavy tactical equipment and advanced defense systems, prioritizing crew safety and equipment reliability.
- Managed compliance with federal safety and security standards by maintaining active Q clearance and Sigma 15 nuclear weapons security and safety authorization.
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse teams to improve operational processes and maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Security Police Officer
Pantex Plant
Amarillo, TX
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Site Audits & Asset Protection: Patrolled and secured industrial premises to identify and prevent physical/safety hazards, unauthorized access, or safety breaches.
- Compliance Monitoring: Maintained strict adherence to HRP (Human Reliability Program) and federal safety/medical standards (10 CFR Part 1046) under a Q clearance.
- Responded promptly to incidents, managing conflicts and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to remain composed and professional in the face of critical incidents and high-pressure environments.
Aviation Ordnanceman & Damage Controlman
United States Navy
Coronado, CA
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Oversaw ordnance loading and unloading operations, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed logistics for weapon shipments to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on assigned weapons systems, ensuring optimal performance during missions.
- Installed and loaded aerial mines to rockets with precision and exceptional care.
- Implemented rigorous LOTO protocols during shipboard electrical maintenance and equipment installations, ensuring compliance and safety.
- Oversaw multi-trade construction and maintenance crews executing electrical, plumbing, structural deck fabrication, and concrete application during critical planned incremental availability (PIA) drydock period.
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Deck Safety Operations: Led pre-task safety briefings, conducted daily site inspections of 32 ordnance magazines and 8 common spaces, and enforced strict PPE and safety protocols during high-risk munitions hoisting/handling.
- Incident Prevention & HAZMAT Mitigation: Managed critical HAZMAT handling protocols, safely mitigating chemical, explosive, and physical hazards during high-tempo flight deck and magazine operations.
- Achieved high standards of fire safety through effective training and supervision as a shipboard firefighter and damage control supervisor. Executed thorough inspections and maintenance of critical safety structures, ensuring operational readiness of magazine sprinkler systems and fire suppression equipment. Optimized functionality of CO2 and PKP fire suppression systems, contributing to enhanced emergency preparedness.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Dalhart, TX
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitored and directed inmate movements, prioritizing regulatory compliance and safety measures.
- Site Audits & Emergency Response: Conducted daily physical security and safety audits of facilities to identify environmental hazards and preserve staff/inmate welfare.
- De-escalation & Risk Control: Applied physical and verbal de-escalation tactics and emergency response procedures under high-stress conditions.
Security Officer
IBM Security
Cactus, TX
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Hazard Remediation: Identified, documented, and reported facility physical/safety hazards to prompt immediate administrative and facilities mitigation.
- Monitored security systems and responded to incidents, ensuring safety of personnel and assets.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Embry Riddle Aeronautical
Online05-2029
Associate of Science - Business Management
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXAssociate of Science - Health Sciences
West Hills
LemooreHigh School Diploma -
Lemoore High School
Lemoore05-2010
Skills
- Electrical Safety & Lockout/Tagout (LOTO): Extensive experience managing electrical outages, isolating hazardous energy sources, and verifying zero-energy states during heavy electrical and industrial maintenance phases
- EHS Program Administration & Site Inspections: Performing frequent field observations, identifying hazards, implementing site-specific health & safety plans, and maintaining compliant records
- Safety Training & Workforce Coaching: Certified Instructor; experienced in conducting employee safety orientations, shift-wide training, mentoring personnel, and leading vital pre-task (stretch-and-flex) safety briefings
- Incident Investigation & Emergency Response: Skilled in incident reporting, conducting safety interviews, identifying root causes, and providing immediate first aid/CPR as a certified Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCC) provider and trained shipboard firefighter
- Hazard Identification & Mitigation (JHA/JSA): Developing Job Hazard Analyses, risk assessments, and administering safety controls across multi-trade industrial, construction, and high-security environments
- Regulatory Compliance & Standards: Thorough knowledge of OSHA standards, federal safety regulations, HAZMAT handling, and strict compliance protocols
- Operations management
- Staff development
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer skills
- Team leadership
- Microsoft office proficient
- Computer proficiency and Microsoft office
Certification
- Dronebuster Counter-UAS Certification | Pantex Plant
- Sigma 15 Authorization (Nuclear Security/Safety) | Pantex Plant
- Opposition Force (OPFOR) Certification | Pantex Plant
- CROWS Operator Course & Certification | 2021
- Basic Instructor Course (Certified Instructor) | 2011
- TRF-100 Security Police Officer Academy | 2019
- Aviation Ordnanceman (Class A Technical Training & Aircraft Carrier Maintenance) – US Navy | 2013 – 2016
- Shipboard Basic & Advanced Firefighting & Damage Control | US Navy
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCC) / First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
- HAZMAT Handling & OSHA Knowledge Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Security Management Supervisor & Shift Training Lead
Pantex Plant
01.2021 - Current
Security Police Officer
Pantex Plant
10.2019 - 01.2021
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
01.2018 - 01.2019
Aviation Ordnanceman & Damage Controlman
United States Navy
01.2013 - 01.2021
Security Officer
IBM Security
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Embry Riddle Aeronautical
Associate of Science - Business Management
Amarillo College
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
West Hills
High School Diploma -
Lemoore High School