Customer Service Human Resources

MARY SUE RUF

**A Anton Place

Lake Peekskill, NY 10537

914-***-**** *****@*********.*** 914-***-****

SUMMARY

Chemical, Environmental and Safety professional with over 15 years of experience in a world-class

industrial-research laboratory conducting state-of-the-art research. Provided efficient, reliable, and high-

quality customer service in a demanding deadline-driven environment, while complying with state and

federal requirements, maintaining a strong safety and environmental record, and ensuring the safety of

research and support staff. Developed and administered training programs for chemical and

environmental programs pertaining to research facility services.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES, Yorktown Heights, NY 1994 – 2009

T.J. Watson Research Center

Environmental, Chemical, Toxicology and Safety Engineer

Responsibilities include Chemical, Environmental and Safety Services, Chemical-Hygiene Program

Instructor, Hazardous Communication (Right-to-Know) Material-Safety-Data program owner, Chemical

Authorization, Coordinator of the Contractor Chemical Program, Laboratory Auditing, and Site TSCA

Coordinator for Importing and Exporting chemicals worldwide. Worked with over 12,000 unique

chemical formula constituents and controlled over 12,000 containers for renowned PhD chemists and

physicists.

• Implemented the first green-chemical-cleaner program for IBM. During my ownership, the ISO

14001 program passed all Bureau VERITAS Certification audits with only minor suggestions for

improvement.

• Incorporated a Risk-Analysis Program into the site’s Environmental Management System, which

included identifying all building systems and human resources that could affect employee safety,

assessing environmental risks, and quantifying potential loss of company assets. Based on this data,

prioritized the high-risk building areas and developed plans to address areas of concern. During my

tenure, the site was recognized as an OSHA Star site and It was also recognized by an internal IBM

award: the Chairman’s Citation for Environmental Excellence.

• Communicated reports to management in order to obtain financial and human resource needs.

• Reviewed and processed chemical orders for over 200 scientists; this included providing technical

expertise for assessment of chemical hazards based on OSHA, EPA, NYS DEC, IBM Corporate

regulations, and Global Logistics Security Plans to ensure compliance to all regulatory standards.

Worked closely with colleagues to define safety standards for the emerging field of nano-science.

• Located unique custom synthesis chemicals, arranged for shipment of minimum quantities required

and in the appropriate purities, worked with manufacturers to ensure availability and delivery to meet

stated deadlines, enabling IBM to retain for over a decade its lead in patent generation.

• Ensured proper control of all chemicals on site in compliance with requirements of the U.S.

Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

• Managed a variety of databases associated with Watson’s electronic Chemical-Inventory-System

including; materials constituents, DOT, OSHA, EPA, NYS Fire Code, chemical hazards,

manufacturer information, shelf-life, training and classification of materials for specific laboratory

requirements.

• Member of the Watson Emergency Response Team including: HAZMAT, Fire Brigade, Confined

Space, First Aid/ Blood-Borne Pathogen, CPR, and a member of IBM United States Emergency-

Response Team.

• Assisted in the Labor Day Shutdown Coordination, the site’s annual building shutdown for electrical

and mechanical maintenance. Typically, ~38 major projects ($750K) are scheduled involving ~100

IBM staff and 150+ contractors, all of whom work over 4,500 hours during this three-day period. In

addition to advance planning for this massive event as a member of the core team, provided project-

database management, security administration, and emergency response.

• As Environmental Noise Program Coordinator, conducted annual external noise surveys and

addressed neighbor concerns associated with construction noise.

• Audited entire IBM site to ensure unapproved contractor chemicals were removed, reduced

contractor chemical inventory to meet actual usage needs, corrected labeling, provided contractor

training, and completed monthly training audits for all contractors on site resulting in 100%

compliance.

L.J. GONZER, Newark, NJ 1993 – 1994

Contracted to: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES, Yorktown Heights, NY

T.J. Watson Research Center

Chemical Coordinator Associate;

Responsible for daily review of chemical purchase requisitions for approval.

• Assessed chemical purchase orders based on OSHA, EPA, DEC, and Corporate regulations on to

ensure regulatory compliance.

• Managed hard copy material-safety-data-sheet library to ensure documentation of all chemicals on

site

EDUCATION

Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY,

BS, Public Safety, with Specialization in Occupational Safety and Health

Graduated Summa cum Laude

Major: Environmental, Geology, Biology, K-10 Grade Education, SUNY, New Paltz

AAS, Veterinarian Science, SUNY, Delhi

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

EPA Toxic Substance Control Certification

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System -Lead Auditor Certification

Certification in DOT/IATA/ICAO/ - Domestic and International Chemical Shipping

Emergency Response /Fire Brigade/ Hazmat Tech/ Confined Space/ First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogen

RCRA

National Safety Council Advanced Certification

IBM Chemical Security Certificate

George Washington University, Project Management Certification

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