• **** N. Apache Ave. Walkerton, Indiana ***** 574-***-**** E-mail: *****.*****@*****.***
Merci Adams
Objectives
A dynamic individual with knowledge on advanced occupational safety techniques, procedures, and practices
wishing to obtain employment in a progressive company to learn and grow while utilizing and building on the
skills gained from my Occupational Health and Safety degree.
Technical Skills/Proficiencies
• Knowledge on occupational safety techniques, procedures, and practices
• 5+ years related safety work experience in industrial manufacturing
• 18 years first responder
• 5+ years Safety Committee member
• Certified Lean Six Sigma
• Experience and training in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• 18+ years Forklift experience in high paced production environment
• Self starter with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience
1999-present Masonite International Walkerton, In 46574
• Licensed Forklift Operator – Material Handling
Accurately issue, count & pull product and supplies for delivery to line.
Maintain the records of different equipments and tools.
Maintain list of defective and expired material.
Assure all safety procedures and policies are followed
Inventory & cycle count product
• First Responder - Safety Committee
Regularly inspected all areas of workplace to ensure safe working conditions.
Assist Safety Director with tests / inspections for compliance and safety standards.
Work “hands on” to help the entire team understand the company’s commitment to safety.
Trained new employees to inform them of safety precautions and work methods.
Assisted in giving information / details of occupational safety standards to employees.
Observed work conditions of employees and obtained facts for probabilities of injuries.
Responsible for helping to lead, motivate and foster a safety-conscious culture in the workplace to
reduce accidents and injuries.
• Lean Six Sigma – Greenbelt
Define, measure, analyze, and improve control methodology
Assist in implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
Improved quality by 15% over 3 months.
First charter saved company $120K per year.
• Utility - Set-up and machine operations
Performed all duties as requested for safe and efficient operations as needed.
Education/Training
Columbia Southern Orange Beach, AL October, 2011
University
• Bachelor’s of Science - Occupational Health and Safety
Construction Safety – Industrial Ergonomics - Hazardous Materials – Environmental Health &
Safety – OSHA Standards – Industrial Hygiene – Toxicology - Fleet safety – Fire Prevention -
Accident Investigation
AIT Group & Masonite Intl. Tampa, FL June, 2006
• Lean Six Sigma - Greenbelt certification
Lean manufacturing tools - 6S – Ergonomics
American Red Cross 1994- present
• First Responder certification – CPR and Basic Life Support, First Aid, Fire, and AED
• OSHA General Industry 30-Hour Certification
Awards/Certifications
Lean Six Sigma - Greenbelt June, 2006
CSU - Magna Cum Laude October, 2011
OSHA 30 Hour Certified March, 2013