Mercedes Florez

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Safety and Health Official-General Industry & Construction

Highly accomplished in the field of Emergency Management Exercise Planning

Expert instructor in the field of disaster response, mass casualty, and triage

CPR/Medic 1st Aid/AED Instructor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Safety, Risk & Emergency Management, Texas A&M University 2013-Present

TEEX Certified Safety and Health Official-General Industry and Construction OSHA Compliance Courses.

Established a Comprehensive EHS program through meticulous and detailed review of all programs and process; reconciled repeat audit items from previous audits conducted in the absence of director position.

Revised following critical programs to reflect current standards, ensuring compliance with regulations, regulatory agencies, and national guidelines:

oLaboratory Safety Guideline; Chemical Safety Procedure; Bloodborne Pathogen (BPP) Exposure Control Plan; Hazardous Waste Disposal Procedure; and the Environmental Management System (EMS)

Manages the BBP and Hazardous Chemicals program; created the HAZCOM Training Record and implemented for those exposed to hazardous chemicals, blood, & other potentially infectious material and is monitored monthly.

Revised the Basic Plan of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; ensured readiness by instituting the Texas Department of Emergency Management concept and state guidelines.

Designed new Laboratory and Fire and Life Safety Inspection checklists; significantly improved inspection processes and secured safety of the campus.

Improved the campus Emergency Action Plan; established the Incident Management Team, enhancing campus preparedness for all hazards.

Developed over 14 Standard Administrative Procedures for the System Supplemental Risk Management Standards; outlined campus responsibilities and streamlined safety processes and programs.

Created a Quick Reference Guide for campus faculty, staff, students and visitors; pamphlet gives critical information on what to do or how to respond to an emergency while on campus.

Revised the Enterprise Risk Management matrix to monitor and mitigate high risks associated with the campus; executive leadership aware and involved in mitigation efforts.

Established an EHS committee to oversee environmental and safety concerns related to the campus; meets quarterly and maintains compliance with environmental laws.

Implemented Safety Captains for all campus buildings to assist in emergency situations; provided critical training on evacuation, CPR and first aid, significantly enhancing campus readiness.

Emergency Management Programs Manager 2010-2013

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Emergency Management Programs and Trainer for Incident Command System (ICS) Courses; ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 400, ICS 700, ICS 775, ICS 800, IS 908, and Hospital ICS (HICS), to include coordination of the DoD Public Health Emergency Management Course (PHEM).

Program Manager for PHEM Course; identified discrepancies with task requirements meeting actual objectives for Medical Treatment Facility Emergency Managers (MEMs).

Developed instructional materials, instructed, and provided subject-matter expertise and implemented tri-service training programs.

Successfully completed the ICS 300/400 Curricula Trainer course; responsible for managing all ICS courses provided to global locations.

Course Director, Flight Medicine Management Course 2006-2010

Designed formal course for medics newly assigned to flight medicine, becoming the sole career field subject matter expert.

Instructed over 800 students in disaster response, aircraft mishap investigation, and mass casualty/triage methodologies, expanding global response capabilities.

Expert inspector; performed numerous Staff Assistance Visits to bases preparing for Joint Commission and Hospital Service Inspections aided Flight Medicine Clinics in areas of leadership, management and training, and provided valuable skills and techniques that allowed clinics to be successful and inspection ready.

Coordinated and monitored validation exercise program requirements, planning, and execution for Expeditionary Medical Support Training (EMEDS), ensured over 1,200 AFMS personnel were trained for deployed location.

Developed exercise objectives, training plans, and budgets that met requirements identified by higher headquarters.

Coordinated with US Embassy in Armenia, trained over 40 Armenian medical personnel in EMEDS operations.

MANAGEMENT and SUPERVISION

Served in superintendent position for unit department, providing leadership and guidance to 80+ personnel.

Directed a team of 18 in the Joint Pacific Lifeline exercise, evaluating over 200 personnel in humanitarian response through a 96-hour validation exercise.

Hand-selected as team leader/coordinator for the Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility, Ramstein AB, Germany, in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, supervising staff of fifteen and ensured flawless patient movement.

Managed over 600 medics as the Director, Enlisted Nursing Resources, overseeing manpower requirements and validating Readiness Skills Verification.

Established public speaking skills, continually lauded by top leadership and executives for consistent high praise on student critiques.

Proven ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments efficiently managed a diverse workforce and utilized conflict management and professional development techniques to ensure a harmonious work environment.

WORK HISTORY

2013-2015 Director of Safety, Risk & Emergency Management Texas A&M University

2010-2013 Emergency Management Programs Manager Ft. Sam Houston, TX

2006-2010 Course Director, Flight Medicine Management Course Brooks-City Base, TX

2002-2006 Director, Enlisted Nursing Resources Lackland AFB, TX

EDUCATION

Masters of Arts Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management

American Military University, Aug 2010

Golden Key Member for Academic Honors

Bachelors of Science in Human Services & Business

Wayland Baptist University, 2007

Honor Graduate

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