Management Training

Mercedes Vargas Nieto

( 817-***-**** ( abhvwn@r.postjobfree.com

Environmental, Health and Safety Management

Accomplished bilingual professional with 10 years of experience as

Environmental, Health, and Safety specialist for industry-leading

organizations.

Environmental and Safety Specialist with the ability to analyze operations,

pinpoint areas for improvement and redesign, and implement plans that

generate profitable results.

Effective communicator able to influence employee behavior and workplace

culture.

Key Skills

EMPLOYEE SAFETY MEASURES Staff Training and Inventory Control

Cost Reduction/Avoidance Mentoring Environmental Management

Regulatory Compliance Documentation/Record ISO 14001:2004

Inspections/Recommendatio Keeping /OSHA /TCEQ/EPA Workers Compensation

ns Resource Optimization Administrator

Job Safety Analysis Waste Reduction Ergonomics/Risk

Accident Investigations Audits/Lead Auditor Assessments

Technical/Management Leadership Experience Proven Project Management

Experience Lean Manufacturing

Professional Experience

CARIS LIFE SCIENCES - IRVING, TX

Leading provider of integrated anatomic pathology and oncology testing

services.

Corporate Safety Specialist, 2009 to Present

Key leader in managing the H&S operations for multiple- facilities.

Develop and manage corporate training program; oversee return-to-work

program; administer corporate workers compensation claims ; perform

ergonomic assessments and job safety analysis; coordinate all medical

surveillance health programs; perform monthly and quarterly audits and

ensure corrective action; key contact for environmental consulting services

for external and internal clients; perform industrial hygiene testing and

monitoring; implement HSE procedures and policies.

Key Results:

o Developed and delivered corporate safety and health training to over

400+ employees. Standardized the S&H Training Program and established

online safety training for companywide laboratory operations.

o Incorporated Safety Metrics into Quarterly Improvement Meetings and

developed tracking tools to measure and track several safety

performance indicators such as lost work days, training metrics, and

employee safety involvement.

o Play key role in providing information and awareness to management,

thus decreasing deficiencies' by 50% in the first three months of this

position.

o Front runner in new building construction project. Worked side by

side with executive project management to deliver a successful and

organized move. Provided safety information to building contractors

and coordinated Fire Suppression System Inspections in a timely and

efficient manner. Relocated 400 employees to new building ahead of

schedule.

o As key Member of the Operations Senior Staff Team, I have

incorporated Employee Safety into the Lab Operations Hoshin, thus

making it part of Caris Top Five Priorities in 2010.

o Coordinated First Annual Safety and Health Fair in 2010. Increased

Safety Awareness and promoted employee well being.

Behr Climate Systems, inc. - FORT WORTH, TX

International manufacturer of refrigeration and heating equipment for motor

vehicle parts and accessories.

Safety and Environmental Engineer, 2005 to 2007

Lead EHS designee for facility; Managed all aspects of Safety, Health, and

ISO 14001 Environmental Management; managed emergency situations; performed

accident investigations; documented and forwarded corrective and preventive

actions; conducted testing, evaluation, and verification to ensure full

compliance with regulatory, internal and external standards; prepared

monthly safety and environmental reports; scheduled and lead monthly Safety

Committee meetings; organized cross functional team to establish yearly

environmental and safety goals.

Key Results:

Audit Management - Served as Environmental Lead for ISO 14001:2004

Environment Management System Audits. Facility demonstrated continuous

improvement at manufacturing facility for two years consecutively with zero

nonconformances. Planned, scheduled, and implemented internal environment

regulatory compliance audits in a timely manner.

Benchmark Initiatives - Spearheaded EHS compliance efforts for four pilot

plant projects. Teamed with local/corporate management and local

regulatory agencies to facilitate project success.

Staff Development - Lead facility of 200+employees to "zero lost time

injury and illness" for 200 consecutive days. Prepared, scheduled, and

presented SE related training in an interactive and effective manner.

Cost Reduction - Enhanced Safety Incentive Program while reducing cost by

$15k.

Operational Analysis - Conducted Industrial Hygiene/ Indoor Air Quality

surveys and reports.

Operational Improvement - Reduced energy usage and cardboard usage by 50%

in the first year of this position.

Policy and Procedure Implementation - Annual review of all EHS programs.

Rehearsed and reevaluated Behr's EHS programs at least once each calendar

quarter.

CArdinal health - FORT WORTH, TX

Largest pharmaceutical provider and distributor of products and services to

the health care industry.

Environmental, Health, Safety Coordinator, 2005-2005

Developed and implemented all phases of EHS training and policies;

conducted EHS inspections; supported laboratories for chemical management;

evaluated tasks; performed job safety analysis; managed waste disposal

contracts; monitored waste handling; facilities support.

Key Results:

Technology Implementation - Introduced chemical management SOP and

developed tracking system for MSDS of 400+ chemicals.

Staff Development - Reworked new-hire orientation program to include EHS

information and company resources. Delivered 250+ employees with safety

and environmental awareness training within the first month at this

position.

Operational Improvement - Supported Facilities Department with the fire

protection system and security operations. Brought facility up-to-date

with fire inspections and introduced new emergency notification system.

Professional Experience (continued)

POWDERJECT VACCINES - MADISON, WI

World leader and developer in the field of particle mediated injection of

medicines and novel pharmaceutical products.

Environmental, Health, Safety Coordinator, 2000-2003

Administered EHS compliance programs for 2 research and development

locations; prepared and documented procedures for departmental compliance

with regulatory agencies; developed and delivered training programs;

created train-the-trainer programs for site supervision; functioned as

primary liaison between company and regulatory agencies.

Key Results:

Benchmark Initiatives - Prepared site specific manual in the first year of

this position. Outlined managerial procedures and layout of plant and

equipment.

Relationship Management - Maintained excellent relationships with

regulatory agency representatives. Facility was brought up-to-date on

emergency response system.

Regulatory Compliance - Maintained all employee radiation exposures and

monitored results closely.

Education & Training

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - WHITEWATER, WI

Bachelor of Science-Education (BSE) in Occupational Safety and Health (with

honors), 2000

EHS Training:

OSHA 40 Hour Safety Training

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training

Department of Transportation Train the Trainer

Hazardous / Toxic Waste Management

Management and Leadership Skills Training

ISNetworld Training

Activities:

o Worked as an International Business Instructor; Developed manual to

launch new manufacturing facility in Mexico;ASSE Member; WISE

MEMBER;SPALW MEMBER; Pursuing CSP in Winter 2011.

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