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Skills
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Data & Program Management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Planning & Organization
  • Communication
  • Training
Education and Training
05/2008Bachelor of Science: Ecology And Environmental ScienceUniversity Of MaineCity, State
  • 3.86 GPA
  • Invited membership into Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity
  • Dean's List Honoree: Fall '06, Spring '07, Fall '07, Spring '08
Environmental StudiesEckerd CollegeCity, State
  • 3.94 GPA
  • Dean's List Honoree: Fall '04, Spring '05, Fall '05, Spring '06
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY OFFICER
Summary

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.

Experience
Company Name - Occupational Safety OfficerCity, State03/2013 - 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.
Company Name - Safety SpecialistCity, State12/2009 - 01/2013
  • 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.
Company Name - Animal Care TechnicianCity, State07/2008 - 12/2009
  • Mouse husbandry and colony management
  • Animal welfare checks
  • Tutor for Genetics I & II courses for animal care technicians
Selected Professional Training
  • Laboratory Safety Short Course (American Chemical Society, 2016)
  • Safety in the Laboratory: Extended Online Course (The Laboratory Safety Institute, 2015)
  • Principles and Practices of Biosafety (ABSA, 2014)
  • DOT Hazardous Materials Training (Transportation Skills Programs, Inc., 2013)
  • Conducting Environmental Health & Safety Audits (Keene State College, 2012)
  • Maine Hazardous Waste and Universal Waste Training (Pierce Atwood LLP, 2012)
  • OSHA 511 Occupational Safety & Health Standards for General Industry (Keene State College, 2011)
  • OSHA Recordkeeping (SafetyWorks!, 2010, 2011)
  • 16 Hour Confined Space Rescue (The Training Store, Inc., 2011)
  • Accident Investigation/ Injury Analysis (SafetyWorks!, 2011)
  • 24 Hour Hazardous Materials Technician Class (The Training Store, Inc., 2010, 2011)
  • Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100 (FEMA, 2010)
  • Achieving Service Excellence (Organizational Change Institute, 2010)
  • OSHA 10-hour certification (University of Maine, 2007)
Conferences
  • CSHEMA Conference (Baltimore MD, 2018)
  • CSHEMA Conference (Austin TX, 2016)
  • AIHce Conference (Baltimore MD, 2016)
  • ABSA Conference (Providence RI, 2015)
  • CSHEMA Conference (Washington DC, 2015)
  • ABSA Conference (Kansas City MO, 2013)
  • New England Safety Conference (Concord NH, 2012)
  • National Safety Conference (San Diego CA, 2010)
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University Of Maine
  • Eckerd College

Job Titles Held:

  • Occupational Safety Officer
  • Safety Specialist
  • Animal Care Technician

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Ecology And Environmental Science
    Environmental Studies

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