Fire Safety Emergency Response

CURRICULUM VITAE – MICHAEL ORO MERCED

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surname : Merced

First Names : Michael Oro

Date of Birth : 25 June 1991

Age : 32

Nationality : Filipino

Marital Status : Married (2 children)

Languages : English, Tagalog, Cebuano

Health : Excellent – non-drinker, non-smoker

CONTACT DETAILS

Mobile : +974-******** (Qatar)

E-Mail : **************@*****.***

Present Residence : Doha, Qatar

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• On-going - Level 6 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (80% completed) Safety

• ISO 45001-18 Lead Auditor - Safety Management System

• IOSH - Managing Safely (Texas A&M University – Qatar)

• 132 hours - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

• Fundamentals of Occupational Safety & Health in Construction Industry CURRICULUM VITAE – MICHAEL ORO MERCED

• (PHASE Qatar)

Fire Safety

• Certified Fire Inspector 1 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• Certified Fire Plan Inspector II National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• Certified Fire Investigator (National Fire Protection Association) (NFPA)

• Fire Risk Assessment Coaching & Mentoring (First Resilience UK)

• HABC Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (DISS - Qatar)

• Fire Safety Awareness (Qatar Foundation)

• Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden (Qatar Foundation) Emergency

Response

• Level 1 – On-Scene Coordination Team Training (Witt O’Briens)

• Level 2 & 3 Emergency & Crisis Management Training (Eddistone Consulting/Response Academy UK)

• U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Courses

Fundamentals of Emergency Management

Emergency Planning

Developing & Managing Volunteers

Effective Communication

Leadership & Influence

Decision Making & Problem Solving

• Fire hose and forcible entry techniques training (practical)

(Qatar Foundation)

• Combined Basic First Aid and Firefighting Training (Enertech Qatar)

• Combined Basic First Aid and Fire Extinguisher Training

• Qatar International Safety Center

• Basic Life Support & First Aid training (Hamad Medical Corporation) Trainer

• International Award in Delivering Training

Train the Trainer – Level 3 (DISS - Qatar)

• Train the Trainer Certification Intensive (Qatar Foundation) CURRICULUM VITAE – MICHAEL ORO MERCED

HSE-Seminars

Attended

• QF-Health, Safety, Security & Environment Awareness (Qatar Foundation)

• 4th FilCom – Health & Safety (Philippine School Doha - Qatar)

• Safety and Security Awareness Session (QMA – Qatar)

• Safety and Security Awareness (Qatar International Safety Center) SKILLS

• Experienced in Conducting audits, assessing compliance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing effective OHS management systems

• Strong foundation in occupational health and safety principles, regulations, and best practices

• Strong working knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, and Qatar Civil Defence Standards.

• Strong working knowledge and experience in Fire Engineering Related Work

Fire & Life Safety System

Pre-Occupancy

Fire Risk Assessment

• Experienced Emergency and Crisis Management Team.

• Experienced Qatar Foundation Migrant Welfare Mandatory Standards Auditor.

Appreciation / Recognition

• Qatar Foundation project

• Employee of the month

PRESENT EMPLOYMENT

Nov 2014 to Present Fire Prevention / Emergency Coordinator European Security Services

Fire Prevention and Emergency

Management Department Qatar Foundation

(QF) HSE Directorate Project

CURRICULUM VITAE – MICHAEL ORO MERCED

• Conduct a Fire Risk Assessment, Fire and Life Safety System Inspections, and Pre-Occupancy Inspection in all QF facilities (120+ buildings) annually

• Conduct Fire Safety training modules (e.g. Fire Warden, Fire Safety Awareness, Fire Extinguisher, Evacuation Chair etc.) for QF and Contractor personnel - as required

• Conduct annual Security Guard Emergency Preparedness training for all security guards deployed within Qatar Foundation (850 personnel)

• Part of the dedicated QF Emergency Response Team responsible for on-site liaison and coordination during incidents, emergencies, and crises within the QF Education City footprint and external locations (9 international universities, 12 schools, and 4 major state entities)

• Act as Deputy QF Emergency Coordinator and, in his absence, lead the Emergency Response team

• Produces the Operational Risk Maps and emergency information for use by the Qatar Civil Defence (QCD) and other response organizations

• Assists in the development of QF emergency-related documents

• Participates in the QF testing, drilling, and exercising programs such as Fire Evacuation Drills, Hazmat Exercises, Collision Exercises and level 2 Emergency Management Exercises

• Maintains and improves emergency communication platforms and channels within the QF community

• Develops, maintains, and updates the Emergency Management Department Action Tracker for all actions raised during FRAs, Fire Safety Inspections, Drills, and Exercises and follows-up with responsible persons until the actions are satisfactorily closed out.

PRESENT EMPLOYMENT

Feb 2010 to Apr 2012 Safety & Emergency Response Officer 719 Safety & Security Agency

Dumaguete City

Philippines

• Developing, implementing, and updating safety policies and procedures specific to the hotel's operations. This includes establishing guidelines for fire safety, emergency response, hazardous materials handling, and occupational health and safety.

CURRICULUM VITAE – MICHAEL ORO MERCED

• Conducting regular inspections of the hotel premises to identify potential hazards, unsafe conditions, or violations of safety regulations. This may involve inspecting guest rooms, common areas, kitchens, laundry facilities, swimming pools, and other hotel facilities.

• Organizing safety training programs for hotel employees to raise awareness about potential risks, emergency response protocols, proper handling of equipment, and compliance with safety regulations. This ensures that staff members are knowledgeable about safety procedures and can assist guests in case of emergencies.

• Investigating accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents to determine the root causes and develop strategies to prevent their recurrence. This includes collecting evidence, conducting interviews, analyzing data, and preparing reports on incidents and corrective actions.

• Provide assistance and co-ordination during the emergency situation References – Upon request

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