Career Profile
Highly analytical and safety-conscious Industrial Engineering professional
with proven expertise in Environmental and Occupational Health. Possess in-
depth technical knowledge; expert at managing multiple projects
simultaneously through a value-based, hands-on approach. Superior
communication and interpersonal skills; establish and maintain positive and
lasting relationships with culturally-diverse workforce. Demonstrate keen
commitment to mentoring colleagues to work effectively within fast-paced
environments. Strong background in exercising safety and security
precautions in overseeing and inspecting hazardous materials as well as
equipment. Adept at identifying issues and formulating cost-effective
solutions to problems.
Areas of Expertise
V Policy and Procedure Development
V Quality Assurance
V First-Rate Customer Service
V Leadership and Team Building
V Continuous Process Improvements
V Staff Training and Development
V Hazardous Material / Equipment Inspection
V Regulatory Compliance
Professional Experience
UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST-LAB KNOWLEDGE, SAFETY, COMPLIANCE, ERGONOMICS,
EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT FEBRUARY 2011- Present
The Assistant to Operations Manager- Lab Knowledge, Safety, Compliance,
Ergonomics, Equipment Management, and Moves assists the Operations Manager
and Special Projects Supervisor in the overall management of 175,000 square
feet of physical plant that houses the administrative, clinical, and
research functions of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
This position involves an emphasis on the safety, compliance, and ergonomic
issues for the research, academic, administrative areas, and special
project support for the Operations Manager and Special Projects Supervisor
Notable Contributions:
. Assisting Ops Mgr. in developing a meaningful Safety and Compliance
program for the department.
. Reviewing results of safety inspections; compiling data and reports.
. Implementing and maintaining a departmental Injury and Illness
Prevention Program (IIPP): Review all accident report, and Conduct
accident investigations.
. Conducting safety, IIPP, and emergency response training for research,
academic, and administrative staff.
. Provide Microscope tagging, tracking, and anchoring ding, Chemical
tagging and disposal
Research Lab decommissioning.
. Primary responsibility in receiving, analyzing, and appropriately
triaging all incoming departmental requests regarding safety,
compliance, and ergonomic issues.
. Facilities the gathering of data from Principal Investigators for
periodic reports to EH&S, governmental agencies, etc. Analyzes data and
makes recommendations to Ops Mgr.
NBC Universal, Universal City, CA
Environmental Health and Safety Representative JANUARY 2008-May 2010
Instrumental in making revisions to contractor questionnaire, insurance
documents, training records, injury / illness rate, and Material Safety
data Sheet. Work collaboratively with ergonomic product vendors to develop
more relevant products. Perform ergonomic assessment for approximately 3500
NBC Universal employees, with over 200 major structures on 350 acres and
more than 2.53 million square feet of buildings. Actively engage in weekly
meetings to ensure continuous communication with other employees. Perform
monthly and annual calibration of all industrial hygiene equipment.
Notable Contributions:
. Led successful efforts to reorganize all contractors and supported the
Contractor Safety approval process. Ensure requisition of entire
training requirement and verify EMR rate while approving all the
contractors / vendors
. Restructured and streamlined computer database, which enabled easy and
trouble-free access; conducted assessment of insurance documents and
updated training manuals
. Provided exceptional performance in ergonomic assessments, employee
problem resolution, and health equipment selection
. Immediately responded to accidents and instigated Incident
Investigation Process
. Recommended imminent danger solutions and reported serious incidents
through immediate notification to EHS manager
. Served as point of contact through pager and reported details of
emergency to the manager; promptly reported any death to OSHA within 24
hours
NBC, Burbank, CA
Safety Officer JANUARY 2008- JANUARY 2007
Directed all facets of contractor approval and safety. Facilitated
ergonomic, eyewash, and fire extinguisher inspection. Managed hazardous
waste and satellite accumulation area. Facilitated monthly inspections and
performed auditing for the entire site.
Notable Contributions:
. Designed and executed monthly Building Inspection Tool in GE Database
. Provided oversight to Chemical Inventory and Management; ensure all
chemicals have accurate MSDS
. Accounted for identifying and tracking Audit Findings for completion
. Effectively utilized broad-based knowledge in exercising safety and
security precautions with an ultimate aim of maintaining a safe working
environment
ATC Environmental Consulting Company, Monterey, CA
Industrial Hygiene Technician FEBRUARY 2005- JANUARY 2007
Extensively traveled to sites to gather samples and clean tape lifts;
utilized moisture monitoring and IR camera to assemble comprehensive test
data. Conducted and evaluated air quality samples; generated comprehensive
reports. Actively involved in Safety team meetings.
Vitamin World, Northridge, CA
Assistant Manager / Seller / Cashier JANUARY 2003- FEBRUARY 2005
Acquired substantial knowledge of nutrition and medical products.
Supervised all facets of sales, cash, and inventories. Assumed full
responsibility of managing other employees in the absence of the Manager.
Mid-Valley Chiropractic, Reseed, CA
Assistant Manager April 2001- JANUARY 2003
Coordinated schedule of patients and completed billing / filling of
documents. Provided assistance to patients in preparation for exams and
treatments in accordance with doctor's recommendations. Acquired valuable
experience on workers' compensation, personal injury, customer service,
public relations, office operations, communications, ethics, privacy laws,
and hands-on health care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Occupational Health: 2007
California State University, Northridge, CA ? GPA: 3.30
Associate of Science in Biology: 2005
Pierce College, Winnetka, CA ? GPA: 3.40
Professional Training
Hazardous / Toxic Waste Management
Hazardous Materials Transportation
40-Hour HAZWOPER Course
16-Hour Class, Certificate of IAQ Training and Consulting
16-Hour Class, Certificate of California Hazardous Waste
Affiliations
Member, Hillel Council, Pierce College
Member, Eretz Cultural Center