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Directed the day-to-day operations of the Partner Integration Section to ensure seamless coordination with statewide partners to advance agency objectives.Optimized the resource allocation of the section by managing a portion of the Bureau’s $16 million budget to enhance the State’s emergency preparedness initiatives. Spearheaded the comprehensive management and maintenance of emergency preparedness plans, encompassing the coordination, execution, and evaluation of exercises, drills, training sessions, workshops, and diverse preparedness initiatives on behalf of The Arizona Department of Health Services. Supervised 5 section team members, including a Preparedness Exercise Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness Planner, Evaluator, Financial Administrator, and State Volunteer Coordinator. Cultivated a collaborative work environment, fostering a culture of teamwork and encouraging a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving.Led the project management efforts for the development and implementation of the State's emergency response plans, volunteer programs, and diverse preparedness initiatives.Facilitated and served as a guest speaker for numerous statewide emergency response events, delivering insightful presentations and engaging audiences with valuable expertise and knowledge in the field.Championed the planning and implementation of policies and systems as a key member of the leadership team, focusing primarily on ensuring effective execution.Implemented strategic measures to optimize workloads and prevent staff from becoming overburdened, ensuring seamless completion of job duties and maintaining productivity.Provided direct oversight and guidance to internal and external partners, including 15 counties, 13 tribes, a statewide healthcare coalition, and state associations, aimed at significantly enhancing the effective response, protection, and recovery from emergency situations.

Planned and executed the evaluation of the COVID-19 Demobilization Plan, After-Action Reports (AAR), Integrated Preparedness Planning (IPP), and executive summaries of public health emergency preparedness (PHEP) training and exercises in collaboration with statewide partners. Reviewed, coordinated, and analyzed using the Capability Planning Guide (CPG) to identify gaps for future exercises.Facilitated and administered corrective action workplan (CAWP) initiatives in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) PHEP and Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) to meet grant deliverables and ensure performance measures are being met. Tracked training and exercises to ensure the bureau is meeting exercise program requirements and in compliance with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines. Coordinated and facilitated as the master of ceremonies for statewide training and exercises to test capabilities and identify gaps when responding to all hazards. Served as a liaison and representative for the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) in public health emergency preparedness matters with federal, state, local, and private sector agencies to ensure ADHS is an active partner in preparedness and fosters positive relationships. Created inclusive planning teams to ensure Access and Functional Needs (AFN) communities are taken into consideration when conducting training, exercises, and events. Assisted in the coordination and development of the annual Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and present findings collected from the Arizona Public Health Risk Assessment Tool (AzPHRAT).

Acted as the Planning Chief in during COVID-19, Measles, Monkeypox, Dengue, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and Ebola public health emergencies. Wrote the COVID-19 Demobilization Plan in collaboration with section chiefs.Facilitated and completed the Incident Coordination Plan for Incident Complex activities for each subsequent operational period. Facilitate tactical and operational briefings throughout the Operational Period.Coordinate the development of a response summary and AAR.Conduct bi-weekly HEOC 101 and onboarding training in coordination with Logistics section.

Coordinate complex projects and make critical decisions within the Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC) for the COVID-19 Response for the State of Arizona.Oversee state warehouse operations to ensure safe and efficient receipt, staging, storing, delivery, and return of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical countermeasures (MCM), vaccine and testing supplies as needed.Develop and update resource allocation plan for fair and equitable distribution of PPE, MCM, testing and vaccine supplies based on resource needs for HEOC Command.Manage a team of 14 personnel including FEMA, DEMA, and National Guard personnel to work on a statewide PPE disposition project in coordination with all counties and tribes. Ensure work assignments and priorities are established to streamline work productivity. Lead the COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine Transfer project in coordination with FEMA, DEMA, National Guard, Arizona State Laboratory, and Arizona Immunization Program which was responsible for the distribution of over 100,000 doses COVID-19 vaccine.Led a team of four ADHS staff and 10 National Guard personnel to successfully transfer vaccines from all four state-operated PODs to the Arizona State Laboratory.Coordinated proper deliveries of PPE supplies to each state-run POD through strong communications skills with third party vendors.Cross-collaborated among state, local, and federal partners, overseeing all statewide POD volunteers’ assignments, and ensuring a streamlined process for mass vaccination at each state-run POD.Recruited, assisted, and oversaw the training of clinical and non-clinical volunteers.

Created and prepared news releases, newsletters, and bulletins in English and Spanish.Utilized native Spanish communication skills to translate and transcribe information from English to Spanish. Updated statistical information in reports regarding COVID-19.Demonstrated effective communication strategies to support cross-collaboration workgroups and strategic planning. Utilized a variety of platforms to reach a diverse group of audiences in all sectors such as worksites, schools, neighborhoods and communities, municipalities, faith-based groups, and healthcare organizations.Produced and presented reports with recommended actions, including meeting summaries, projects, program initiatives, and media trends for director-level staff.Served on the Maricopa County Elections Communication team during the 2020 United States presidential election in Arizona, monitoring social media, updating poll results, and assisting in live press updates.Represented Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) at federal, state, local, and private sector planning meetings to improve processes, plans, and best practicesSupervised a team of over 15 staff to conduct Maricopa County’ COVID-19 Serosurvey in conjunction with Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic. Participated in various ICS roles as assigned in the HEOC during public health emergencies, disasters, incidents, and events within Maricopa County.Prepared and delivered oral health presentations and training to key stakeholder and community leaders in Spanish and English. Established and maintained new partnerships and exceeded monthly total screening numbers through cold calling and following database leads. Supervised a team of over 30 healthcare providers at 10 clinics while also compiling monthly reports.

Provide oral health outreach, education, and training to; families, childcare centers, stakeholders, community organizations, community members, Native Tribe Leaders, partners and targeted audiences to support the implementation of the importance of oral health through cold calling and following database leads. While also assisting with oral health screenings to those who qualify for our programs.Oversee and assist field staff over 30; hygienist and bilingual site assistants with site support and program implementation to meet the guidelines identified in the Standards of Practice at all sites under my supervision.Facilitate professional development training for all staff and assist with management of marketing projects regarding growth of program and staff.Develop, outreach, implement, evaluate, and expand strategies for fluoride varnish services in coordination and collaboration with grantors, stakeholders, partners and community leaders.

Organized, planned, scheduled and administered life skills programs to youth ages 11-21 and their families in school settings, afterschool settings, fraternities, sororities, juvenile detention centers, and group homes.Skilled in compiling data that shows effectiveness of programs throughout the state. Managed social media presence, marketing and planning of community events and assisting with the preparations for annual fundraising events. Oversee 10 Youth & Family Educators assisting with troubleshooting, one on one meeting, professional developmental goals and performance evaluations.Assigned special projects for program development, ability to meet project deadlines, collaborate with colleagues, and assist with grant writing. Conduct professional development presentations on a variety of topics to stakeholders, Native Tribe Leaders, grant funders, colleagues, coalitions, school administrators and other community members.

Member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) representing both Golf and baseball.Coordinated philanthropy events with other SAAC members.

Participated in community events with the Hispanic community of Washington County and Portland areas.Collaborated on ideas for tabling events and coordinated certain events for Pacific University students and Oregon residents. Utilized my bi-lingual and bi-cultural abilities to the fullest through engaging important community leaders for awareness and change on several local issues.

Coordinated and participated in philanthropy events.Assisted with game day operations for Football, Soccer, Basketball, Track & Field and other special events.Organized and instructed youth camps for Pacific University Baseball.Participated in competition at the NCAA level in Baseball and Golf.Able to problem solve, display resilience, communicate effectively, demonstrate teamwork, collaborate with team to maintain core values, facilitate team building activities, time manage and goal oriented.

Collaborated closely with other club members in participating in events with Tuality Health Care promoting health and wellness. Worked in conjunction with the Health and Wellness department at Pacific University.Organized tabling events to raise awareness on certain health topics. Worked closely with Washington County Public Health Department.

Worked as Facilities Maintenance Assistant under the direction of Coach Greg Bradley, head of Facilities Maintenance. Prepared all fields and courts for NCAA collegiate play and or special events held at the stadiums and arena at the University. Took care of all the fields on day to day basis during offseasons and in seasons.Gained valuable skills on how to maintain make sure fields and courts are playable conditions for the athletes.

In charge of the sports columns for the Pacific Index which is Pacific University's newspaper. Interviewed student-athletes, coaches, professors, fans and parents for stories and headlines throughout the year.

Prepared, scheduled, and facilitated over 50 presentations on food safety, foodborne illness, air pollution, suicide prevention, and obesity to community leaders and partners in English and Spanish. Wrote and updated data logs to various organizations for partnerships.Facilitated and built strong partnerships between the health department and its stakeholders to support emergent public health issues through information gathering and resources alignment to address community health issues.Cross-collaborated between government departments and community organizations to improve the health and wellness of Washington County residents.

Played Outfield for the Topeka Golden Giants while also giving back to the community through participation in other philanthropy events. Helped run and coordinate youth baseball camps, attended Special Olympics Games practices, where I would cheer them on, also helped send them off to the Special Olympic Games.

Worked as a car painters assistant, worked on washing and detailing cars, worked at the front office answering phone calls, created logs to keep track of all car parts inventory, made sure customers were satisfied with their experience at Spectrum, created connections with various car dealers, auto part stores and other auto body shops in the community. Gained great knowledge of the auto body industry.