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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST
Executive Profile
  • Accomplished management professional with over 20 years experience.
  • Builds and retains high performance teams by hiring, developing and motivating skilled professionals.
  • Ambitious leader who creates strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives.
  • Outstanding presentation, communication and cross-cultural team management skills.
  • High-energy, results-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial attitude.
  • Visionary Operations Executive with solid experience managing all levels of multiple projects including budgeting and administration.
  • Accomplished Executive with demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical results.



Skill Highlights
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Novell Groupwise, and Lotus Notes
  • Current Secret Security Clearance
  • Budget planning and resource management
  • Systems audits
  • Quality assurance management
  • Remediation strategies
  • Safety/Regulatory compliance
  • Visionary strategies
  • Risk management
  • Corrective/Preventive action
  • Cost reduction
  • Program/Project management
  • Liability analysis
  • Sensitivity and ability to relate to multiple cultural backgrounds
  • Team building and reward recognition
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Recruitment, training and development
  • Customer service
  • Continuous improvement
  • Negotiations expert
  • Employee relations
  • Human resources
Achievements
  • 2- Defense Meritorious Service Medals
  • 3- Meritorious Service Medals
  • 3- Army Commendation Medals
  • 5- Army Achievement Medals
Professional Experience
Occupational Health & Safety Specialist Jan 2015 to Oct 2015
 Georgetown University - Washington, DC
  • Responsible for the documentation, implementation and monitoring of Georgetown University Medical School (GUMC) Health and Safety programs.
  • Management and execution of the Contractor Safety & Site Access program and monitoring.
  • Conduct audits of Biosafety Levels 1 & 2 laboratories, patient care areas, facilities, and equipment.
  • Administer required training for Bloodborne Pathogens, Respiratory Management, and other regulatory required programs.
  • Facilitate staff training on the hazardous chemical inventory tracking requirements.
  • Monitor and maintain EHS training documentation with a systematic approach utilizing custom database.
  • Prepare written reports of audit findings, submit corrective actions, and perform follow-up inspections.
  • Serve as EHS contact and technical support for employees and provides leadership/mentoring to subordinates.
Senior Program Administrator/Safety Officer Nov 2012 to Sep 2014
 US Army Public Health Command - Western Pacific, Guam
  • Led 30+ technical and administrative support personnel geographically located over three countries, Guam,Singapore, and New Zealand.
  • Interpreted, developed and implemented organizational policies, defining administrative requirements, and advising management on related matters.
  • Served as primary adviser to the director on operational and administrative matters.
  • Developed/monitored internal management systems and procedures ensuring efficient and proper use of government resources.
  • Planned and directed the personnel management operations for the unit.
  • Conducted staffing and workforce planning, and advised to the recommended actions of ensuring maximum effective use of personnel.
  • Coordinated training, staff development activities and the unit's awards program.
  • Advised upper management on various human resources issues.
  • Effectively executed an advisory program to inform managers and employees of regulatory and procedural human resource requirements.
  • Developed and implemented long- and short-range plans, procedures, and policies.
  • Administered the organization's Occupational Safety and Health program.
  • Monitored and ensured that the type, level, and charges for services met federal regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with and implementation of all security programs.
  • Provided counseling to staff and their families on a wide range of subjects, including allowances, education, equal opportunity, career development, onward assignments and staff relations.
Operations Manager May 2009 to Oct 2012
 US Army Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences - Bethesda, MD
  • Oversaw personnel development, established work assignments, and provided leadership for over 28 employees assigned to three separate work sections.
  • Primary adviser to the director on administrative and operational matters.
  • Coordinated the procurement and contracting functions for the organization in coordination with the controller.
  • Administered the organization's Occupational Safety and Health program.
  • Prepared and administered a $365,000 supply procurement budget.
  • Coordinated support for 185 scientific research studies valued over $20 million.
  • Consulted with vendors to ensure quantity and quality of products requisitioned conformed to purchase orders.
  • Wrote and oversaw personnel appraisal documents, ensuring staff performance was appropriately captured and that they were treated in a fair and equitable manner.
  • Revised, developed, and implemented standard operating procedures.
  • Managed administrative aspects of office supplies, office property, and office moves in support of organizational program, projects, and/or missions.
  • Compiled and maintained operating expense records and reports.
  • Developed/monitored internal management systems and procedures ensuring efficient and proper use of government resources.
Program Manager Apr 2006 to May 2009
 US Army / US Navy Bureau of Medicine & Surgery - Washington, DC
  • Maintenance and documentation of 548 U.S. Navy funded scientific research studies worth in excess of $120 million (hard copy and electronic).
  • Conducted secondary level review of research studies to ensure completeness of all required documentation in the protocol submission packet.
  • Assisted investigators and members of the research team in understanding pre-approval requirements of the secondary level review and communicating additional information as needed.
  • Managed study files through various stages of review and approval, and ensured the timeliness and accuracy of final documents.
  • Served as resource person for investigators and research teams needing direction in complying with federal mandates and the Office of Naval Research requirements.
  • Ensured the research project database was properly updated and maintained.
  • Arranged staff travel, including visas for foreign country travel.
  • Coordinated and compiled the census and additional information to ensure the timely submission of the semi-annual and USDA report.
  • Maintained accurate knowledge of all studies in order to effectively respond to inquiries from research investigators, subcontractors, staff, and the general public.
  • Administered the department's Occupational Safety and Health program.
  • Wrote communications that ranged from minor to complex responses regarding regulatory policies, and operational situations.
Education
Master of Science, Occupational Safety & Health 2009 Columbia Southern University - Orange Beach, AL
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Management 2006 University of Maryland - Adelphi, MD
Certifications and Professional Training
  • Certified Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
  • National Association of Safety Professionals
  • Advanced Leadership and Management Development Course, U.S. Army
  • Business Ethics
  • Human Resources Management
  • Data Management
  • Organization Development & Management
  • Records and Information Management
  • USDA Contracting Officer's Representative Course
  • Government Purchase Card holder Training
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Georgetown University
  • US Army Public Health Command
  • US Army Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
  • US Army / US Navy Bureau of Medicine & Surgery

School Attended

  • Columbia Southern University
  • University of Maryland

Job Titles Held:

  • Occupational Health & Safety Specialist
  • Senior Program Administrator/Safety Officer
  • Operations Manager
  • Program Manager

Degrees

  • Master of Science , Occupational Safety & Health 2009
    Bachelor of Science , Environmental Management 2006

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