Results-focused safety professional with strength in conducting surveys, developing programs, and recordkeeping. Adept at communicating to diverse work groups, and in fostering collaborative efforts to achieve effective safety solutions in any work environment.
Skills
Collaboration & Teamwork
Adaptability
Data & Program Management
Regulatory compliance
Planning & Organization
Communication
Training
Education and Training
University Of MaineOrono, MEExpected in 05/2008 – –Bachelor of Science:Ecology And Environmental Science - GPA:
3.86 GPA
Invited membership into Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity
Dean's List Honoree: Fall '06, Spring '07, Fall '07, Spring '08
Eckerd CollegeSt. Petersburg, FLExpected in – –:Environmental Studies - GPA:
3.94 GPA
Dean's List Honoree: Fall '04, Spring '05, Fall '05, Spring '06
Experience
Chenega Corporation - Occupational Safety Officer Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, 03/2013 - Current
Coordinate and conduct annual research safety surveys at over 800 research laboratories across the institution.
Communicate to principal investigators and department leadership regarding survey results and safety issues.
Confirm resolution of safety issues through document review and site visits.
Conduct semi-annual unannounced inspections of research laboratories.
Review protocols and agreements for compliance with regulations and institutional policies.
Assist with rectifying safety and hazard issues, and emergency response.
Advise on safety compliance and policies for lab staff and administration from over 50 research departments, with diverse disciplines ranging from mechanical engineering and physics to chemistry and biology labs.
Developed and conduct introductory lab safety walk-throughs to improve communication and support for new investigators.
Conduct laboratory and equipment clearances for safe relocation or disposal.
Present monthly laboratory safety training.
Assisted in implementation of chemical inventory system (BioRAFT) for research laboratories.
Increased participation in BioRAFT through outreach and support, and provide on-going user support, coordination with tech support, and serve as primary contact for BioRAFT issues.
Reviewed occupational injury reports and maintained OSHA injury/ illness forms.
Conducted Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting.
Generated incident trend reports and bi-weekly statistics for senior management.
Developed and conducted safety surveys in animal care facilities.
Enhanced the Hazard Communication Program and provided training.
Served as Health & Safety representative for the institutional safety committee.
Provided new employee safety orientation.
Coordinated and assisted with group safety training (e.g. CPR/ First-Aid training, fire drills, etc.).
Established and organized an annual safety awareness event for all employees, coordinating with institutional groups, public safety groups (e.g. police, fire department), and other safety-related community groups.
Updated the Health & Safety website.
Selected by senior leadership to participate in a cross-functional group to innovate the institution's intranet.
Coordinated with a variety of groups across the institution to develop safety initiatives, and address safety concerns.
Emergency response.
City Of Houston, Tx - Animal Care Technician Houston, TX, 07/2008 - 12/2009
Mouse husbandry and colony management
Animal welfare checks
Tutor for Genetics I & II courses for animal care technicians
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