John Espedilla
Lynden Washington 98264
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Experienced manager with skills in human relations and program development
• Extensive background in facilitating staff training and development
• Excellent communication skills
• General accounting and problem solving skills
• Proficient in Windows XP 2002, and Windows 2007
• Natural motivator, leader
• Extensive knowledge of Federal and State Employment Law
WORK EXPERIENCE
SAFETY COORDINATOR/HUMAN RESOURCES
COSTCO 2006-Current
• Responsible for promoting employee involvement and inclusion in monitoring the safety of both
employees and members.
• Facilitated and directed safety programs that resulted in reduction of injuries and savings of over
$30,000 and continue to do so.
• Established and implemented a pilot health and wellness safety program, now in use by both
Bellingham and Burlington warehouses.
• Daily management of employees’ and members’ safety.
• Liaison between Division Safety management and warehouse safety program.
• Proven ability to conduct successful training with managers and supervisors regarding safety policy
and procedures.
• Ensure that safety training is scheduled, completed, documented, and tracked in accordance with the
fiscal safety planner.
• Train employees in how to conduct effective incident investigations to find root cause and future
prevention analysis.
FIELD MEDIC/HUMAN RESOURCES (CORPSMAN)
NAVY 2001-2006
• Supervision of $1.5 million of highly sensitive equipment.
• Experienced in handling confidential HIPPA material.
• Proven ability to lead in a diverse environment.
• Proven adaptation to constantly changing circumstances.
• Supervised over 20 employees in human resources training, resulting in a successful orientation of
new civilian and military employees.
• Provided training to enhance workplace performance at all levels of staffing, both civilians and
military.
EDUCATION
Chapman University, Master of Science in Human Resources, Orange, CA.
Chapman University, Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership, Orange, CA.
Columbia College, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/HR, Columbia, MO.
U.S Navy training: Communication, Diversity, and Leadership
Rising Sun High School, Diploma, Rising Sun, IN.