JOSEPH Z. ODONNELL
**** ******* *****, ******* ****, PA 15101 • 412-***-**** • ************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Slippery Rock University
Bachelor of Science in Safety Management
GPA: 3.10
Graduated July 2020
Dean’s List: Fall of 2017 & Spring 2020
Courses Include: Ergonomics and Human Factors, Safety Training and Development, Industrial Hygiene, and Hazardous Material & Waste Management
PROFILE
Recent graduate at Slippery Rock University pursuing course work for a degree in the field of Safety management. Proven ability to maintain exceptional rapport with customers and colleagues. I am particularly interested in Environmental Health and Risk Assessment.
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
President of Club Lacrosse: Responsible for handling day to day activities, such as ordering jerseys, setting up the team’s schedule and practices
Player of Club Lacrosse: Became more adaptable while prioritizing my schoolwork and co-curricular work, developed team and individual skills; contributed to a winning effort
Best Buddies: Served various people with disabilities, promoting positive experiences, and learning opportunities in relationship-building
Special Olympics: Volunteered with participants; encouraged and interacted with athletes, built new relationships, facilitated positive experiences for all participants
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP): Attended meetings where we would discuss weekly safety discussions as well as activities throughout the campus
WORK EXPERIENCE
Giant Eagle-Stock Clerk
May 2017-January 2020
Worked with managers to understand marketing strategies
Welcomed customers and assisted them in locating products throughout the store
Resolved customer questions and disputes with superior outcomes in mind
McCandless Township Sanitary Authority- Summer Help
May-August 2019
Collaborated with upper management and co-workers to determine the daily objectives
Completed dye tests to satisfy municipal codes relative to real estate sales
Attended safety meetings with management to discuss future tasks as well as the necessary machinery/ equipment needed
Dick’s Sporting Goods- Cashier and Retail Specialist
May 2014-August 2016
Entrusted with responsibility to complete retail purchases
Greeted customers when they enter and leave the store to assure positive customer relations
Used diligence when scanning and bagging each item; assure a detailed receipt for each customer
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS
OSHA 10 Hour Card
Fire Training Certification
Member of ASSP
Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
UNIVERSITY PROJECTS
Carcinogen Safety Training December 2019
Conducted research to be properly informed on the topic
Led discussions and trained classmates on Carcinogens
Utilized PowerPoint to show visual aids to classmates during the presentation, also created a booklet to hand out during the presentation
Emergency Response Plan October 2018
Facilitated visitation to a factory for review and response for emergency situations
Led and worked together with a group to create an emergency plan
Determined the major risks at the factory, and discussed ways to mitigate these problems