Quality Control Assurance

VALERIE F. HANNON, MS

Wichita, KS *****

316-***-**** (home)

320-***-**** (cell)

*******@**.*******.***

LEADING SAFETY AND TRAINING COORDINATOR

Fourteen years of experience developing, coordinating, and managing company safety, health, and environmental operations.

Expertise creating and conducting individual and corporate safety training courses.

Selected to establish and implement effective safety policies and procedures for various corporations.

Skilled at conducting plant inspections and making recommendations to ensure OSHA compliance and proper safety standards were practiced.

Demonstrated success coaching and supervising staff to exceed safety and organizational objectives.

Key leader at conducting in-depth accident/incident investigations and reports to ensure all state, federal, and corporate guidelines were met.

Increased outcomes by serving on various safety committees and presenting safety and health concerns to staff.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CESSNA/MANPOWER – Wichita, KS

Safety Intern (07/11 to 09/11)

Reduced injuries and accidents by developing the curriculum and conducting quarterly Safety Advocate Training.

Increased safety operations by serving as a job hazard assessment team member, evaluating employee practices, making recommendations, and incorporating new equipment.

Developed corporate safety sheets including eye wash stations, frog togs, fire extinguishers, and air powered pneumatic tools.

Collaborated with the plant foreman to launch and implement a new computerized safety audit system.

Worked with plant supervisors and safety advocates to conduct 20 safety audits, in addition to incorporating new procedures to correct any violations and ensure all OSHA regulations were met.

Provided corporate-wide sign standardization for all Cessna plants by serving as a project manager for all phases of the project.

Appointed to conduct ergonomic assessments for personnel, which reduced injuries/pain levels and workers compensation claims.

Utilized impulse integrating sound level meters to conduct hearing tests and made recommendations for ear protection in designated areas.

Resolved an employee issue by conducting temperature studies using an indoor air quality meter to determine plant and workstation heat levels. Consulted with teams to incorporate modifications to improve air conditioning efficiency.

Interviewed candidates and trained employees in all aspects of safety operations.

Streamlined operations and increased productivity by setting up a new office and creating an electronic inventory system containing corporate industrial hygiene equipment, books, and video tapes.

JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS – Olathe, KS

Safety and Training Coordinator (09/09 to 02/11)

Managed and coordinated all safety operations for the Public Works Department.

Developed and implemented in-depth safety practices and procedures.

Investigated accidents and incidents; took photographs, documented findings, wrote reports, and issued drug and alcohol testing when warranted.

Conducted eight-hour quarterly National Safety Council Defensive Driving courses to Johnson County employees.

Managed and updated personnel safety and training records and determined continuing education courses for staff.

Created and presented weekly toolbox training and conducted individual on-site safety education.

Saved the Public Works Department $5,000 by securing grants for employees to complete corporate training courses.

Motivated staff by developing and creating safety incentive programs to achieve zero accident and injury rates.

Chaired the company safety committee. Addressed safety issues and served as a liaison between management and staff to resolve various concerns.

MICHELS CORPORATION – Brownsville, WI

Site Safety and Quality Management Coordinator, Turbine Foundation Manager Assistant (05/08 to 10/08)

Conducted on-site safety monitoring to ensure personnel complied with corporate health and environmental regulations.

Identified and addressed all safety issues and corrected problems with the project safety director.

Assessed needs and supplied personal protective equipment to staff.

Addressed heat related safety concerns and provided first aid to employees.

Inspected wind tower base forms and notified crews of any quality issues.

Ensured accurate results by overseeing concrete testing conducted by a third party agency.

Generated quality control documentation and measurements of incoming products.

Implemented effective solutions and communicated with engineers when construction practices failed to meet specifications.

Increased productivity and quality control by tracking progress of turbine site operations.

Coordinated material deliveries with suppliers and four building crews.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MINNESOTA – St. Paul, MN

Safety Intern (06/07 to 09/07)

Developed and edited a 500-page safety manual template used by state members.

Toured corporate member job sites to conduct safety inspections, evaluate needs, and provide support.

Developed and taught the corporate Accident Prevention and Loss Control Supervisor Training Program.

Created a 50-page employee handbook for an outside organization.

Streamlined operations by electronically cataloging 2,500 safety training and educational programs.

Coordinated and created a list of staff and equipment donations utilized for the 35-W bridge collapse.

Increased exposure by marketing member safety services at various events and forums.

COMMERCIAL ASPHALT – Maple Grove, MN

Quality Management Technician (06/01 to 08/06)

Tested and adjusted bituminous mixes and distributed test results to various engineering departments.

Conducted staff training and developed detailed testing procedures for new employees.

AMCOR PRECAST – Ramsey, MN

Safety Coordinator, Quality Assurance Technician (09/00 to 12/01)

Supervised ten staff members and provided coaching to resolve behavior issues.

Researched, wrote, and presented weekly toolbox courses with staff.

Created a lockout/tag out program for the plant.

Provided accident investigations, wrote initial injury reports, and administered first aid.

Coordinated and conducted monthly plant inspections to ensure the equipment and site met OSHA standards.

Reestablished the Quality Assurance Program by conducting pre and post pour concrete inspections with staff engineers and on-site drafters.

Safety Committee member responsible for recording, publishing, distributing, and archiving the meeting minutes.

Maintained Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) books and labeled imported chemicals received at the plant.

Inspected forms and updated all quality assurance records and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) documents.

HANSON SPANCRETE MIDWEST – Maple Grove, MN

Quality Control Technician (07/98 to 09/00)

Wrote training and laboratory manuals for the Quality Control Department.

Trained new technicians and managed employee records.

Improved QA scores by researching and documenting accurate PCI specifications.

Developed quality control reports and engineered special projects to correct problems found in PCI audits.

Member of the Plant Safety Committee. Increased safety practices by educating staff on new safety information presented in corporate meetings.

Conducted pre and post-pour concrete testing and inspections to increase quality control standards.

EDUCATION

M.S., Risk Control, 2008

University of Wisconsin-Stout - Menomonee, WI GPA: 3.67

Thesis: Pre-Employment, Post-Offer Physical Testing in the Construction Industry

B.S., Photographic Engineering Technology, 1989

St. Cloud State University - St. Cloud, MN

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Flagger Instructor Certification, The American Traffic Safety Services Association, 2010

Traffic Control Technician and Supervisor Training, The American Traffic Safety Services Association, 2010

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training, Emergency Management Institute FEMA, IS-00700IA, 2010

Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents’ Training, FEMA, IS-300, 2010

Advanced ICS Command and General Staff, Complex Incidents Training, FEMA, IS-400, 2010

Community Emergency Response Team Certification, Olathe Fire Department, 2010

Certified Core Instructor in CPR, AED, and First Aid, American Heart Association, 2010

Supervisor Training: Introduction to Values Based Leadership, Leadership and Ethics, Introduction to Managing Performance, Employment Law Fundamentals, S.T.E.P. Strength Deployment Inventory, Risk Management and Safety Training; Johnson County Government Department of Human Resources; 2010

Workplace Job Site and Equipment Safety Training, KU Transportation Center, 2010

Certified American Red Cross Instructor in CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Basic Aid, 2009

Certified in OSHA Construction, 2008

Introduction to the Incident Command System Training, FEMA IS-100 2008

ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents Training, FEMA IS-300, 2008

Train the Trainer – Supervisory Training Program, AGC, 2007

Bystander Assistance Training, Accident Site Management, 2004

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