Armando Torrez
Strategic Emergency Management Leader | Expert in Innovative Solutions, Risk Mitigation, & Cross-Functional Team Coordination | Enhancing Organizational Resilience
- Role
- Emergency Management and Regulatory Planning Manager at SoCalGas
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Armando Torrez
I’m a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a deep passion for leading comprehensive emergency management strategies. My career has been dedicated to enhancing organizational resilience through innovative solutions and effective risk mitigation. I specialize in directing end-to-end emergency management processes, from the development and testing of critical systems to their full application. By focusing on minimizing impacts to end users and support groups, I’ve crafted strategic plans and provided expert guidance that drive results. I’m skilled in implementing robust emergency response frameworks, boosting operational efficiency, and coordinating cross-functional teams to navigate risks and manage crises effectively.Let’s connect and explore opportunities to drive innovation and resilience together!
Experience
Emergency Management and Regulatory Planning Manager
Jun 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
I optimized safety, reliability, and resilience by spearheading a data-driven, risk-based decision management strategy within Safety and Emergency Management organizations. By leveraging strategic leadership and vision, I enhanced sustained performance and drove improvements across the board. My approach focused on making informed decisions that bolstered safety measures and operational resilience, ensuring that our organization consistently met its performance goals and adapted effectively to evolving challenges.Some of my key contributions are as follows:• Enhanced emergency response efficiency by expertly managing the SoCalGas Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and applying advanced Incident Command Structure (ICS) knowledge.• Strengthened organizational resilience by developing and implementing annual Business Continuity Plans, ensuring operational continuity and preparedness.• Improved risk management by conducting comprehensive Risk Assessments and crafting effective emergency response plans.• Elevated emergency response capabilities enterprise-wide by spearheading development and execution of Annual Functional Exercises, Tabletop Exercises, and Drills, ensuring preparedness across all employee levels, from front-line supervisors to senior executives.• Ensured future risk management alignment for SMS organization by directing and planning critical regulatory proceedings (RAMP, GRC, SPMR, RSAR, ERR), resulting in successful regulatory outcomes.
Education
University of La Verne
Bachelor’s Degree, Organizational Management
2002 — 2008
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology
2020 — 2024
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Leadership
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