Safety Management

Shannon Erdmann, ARM OHST, CPSI

** ******** *****, ********* *****, CO 80126, 303-***-****

PROFILE

Dedicated Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety professional with

over eighteen years of experience for industry leading organizations.

Maintain highest quality standards to avoid time and cost expenditures.

Reduced the number of documented injuries among 3700 employees by 25% and

severity by 38% within two years. Helped produce $800,000 in savings

over all policy lines for the 2005 insurance renewals. Produced over

Eleven Million Dollars in savings over the 2001-2007 policy renewals.

Successfully reduced experience modification factor from 3.25 to .92 in

just seven years.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sodexo; Essentials at PSL Hospital, Denver CO 2010 -

Present

Inventory / Store Manager

Coordinate and supervise all aspects of store opening within the Colorado

market. Developed and delivered training courses for employees and

management on new inventory barcode system. Maintaining incoming and

outgoing inventory levels, orders and records. Provide excellent customer

service. Open and close cash registers, counting money, separating charge

slips, coupons, and vouchers, and balancing cash drawers. Maintain

knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and

exchanges, and security practices and procedures. Compute sales prices,

total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment. Watch for

and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle

these situations. Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise

based on customer needs and desires. Answer questions regarding the store

and its merchandise. Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote

sales. Place special orders online or call other stores to find desired

items. Clean shelves, counters, and tables. Exchange merchandise for

customers and accept returns. Bag or package purchases, and wrap gifts.

Help customers try on or fit merchandise. Inventory stock and requisition

new stock.

Adams County BOCES, Northglenn, CO 2007 - 2009

Safety Coordinator / Consultant

Provided proactive safety support to the five school districts in Adams

County for office and facilities. Monitored and prevented potential

workplace safety hazards through routine inspections and training; accurate

and up-to-date documentation of policies, procedures, and data; and

investigations into accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions.

Interfaced with facilities management and made recommendations on safety

related issues. Developed, maintained, updated, and enforced policies and

procedures including the following: Injury and Illness Prevention Program

(IIPP), Emergency Action Plan, blood borne pathogen procedures, personal

protective equipment procedures, and Safety Contingency Plans. Revised

policies and procedures to minimize potential hazards. Initiated and

conducted employee interviews for biannual audits of Environmental Health

and Safety (EH&S) protocols, policies, and programs. Performed daily walk-

throughs for safety inspections of the facilities including fire systems.

Documented and photographed findings and compiled and presented statistical

data on safety activities to BOCES Board of Directors. Coordinated the

installation of fire extinguishers where necessary. Investigated accidents

and injuries. Documented the injuries; detailed the events leading to,

during, and after the accident; and made recommendations to fix hazards.

Identified, recommended, and implemented ergonomic changes to reduce health

and safety hazards. Worked with facilities to redesign employee work

areas. Maintained Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on chemicals used in

the workplace. Designated as the first responder for emergencies based on

EMT training and charged with overseeing all medical response.

CORESTAFF Services, Highlands Ranch, CO 2001 - 2007

National Safety Specialist

Ensured workplace safety by conducting training, inspections, and

investigations and by maintaining documentation. Assisted branch offices

with their Worker's Compensation and property claims management. Implement

and maintain safety and compliance programs nation wide. Responsible for

the safety of over 200,000 temporary associates and 515 permanent

employees. Demonstrated knowledge of and ensured compliance with federal,

state, and local health and safety standards and waste disposal

regulations. Reduced accidents and injuries and increased response and

recovery time by establishing solid policies and procedures.

Investigated ergonomic and forklift accidents and incidents and recommended

corrective action to line management. Initiated meetings with management

to recommend OSHA and general safety improvements for lift drivers.

Developed programs recognized as "Best Standards" by insurance leader AON.

Reviewed and analyzed losses and claims generated by various clients and

assist the Regional Vice Presidents with substantial reduction of losses.

Provided monthly tracking and reports to branch offices to assist in their

loss prevention programs. Evaluated current and prospective clients'

potential risks. Reviewed and analyzed client safety and loss prevention

programs and contracts to achieve risk minimization. Performed on-site

inspections of client facilities to ensure compliance with safety programs

and regulations. Provided training to clients, associates, management and

executive staff regarding Workers' Compensation, risk management techniques

and loss prevention techniques. Drafted reports based on safety and

environmental compliance inspections performed and completed. Maintained

OSHA 300 logs as requested by the Department of Labor. Drafted and

implemented safety programs for staff and associates, nationally. Drafted

and implemented safety programs for clients, nationally. Maintained

database on clients and make recommendations to reduce or eliminate risk.

Pinnacol Assurance, Denver, CO 1994 - 2000

Loss Prevention Specialist, Large Account/State Accounts

Aided Policyholders proactively with their Workers' Compensation and Safety

programs. Reviewed and evaluated losses and claims and provide information

to Underwriters to assist in the pricing and quotes. Maintained a 92%

retention rate for clients within my designated area. Produced a 28% loss

reduction for clients during my tenure. Reviewed and analyzed safety and

loss prevention programs. Authored and implemented written programs for

compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Performed on-site

safety seminars and inspections. Drafted and created reports based on

safety and environmental inspections. Expertly Interpreted OHSA, EPA and

Life Safety standards. Provided and conducted safety training sessions for

policyholder employees'. Conducted ergonomic evaluations and provide

information to the physicians and claims adjusters. Developed seminars for

policyholder presentation. Provided training for co-workers in various

aspects of loss control/prevention.

Interstate Highway Construction, Denver, CO 1993 - 1994

Field Safety Inspector

Performed and documented daily inspections of all job sites assigned to me.

Responsibility for the safety of over 700 employees. Responsibility of an

on-site boring operation, conducted rescue training and authored written

safety procedures. Enforced safety standards at Denver International

Airport Construction site. Conducted OSHA training on confined space

entry, bloodbourne pathogens, personal protective equipment, ergonomics,

crane safety, fall prevention, hazard communications, MSDS, back injury

prevention, asbestos, lead and compressed gas. Facilitated the safety

incentive program with the Prime Contractor and over 150 sub-contractors.

Reviewed and analyzed safety programs from sub-contractors. Assisted in

implementing various safety programs with sub-contractors.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BS, Safety Engineering, Warren National University

Business Management, 33 core hours completed, University of Phoenix

AAS with honors, Environmental Compliance Technology, Red Rocks Community

College

AAS with honors, Occupational Safety and Health Technology, Trinidad State

Junior College

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Blood Borne Pathogen, Confined Space Entry, Ergonomics, Forklift and

Material Handling Instructor;(OHST) Occupational Health and Safety

Technologist; (ARM) Associate in Risk Management, (EMT) Emergency Medical

Technician; (CPSI) Certified Playground Safety Inspector; Qualified to test

for ASP/CSP; Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook

and Access; Detail and goal oriented with a unique ability to multitask;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated strong

leadership skills. Advanced skills in DataWorks Inventory Management

Systems; Good understanding of Lean Sigma; Have worked closely with ISO

certifications; Experience with CRM, Relationship Management; Logistics

Management; Experience in replenishment management; Strong analytical

skills; Working knowledge of Blackhawk and Citrix systems.

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