Quality Assurance Safety
Resume:
TIFFANY STEPHENSON
Crown Point, IN 46307
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OBJECTIVE: Seek to work in an environment that will challenge me
further; while allowing me to contribute to the continued growth
and success of the organization.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
1 Certified Defensive Driving Instructor.
2 OSHA 30 Hour Course (2008).
3 Supervised safety practice of staff,
ensuring compliance with OSHA standard.
4 Held secret clearance in the United
States Navy for nine years.
5 Specialized in air and surface launched
weapon system, ship self defense, under water weapons, mines and
amphibious warfare.
6 Knowledge of specimen and slide
preparation in conjunction with the mixture of reagents to perform
chemical analysis.
7 Published in Missouri Western State
College Interdisciplinary research publication November 2000.
EXPERIENCE:
Area Safety and Environmental Manager (Multi Site) March
2012 - Present
Praxair Inc.
1 Manage a team of safety personnel, ensuring
alignment of the Region priorities with broader
organizational priorities
2 Ensures, verify and provide support for compliance with
all federal, state, and internal requirements
3 Interface with State and Federal Regulatory
Agencies and key customers on permit applications, permit
negotiations, agency inspections, enforcement issues and reports.
4 Reviews and approves root cause analyses/investigations,
resulting from accidents and incidents
5 Manage the Regions Assessment Program (including Personnel
Safety, Transportation, Operational Safety, and Security)
6 Develop and implement training, employee engagement,
assessment/improvement, and management commitment programs to
reduce employee risks and exposures
7 Participate in business level and corporate level
assessments, as assigned and facilitate root cause
analysis as appropriate.
8 Provide assistance to the plants and regional S&ES
specialists for environmental c compliance reporting
including, but not limited to Title V, Hazardous/Non-Hazardous
Waste, Emission Inventory, GHG Reporting, TRI Report, Tier II reports,
SARA, SPCC, NPDES, POTW Discharge Monitoring Reports,
and PSM/RMP
Safety and Environmental Specialist (Multi Site) December
2008 - March 2012
Praxair Inc.
1 Conducts periodic safety audits and inspections to assess
for safe work practices.
2 Supports all accident/incident investigation, reporting
and facilitation of Root Cause Analysis.
3 Provides active support to multiple sites by
training employees on requirements.
4 Monitors local OSHA, EPA, DOT and ISO requirements and
standards along with company policies and standards to ensure
compliance. Initiates any corrective action and intervenes as
appropriate.
5 Prepares and submits environmental reports as required by
regulations and permits.
6 Performs industrial hygiene monitoring.
Launch Safety and Ergonomic Engineer (2009 Model)
December 2007 - December 2008
Ford Motor Company
1. Performed tooling, machine and facility safety analyses to
support the zero RED safety issues initiative at new vehicle
launch milestones.
2. Interacted with plant manufacturing and division engineering in
processing, tooling and facilities development to address all
safety and ergonomic concerns as identified by OSHA Standards.
3. Reviewed all proposed worker job allocations and provided safety
and ergonomics feedback.
4. Ran Original Equipment Manufacturer risk identification process.
5. Coordinated efforts within the plant to ensure OSHA compliance
to safety and ergonomic issues identified.
6. Worked with plant Industrial Engineering to verify overhead work
elements and accurate overhead work analysis.
7. Utilized the Ergonomic Quality Operation System to prioritize
work assignments and provided feedback on opportunities for
improvement.
Industrial Hygiene Internship December
2006 - December 2007
Quest Diagnostics
1. Conducted air monitoring surveys.
2. Performed routine safety audits.
3. Assisted in accident investigations.
4. Developed training evaluation program.
5. Maintained MSDS for Toxicology Laboratory.
6. Member of the Safety and Ergonomic teams.
Analytical Chemist
October 2001- January 2008 Quest Diagnostics (formerly
Lab One)
1. Performed maintenance on the GC, GC/MS, and GC/MS/MS systems.
1. Ran system checks and fixed system problems on these systems.
1. Operated the systems to include loading and unloading of samples
using the correct testing method.
1. Conducted initial review of all data, transcribes the data
review results, releases the results to the computer and
document QC.
1. Trained new employees on how to run the instruments and on how
to properly review data.
1. Responded to the needs and request of clients and Quest
Diagnostics management and staff in an expedient manner.
Extraction Technologist July 2001-
October 2001
LabOne Lenexa, Kansas
1 Extract drugs from oral fluids samples and
prepare the sample for GC/MS testing.
2 Responsible for making buffer and solution to
be used during extraction.
3 Analyze results and record findings on lab
database.
Proactive Sales Representative May 2000-
July 2001
Citicorp Kansas City,
Missouri
1. Responsible for account maintenance and product sales.
Correctional Officer May 1998-April
2000
Missouri Department of Corrections St. Joseph,
Missouri
1 Responsible for custody control and security
monitor check.
2. Responsible for maintaining and supervising control center.
Supervisor/Quality Assurance Safety Observer January 1994-
February 1998
United States Navy Guam, USA
1. Supervised missile maintenance and testing.
1. Administered program in radiation safety, hazardous waste
management, biological safety and hazard communication.
1. Coordinated training of personnel on emergency action plan.
Aviation Ordinance Technician September 1991-
December 1993
United States Navy Oak Harbor, Washington
1. Maintained, inspected and repaired aircraft and aviation
armament equipment.
1. Stored, loaded and transported aviation ammunition and air
launched guided missiles in accordance with DOT standards.
1. Performed aircraft preloading inspection.
Aircraft Handler January 1989- August 1991
United States Navy Oak Harbor, Washington
1. Corrosion control
1. Ground Control
1. Operated ground support equipment
EDUCATION:
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri
Masters of Science, Occupational Safety Management, Dec.
2007
Missouri Western State College, St. Joseph, Missouri
Bachelor of Science, Biology May 2001
REFERENCES: Professional reference provided upon request.
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