Management Training

Dawn Link

**** ********* ******

Orangeburg, SC *9118

803-***-**** home

803-***-**** cell

AVAILABILITY Job Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full Time

Desired Work Environment: Experienced Professionals

Desired Locations: USA

WORK EXPERIENCE Sara Lee Bakery

Orangeburg, SC US 11/2009 - Present

Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Responsible for providing effective professional guidance to all facility

management on issues related to safety and health, as well as, coordinating

all interaction with outside safety resources in conjunction with current

policies. Responsible for the development and management of all regulatory

programs within the facility to ensure maximum compliance. Responsible for

developing, implementing, and coordinating policies on matters involving

safety, air, water, and land conservation which are of joint concern to the

company and the public. Develops, plans and manages engineering activities

and policies to identify, solve and alleviate environmental problems.

Provides leadership to management on the practical and necessary steps to

prevent or abate pollution arising from company operations, and to become a

compliant model. Implementation of Lean Principles throughout safety and

environmental programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide safety consultation and information to support all company safety

efforts. Work cooperatively with all levels of Sara Lee Corporation's

management staff on all safety related issues as they impact other company

functions.

Administer all safety programs through audit and follow up procedures. This

includes updating existing and developing new programs as needed due to

regulatory changes, changes in company policies and other needs as

necessary.

Monitor incidence rates and provide management with feedback. This feedback

must be detailed and provide guidance and direction for future actions to

reduce injuries and illnesses.

Insure all employees, both hourly and management; receive all training

necessary to safely perform their respective duties. This includes training

for managers on programs they are required to implement.

Perform safety compliance audits to identify problems areas and provide

recommendations for corrective actions as needed. This includes compliance

with all applicable federal, state and local regulation. Follow up using

good management techniques to ensure problems are resolved.

Manage the accident investigation process on both major and minor

incidents. Monitor and distribute information and guidance to insurance

carrier, to support good Worker's Compensation case management activities.

Supervisor activities of first aid and occupational health nurses. Provide

all employees with effective medical attention and resources.

Coordinate activities of all outside agencies that impact safety. Maintain

good working relationship with all agencies, and follow up as needed on

recommendations and/or citations.

WORK EXPERIENCE Flowers Bakery of Norfolk, LLC

Norfolk Virginia US 9/2007 - 11/2009

Environmental, Safety & Security Director

Responsible for all Safety Programs to include all required Training and

documentation. Ensure plant is in OSHA compliance as well as 9 warehouse

facilities at other locations. Do all required reports to Federal, State

and local agencies. Maintain all written programs to include revisions.

Maintain Chemical Management Programs to include MSDS books, Chemical

Approval and Right to Know Training to include Job function specific.

Investigate accident/injuries and do trend analysis as well as root cause

analysis. Complete Job Hazard Analysis for all job positions in production.

Maintain all safety oriented correspondence with corporate, management,

Plant President and employees. Responsible for all Environmental Compliance

for the facility as well as warehouse facilities. Complete monthly

inspections and maintain documentation for auditing purposes. File any

required permits to EPA, DEQ and local agencies as required. Maintain Plant

operation with in current permit parameters and maintain documentation to

prove compliance. Give and document all Environmental Training for the

plant employees. Maintain all Written Environmental Programs. Responsible

for Plant and Warehouse Security to include auditing and incident

investigation. Also responsible for Food Security and Bioterrorism issues

and completion of Risk Assessments and Follow up to ensure completion of

Projects. Access and utilize websites for EPA, DEQ, FDA, OSHA as well as

local Agencies concerning Regulations and requirements to ensure the

Facility stays in compliance with all Regulations and Code. I work closely

with Engineering on Projects as well as Production to ensure all of these

areas are addressed and nothing is missed. Involved in Initiative projects

with other management, Engineering and Supervisors. Chair the Safety

Committee. Maintain Positive relationships with agency contacts.

Plant Food Safety and QA Coordinator

Coordinate development and maintenance of Food Safety and Food Quality

programs

for the manufacturing facility. Review product formulations to assure that

they are in line with the current nutrition labeling information. Initiate

annual plant mock traceability/recall exercise. Review, update and

maintain plant Quality Programs, HACCP Program, Recall Program, GMP

Policies, Allergen Program, Current vendor ingredient Specifications

including Kosher certification letters. Prepare and maintain internal and

external finished product specifications. Prepare, maintain, and submit

documentation as required for Nutrition Labeling program. Lead in

corrective action process related to quality programs, consumer concerns

and facility audits. Review documentation and advise plant management on

all compliance issues associated with food safety compliance issues such as

proper record keeping for Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of

2002.

HACCP Certified - AIB

Internal Auditing Certified - AIB

Completed AIB International BRC Global Standard Audit receiving 6 minors

for a final score A+.

Food Security Awareness from FDA

Dustbusters Cleaning Services

Leesburg Georgia US 10/1998 - 11/2005

Owner

Owner/Operator of Commercial Janitorial Company to include Fire Restoration

work and clean up. Bid all Jobs and maintain all paperwork associated with

the business. Over 50 employees to place and schedule. Complete all

Training Requirements and documentation. Work with customers to ensure the

company met their needs. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Dawn

Link, Supervisor's Phone: 757-***-****)

Procter and Gamble

Albany Georgia US 12/1991 - 9/1998

Environmental Technician

Responsible for Chemical Management of large Paper plant to include all

MSDS documentation and maintenance. All EPA reports related to chemical use

and or storage at the facility. Provide Right to Know Training and maintain

documentation annually for approximately 2000 employees. Track and maintain

Environmental documentation for Wastewater, Opacity, Hazmat and DOT

documentation on shipments Received and sent. Work with management on

Initiative projects involving new chemicals. Completed all Training and

Certifications and received my Environmental Technician Certification from

Procter and Gamble Corporate office. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's

Name: Greg Glass, Supervisor's Phone: 229-***-****)

EDUCATION Darton College

Albany, Georgia US

Associate Degree - 12/1987

Major: Information Processing Systems

Minor: Business Communication

GPA: 3.0 out of 4.0

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Associates of Science Degree

JOB RELATED TRAINING

I have several Safety and Environmental Certifications to include:

Environmental, Health and Safety Management Specialist certification for

the NASP. HAZMAT certification for Georgia Tech, Wastewater Class III

license from the State of Georgia, RCRA Training, DOT, Opacity

certification, Environmental Technician Certification from Procter and

Gamble, Graduation from Paper University provided at Procter and Gamble,

Diversity Training, Leadership Skills Training, Accident Investigation and

Reporting, Asbestos Awareness, Behavior - Based Safety, Bloodborne

Pathogens, Confined Space Entry, Electrical Safety Awareness, Emergency

Disaster Preparedness, Environmental Regulations overview, Ergonomics

Awareness, Fire Prevention and Safety, Forklift Safety ( licensed and

provide training), Hazard Communication, Hazardous Waste Generator, Hearing

Conservation, Hot Work Permits, Job Hazard Analysis, Ladder Safety,

Lockout/Tag out Awareness Machine Guarding, Material Handling and Storage,

Office Safety, OSHA 300 Record keeping, Personal Protective Equipment,

Respiratory Protection, Safe Work Practices, Slips, Trips and Falls, Spill

Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Storm Water Pollution Prevention,

Universal Waste Rule, Used Oil Management, Welding, Cutting and Brazing,

Workplace Security, HACCP certification, Internal Auditing Certification,

Food Security Awareness

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, SAP, Lotus Notes, Lotus

Suites, 80 WPM, Carver & Shock Risk Assessment Software,Chairperson of

Safety Committee, Site Contact with HRSD, DEQ departments, Virginia

Department of Agriculture, EPA, Upper Management at Corporate in my field

of work

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