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How would you describe your dream job in 10 words or less?

A Safety Management position that would allow me to become a valuable asset to management and the employees to lead the path to becoming an industry leader.

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Work history

ATK Space Systems April 2005 to April 2008
Safety Engineer

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How would you describe your time at ATK Space Systems?

--Developed working Safety, Environmental, and Emergency programs, such as Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Emergency Plan, Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communications, PPE Program, and ISO 14001.
--Promoting Environmental, Health, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness.
--Training of 240
employees on Environmental, Health, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness topics.
--Reduced Plant OSHA Incident Rate from 7.6 to 3.0 in first year.
--Implemented a plant-wide 6-S program.
--Administering first-aid on injured workers.
--CPR Certified
--Guiding and leading safety committee and emergency response teams.
--Workers Comp. administration
--Coordinating employees on modified duty.
--Tracking injury rates and trends.
--Conducting incident investigations and determining root cause.
--Environmental Management (ISO 14001)
--Hazardous Waste Management of several waste streams.
--DOT Regulatory compliance
--Assistant Security Manager for high security Government facility
--Assisted in conducting Corporate Environmental Compliance Audits of Company plants in California.
--Assisted in conducting Corporate ISO 14001 Compliance Audits of Company plants in California
--Instituted and coordinated Recycling Programs for office paper, aluminum, steel, cardboard, toner cartridges, plastic, and pallets.
--Coordinated Energy Savings lighting project with Edison resulting in facility savings of $25,000 per month.
--Instituted Waste Trash compaction which saved $4,000 per month.
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La-Z-Boy West July 1993 to March 2005
Safety Administrator

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How would you describe your time at La-Z-Boy West?

--Developed working Safety, Environmental, and Emergency programs, such as Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Employee Emergency Action Plan, Lockout/Tagout, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Hazard Communications.
--Developed company 120-page Company Emergency Management Plan designed to assist
Management personnel in preparing for, thinking through, and dealing with an Emergency or Disaster.
--Promoting Safety, Health, and Emergency Preparedness
--Training employees on Safety, Health and Emergency Preparedness topics.
--Active Ergonomics Program instituted reduced Workers??? Comp. costs from $650,000 to $150,000 in a year.
--Workers Comp. administration
--Administering first-aid on injured workers
--Guiding and leading teams, using 8-D, 5-S, and other methods.
--Coordinating employees on modified duty
--Tracking injury rates and trends
--Conducting incident investigations and determining root cause using Kaizen method.
--Environmental Management
--Rideshare Program Coordinator
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Education

University of Riverside February 2002 to December 2004
Workplace Safety and Health Certificate Program

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How would you describe your time at University of Riverside?

Completed Workplace Safety and Health Certificate Program covering in a variety of Safety and Health Topics
Crafton Hills College February 1996 to February 1998
Business Administration

How would you describe your time at Crafton Hills College?

Coursework towards a degree
San Bernardino Valley College September 1992 to February 1994
Liberal Arts

How would you describe your time at San Bernardino Valley College?

Coursework towards a degree
San Gorgonio High School September 1988 to June 1992
General Education

How would you describe your time at San Gorgonio High School?

General Education to achieve High School Diploma

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