Occupation Safety, Aviation Safety, Accident and Claim Prevention

Gina Costrello

*** ******** **** **** - **********, PA 15236

*************@*****.*** - 412-***-****

Objective

To obtain a position in the safety field relating to aviation, transportation, operational or occupational safety.

Education

Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership

Columbia Southern University - Orange Beach, AL 2015

Masters of Science in Occupational Safety and Health

Columbia Southern Univeristy - Orange Beach, AL 2013

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Studies

Minors: Aviation Safety, Industrial Safety

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach, FL 2009

Work Experience

Claims Supervisor

InTransit LLC - Pittsburgh, PA

February 2014 to Present

Responsibilities

Monitor, record and coordinate cargo, auto liabilty, workers compensation, and physical damage claims for 6 trucking companies with over 750 trucks.

Work with several different insurance companies to report and work on claims as well as participating in policy renewals.

Perform root cause analysis on all claims as well as perform trend analysis of claims.

Prepare and perform safety training and coordinate monthly claims meetings.

Safety and Health Specialist

Compliance Management International - Harrisburg, PA

February 2013 to January 2014

Worked on-site with PA State Police personnel to support and manage their safety program

Performed safety training for all personnel in various topics in an effort to reduce injuries

Created written programs and trainings to address top injury causes

Monitored workers compensation claims to identify trends and top injury causes to actively prevent injuries

Assisted in a 10% reduction of workers compensation injuries

Logistics Specialist

SAIC - Camp Hill, PA

October 2011 to February 2013

• Performed duties in support of a Navy contract by working on a number of projects and initiatives in the Navy’s Hazardous Material Control and Management Programs.

• Executed data analysis and cleansing of military hazardous material information.

• Provided information to the military in the management and safe use of hazardous materials.

• Utilizes excellent analytical skills and keen attention to detail to ensure accurate information entry into Navy programs: HMIRS, RCD, and ERP.

Safety Administrator

NAPA Transportation - Mechanicsburg, PA

September 2010 to July 2011

• Responsible for OSHA, DOT, CSA, and EPA compliance

• Maintained FMCSA data and perform analysis of the data to present to drivers and managers

• Conducted accident investigations and analysis

• Point of contact with insurance company for cargo and accidents claims

• Created and implemented a safety program for the company and performed manual revisions

• Accomplished a DOT safety rating upgrade for the company

• Instructed driver orientation and assured files were in compliance

• Piloted and conducted an on the road driver safety observation program

Front Desk Supervisor

Holiday Inn - Pittsburgh, PA

March 2010 to July 2010

• Appointed as Evening Property Manager Sunday-Friday nights.

• Supervisor of a department of 10+ employees responsible for all guest services functions.

Operational Safety Intern

Piedmont Airlines - Harrisburg, PA

August 2009 to December 2009

Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2009

• Monitored and recorded on-the-job injuries and aircraft damages

• Assisted in identifying on the job hazards within the customer service department

• Took meeting notes, wrote damage call summaries, and assisted in manual revisions

• Kept track of all service interruptions for all of the Express carriers

Skills

Microsoft Office, Windows Operating Systems, OSHA, DOT

Certifications

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry

Forklift Instructor

June 2013 to Present

Groups

American Society of Safety Engineers

Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association

Additional Information

ASSE Region IV - 2009 Professional Development Conference, ASSE 2008 & 2009 Future Safety Leadership Conference, OSHA 30HR General Industry, CPR/AED/First Aid Certified, PMTA Truck Driving Championship Judge, DOD Secret Security Clearance

Contact this candidate