FELICIA D. BURKES

**** ******* **., ***********, ** 32301 Tel: (404) 542 – 0391 Email: acvmnu@r.postjobfree.com Willingness to relocate: Midwest

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL

Early career professional seeks to combine recent safety experience and education with previous manufacturing experience (3+ years) in a dynamic fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment. Highly qualified to conduct audits, apply environmental management principles, and interpret regulations and requirements. Skilled in behavior based safety, 5S, and lean manufacturing. Key strengths include data analysis, safety assessment, and training support. Effectively communicates with all levels of an organization; strong team collaborator.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning

Analyzed accidents/injuries over a multi-year period to evaluate injury reduction measures and drive improvements.

Communication

Wrote safety alerts and articles for the company newsletter aimed at promoting workplace safety and injury reduction.

Influencing & Building Partnerships

Utilize effective communication and follow-up to optimize the AED management program by working closely with current vendor and senior management to review gaps and develop a mutual course of action ensuring all required work was performed according to contract.

Team Work

Collaborated with the labor and management teams to review and revise training materials needed to successfully implement an agency wide safety program.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Working knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and requirements

Familiarity with ISO 14001 management system

Behavior Based Safety (BBS) Observation Assessments

Accident Investigation and Reporting

Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel (i.e. vlookup, pivot tables, graphs), Access (reporting) PowerPoint, SAP & Oracle

IndustrySafe, Compliance Suite, SharePoint, HTML/CSS, MS Outlook/Lotus Notes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MANPOWER, Tallahassee, FL 6/2015 – 9/2015; 1/2016 – Present

Staffing Agency

Administrative Assistant

Evaluates permit applications for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements. Interfaces with customers on a daily basis, reviews applications for completeness. Verifies fee payments and ensures all required documents for new and renewal applications are complete. Uses Oracle database to enter and store necessary information to process applications. Conducts online research to cross-reference other state regulations and verify instructor credentials as required.

METRA COMMUTER RAIL, Chicago, IL 7/2014 – 10/2014

Regional Rail Transportation Agency

Safety Project Assistant (Temporary)

Provided training support (edited and revised presentations, prepared handouts & training rosters) to the labor and safety committee’s enhanced safety program. Analyzed employee injury data; identified trends and evaluated areas of concern. Verified employee vouchers for safety shoes and prescription glasses; processed invoices for payments. Organized training records provided by vendors. Reviewed the office Emergency Response Plan and provided recommendations to senior management. Attended Safety Task Force meetings; prepared meeting minutes for distribution to the appropriate personnel. Updated inspection reports in database to comply with federal railroad regulations. Organized files for Metra’s internal safety program and related projects. Researched and evaluated vendors to develop a cost estimate/bid proposal for the automated external defibrillator (AED) management program. Prepared safety alerts and newsletter articles aimed at promoting workplace safety and injury reduction.

Developed internal audit safety checklists in an effort to standardize audits across the rail agency for the facility and rail yard; incorporated references to 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 29 CFR 1910 & 1926, IL EPA requirements, General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), and company policies.

Assisted subject matter experts on a data conversion project to maintain incidents, inspections, and corrective actions in IndustrySafe; new system helped streamline the process to track and report safety related data thus allowing for better transparency and accountability.

COLGATE PALMOLIVE, Morristown, TN 12/2006 – 8/2011

Manufacturer and Distributor of Consumer Products (200+ employees)

Documentation Specialist, QA – also supporting the Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety (EOHS) Department

Reported weekly and monthly key performance indicators (KPIs) to plant personnel to drive efficiency and increase productivity. Gained exposure to root cause analysis, waste management strategies, safety KPI’s, audit readiness, and how to effectively conduct safety assessments through active participation on the safety team. Regularly attended safety team meetings to identify and implement ways to improve safety in the facility. Prepared and delivered cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) training to all plant personnel and contract employees. Performed behavior based safety assessments which led to ergonomic improvements within the facility. Created, edited, and maintained standard operating procedures (SOPs). In a team setting, performed 5S audits throughout the facility; submitted findings to the continuous improvement team.

Maintained inspection-ready documentation for the oral care products facility. Through routine audits this resulted in successful inspections with no FDA 483 regulatory findings.

FELICIA D. BURKES

1919 Larette Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32301 Tel: (404) 542 – 0391 Email: acvmnu@r.postjobfree.com Willingness to relocate: Midwest Page 2

Cataloged over 200 safety data sheets (SDS) ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and increased environmental awareness.

Archived training records (sign off sheets and quizzes) and generated reports in Compliance Suite.

Implemented a training program for temporary personnel to increase understanding of documentation practices and developed a comprehensive training manual for quality support roles.

Assisted the EOHS and the Engineering Department in the development of LOTO procedures to close out an audit finding.

Awarded the Colgate You Can Make a Difference Awards for the Internal Website Project (2011) and the Health & Safety Fair Booth (2010).

ALPHA SCIENTIFIC INC. /THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, Atlanta, GA 4/2005 – 12/2006

Laboratory/Engineering Staffing Agency

Analytical Chemist (Contract)

Supported the Global Packaging and the Scientific and Regulatory Affairs divisions by performing analysis on volatile organic compounds (VOC) using gas and liquid chromatography in polymeric resins and flakes. Calibrated and performed basic troubleshooting on instruments. Prepared technical reports and created SOPs to standardize packaging test methods. Conducted shelf life studies, physical PET testing, and performed sensory testing for the company’s beverage products.

Provided safety recommendations to the EHS Manager which led to laboratory improvements for handling and storing liquid nitrogen gas.

Exercised good laboratory safety skills; developed familiarity with job hazard analysis (JHA) and followed proper chemical storage and waste procedures.

Cross-trained employees to operator level on instrumental techniques related to the CyclePET program to maintain lab coverage.

GA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, EPD, Atlanta, GA 11/2004 – 4/2005

State Water, Soil, and Air Testing Facility

Lab Scientist I

Provided QC analyses on disinfection byproducts in drinking water samples (USEPA Method 551.1) using gas chromatography to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Processed, received, and interpreted GC data within 3 days of completed sequence to maintain lab efficiency. Participated in laboratory audits to ensure compliance with procedures and develop auditing skills.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Education

M.S. Environmental Management and Sustainability, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL (GPA 3.66) 5/2013

Specialized courses: Environmental Risk Assessment & Mgt.; Environmental Law & Compliance; Pollution Control; Corporate Social Responsibility

Key Project:

Occupational Risk Assessment: Prepared case study which assessed the occupational risk for indoor air quality and noise in a theoretical nutritional plant. Proposed recommendations to incorporate a hearing conservation program, respirator program, proper PPE when handling raw materials, and accurate ventilation controls at the facility based on OSHA and ASHRAE guidelines.

B.S. Chemistry, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 12/03

Training Completed

Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) Training

Hazardous Waste Management Training

OSHA 300 Log Record Keeping Training

OSHA 10 Hour (General Industry 29 CFR 1910)

OSHA Inspection Readiness Training

Ergonomics Training

Lean Six Sigma (Introductory Course)

Behavior Based Safety Training

Project Management Training

current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Training

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Professional Associations

Member, International Safety Quality Environmental Management Association (ISQEM) 2015 – Present

Member, National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) 2014 – 2015

Member, Toastmasters International 2006 – 2013

Served in various leadership roles including Club Secretary and Newsletter Editor

Competent Communicator Award (2011)

Volunteer Experience

Planning Committee Volunteer, Lake Michigan States Section Air & Waste Management Association 1/2014 – 5/2014

Co-authored article for section newsletter highlighting the 2014 Sustainable Waste Conference. (Published 8/2014)

Volunteer, Inter-Professional (IPRO) Day – Illinois Institute of Technology 4/2013

Supported the Office of Sustainability and Energy by educating fellow peers and staff on the correct usage of recycling waste and non-recycling waste bins during IPRO Day to help make the event a near zero-waste day.

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