Tamar Garabedian
Arcadia
Summary
Self-starting Operations Manager with a strong foundation in multi-site healthcare training, team supervision, and curriculum development. Experienced in directing cross-functional teams, introducing process efficiencies, and delivering CPR/BLS instruction through an AHA Training Center. Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to improving community health outcomes and organizational performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager and Lead BLS Instructor
Code 3 Life, Inc.
09.2018 - Current
- Oversee operations for an American Heart Association Training Center with 20 training sites and 100+ instructors; ensured training schedules meet compliance with industry and regulatory standards
- Certified BLS Instructor providing CPR, AED, and First Aid classes to healthcare professionals and community members
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Facilitate mock Code Blue drills at hospitals and outpatient facilities to improve emergency response readiness
- Developed and implemented operational strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize training programs
- Managed instructors, administrative staff, and support personnel with clear leadership and performance guidance
- Maintained detailed records on certifications, progress, and evaluations to ensure training quality and oversight
- Created and implemented curriculum for a caregiver training course
Caregiver
Independent Provider
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided in-home care for mother diagnosed with glioblastoma
- Assisted with daily tasks, monitored client vital signs, medication management, and hospice care
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Advocated during medical appointments and coordinated end-of-life care
Service Arrangements Representative II
Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Met with families for resolutions and inquiry responses
- Processed and filed death certificates
- Maintained office records and handled high-volume communications
- Collaborated effectively across departments
Supervision Director / Teacher's Assistant
Vahan & Anoush Chamlian Armenian School
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided administrative and operations support to over 60 faculty and staff
- Conducted constructive problem solving between staff and administration
- Supported the mission statement and goals of the school
- Supervised students with IEPs in the classroom
- Increased administrative support to students by 25%
Domestic Abuse Self-Help Clinic Intern
Neighborhood Legal Services LA
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Filed Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVRO)
- Drafted formal documentation of litigants' stories
- Trained new interns and guided litigants through legal processes
Online Products Manager and Office Administrator
World Trade, Inc.
05.2007 - 02.2014
- Responded to customer questions and concerns
- Notified customers of new products
- Oversaw and led internal and external communication strategies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Criminology & Criminal Justice Option
California State University, Northridge
12.2014
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experienced in QuickBooks software
- Performance monitoring
- Educational curriculum development
- Training Program Management
- Emergency Preparedness
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver
Independent Provider
07.2021 - 09.2022
Operations Manager and Lead BLS Instructor
Code 3 Life, Inc.
09.2018 - Current
Service Arrangements Representative II
Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries
02.2016 - 08.2018
Supervision Director / Teacher's Assistant
Vahan & Anoush Chamlian Armenian School
08.2014 - 01.2016
Domestic Abuse Self-Help Clinic Intern
Neighborhood Legal Services LA
05.2014 - 08.2014
Online Products Manager and Office Administrator
World Trade, Inc.
05.2007 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Criminology & Criminal Justice Option
California State University, Northridge
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