Manager Safety

LINDA GIVAND RHODES, CSP (Certified Safety Professional)

**** *. **** ******; Chicago, Illinois 60653-3607

Cell 312-***-****; Home 773-***-****

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MISSION

Lead the development, adoption, integration and maintenance of a safety

strategy consistent with a superior vision for organizational safety and

operational success.

EDUCATION/AWARDS & HONORS

Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering; Ohio

University; June 1986

Certified Safety Professional (CSP); Bureau of Certified Safety

Professionals; January 1995

Accident Investigation I; Northwestern University Center for Public Safety;

September 2001

City of Chicago Intergovernmental Executive Development Program

Participant; 2005

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Outstanding Volunteer Service

Award; 2005

ASSE President's Award; 2008

Presenter at conferences: i.e., ASSE Professional Development Conferences,

Chicagoland Safety and Health Conferences and Governor's Pacific Rim Safety

and Health Conference

EXPERIENCE

Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) November 2008 to Present - Safety Manager

. Lead the development of high performing team - staff of 15 safety

professionals, including one manager.

. Lead the management of a public safety outreach program designed to

educate contractors and the public about working and living safely

around power lines.

. Lead the management of a peer-to-peer safety observation process that

engages 400 bargaining unit employees.

. Lead the management of an injury prevention process based on safety

risk perception, identification, prioritization and mitigation.

. Participated in the development and implementation of a safe driving

program, which contributed to a 40% reduction in responsible vehicle

accidents.

. Manage a multi-faceted safety communication process that reaches

approximately 6000 employees on a weekly basis with messaging designed

to maintain a high awareness to safety.

. Lead strategies designed to ensure compliance with applicable safety

regulations and serve as the organization liaison with safety

regulators.

. Manage a one million dollar operating budget and led the reduction of

safety contracting expenditures by 50%.

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) July 2007 to November 2008 - General

Manager, System Safety

Led development of high performing team - staff of 20 professionals

(Safety, Engineering, Statistical and Administrative)

Led management of construction safety oversight process (included multi-

million dollar infrastructure improvements, building demolitions, mixed-use

developments, etc.)

Led management of emergency preparedness and response activities, including

active involvement with outside responding agencies.

Led management of safety inspection and investigation activities, including

pro-active prevention initiatives.

Led management of system-wide occupational illness activities, including

monitoring of chemical purchases and ventilation recommendations.

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) 2006 to 2007 - General Manager, Capital

Construction

Led development of nine construction professionals.

Managed oversight of job order contracting program, valued at over twelve

million dollars, consisting of infrastructure development and demolition

projects.

Managed oversight of ten separate facilities maintenance contracts.

Managed oversight of medium-sized construction projects, valued at over

fifty million dollars.

Participated in development and implementation of safety awareness and

educational programs as a member of a Rail Operations safety communications

task force.

LINDA GIVAND RHODES, CSP

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Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) 2005 to 2006 - Assistant to the President

Worked closely with the City of Chicago and sister agencies on projects of

common interest to set priorities and supervise CTA resources needed to

accomplish common goals.

Ensured that CTA's position was represented by being a liaison for the CTA

with key external constituencies.

Assisted with the oversight of System Safety administration and goal

development in line with organizational objectives.

Facilitated efficient completion of various initiatives by working with key

personnel and helping to develop and implement effective strategies.

Chicago Transit Authority 2001 to 2005 - Safety Manager

Led development of safety professionals and an administrative assistant and

ensured compliance with State Safety Oversight's System Safety Program

Plan.

Educated facility injury/illness recordkeepers through an annual workshop

to ensure accurate maintenance and effective usage of Occupational Safety

and Health Administration logs.

Participated as an active member on various safety committees where I was

instrumental in developing a non-traditional safety recognition program

(Profiles in Safety).

The Museum of Science and Industry 1995 to 2001 - Manager of Safety and

Health

Developed, implemented and maintained a Museum-wide safety inspection

program.

Facilitated the acquisition and maintenance of employee knowledge and

skills needed to perform jobs safely, such as Ergonomics, Bloodborne

Pathogens and Lockout/Tagout.

Managed a $300,000 budget designed to support specific safety and

environmental initiatives, including the identification and removal of

hazardous materials.

Tailored safety programs to fit the Museum environment in accordance with

applicable standards, codes and best management practices.

Managed the environmental program and evaluated and reported corresponding

statistics and trends.

The Quaker Oats Company 1991 to 1995 - Supervisor - Safety and Health

Assisted with the integration of a corporate-wide health, safety, and

environmental regulatory compliance process.

Evaluated plant loss prevention reports for regulatory compliance issues,

and made recommendations as appropriate.

Mobil Chemical Company 1988 to 1991 - Loss Prevention Supervisor

Re-certified and then maintained the Frankfort, Illinois plant's Star

status in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program, and played a key role in the

re-certification of the Jacksonville, Illinois facilities.

Conducted all plant industrial hygiene sampling, and recommended

engineering and administrative controls.

Managed the security program and a staff of security officers and

established various security procedures to minimize loss.

Industrial Commission of Ohio 1987 to 1988 - Industrial Hygienist/Engineer

Conducted industrial hygiene sampling and ventilation system evaluations in

northern and central Ohio manufacturing facilities and office buildings,

evaluated results, and recommended corrective measures.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Professional Member American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) - 1992 to

Present

Illinois Education and Research Center Advisory Committee Member at

University of Illinois at Chicago

President -ASSE - Greater Chicago Chapter - 1998/99

ASSE Chapter and Society level positions (past and present): Delegate,

Council on Professional Development Member, Nominations and Elections

Committee Member, Diversity Task Force Member and Chair, Finance Committee

Member, 100 Year Anniversary Task Force Member, Leadership Initiative Task

Force Chair, Public Relations Committee Member

American Public Transportation Association Rail Grade Crossing Safety

Committee - 2002 to 2006

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Hyde Park Transitional Housing Project (HPTHP) Executive Board Member -

2004 to 2008

Kenwood United Church of Christ Youth Program Co-Chair and Sunday School

Teacher - 2006 to Present

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