CESAR MORENO

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El Paso, Texas 79936 acxfh8@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Performance-driven professional with extensive experience in managing high-tech fully accredited laboratory operations, with comprehensive understanding of modern techniques, procedures, and testing, and fully knowledgeable of the pertinent laws and regulations regarding the utilization, accreditation and licensure of clinical laboratories. An analytical troubleshooter with proven skills in assembling and organizing data, and overseeing laboratory research to provide accurate and reliable conclusions in fast-paced and changing environments; able to utilize independent judgment to operate and oversee state-of-the-art equipment to produce optimum quality results within prescribed standards, and in a manner consistent with safe and professional practices.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Laboratory Management/Coordination Laboratory Concepts/Principles Financial Management

Staff Leadership/Development Inter-Agency Relations Asset Management

Regulatory Compliance Technology Infusion Initiatives OSHA/Biological Safety

Data Collection/Analysis/Evaluation Method Development/Validation Research/Testing

Performance Measurement Process Improvement Initiatives Workflow Planning

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Kronos, People Soft, & ABS System

Bilingual with Articulate Fluency in English & Spanish

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Business Administration (Graduate Studies, 27 hours)

University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CITY OF EL PASO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, El Paso, Texas 2006 – Present

Worked through a series of progressive roles based on the demonstrated capacity to lead the laboratory operations and support initiatives. Highlights Include:

Human Resources Specialist

Provide technical and administrative duties in support of the selection and testing function for the Department of Health; provide instructions to applicants on examinations and tests, monitor and assist in testing process, and schedule interviews as needed.

Provide candidate assessments, evaluate applicants for potential opportunities, coordinate and oversee the administration of interviews to evaluate education and experience of candidates and recommended candidates for hire.

Prepare workers’ compensation documentation, reports and information to process workers’ compensation and unemployment claims, and provide information to Workers’ Compensation Administrator.

Maintain files and records, including personnel files, training records, workers’ compensation, unemployment and other documentation; maintain required filings and EEO reports with statistical information on all promotion trends, performance, and administrative actions.

Respond to requests for information, including employment verification; answer phones and provide information to the public, applicants, employees and other city departments.

Sanitarian Specialist

Under the supervision of the Sanitarian Supervisor, responsible for promoting individual and population public health by providing the essential services of public health within a variety of settings; oversee environmental health monitoring, inspections, investigations and product samplings identifying health and environmental hazards including indoor and outdoor air quality.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued…)

Conduct routine/required inspections of establishments within an assigned area of jurisdiction and /or audits to ensure compliance of existing local and state public health and environmental codes, regulations, and policies.

Investigates complaints regarding environmental health problems and environmental health hazards and initiates enforcement or corrective actions as required; Recommend corrective measures to be taken or possible court action.

Collaborate in the development and delivery of programs and activities that promote health and prevent diseases; Communicate public health sanitation to the department and public,

Participate in response teams to prevent, minimize, and contain adverse health events and conditions resulting from communicable diseases; communicate public health sanitation with public through presentations to schools and civic groups.

Senior Microbiologist/Lab Supervisor

Serve as the prime interface managing all aspects of the laboratory operations for the City of El Paso Department of Health; plan and establish overall objectives for the Mycology/Mycobacterial Bio Safety Level Laboratory operations and develop current and long range plans for accomplishment of the daily operations.

Oversee all administrative responsibilities; develop standard operating procedures, records management, logistics, asset management, training, and planning and coordination of all integrated support system to El Paso County, City of El Paso, Fort Bliss, Texas, and other agencies in need of the city’s only reference lab.

Concurrently serve as supporting staffer to the Bioterrorism Surveillance Laboratory program and assist the Sexually Transmitted Diseases lab section as needed.

Manage food analysis during outbreaks and for reference cultures; isolated and identified enteric and Gram positive organisms from food specimens and fecal material. Maintained records of laboratory inspections and safety incidents and their resolution in accordance with applicable policies.

Manage the budget administration and funding activities for a set operating budget including the acceptance, disbursement, and accounting of monies for all of laboratory chemicals, supplies and equipment; participate in the establishment of budget objectives, analyze needs for operations, and develop current and long-range plans for purchases and requests.

Oversee the quality of purchasing processes; manage the procurement, validation, and accountability of equipment and tools needed, and in conformance with all requirements; direct the purchasing functions and contractor sourcing for equipment, inventory, and materials for support to maintain operational readiness posture.

Manage the support, training, progression, and work efforts of up to five Microbiologists on all operational activities, training, and direction of work assignments; provide training to approximately 20 Health Department staff on an annual basis to ensure that all enforced standards are maintained.

Provide advanced knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) inspection processes and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory audits; manage a comprehensive quality control program to ensure that all maintenance activities within the delegated areas of responsibility are compliant with all appropriate CLIA, radioactive material, and safety requirements.

Develop, implement, and monitor all safety practices for the operations, enforcing compliance with all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; conduct full assessments to establish and enforce procedures for timely correction and control of workplace hazards.

Manage and prepare reports and detailed documentation for all laboratory activities including the preparation of presentations and informational briefings to higher echelon managers and other stake holders on issues having impact.

Key Achievements:

Serve as an integral member of the new Technology Infusion Initiatives Committee overseeing the designing and maintaining the laboratory computer programs; provide authoritative advice and consultation on the information systems as it applies to the clinical laboratory and implement and maintain coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering, reporting, billing and workload recording taking into account compliance principles.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued…)

Analyze emerging trends, software, and technology and adopt appropriate methods for programs to meet agency goals and offer suggestions for performance improvement; personally oversaw the integration of the ABS system into the operations.

Work closely with the state, other agencies, senior management, stakeholders, and policymakers at various levels on matters pertaining to laboratory operations and integrated support, and all sustainment projects, and serve as liaison between the agencies and the organization.

Microbiologist

Oversaw the testing of biological agents involved in bioterrorism threats; isolated and identified the six main possible microbial bioterrorism organisms, which include pestis, botulism, anthrax, tularemia,

cholera, and ricin and updated bioterrorism manuals as needed; worked in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control to ensure a successful response to an act of bioterrorism.

Assisted with providing educational training and coordinating Level A Laboratory participation; managed, scheduled, and integrated training for all new staff members; maintained records of employee training and safety orientation in accordance with policies and regulations.

Coordinated laboratory facility reviews and risk assessments, laboratory equipment and facility certification, specialized decontaminations, and responses to emergencies involving biological agents.

Monitored procedures and inventories for compliance and adherence to applicable policies and regulations pertaining to high risk work including chain-of-custody and export to public health and research laboratories. Oversaw the application of documentation of good laboratory practices and quality assurance standards.

Served as an active member of the BIO WATCH, a United States Federal Government program to detect the release of pathogens into the air as part of a terrorist attack on major American cities.

Assisted with determining the presence of Category A Agents of bioterrorism in the environment for the El Paso, Texas and Fort Bliss, Texas, using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which was used to amplify and simultaneously detect or quantify a targeted DNA sequence; oversaw the handling, receipt, and processing of samples, containing potentially high hazard biological threat agents associated with bioterrorism.

Assured that incoming specimens were recorded, processed, and triaged appropriately while maintaining "chain-of custody". Implemented the latest LRN techniques (SOPs) and information on the detection of: 1. Bacillus anthracis, 2. Brucella spp., 3. Francisella tularensis, 4. Burkholderia spp., 5. Variola virus, 6. Yersinia pestis and others as deemed necessary by the LRN; reported test results to appropriate local and federal decision makers using established procedures.

Planned work to proceed in an efficient and orderly sequence that consistently led to completion of work by established deadlines, and in compliance with legal, regulatory, and agency requirements; effectively utilized contingency planning to anticipate and prevent problems or delays.

Applied knowledge of Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction and RNA/DNA extraction and other advanced molecular techniques and microbiological procedures to appropriately interpret and report the findings of the assays

Performed quality control and quality assurance procedures including, but not limited to routine equipment maintenance and calibration, and documentation of quality control and quality assurance activities as needed; ensured that reagents, supplies and equipment were adequately maintained.

Maintained documentation collection on findings and protocols; provided laboratory support for field responses and investigations as directed by local and Federal Agencies and reported test results to appropriate individuals using established communication protocols with Local, State and Federal agencies.

Coordinated laboratory facility reviews and risk assessments, laboratory equipment and facility certification, specialized decontaminations, and responses to emergencies involving biological agents.

Monitored procedures and inventories for compliance and adherence to applicable policies and regulations pertaining to high risk work including chain-of-custody and export to public health and research laboratories.

Worked in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and other agencies to ensure a successful response to an act of bioterrorism.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued…)

NEUROMED, INC., El Paso, Texas 2006 – 2006

Clinician

Served as a Clinician overseeing the monitoring of over 20 surgeries in local and surrounding hospitals; served as a subject matter expert monitoring adult patients and provided Surgeons and Anesthesiologists with the neurological status of patients during procedures utilizing multiple modalities.

HERITAGE, THE REAL ESTATE COMPANY, El Paso, Texas 2004 – 2005

Project Manager/Leasing Specialist/Marketing Analyst

Planned, researched, coordinated, and executed comprehensive strategies for this property management group with a portfolio of seven properties (over 1,000 units) valued in excess of $30M in widely-dispersed locations throughout Texas and New Mexico. Oversaw and coordinated all property leasing, financial, and general accounting functions; collection of rental fees, late fees, associated legal fees, preparation of monthly financial statements, managed banking deposits, evictions, and status of property research.

Directed all marketing strategies to generate traffic, improve internal rate of return, rent growth, and create awareness and preference for the properties; supervised all capital renovation projects and new builds for the organization.

Manage all performance standards for the properties involving productivity, occupancy standards, and tenant retention rates; monitored all daily work against the organizational business plan and took actions to resolve variances.

Supervised all capital renovation projects and new builds for the organization; managed all aspects of projects from conception through completion and ensured the goals of project planning, budget, schedule, and construction were met within prescribed timeframes and funding.

Oversaw the solicitation of bids and contract negotiations/preparation for all subcontractors and service providers and the hiring of personnel to ensure all properties were ready for occupancy; managed all repair and renovation construction schedules to include remodeling, electrical work, installation and repair of plumbing systems.

Accountable for overseeing all administrative duties and workflow; processed all initial applications, screened potential tenants, negotiated contract terms, and prepared initial lease and/or rental agreements. Conducted walk-throughs prior to tenants leaving the property and implement lock-outs for delinquent tenants, payments on any bounced checks, and pursued legal action as needed.

EBODY EXECUTIVE FITNESS CONSULTANTS, El Paso, Texas 2002 – 2006

Owner/Health Consultant

Personally planned, coordinated, and managed the marketing and advertising of this fitness consulting services to build and expand market presence in Texas and Arizona; led and transitioned this venture from concept through feasibility analysis, research, budget planning, and development to a full-scale operation.

UTEP DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, El Paso, Texas 1998 – 2004

Engineering & Science Associate IV

Managed both short and long-term research for biochemical, physiological, molecular, environmental, psychological and microbiological topics; coordinated and managed multiple short/long-term research projects; culled and analyzed data acquired from projects and presented to the Primary Investigator for review.

Ensured that the laboratories complied with lab safety protocols dealing with controlled substances and radioactive materials as well as animal husbandry.

Trained, lead and mentored graduate and undergraduate students, schedule and procured projects as needed.

Served as an active participant on grant writing for future laboratory endeavors and help in the organization of a scientific multinational symposium.

CESAR MORENO

11768 Royal Banner Lane Mobile: 915-***-****

El Paso, Texas 79936 acxfh8@r.postjobfree.com

LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

El Paso City-County Health and Environmental District 2006 – Present

Robert Webb Ph.D. 2003 - 2004

Border Biomedical Research Center Environmental Microbiology Unit

Rafael Cabeza Ph.D. 1998 - 2003

Border Biomedical Research Center Sleep Pathology and Neurobiology Unit

Sidharta Das Ph.D. 1997 - 1998

Border Biomedical Research Center Infectious Disease Unit

Don Moss Ph.D.

Border Biomedical Research Center Alzheimer’s Research Unit

Louis Irwin Ph.D.

Border Biomedical Research Center Neurological and Metabolic Disorder Unit

LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

ELISA & Histology

Cell culture and harvest

Protein Gel extraction

Survival Animal Surgeries

Micro-injection

Sleep studies

Behavioral Test- Stress, Activity, Memory and learning

Drug Administration

Pharmacological Formulation

Chemistry

HPLC

Radioisotope binding assays

Ligation, Transformation and Analysis of Recombinants

Prokaryotic Subcloning

Nucleic Acid Sequencing

PCr Amplification

RT PCR

SYMPOSIA & CONFERENCES / RELEVANT TRAINING

Neuroscience 1999

Neuroscience 2000

Neuroscience 2001

1st International Symposium on In Utero MSF Exposure

ORMH 2000 (Office of Research on Minority Health) Challenges in Health Disparity: Call to Action

HazCom

Basic Lab Safety

HazMat-ER

Radiation Safety

Animal Care and Use

Incident Command System 100, 200, 300, 400

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