ALBENDIA WIMBUSH-SHERROD

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ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY PROFESSIONAL

Energetic and versatile environmental professional who strives to improve the Health & Safety of the Environment, to be

the best in class performance levels, with a genuine interest in implementing and maintaining best practice standards for

businesses. Having over 15 years of extensive knowledge of all OSHA compliance and Military Regulations for work

safety, health and welfare of personnel, property and the general public. Keen to work for a reputable employer in a

stimulating role where I can apply my excellent organizational and communication skills, professionalism and

enthusiasm.

Areas of expertise include:

• Acquired extensive experience with EPA standards, Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessment.

• Monitored the prevailing working conditions and ensures safe working practices in the company.

• Follow up on work permit systems and inspections, planning safety arrangements for Erection work.

• Maintaining General information report, Hazard condition & other requirements like equipment needs for

first aid, PPE, etc.

• Assisted facilities in complying with all safety and health regulation and company’s guideline.

• Investigated of all accidents, incidents / Near misses / Spills / Fires to find the root causes and

recommends corrective actions.

• Knowledge in Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA),

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH).

• Planned, coordinated, and administered training programs in occupational safety and health as it relates

to loss control and accident prevention.

• Experienced with lockout/tag-out- Conducted an initial survey to identify sources of power or energy for

the equipment, machinery, or system so that each energy source can be isolated.

Certification- Florida Naturalist, Fall Protection (OSHA)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Navy Reserve April 2009 – Present

Healthcare Management-Military

• Annually provides 15,000 days of clinical support to Navy Medicine, and ensures medical readiness for over 11,000

service members across Navy Region Southeast.

• Provide specialized support and services to fleet and shore units in areas of environmental health, preventive

medicine, potable water, waste water, disease surveillance/outbreak investigation, and health promotion.

• Direct Pubic Health education programs dealing with topics like preventable disease, injuries, nutrition, food service

sanitation, water supply safety, sewage waste disposal, insect control, and also immunizations.

• Knowledge in and understanding of Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Advisory Committee on Immunization

Practices (ACIP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Code of

Federal Regulations (CFR), National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH).

• Clinical duties included preparation of clinic for examination, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories,

preparing patients for examination, drawing blood for lab testing, and administering medications as directed.

• Provided medical support for the 23rd annual New York City Fleet Week, which hosted over 3,000 military personal

and 100,000 civilian visitors, VIPs and dignitaries.

• Recommended improvements to supply ordering and inventory management that increased efficiency and lowered

costs (saving approximately $5,000 annually).

Broward County Water & Waste Department January 2014 – May 2014

Hydrology Representative

• Conducted various chemical and bacteriological analyses with regards to wastewater, potable water, and groundwater

systems.

• Performed field measurements, such as water temperature, volatile organic compounds, calcium hardness specific

gravity, turbidity, pH, dissolved oxygen and alkalinity and trichloroethylene.

• Tested for inorganic chemicals in drinking water; mercury, arsenic, asbestos, barium, fluoride levels, nickel and nitrate.

Naval Branch Clinic October 2010 – October 2011

Healthcare Administration

• Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care

skills through education and counseling.

• Request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.

• Participates in the Deployment Medical Surveillance Program to include, but not limited to, scheduling, tracking and

reporting on pre/post-deployment requirements.

• Managed budgets, prepared memoranda, and a variety of contracts.

• Maintain a minimum productivity level of 90 bookable appointments per week.

• Support the health of service members, including activities before, during, and after deployments to ensure that

Sailors and Marines are medically prepared, hazardous exposure is minimized, and exceptional treatment is provided.

• Conducted Malaria Surveillance and Epidemiology investigations; reducing the impact on U.S civilians and military

forces while deployed.

USN Howard Navy Ship October 2001 – October 2006

Environmental Health & Safety Representative

• Perform inspection/surveys of food service facilities, berthing spaces, industrial areas, recreational facilities, potable

water systems, swimming pools, waste water disposal systems and solid waste disposal sites; performs and/or

assists with epidemiologic investigations, infection control programs, bacteriological analysis of water, medical

management of CBRE casualties and vector/rodent control programs.

• Supervising shipboard and field environmental sanitation and preventive medicine programs.

• Working knowledge of the U.S. Navy’s medical waste, solid waste, oily waste and black-water/ graywater pollution

abatement programs.

• Supported US Navy programs as a subject matter expert in the area of environment, safety and health (ES&H);

hazardous material control and management

Oil spill prevention

Technical writing

Environmental policy

Environmental risk assessment

Geographic Information Systems

• Enforced laws covered by various acts including Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act,

Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, The National Environmental Policy Act, The Lacey Act,

Marines Sanctuaries Act, Controlled Substance Act, and American Fisheries Act.

• Properly conducted surveillance of disease vectors and medical pests’ onboard ship.

• Received, stored, managed, distributed, inventoried, and disposed of hazardous materials in accordance with Navy

policy, as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Also reported on these activities to higher level staff

who held a stake in these operations. As a result of my abilities, I was able to manage this program with 100%

accuracy and zero issues.

• Familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in the facility.

• Lockout/Tag-out- Conducted an initial survey to identify sources of power or energy for the equipment, machinery, or

system so that each energy source can be isolated.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, Nova University

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in MS Office, ArcGIS, ArcMap, Google Earth

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