Sofia Castellanos Forero

Experience

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  Sodexo

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  Food Service Worker

  • Followed protocols setting up food stations to assure safety and compliance to food handling regulations• Assisted in events set up and catering for up to 150 people within a time frame that meet the needs of the organizers

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  Lynchburg Water Resources

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2020

  Intern

  • Created and coordinated Health Promotion and water safety marketing tools for use on university campuses• Compiled creative educational materials that were culturally sensitive and visually appealing• Engaged in public settings to educate and distribute materials to promote knowledge and environmental health • Managed Water Safety Social Media Campaigns, and developed grease kits to distribute in the community

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  Octapharma Plasma, Inc.

  May 2021 - now

  •Oversees the daily operational function of the donor center and assumes managerial and HR responsibilities.•Provides leadership for a avg. group of 35-42 employees through effective communication, coaching, training and development•Ensures compliance with facility SOP’s, State and Federal (FDA) Rules and Regulations, OSHA requirements and CLIA requirements•Conducts monthly staff meetings and documentation•Hires, motivates and evaluates center personnel. •Coordinates, facilitates, administers, monitors and evaluates effectiveness of training efforts •Performs Safety presentation to all staff •Monitors new hire training and ensures timely completion and effectiveness of training, including the deployment of new hire on-boarding, coordinating schedules and follow up with the Designated Trainer’s responsible for training.

  • Associate Center Director

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Assistant Manager

    Jan 2022 - Nov 2024

  • Training Coordinator

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Donor Screening Supervisor

    May 2021 - Sept 2021