Manager Safety and Human Resources and Risk Management
Resume:
Abigail J. Buckler
Unit ***
Las Vegas, NV 89123
************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Syracuse University • Syracuse, New York
Speech Communication – Master of Science
Organizational Communication Focus
Certificate of University Teaching
Speech Communication – Bachelor of Science
Human Resource Management - Minor
Psychology – Minor
EMPLOYMENT
Manager December 2010 – April 2019
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department • Las Vegas, Nevada
Manage and oversee the operations of an office comprised of various programs including self-insured workers’ compensation program, return-to-work program, FMLA, ADAA, annual physicals program, and safety program for approximately 5000 employees
Develop and update various policies on assorted topics involving Human Resources, Diversity and Labor Relations and ensure compliance with legal and multiple union contracts to ensure compliance on a local, State and Federal level
Design and deliver various employee training programs including Captain’s school and new employee onboarding for delivery through both online and classroom
Evaluate legal and legislative changes to provide detailed analysis of the issues and ways to implement the change within the organization
Work with new leadership on implementing their vision into the organization and the programs multiple times a year. Provide feedback on how restructuring impacts the functions of my department and how we maintain compliance on a local, State and Federal level.
Participate in RFP proposals including evaluation and selection of various contractors from bids
Coordinate employee performance appraisals and work with various supervisors on issues to be incorporated into performance appraisals or employee discipline.
Provide risk and safety oversight to a multiple million-dollar construction project for a large existing detention center including meetings with architects, project managers, contractors, tenants and assorted other entities
Analyze and develop various reports for different groups including upper management consisting of Captains, Chiefs, Sheriffs, Directors and General Counsel, individual departments, insurance broker and accreditation
Lead, direct and participate with upper management consisting of Captains, Chiefs, Sheriffs, Directors and General Counsel on a variety of briefings
Work in a high-pressure deadline driven setting where prioritizing work is essential and shifts constantly
Supervise direct reports, mentor employees for career growth and manage performance issues
EMPLOYMENT (continued)
Program Manager February 2007 – December 2010
College of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, Nevada
Directly manage the new self-funded Department of Occupational Health and Safety Programs including developing all the policies and procedures for the operation and staffing
Develop the job classifications and recruitment strategy for hiring professional instructors, and support staff.
Organize and chaired the local advisory board with local safety and risk management leaders including business owners, Directors, Vice Presidents and consultants
Design the curriculum and educational tracts for continuing education students in addition to the employee training programs
Established the new program to over 200% growth in under three years
Set the performance standards for the office, train new employees on the policies and procedures and evaluate and supervise these employees
Develop and manage the department annual budget and compile and analyze financial data for annual, quarterly and monthly reports
Write, manage and administer a Federal contract and numerous State contracts and ensure compliance with the applicable laws and requirements
Design the Department’s test administration policy and procedures to comply with Federal requirements
Evaluate all the education materials and ensured the availability of hands on learning aids to ensure the highest quality training was delivered
Participate in bi-annual Education Center leadership meetings with members of the Federal Department of Labor
Serve on the National Education Center Marketing Committee
Write assorted proposals and bid for Federal grants and contracts including the proposal to become a National OSHA Training Institute with the United States Department of Labor
Solicit and promote essential partnerships with other educational institutes
Work with local vendors soliciting and achieving grants and partnerships
Develop all publications for this new program including policy and procedure manuals, best practices, marketing plan, budget, curriculum and employee standards
Perform SWOT analysis on a continuing basis to unsure the program goals and marketing plan were in line
Schedule instructors and up to four classes at the same time and ensure the management of those course
Serve as an essential influencer in the purchase and design of a new online registration system to manage course enrollment
Other Employment
Owner
Abigail Buckler Photography May 2014-Present
Freelance Writer and Photographer
National Rock Review, Loud Hailer Magazine August 2017-Present
Program Administrator February 2005 – February 2007
University of Nevada Las Vegas • Las Vegas, Nevada
Workers’ Compensation Manager August 2003 – February 2005
Caesars Entertainment • Las Vegas, Nevada
Claim Representative June 2000 – May 2003
The Hartford • Syracuse, New York
Adjunct Professor August 2001 – January 2003
Department of Communication Studies, State University of New York • Cortland, New York
Teaching Associate August 1998 – May 2000
Department of Speech Communication, Syracuse University • Syracuse, New York
Facilitator and Research Coordinator May 1998 – June 2000
Syracuse Academic Improvement Program, Syracuse University • Syracuse, New York
TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION
Education and Human Resources
Center for Creative Leadership • Verbal Judo • Leadership Development • Assessing Student Learning and Academic Progress • Pedagogy • Strategies for the Adult Learner Non-Traditional Student • Developing a Syllabus • Academic Strategies • Mentoring and Facilitating • Peer Facilitator Training • Effective Training Strategies • Fundamentals of Program Evaluation • University Teaching • State of Nevada Drug and Alcohol Awareness • State of Nevada Progressive Discipline • Recruitment and Compensation • Search Committee Training • FMLA & ADA Compliance • Employee Appraisal • Overview of Affordable Care Act • ESS Employee Time Management
Risk Management
Settlement and Negotiation • EEOC Seminars • Pregnancy Discrimination Act • Navigating FMLA and ADAA • Claims Analysis • Managing Risk • Nevada Legal Principles • Medical Terminology • FMLA, ADA and Workers’ Compensation • Vocational Rehabilitation and Subsequent Injury • Workers’ Compensation Intermediate and Advanced School • Reviewing Permanent Partial Disability Evaluations with the AMA 5th Edition • Permanent Partial Disability Calculations • Accident Investigation and Prevention • SCLA
Safety and Health
OSHA 501 General Industry Trainer • OSHA 10 Hour General Industry • FEMA ISC 100-Intro to Incident Command System • FEMA ICS 200-Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents • FEMA 700-National Incident Management System • Disaster Response • Accident Investigation and Causation • Practical Ergonomics: Reducing Upper Limb and Back Disorders • Emergency Management • Active Shooter • Bloodborne Pathogens • Respirator Fit Testing • Ethics in Safety • American Society of Safety Professionals Annual Conference
SKILLS
Public Speaking • Self Motivated • Self Responsible • Policy Development • Claims Analysis • Leadership • Time Management and Scheduling • Performance Appraisals • Budgeting • Mentoring • Recruiting • Payroll • Training and Development • Research Methodology Facilitation • Organization
Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook
Lightroom • Photoshop • Web design • WordPress
ACTIVITIES
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) – Vice President (2013-2015) Secretary (2012)
Nevada Camera Club – Board Member 2017
PAWS On My Way Home Rescue – Volunteer 2015 to present
Center for Creative Leadership
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