RESUME
Teresa M. Strickland
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
EDUCATION
**/** ********, ******** ******** University, SC (BS Environmental/Safety. Eng)
**/** ******* Kentucky Technical College, Environmental Technician
08/01 Graduate, Regents College, Albany, NY (Assoc. Of Science)
10/87 to 01/89 Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY (undergraduate)
05/81 Graduate, Louisville Male High School, Louisville, KY
Presently working toward a Master’s of Science in Safety Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE
9/2009 to present- Kentucky OSHA Compliance Officer, Frankfort, KY.
Inspections for safety and reporting.
2/2007 to 7/2009 - Various EHS consulting projects in Kentucky Area
Serving the manufacturing community with services in OSHA programs and compliance audits as well as ISO14001 certification preparation. Provide various safety training including forklift, Hazcom, Respirator, Lock Out Tag Out, emergency response etc…Assist in Process Safety Management implementation. Assist in creating and maintaining Air, water and Stormwater permits as well as Hazardous Waste. Consult with Management regarding VPP programs, projects and implementation.
1/2005 to 2/2007 - Bosch Rexroth, Lexington, KY
Environmental Safety Coordinator, Responsible for facility OSHA Safety Program, ISO14001 Certification, Federal and State reporting of KPDES and hazardous waste activities and form R. ISO14001 auditor and certification representative. Chemical Inventory control and management. Maintain msds library, safety training and records for lock out tag out, PPE, emergency response, confined space, ergonomics as well as Injuries/Illness reporting. Stormwater sampling for KPDES compliance. Train the Trainer certification for forklift operations. Conduct accident investigations and corrective actions. Risk assessments for safety and environmental areas. Maintain air permit, water and wastewater permits. Assisted in establishing a coolant recycling system throughout facility saving cost, energy and resources.
10/2004 to 1/2005 - Panasonic Home Appliances of North America, Danville, KY
Environmental safety manager, responsible for facility OSHA safety program, ISO14001 certification, federal and state reporting of KPDES and hazardous waste activities and Form R. ISO14001 auditor and certification representative. Chemical Inventory control and management. Maintain msds library, safety training and records for lock out tag out, PPE, emergency response, confined space, ergonomics as well as Injuries/Illness reporting. Stormwater sampling for KPDES compliance. Train the trainer certification for forklift operations. Conduct accident investigations and corrective actions. Risk assessment for safety and environmental areas.
5/2004 to 10/2004 - Murakami Manufacturing, Campbellsville, KY
Environmental Safety Representative, responsible for the facility OSHA programs, OSHAS 18001 certification, federal and state reporting of air, water, wastewater and hazardous waste activities. ISO14001 auditor and certification representative. Maintain msds library, safety training and injury/illness reporting. Stomwater sampling for compliance and air opacity logs. Training for forklift, lock out tag out, ergonomics. Quality circle leader.
11/01 to 5/2004 - University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy, Lexington, KY
Environmental Safety Officer for the college facility under the Assistant Dean. Responsible for Lab safety and training, chemical safety and inventory as well as reporting and disposal of all chemicals. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, hazardous materials management, fire safety and security. Radiation Safety Officer. Served on the College Safety Committee and represented the college at campus Levels. Assisted in creating and implementing standard operating procedures for labs. Served on the Staff Council for College. Responsible for the disposal of outdated and dangerous chemicals in storage and re-distributed unused chemicals throughout campus saving costs and enhancing safety of the college.
WON UK CAMPUS SAFETY AWARD 2003. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD
06/00 to 11/01 - USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, Frankfort, KY
Biological Lab Technician. Daily duties included performance of various serological tests on cattle and swine for Brucellosis screen, Rivanol tests and pseudorabies virus essays. Sample preparation and shipping as well as data entry. Safety and Health Manager for Lab and field operations. Served as Regional and State Health and Safety Committee Representative for Kentucky and Tennessee for USDA Labs. AWARDED USDA SAFETY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2003. Volunteered at local environmental lab processing samples for various company pollution permits.
03/96 to 06/00 - Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Georgetown, KY
Environmental Safety Office, assistant to the Manager. Completed Title V, SARA 313 and KPDES water reports. Reviewed and approved msds materials for compliance assurance. Assisted with Hazardous Waste Audits, disposal and shipments. Performed ISO14001 Internal Audits. Performed Water sampling on-site for permit compliance and water lab analysis. Performed Safety Inspections on assembly line and responsible for PPE Use, distribution and proper wear of PPE and training for all team members.
08/93 to 03/96 Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Georgetown, KY
Team member, serving on-line needs with team leader course completion and quality circle leder training. Served in Paint shop and assembly.
US NAVY VETERAN
SKILLS:
WORD/WINDOWS, Powerpoint, excel, flowcharts etc.
Interpersonal Communication skills, solid leadership skills
JIT Instruction technique/Quality Circle Leadership training
ISO 14001 EMS Auditors Course, 1998, 2004, 2007. EMS representative and auditor
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 training, RCRA Training certification, Forklift Operators Training
Certified Safety Professional(NASP), OSHA compliance and inspection experience
Water Plant Operators certification course, Kentucky State Air Permit training course.
Member American Association of Safety Engineers, Member National Environmental Professionals. Member National Safety Council