Safety Engineering

Rykiel M. Robinson

Atlanta, Georgia ***** 917-***-****

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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

8+ years’ success leading operational safety innovation for high-growth organizations

Repeated success guiding sizeable, cross-functional engineering and environmental health teams in the design, redesign, and launch of leading-edge safety programs. Expertise in developing and managing health and safety programs to reduce injury and improve quality of operations. Expert presenter, negotiator, and businessperson; able to forge solid relationships with partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. Technical proficiency in MS Office Suite, MS Project, and AutoCAD.

Highlights of Expertise

Strategic Business Planning

OSHA Regulations

Work Safety Programs

Hazardous Material & Safety Training

Radiation / Health Awareness

Waste Management

Water / Air Quality

Training & Development

Environmental Protection

Team Building and Leadership

Career Experience

Envision, Vienna, Virginia

Provided executive-level leadership with full program management accountability for the Science, Technology, Engineering & Math academic program, serving students ages 8-12.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH PROGRAM LEAD (May 2017 to August 2017)

Instilled habits of STEM thinking to prepare students for math, science, engineering, code, and other technology for the use of quantitative reasoning throughout life. Helped students solve problems and to interpret data graphically, numerically, orally, symbolically, and analytically. Served as a coach, resource, and advisor to students and developed and revised documents to support STEM integration. Analyzed data to identify root causes, make learning adjustments, plan development programs, and develop emerging expectations for the STEM environment.

Led multiple program initiatives with a visible, vital, tactical, and strategic orientation for the formulation and execution of program specific plans and actions.

Managed a team of 30+ staff members to establish and implement program objectives.

Increased NPR scores by 300% through the management of social media, marketing, and communication lines to enhance awareness of the STEM program.

JAB Global, Toronto, Ontario

Earned two promotions following highly successful tenures to oversee all construction, engineering, and operations management activities spanning western U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and Pacific Rim countries.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR / CORPORATE TRAINER (March 2016 to May 2017)

Oversaw full life cycle recruitment including strategic sourcing, pre-screening, applicant testing, interviewing, negotiating offers, closing qualified candidates and on-boarding new employees. Implemented, managed and monitored effective training programs for employees and staff. Developed strategy, plans, budget, programs, procedures, systems and metrics to align with company goals for all aspects of employee and management training and professional development. Designed, built and refined existing HR processes to ensure optimal and efficient practices.

Provided training to management and leadership to develop a strong talent acquisition and interviewing program to improve company’s productivity and business lines by hiring exceptional employees.

Provided leadership, organization and management of two Fortune 100 client partnerships.

Earned Top Sales and Customer Service recognition in April 2016 and Top Leadership Award in July and October 2016 for the Northeast region.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia

Provided end-to-end waste management, supporting environmental safety programs in compliance with regulatory agencies, federal guidelines, and institutional practices for one of the largest shipyards in the world.

RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS / WASTE MANAGEMENT ENGINEER – GS-12 (August 2010 to August 2015)

Managed hazardous materials, radiation safety and waste management programs, ensuring employee and product safety and assisting partners with safety and compliance issues and concerns. Developed and revised policies and procedures concerning radiation protection, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory reporting to federal agencies. Assisted production engineers with development of safe and compliant fixturing for production processes. Performed safety inspections, updating and maintaining fire/life safety requirements in facilities and tracking contamination, radiation, and hazardous material inventories.

Led the development and delivery of radiation safety training for 50+ mechanics and engineers covering environmental, radiological, and transportation compliance.

Managed quarterly budgets of $1M+ in radiological supplies, shipments, and facilities expenditures.

Planned, directed, coordinated, trained, and evaluated Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health compliance programs.

Education & Credentials

Master of Business Administration (2018)

North Central University, Scottsdale, Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Cum Laude (2010)

Howard University, Washington, DC

Professional Development

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

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