Sia Thao
**** * ** ** *********, Wisconsin *****
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a challenging career where I can utilize my experiences, educational background, and ability to
work well with people
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biology – December, 2010
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lab Intern – School of Freshwater Science – UW- Milwaukee – Culturing Daphnia for observation of the
anatomical features of the digestive system with fluorescent marker
WORK EXPERIENCES
General Electric, Milwaukee, WI 09/30/13 – Current
EHS Specialist
• Weekly Plant Safety Report, Weekly Business Team Leader report, Monthly Storm drain
inspection, Audit Tracking finding, Concern Report
• Incidents & Near Misses Investigation Coordinator
• Categorizing of all pressurization vesicles onsite
• Employee Training
• Tackle ongoing problems
Amcor Flexible, Milwaukee, WI 11/20/11 – 9/15/13
ISO Coordinator & BOM analyst
• Prepared site for ISO14001/OHSAS18001 Recertification Audit
• Completed risk assessments for all activities within the plant dedicated to zero waste landfills and
zero injuries to employee.
• Revised and wrote new procedures for lockout/tagout, JSA, Work Instructions
• Conduct safety inspections
• Update MSDS and other controlled documents
• Monitor monthly Recycle vs Waste, Energy usage metrics and reducing carbon footprint by
creating a specialize team to tackle issues
• Provide technical support to personnel to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and
safety requirements. Working knowledge of safety & Environmental regulation adhere to OSHA,
EPA, state regulation
• Develop, communicate and maintain Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems
(ISO 14001 / OSHSAS 18001), policies, procedures/controls, and programs
• Injury & Near Miss Investigation and continuously evaluate incident and injury trends
• Obtain subject matter knowledge needed to effectively lead and maintain regulatory compliance
• Coordinate Building of Materials with calculation, run time, customer specification, and run
quantities
• Coordinate monthly safety training, monthly EHS Steering Committee Meeting, Weekly Safety and
Hazardous Audits, Behavioral Audits, Internal ISO 14001/OHSAS Audits, External ISO
14001/OHSAS Audits, MSDS Database, HIRARC, EHS document control, Risk Assessment and
other responsibilities
Cambridge Major Laboratories, Germantown, WI 7/6/11 – 8/25/11
QC Data Reviewer (Contract Position)
• Reviewed Lab Reports to detect errors and adhere to SOP and cGMP standards; worked with lab
technicians to properly identify errors and create solutions
• Worked with AR&D to develop test methods and validations
• Part of the In Process Group that initiate the phase of production
Foran Spices, Oak Creek, WI 2/28/11 – 6/24/11
R&D Food Tech (Contract Position)
• Managed all aspects of projects including product development, budgeting, scheduling,
and testing
• Led cost reduction efforts to match customer specifications while staying within their
budget
• Created ingredient statements to meet FDA and USDA requirements
• Worked with customers to develop products that matched competitive products in the
marketplace
• Using sensory test to target precise goals
Denali Ingredients, New Berlin, WI 1/8/11 – 2/25/11
R&D Lab Assistant (Contract Position)
• Developed formulas and recipes for new ice cream products
• Coordinated sensory testing of new ice cream products
• Organized records retention for ice cream bases and test records
SKILLS
Microsoft programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Words
MP2 CMMS System, Data3 (AS400), Lotus Notes, PRMS,
Bilingual: Speak English and Hmong fluently
ISO/OHSAS Systems, Safety Systems, cGMP
OHSA 40 HAZWOPER certified
First Aid and CPR/AED certified