Thomas Ortiz

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About Thomas Ortiz

Thomas Allen Ortiz 1316 35th Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501Phone:(228) 274-4359 | Email: sergio.thomas.ortiz@gmail.comLinkedIn: of Public Health (Candidate)Walden University | Jan 2022 – PresentGPA: 4.0 | Expected Graduation: 2025Master of Public HealthUniversity of Southern Mississippi | Dec 2021GPA: 3.8Bachelor of Science in Integrated BiologySoutheastern Louisiana University | May 2020GPA: ExperienceHealth Educator, District IXMississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)| Sep 2022 – Present• Health Ambassador during the pandemic to combat vaccine hesitancy through community engagement and social media.• Community Health Worker: Part of the first cohort, providing outreach and establishing relationships with community partners for District IX coalitions.• Promotion to Health Educator in July 2023, focusing on community health initiatives and coalition building.• Executed scope of work deliverables for block grant directives.• Collaborated to form the first Mayoral Health Council and coalition in Stone County.• Coordinated with police and fire departments for child car seat distributions and checkpoints, distributing 30-40 seats per month.Clinical Director of Hair RestorationSouth Louisiana Ear, Nose & Throat | Covington, LA | Oct 2018 – Dec 2019• Initiated and supervised a successful hair restoration program.• Developed departmental policies, setting quality, efficiency, and compliance standards.• Supervised surgical staff, including hiring, scheduling, and performance reviews.Chief Surgical TechnicianGulf Coast Hair Restoration | New Orleans, LA | Apr 2015 – Sep 2018• Managed surgical procedures and back-office operations in a dual outpatient and internal medicine practice.• Led the implementation of hair restoration services, achieving profitability within the first year.Surgical ManagerShapiro Medical Group | Minneapolis, MN | May 2007 – Mar 2015• Pioneered a new hair restoration procedure and protocol with the surgeon.• Represented the organization at global industry conferences to promote a less invasive procedure in hair Experience & Skills• Lead Surgical TechnicianCole Medical Group | Atlanta, GA | 2002 – 2007• Surgical TechnicianLouisiana Organ Procurement Agency | Metairie, LA | 1995 – 2001• Emergency Room TechnicianMemorial Hospital at Gulfport | New Orleans, LA | 1995 – 1997