MARIA E. ORTIZ

Hialeah, Florida 786-***-****

advr63@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/Maria-Ortiz4897

Global Transformational Leader Effective Safety, Training & Auditing

Driving organizations toward sustainable and cost-effective compliance programs

Executive leader and expert in all facets of Health and Safety Administration, Operational Efficiency, Global Auditing, Project Management, Industrial Hygiene, Training Management, Risk Management, and Continuous Process Improvement within global enterprises. Visionary leader and dynamic self-starter at creating and implementing corporate strategies focused to manage risk, optimize costs, and boost efficiency.

Engaging communicator with positive interpersonal skills enjoys leading interdisciplinary teams. Ensures the highest levels of training and development through the implementation of effective learning programs. Develops effective solutions that deliver exceptional results. Advanced critical thinking, hazard recognition, and negotiation

Safety Management Systems Effective Training Program Regulatory / Safety Compliance / OSHA

Risk ID, Evaluation, Control Global EHS & Quality Auditing ISO / IATA Certifications

Leadership Development Hazard & Risk Assessment Strategic Planning & Implementation

Professional Experience

NBCUNIVERSAL, Doral, Florida 2021 to 2023

Regional EHS Director Miami & LATAM

Principal strategist in charge of directing multi-site production entertainment operations, including directly leading a team of 10 Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) professionals located in Miami and Latin America to sustain business continuity and reconstitute EHS Compliance through the Covid-19 Pandemic to secure compliance expectations.

Increased Miami’s EHS compliance score by 102% from 2019 to 2022 within less than 5 months in active partnership with multiple departments and integrated key site personnel to work inside a web-based EHS Management System, reducing OSHA recordable rate by 60% in only 1 year (1,200 employee site).

Implemented Contractor Safety Handbook for 3rd party providers to manage high-risk operational compliance expectations.

Rolled out unprecedented Training Fellowship with Florida International University and OSHA to improve safety training experience for personnel involved in high-risk operations

Led 70% cost savings by implementation of Covid-19 risk control solutions.

GLAXOSMITHKLINE, Oak Hill, NY 2020 to 2021

Site Environmental, Health & Safety Director

Oversaw EHS Compliance governance for consumer product manufacturing risks in 350 employee sites with a team of 4 EHS Professionals to fortify EHS Programs.

Strengthened and redesigned business continuity plans with site management for adverse weather scenarios and restructured site’s quarterly EHS performance report to be action-oriented.

Integrated Safety elements into VR Training dynamics as essential to each work activity.

SWISSPORT INTERNATIONAL, Miami, FL 2016 to 2020

Regional VP of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) LATAM

Principal multi-site strategist in charge of directing compliance strategies, including managing team of 20 QHSE Country Managers (indirect reports) and 25 QHSE specialists located throughout 50 airports in LATAM region. Ensured strictest compliance with business plans, policies, and procedures while implementing solutions for resource and operational challenges in aviation industry while securing customer satisfaction.

Established key partnerships with Country CEOs and key leaders to become regional point of contact reference for Quality, Safety and Environment for all business units.

Led airport multi-disciplinary teams to achieve IATA’s ISAGO Certification for all LATAM Airports.

Developed action-oriented monthly QHSE KPI reports to Regional and Global Management to align with global QHSE strategy. Led local management in developing regional QHSE strategic roadmap-drive action plans. Led QHSE improvement and compliance plan within region by driving Zero Incident and Zero Waste mindset.

Implemented QHSE management system within region / countries / stations and supported development and improvement of the Quality Health & Safety Management System as part of the “Swissport Formula”, including maintaining ISO Certifications and ISAGO.

Developed a mentorship and talent development program for a totally new regional QHSE management team.

ECOLAB, Chicago, IL 2006 to 2016

Regional VP SH&E for Latin America 2013 to 2016

Principal strategist in charge of directing multi-site operations, including directly managing 10 SH&E managers and specialists located throughout LA region. Oversaw a $2.1M annual budget.

Led improvements on business relationships and satisfaction levels by delivering technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers by managing regional SH&E KPIs and budget working cross-functionally to identify productivity savings on an annual basis.

Effectively reduced $400K in operational costs by implementing SH&E compliance solutions

Boosted operational success through development and implementation of comprehensive regional SHE strategies as well as the effective planning, directing and management of the multi-disciplinary SH&E Function within the Latin America region. Strategically adapt global processes from COEs and deployed regional 'best fit' with leadership in all countries.

Led and supported regional projects to implement and enhance management systems (Intelex SMS software) related to employee safety, industrial hygiene, driver safety, training, leadership engagement, environmental compliance, SH&E auditing. Championed Responsible Care ethic and activities within the region.

Regional SH&E Director Latin America 2006 to 2013

Principal strategist in charge of directing multi-site operations, including directly managing a team of 10 SH&E managers and specialists located throughout the LA region to deliver above-the-board performance and results.

Developed and deployed Onboarding 3-Day Program for new hires with great success in all countries, contributing to 80% improvement in accident prevention.

Certified Lead Auditor for Annual Corporate Compliance Audits for Sales, Services, and 12 manufacturing sites maintaining OSHA and ISO9001/14001/45001.

Facilitated the implementation of enterprise-wide Safety Culture Maturity® Model and obtained $300K cost savings in traveling costs by implementing technological solutions.

Guaranteed proper assessment and mitigation strategies by tracking and monitoring safety metrics for management and shareholders.

Led the enhancement of existing online global e-learning safety training application for more than 10,000 sales/service employees and contractors on a global level and in 9 languages.

Additional Relevant Experience

WARNER CHILCOTT, Health & Safety Supervisor

HOVENSA LLC, Industrial Hygiene Assistant Manager

AMGEN, INC., Safety & Industrial Hygiene Supervisor

ERM, INC., EH&S Project Manager

PFIZER, INC., Safety & Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Education Certification

Master of Science (MS), IH. Eng. & Occ. Safety Mgmt., West Virginia University, Morgantown

Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology & Biomedical Sciences, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR

OSHA 30 Certified Instructor #600113435 & OSHA 10- Certified Instructor #001053755, Region II Atlantic OSHA

Global Certified EHS Auditor, Nalco Water, Naperville, IL

Elements of Lean Six Sigma, Dr. Richard Chua, Black Belt Master

Certified Asbestos Analyst, (Polarized Light Microscopy)- Mc Crone Institute, Chicago, IL

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