MANUEL MONTANO

** *******, ******, ** *****

719-***-****

ad0vrk@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Chemical weapons and compliance professional skilled in inspection, monitoring and quality assurance. Proven skills in meeting demanding standards, maintaining safety and ensuing compliance with chemical weapons demilitarization requirements in accordance with applicable policies and procedures per facility agreement. Skilled at creating detailed reports, maintaining records, providing technical input and working with management to resolve concerns.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets

Resolved product issue through consumer testing

Supervised team of 88 staff members

Proven Patience and self-discipline

Motivation technique specialist

Sound Decision making, Professional Integrity

People Orientated

Policies, Procedures, Protocols Development

Educated in State of Colorado Surveys

Completion of plan of action for surveys for the State of Colorado

Coordination of Vacation time, sick time

Coordination in chain of disciplinary action

In charge of medical records

Perform self-aid or buddy-aid as required.

Demonstrates knowledge of theory behind monitoring and sample collection system by creatively troubleshooting and correctly interpreting results with minimal supervision to resolve undocumented technical challenges

Act as subject matter expert and evaluator by assigning and reviewing work of less experienced.

Effectively prioritizes work assignments and schedules, and adapts plans to meet daily challenges

Working near or with toxic and hazardous materials and requires ability to wear protective clothing/mask. Must be clean-shaven; must wear seat belts when driving or riding in vehicles on post.

Must achieve and maintain certification in required subject areas.

SKILLS

Sample collection

Equipment Function testing

Regulatory Requirements

Problem Anticipation and Resolution

Maintaining clean Work Areas

Corrective Action Recommendations

Team Development

Compliance and Quality Inspections

Safety Protocols/Education(Laboratory,medical,environmental))

PC skills including database entry/management(e.g. Windows OS, Access, MS Office Suite, SharePoint)

Languages: Spanish and English

Confident Public speaker

Critical Thinking Proficiency

Sound Decision Making, Professional Integrity

Educated in State of Colorado Plan of Action Surveys

In charge of scheduling for of 90 employees for the State of Colorado

Medical records management and audits

WORK HISTORY

01/2022 to Current

Chemical Weapons Treaty Inspection Escort

ARS Services – Pueblo, CO

Reviewed data logs, document and reports, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.

Conducted inspections, tests of weapons and chemicals materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.

Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.

Collected inspections, including sampling.

Perform self-aid or buddy-aid as required.

Work near or with toxic and hazardous materials and requires ability to wear protective clothing/mask. Must be clean-shaven; must wear seat belts when driving or riding in vehicles on post.

Work a schedule of rotating shifts including nights.

Three (3) years’ work with chemical agents, or other hazardous chemicals.

High school diploma with one to three (1-3) years’ experience working

Safely in an industrial environment.

Prioritize, schedule and organize work.

Vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated.

10/2017 to 10/2019

Overnight Supervisor Counselor

GEO Services – Canon City, CO

Implemented company loss prevention and security policies during after-hours and encouraged employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures to reduce threats.

Scheduled staff, planned budget and revised schedule to meet business needs and minimize cost.

Oversaw and participated in night crew activities to maximize sales, earnings and customer satisfaction.

Offered administrative oversight by maintaining routine records and performing variety of clerical work activities related to operations.

Prepared, planned and implemented training programs to support ongoing staff development.

Supervised personnel working overnight in data collection area to support safe operation and maximize productivity efficiencies.

Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.

Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.

Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.

Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.

Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.

Set overall vision and provided team leadership.

Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.

Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.

Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.

Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.

Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.

Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.

Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.

Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.

Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.

Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.

Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.

Provided supportive link between external customers and internal operations.

Performed annual evaluations and reviews for large staff of employees.

Supported safety officer to enforce regulations, laws and established policies throughout operational stages.

Successfully managed high volumes of client-facing interactions and established strong rapport with physicians, medical and laboratory staff and patients.

Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.

Tracked and prepared quarterly reports of sales goals to management.

Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.

Measured effectiveness of customer success by defining operational metrics, tracking systems and reporting to executive team.

Audited and documented processes and procedures for new accounts department. Streamlined operations of multiple lines of business within organization.

07/2017 to 12/2017

Specimen Processing Technician

Private Company – Pueblo, CO

Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.

Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.

Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.

Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.

Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.

Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis.

Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.

Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.

Retrieved pathological data and delivered pathologist's dictation tapes and surgical pathology requisitions to medical transcriptionists.

Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.

Entered and tracked results of analyses and generated reports for clinical personnel.

Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.

10/2014 to 08/2015

Parkview Hospital Environmental Supervisor

Parkview Hospital – Pueblo, CO

Provided public information services regarding code requirements.

Assigned workloads, maintained performance management and reviewed daily activity reports.

Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling.

Evaluated employee performance and recommended promotions, transfers and dismissals.

Maintained required records of work hours, budgets and payrolls.

Selected most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring and surfaces.

Recommended or arranged for painting, repair work, renovations and replacement of furnishings and equipment.

Implemented new cleaning processes and team strategies to reduce necessary man-hours

Drove continuous commitment to product quality and safety, reducing downtime and overtime with effective budgeting and assignation of talents as well as resources.

Employed best maintenance and safety practices

Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated experience in electrical or instrument controls, air sampling, laboratory, or demilitarization experience.

Work with chemical agents, or other hazardous chemicals

05/2008 to 08/2014

Director of Residential Services

Jordan Residential And Vocational Services – Pueblo, CO

Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.

Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.

Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.

Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.

Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.

Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.

Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.

Increased school registrations improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies and parent engagement plans.

Strengthened operations by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends.

Boosted effectiveness of department personnel by conferring to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.

Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

10/1976 to 05/2008

Psychiatric Acting Director, Behavior Specialist, Residential Coordinator, Healthcare Technician

Pueblo Regional Center – Pueblo West, CO

Most current supervisors: RN Nancy McDonnel and Dr. Richard Ratliff

Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.

Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.

Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.

Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.

Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.

Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies.

Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.

Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients to drive business development.

Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.

Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.

Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.

Analyzed business needs while soliciting customer feedback for process improvements.

Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.

Trained and managed team of developers and discussed issues to provide resolution and apply best practices.

Made recommendations for changes in funding process and policies based on data and judgment.

Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to community members.

Assisted company executives during decision-making process by compiling daily reports to suggest corrective action.

Assisted leadership with launch of start-up to achieve

Mitigated costs while collaborating with vendors to manage inventory items.

Tasked to turn around low-growth operation by solidifying workflow processes, strengthening client relationships and improving communications supporting client advocacy.

Leveraged marketplace trends to create solutions and refine business strategies.

Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.

Managed teams to guarantee successful supply chain pipeline for markets.

Directed work of key team members to create cutting-edge cinematography work.

Optimized operational processes by developing company-wide analytics tool to address client-specific metrics.

Education

10/93

Nursing Education Pueblo Community College - Pueblo, CO

01/1978

Mentally Ill And Developmental Disability: Mental Health Counseling Psychiatric Technician, Board of Nursing License - Pueblo, CO

06/1977

High School Diploma

Central High School Pueblo Colorado – Pueblo, CO

Additional Information

First Aid/Buddy Aid/CPR/Blood borne Pathogens Training Certificate

Chemical Surety Basic Training Certificate

How to complete an Investigation Certificate

Mediation Training Certificate

Completion of the Colorado Medicaid Program (Billing)

Commission Notary Public for the State of Colorado

Medication Administration QMAP

Colorado Supervisory Training and Review 1 & 2 Certificates

Successful Small Group Activities for Developmentally Disabled Training Certificate

Reference provided upon request.

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