KIM TRAN FRANCHI
Sparks, NV *9431
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Serving in a challenging and responsible position utilizing my extensive experience in public health and engaging my leadership, interpersonal skills and passion for educational outreach.
EXPERIENCE
Washoe County Health District
Registered Environmental Health Specialist 2006 – 2021
Conduct inspections and investigations of environmental complaints and conditions in a variety of manufacturers, food establishments, and other facilities to protect the public health.
Participate in field surveys to determine sources of potential environmental health hazards and population ecologies; implement methods for the control or eradication of specific environmental deficiencies to curtail occurrences or control conditions that adversely affect human health, safety, and comfort.
Write inspection and investigation reports that evaluate findings and include recommendations; assemble data (computerized and manual) for tracking and documentation purposes and to prepare federal, state and local reports.
Review plans for new construction of permitted health facilities.
Conduct public outreach education and demonstrations.
Washoe County Health District
Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor 2018 -2019
Conduct inspections and investigations of environmental complaints and conditions in a variety of manufacturers, food establishments, and other facilities to protect the public health.
Participate in field surveys to determine sources of potential environmental health hazards and population ecologies; implement methods for the control or eradication of specific environmental deficiencies to curtail occurrences or control conditions that adversely affect human health, safety, and comfort.
Write inspection and investigation reports that evaluate findings and include recommendations; assemble data (computerized and manual) for tracking and documentation purposes and to prepare federal, state and local reports.
Review plans for new construction of permitted health facilities.
Conduct public outreach education and demonstrations.
Fed Ex Ground 2006 -1996
Administrative Service Manager Manage the Vector-Borne Disease Program by planning, organizing, and supervisory control, inspection, surveillance and investigation activities performed by subordinate staff to ensure that regulations ae adhered to and the public is served in a timely and efficient manner.
Oversee office and field operations for assigned programs, including review work methods and procedures; develop, recommend and evaluate revisions to programs areas, staffing levels, regulations, protocols and procedures to accommodate required regulatory changes for environmental hazard control and ensure efficient operations.
Review permit applications and building plans to determine if proposed construction and/or business are in compliance with established health and safety regulations; recommend methods for applicants and businesses to achieve compliance and gain permit approval.
Prepare budget recommendations and justifications for assigned Vector-Borne Disease Program and Public Accommodations Program, including staffing levels, expenditures for equipment, supplies and other needs to assist in the formation of an annual budget for the division.
Full responsibility for administrative operations including payroll, human resources, safety, production, customer service calls and training and development of administrative budget.
EDUCATION
University of Reno, Nevada
Graduate student in the School of Education
Concentration on acquiring first time teaching license in Health Education
Dual Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Health Education
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Responsible health educator with excellent communication skills with over 10 years of teaching experience. Creative teaching professional in public health committed to instilling an appreciation for learning to diverse groups. A health district trainer for “Signs of Illness; including Blood Borne Pathogens” training required in the State of Nevada Regulations for Child Care Facilities.
Chair women of the Child Care Advisory Board for two 4-year terms
Regulatory chair of the Nevada Food Safety Task Force and successfully coordinated and executed annual conferences for both Northern and Southern Nevada since 2016.
9 time “Shining Star” recipient for customer service for Washoe County Health District
Distinguished Toastmaster and 2nd place winner in District 39 Toastmaster Spring Conference beating out over 150 Toastmaster clubs in a Table Topics Speech.
AVID Mentor and Tutor (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program which prepares underachieving and financially disadvantaged students for entrance to a four-year college.
Deputy Goodwill Ambassador for the City of Reno for the country of Vietnam