Mariz Arellano
Senior Consultant
Biography
Senior Consultant at Swainston Consulting Group—conducting onsite inspections, collecting evidence, preparing technical reports, and supporting expert-witness work for public and private clients.
Expanding expertise in building code interpretation and national walkway safety standards through mentorship, formal coursework, and field experience.
Retail Operations Manager for the Las Vegas Ballpark—oversaw layout design, traffic flow, ADA considerations, and safety signage, strengthening her practical understanding of hazard mitigation.
Purchasing/Sales Manager at CarMax—managed inventory, asset protection, site safety audits, and incident-reporting protocols in high-volume environments.
Logistics Manager at Target—implemented training on hazard recognition, slip-and-fall prevention, cleaning standards, and traffic-flow optimization.
Guest Services Supervisor at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino—led safety programs, coordinated hazard mitigation across departments, and managed emergency-response and incident-documentation procedures.
Experience
Mariz Arellano serves as a Senior Consultant with Swainston Consulting Group, working closely with the Principal Consultant on expert-witness and technical consulting matters involving building codes, safety evaluations, and premises-liability cases. Her career spans over a decade of operational leadership roles in high-volume industries—including hospitality, retail, logistics, and professional sports venues—where she specialized in hazard recognition, facility layout planning, emergency procedures, and incident-prevention programs.
Her hands-on experience managing large teams, overseeing facility operations, implementing safety protocols, and ensuring regulatory compliance provides her with a strong foundation for evaluating site conditions, documenting evidence, and identifying operational factors that contribute to accidents or liability exposure.
Mariz complements her field experience with formal training in building codes, walkway safety standards, risk management, OSHA compliance, and tribometer operation. Her blend of analytical ability, operational insight, and technical training makes her a valuable contributor to complex consulting and forensic assignments.
Practice Areas
Premises Liability & Safety Assessments
Conducts detailed onsite inspections to identify slip/trip hazards, lighting issues, ADA barriers, and other conditions that may contribute to accidents—helping clients strengthen safety practices and support or defend claims.
Walkway Safety & Tribometer Testing
Performs coefficient-of-friction testing using industry-standard devices (English XL and BOT-3000E), providing clients with objective, scientifically supported data essential for evaluating walkway conditions in litigation or risk-management contexts.
Operational Risk & Hazard Analysis
Evaluates how staffing, cleaning practices, maintenance routines, and workflow patterns contribute to safety exposure—giving clients actionable recommendations to reduce incidents and improve compliance.
Building Code & Accessibility Support
Assists in reviewing layout design, circulation paths, signage, and accessibility features for potential code-related issues, helping clients improve compliance and avoid preventable violations.
Incident Review & Documentation Analysis
Reviews logs, witness statements, accident reports, and operational records to identify gaps, verify timelines, and assess whether industry-standard protocols were followed—strengthening clients’ understanding of what occurred and why.
Facility Operations & Safety Program Evaluation
Uses her background in hospitality, retail, and logistics to assess how real-world practices align with safety standards, giving clients clear insight into both physical and operational contributors to risk.
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