TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER

Dear Talent Manager,

Thank you for taking the time to about the time to review my resume. I look forward to hearing from you to schedule the interview.

I look forward to joining your team and living the safety dream.

Sincerely,

Cathy Wikel

CATHY Wikel

ad3j0b@r.postjobfree.com

702-***-****

CATHY WIKEL

ad3j0b@r.postjobfree.com 702-***-****

https://www.l inkedin.com/in/cathy -cekoric-csho-82499488/

Goal-oriented Safety and Health Program Manager with years of leadership experience in construction and manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in return-to-work programs, state and federal regulations and have demonstrated expertise in coordination with all site superintendents, multifunctional teams, and multiple contractors. Recognized for excellent associate engagement and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Proven track record of dedication and success in providing quality oversight of community and school-based public health programs, including designing, implementing, managing, evaluating, and identifying process improvements needed, developing proposals and administering grants, coordinating outreach, education, and service delivery, leading public health projects; and managing fiscal responsibilities related to budget administration.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

•Business Development

•Excellent Communication Skills

•Problem Resolution

•Program Management

•Training & Development

•Leadership development

•Market Research

•Statistical Analysis

•Business & Strategic Planning

•Advanced Computer Skills

•Microsoft Office Suite

•Build trust and confidence

•Team Oriented

•Client Relations

•Project Management

•Multi-Tasking

•Leadership

•Time management

CORE COMPETENCIES

•Strong technical background – able to come up to speed and understand different technologies quickly

•Strong integration of Program Management and ability to leverage tools productively

•Strong people management skills, and the ability to lead and motivate teams

•Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling programs, including risk management

•Ensure client deliverables are quality-focused and delivered on a timely basis

•Experience & ability in working cross-culturally and internationally with colleagues/customers from Asia an advantage

•Delivers projects within the constraints of scope, time, and cost to agreed levels of quality, within the organization’s project management framework

•Team player who can quickly build rapport with the client and prove credibility

•Highly flexible and a willingness to ‘get hands dirty’ as well as providing strategic direction

•Risk Management - Actively participates in all phases of the project or specific phases of larger projects. Identifies, assesses, and manages risks to the success of the project

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BBSI

Risk Consultant Sep 2022-Dec 2023

•Assist business owners in maximizing their investment in human capital through the establishment of best practices

•Develop and maintain enterprise risk management for all clients

•Developed risk mitigation strategies that jointly and positively impact client and BBSI initiatives and profitability

•Managed all state and federal regulations communication with all 88 clients, ensured the client was always updated

•Managed and implemented a worker's compensation tracking system to ensure clients were always informed

•Conducted Risk Analysis for all potential clients for gaining workers compensation insurance

•Identified the need for a return-to-work program and implemented for all clients

•Gained the trust of clients to become trusted advisors to business owners

•Ability to benchmark, measure, analyze and articulate the value of risk management initiatives, practices and policies.

Burke Construction Group

Corporate Safety Manager, July 2021- April 2022

•Manage all site inspections for compliance with OSHA, both state and federal

•Develop and train employees on all applicable OSHA standards, including Asbestos, Silica, tools, and equipment

•Implement corrective action tracking and incident system for safety measures

•Hold and chair quarterly Safety Committee meetings to help grow the safety program within the company

•Identify deficiencies and the corrective action to avoid further infractions and accountability

•Ensure site leadership and associates are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under job site policies

•Audit the quality, delivery (including qualifications of the trainer), and effectiveness of all required WHS training

•Provide guidance and oversight to all employees to ensure compliance with all applicable Burke Policies.

•Reviews incident investigations, and reports and completes follow-up cause remediation.

•Review and implement emergency evacuation routes/plans for all the different work sites including the corporate office

Dominion Environmental Consultants NV, Inc,

Safety Professional, Jan 2019 – June 2021

•Conduct Safety Inspections for compliance with OSHA and EPA

•Train employees on applicable OSHA standards, tools, and equipment

•Develop and implement a corrective action tracking and incident system for safety measures

•Hold quarterly meetings with clients to discuss financial performance

•Consistently meet and exceed executive satisfaction levels as measured through detailed feedback surveys

Nellis AFB, 99 CES

Safety Manager, Jan 2017 – May 2018

•Safety Programs trainer and implemented both Behavior-Based and Values-Based safety programs

•Conduct safety audits, safety inspections, and day-to-day safety operations. Conduct safety orientation and training

•Conducted Industrial Hygiene surveys for different chemicals while conducting confined space entries.

•Developed electronic tracking program for all over 500 government vehicles and equipment

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Department of Defense

Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, June 2015 - Dec 2016

•Supports USAF Public Health Command industrial hygiene operations across all sites

•Site surveys for ventilation, air quality, noise sources/personal dosimetry, and DOEHRS data entry

•Support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), including conducting OSHA inspections in warehouses (storage/material handling, fire safety, and electrical safety

•Reported to the Health and Safety Manager responsibilities included health and safety training for over employees and orientation for new hires

United States Air Force

System Administrator Aug 1997-July 2010

NCOIC Ground Safety, Aug 2010 – July 2014

•Investigated and typed lengthy reports concerning the criminal offense, policy violation, and work orders

•Assisted and responded to all safety-related situations

•Produced incident reports and attended all meetings

•Managed safety investigations that range from the minimum accident to a total loss

•Maintained Network for Detachment to ensure all members had essential communication access

DISCIPLINES

•OSH 501 OSHA Outreach Trainer - General Industry

•OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

•OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

•OSHA 521 OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene

•OSHA 2015 Hazardous Materials

•OSHA 2045 Machinery & Machine Guarding Standards

•OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection

•OSHA 2255 Principles of Ergonomics

•OSHA 2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry

•OSHA 3015 Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics

•OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards

•OSHA 3115 Fall Protection

•OSHA 7105 Introduction to Evacuation and Emergency Planning

• OSHA 7200 Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control

for Healthcare Facilities

•OSHA 7205 Health Hazard Awareness

•OSHA 7300 Understanding OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space Standard

•OSHA 7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management

•OSHA 7505 Introduction to Accident [Incident] Investigation

•OSHA 7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar

•PRT256 MEDIC® First Aid and CPR Instructor

•AHERA Asbestos Consultant (current)

•Lead RRP (current)

•OSHA Outreach – 30 hour General Industry

•OSHA Outreach – 30-hour Construction

•Life Safety Code 70E

B.S. Occupational Safety and Health

Columbia Southern University

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS

•Certified Safety and Health Official-Construction, # 5083

•Certified Safety and Health Official-General Industry, # 5108

•General Industry 10 & 30 Hour Authorized Trainer

•Construction 10 & 30 Hour Authorized Trainer

•Nevada OSHA Asbestos Abatement (Consultant and Trainer), (Inspector, Management Planner, Project Designer, Project Monitor)

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER

DRIV ING SUCCESS THROUGH TEAM LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

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