Cover Letter

Applicant: Karriem Allah, M.S.

Position Desired: Industrial Hygienist

Availability Date: August 15, 2016

Karriem Allah, B.S., M.S.

334896 E 820 RD Carney, OK 74832 • 405-***-**** • acu0xd@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain full time employment as an Industrial Hygienist, Safety Officer, or an Environmental Health Professional.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE 2016 UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

Major: Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Health Science

Related coursework: Health and Safety Management, Environmental Health Law, Applied Statistics, Ergonomics, Noise and Radiation Hazards, Ventilation Systems, Epidemiology, Public Health Law, Advanced Microcomputer Operations, Technical Reporting, Laboratory Methods, Risk Communications

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 2009 LANGSTON UNIVERSITY

Major: Health Administration

Related coursework: Principals of Management, Biology, Microbiology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Microcomputer Operations, Accounting, Statistics, Organizational Behavior

TWO YEAR CERTIFICATE 1997 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BEREKELY

Major: Alcohol and Drug Studies

Skills & Abilities

MANAGEMENT

Worked as a department head in the US Merchant Marines for over ten years

Skilled in personnel management, inventory control, and acquisitions

Proficient in microcomputer operations including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications

Leads groups, teaches/trains/instructs, counsels/coaches, manages conflict, delegates responsibility, makes decisions, directs others, implements decisions, enforces policies, takes charge

COMMUNICATION

Writes clearly and concisely, speaks effectively, listens attentively, openly expresses ideas, negotiates/resolves differences, leads group discussions, provides feedback, persuades others, provides well-thought out solutions, gathers appropriate information, confidently speaks in public

LEADERSHIP

Able to effectively monitor, evaluate and enhance individual and team performance

Assessment, planning, development, and implementation of policy and procedures,

Experience

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM NIOSH, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO, CHICAGO WORKERS COLABERATIVE SUMMER 2016

I was of 4 graduate students selected from over 400 applicants for this internship. This internship is funded by NIOSH, administered by the University of Illinois Chicago, and is a social justice project aimed at assisting the Chicago Workers Collaborative in their efforts to ensure safe working conditions for employees of staffing agencies working in manufacturing facilities.

OWNER/OPERATOR KT FARMS 2001-PRESENT

Since 1999 I have operated my own company. I am a small farmer and rancher and typically each year I have produced three to five acres of assorted vegetables along with maintaining a small herd of goats.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INTERN UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICE SUMMER 2014

During this internship I performed a thorough noise survey of all buildings and mechanical spaces at the University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT LANGSTON UNIVERSITY SUMMER 2008 AND 2009

During this internship I worked on various research projects at the Langston University Goat Research Facility.

CHIEF STEWARD SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION AFL-CIO, S.F., CA, UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINES 1985-1999

As a member of the US Merchant Marine I worked as a Department Head on over 30 different sea going vessels, primarily oil tanker

In addition I also served and was decorated in the first Persian Gulf War

LEAD COOK CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1995-1996

In this position I worked as the Lead Cook at one of the twelve “cooking schools” in the City of San Francisco, supervising a staff of fifteen employees in the preparation and service of 1200-1500 meals per day

Organizations

AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL HEARING CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

•2013-2014 Senator

STATE OF OKLAHOMA PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM

LANGSTON UNIVERSITY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION STUDENT ASSOCIATION

•2006-2007 Public Relations Officer

NATIONAL SCHOLARS HONOR SOCIETY

PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. BETA EPSILON CHAPTER

PIH BETA DELTA HONOR SOCIETY, EPISILON EPISILON CHAPTER

References

Available upon request

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