Provide simultaneous Spanish interpretation services.

As a Training Specialist, I provide emergency management instruction for public agencies, and for youth in disaster preparedness.

As one of the Planners in the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), I was responsible for the emergency preparedness, response, and recovery for the County, and the Operational Area. Some projects I carried out in my role are: • Staff development and training of the Disaster Service Worker (DSW) Program for County employees including creating new program information; presenting at the monthly New Employee Orientation for all new County staff; coordinating with Human Resources for the Onboarding process; and instruction of the FEMA IS-100 and IS-200 courses. • Preparedness presentations to partnering jurisdictions and non-profit agencies in the Monterey County Operational Area (OA). • EOC and DSW training to local school district staff in the OA. • Working on highly qualified team of colleagues with FEMA, CalOES, and DEM staff dedicated to the Long-Term Recovery of the Pajaro community. • Developed and implemented a new emergency preparedness program for youth, “Monterey County Cares for Kids”, providing instruction of the FEMA Ready Kids curriculum to students in Monterey County schools.- Spokesperson for Pajaro Disaster Assistance Program providing media interviews.- Duty Officer rotation: overseeing situational awareness and coordination of emergency events in the County.

I oversaw the emergency response and preparedness for the City of Palm Desert. This involved creating a Disaster Service Worker Program and onboarding process, training of all City staff on being/preparing for role as DSW; conducting ICS classes and ongoing trainings; collaborating with CalFire, County of Riverside Sheriff’s Department, County of Riverside Emergency Management Department, and CalOES; preparing planning documents for State and Federal reports and reimbursements; and strengthening the disaster response capabilities.Oversaw the preparedness of the City’s Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and was EOC Manager during the Tropical Storm Hilary, coordinating the City’s successful response with a fantastic team of professionals that included our Proclamation of Local Emergency; major sandbagging and public works response operations, and communication plan city-wide.

Working in the City Manager’s office, I am part of the Emergency Services Division for the City of Palm Desert overseeing preparedness of City staff and residents. In addition, I also provide administrative support to City Manager staff.

Public Health ServicesEmergency PreparednessI was responsible for coordinating with local governmental agencies, County departments, private and volunteer agencies in organizing and training for emergency preparedness. Acted as coordinator for county Health Care Coalition working with hospital and local health/care sites to ensure proper emergency preparedness and response.I oversaw department operations center (DOC) for Public Health, conducting training and drills; updating job aids, and other planning documents; collaborating with Office of Emergency Services on County-wide emergency preparedness.Acted as lead contact for COVID-19 test to treatment sites conducted by OptumServe, coordinating with state and provider.As department safety representative, I conducted monthly safety meetings and oversaw training, exercises and drills for Public Health staff.

Conducted bilingual testing for HR department and worked as translator for monthly Board meetings.

As Admin Analyst, March 2019-Oct 2021:Provided higher level administrative support to the Public Works & Utilities director and entire department; prepared staff reports to present to City Council; created request for proposals, contracts and scope of work; processed bid documents; worked closely with contractors and project managers; co-creating training materials and procedures for the Emergency Operations Center as well as organized city-wide emergency trainings and drills; represented Public Works Department at other multi-agency events.As Exec Assistant/Admin Assistant, August 2006- March 2019:Provided general administrative support to the Director of Public Works & Utilities and entire department; assisted with staff reports and other time sensitive city council items; processed time sheets, contracts and other bid documents; coordinated staff travel and training.