Tony L. Mendez
Tallahassee, FL 32301
*********@*****.***
Education
BS, Health Care Management, Business Admin
(Minor Exp.
Graduation: Aug. '13
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL
GPA: 3.14
Concentration: Management & Professional Development
Experience
Alzheimer's Project INC, May 2013 - Present
Goodwill Ambassador (Intern) - Tallahassee, FL
. Identify and research potential contributors to special projects and
funds, in-turn writing effective grant proposals to gain funding for
the organization
. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, effective program management, and
liaises with members regarding status of projects and all work as
acting Secretary of the Steering Committee.
. Coordinate with various healthcare providers and caregivers to ensure
all aspects of case planning and management including clinical
records, initial assessments, and equipment are up to date for
proactive wanderer recover program (Project Lifesaver)
. Established and liaised social and community outreach programs for
Leon county, surrounding territories, and communities
. Co-facilitate and active participant of caregiver support group
meeting, weekly staffing meeting, rural county meetings, and board
meetings
Cleaning Genie LLC, July 2012 - Present
Interim HR Generalist - Gainesville, FL
Guided startup of projects and management on a full spectrum of HR
operations, systems, and programs
Collaborate with senior management to create health initiatives in the
work environment and manage personnel records and administered job
training as needed
Conduct extensive business development functions including: high
volume of cold call appointment setting, to generate qualified leads
and expand sales pipeline
Assists in talent acquisition, interviews, and hiring of non-exempt
employees
ADT Security Services, May 2012 - Dec. 2012
EDO Manager (Inroads Intern) - Jacksonville, FL
Supervised daily operations of a Fortune 500 company, in which I
directed a team of 15 operatives to achieve and maintain a company
quality satisfaction of 97%
Generated weekly/monthly statistical reports to review and address
opportunities for improvement and performance feedback
Assisted with the Human Resources department in the development of a
new recruiting system and diurnal procedures
Coordinated with in-house managers in daily meetings to ensure all
goals and objectives were met, and assisted in any type of issue
resolution. Acted as final escalation point for any customer related
discrepancies
ADT Security Services, July 2009 - May 2012
Administrative Assistant (Inroads Intern) - Jacksonville, FL
. Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive
dialogue across the organization.
. Recruited approximately 200 Emergency Dispatch Operators to the
Customer Monitoring Center in Jacksonville
. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind branch's
employee-retention rate of 89% within an industry where high turnover
is the norm.
. Introduced company's first "tutor assisted" performance review
program, creating a flexible and well-received tool that was later
adopted and implemented in the Jacksonville branches
Technical Skills & Certifications
. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
. Emergency Dispatch Operator License
. Six Sigma Awareness Training Certification (Blue, Green, Black, and
Master Black Belt)
. Advanced training in diversity and inclusion, critical decision-
making, and business culture
Volunteer, Service, Memberships, & Additional Experience
American Legion, Member of Staff Hand, Aug. 2012 - Present
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hands, power tools or
equipment
Perform routine maintenance activities and assist in organizing for
meetings, events, and/or conferences
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