JoAnn Long
**** ****** **** ***** , *** Jose , CA 95121-1781
phone 408-***-**** alt phone 408-***-****
email *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position with opportunity to interact with employees to prevent and reduce workplace injuries and environmental impacts
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Employer: West Valley Construction Inc (Underground construction-Union)
Title: EHS Coordinator $60,300
Location: Campbell, CA
Duration: 4/2006- 12/2007
Job Duties: Workers Comp, Driver Pull Program, Drug program, safety training, job bid review, assist with job site inspections, job safety analysis
Employer: ATMI, Inc (Semiconductor chemical mfg)
Title: EHS Engineer $55.000
Location: San Jose, CA
Duration: 10/2004 - 4/2006
Job Duties: Site EHS responsibility for Safety, Environmental, and workers comp. Additional responsibilities to support Facilities Manger in all aspects of building maintenance (i.e. site inspections) including vendor and contractor determination and management. ISO14001 FEC.
Employer: American Red Cross
Title: Disaster Action Team Coordinator (volunteer)
Location: San Jose, CA
Duration: 1995-Present
Job Duties: Current responsibilities include day to day management of local disaster volunteers including scheduling and training, on call 24/7 as the DAT Coordinator and in rotation as Chapter Duty Officer available for disaster requests that could be escalated from the local or requested from a National level. Past job duties included health and safety training (First Aid, CPR, Emergency Response) both in the volunteer and paid staff status.
Employer: Bay Area REBRAC
Title: Instructor $75 hr
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Duration: 2002-Present
Job Duties: Current instructor for DOT training per 49CFR. Previous course Hazard Communication.
Employer: Johnson Controls Inc (Operations Maintenance Contractor)
Title: Regional EHS Specialist $52,000
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Duration: 05/2003 - 10/2004
Job Duties: Regional responsibility (4 states) for employee safety, training and workers comp.
Employer: Beckman Coulter Inc (Medical equipment mfg)
Title: EH&S Specialist $50,000
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Duration: 04/2002 - 02/2003
Job Duties: Responsible for environmental compliance as mandated by company, local, state and federal agencies, ensuring on-time delivery of agency reports and reduced violations. Responsible for proper storage and disposal of hazardous waste, preventing chemical spills and hazards, reducing disposal costs. Led site safety team to investigate and correct safety issues, safety inspections and safety training, resulting in safer workplace. Member of job hazard team to review new and revised work procedures i.e., reducing workplace injuries. Served as backup to Senior EH&S Specialist.
Employer: Du-All Safety
Title: EH&S Consultant $34 hr
Location: Fremont, CA
Duration: 10/2001 - 04/2002
Job Duties: Conducted environmental and safety training and inspections at clients’ sites. Developed written programs and procedures based on client needs.
Employer: Sanmina-Santa Clara (Printed Circuit mfg)
Title: EH&S Coordinator $20 hr
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Duration: 10/1996 - 09/2001
Job Duties: Conducted safety training on various topics.
Monitored workplace exposures, reducing injuries and illnesses.
Accident investigation to find root causes and prevent future injuries.
Workers’ Compensation Administration by working with supervisor / management / employee and occupational clinic to reduce workers’ compensation costs and lost time. Administered Personal Protective Equipment Programs by providing appropriate PPE requirements while reducing purchasing costs. Supported safety task teams and management to reduce workplace injuries. Developed database of training to ensure all employees were trained for all required training time.
EDUCATION
I am currently in programs Certified Safety Auditor, Certified EHS Specialist (both distance learning)
Major: OSHA 30 Hr
School: Summit
Location: Distance Learning
Degree: Certificate
Completion Date: 01/2007
Major: General Education
School: Mission College
Location: CA
Degree: Associates
Completion Date: 05/2004
Major: Environmental Technology
School: Mission College
Location: CA
Degree: Associates
Completion Date: 05/2004
Major: Certified Safety Planner
School: National Association of Safety Professional
Location: Distance Learning/Las Vegas NV
Degree: Certificate
Completion Date: 03/2005
Major: Certified Safety Trainer
School: National Association of Safety Professional
Location: Distance Learning/Las Vegas NV
Degree: Certificate
Completion Date: 03/2005
Major: Certified Master Safety Administrator
School: National Association of Safety Professional
Location: Distance Learning
Degree: Certificate
Completion Date: Presently attending
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Teaching Certificates for Hazwoper, First Aid/CPR, and Emergency Response. Other certificates include OSHA 30hr, Safety Planning Specialist, Certified Safety Training Specialist
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
I have working knowledge and training abilities in the environmental and safety arena and will be an asset to your company. I have experience and training in First Aid, CPR including professional level, Emergency Response (Red Cross course following DOT standards), HAZWOPER, IIPP, Back Safety, Accident Reporting, Lockout / Tagout, Respirator Training and fit-testing, Hazcom, Recognition, Evaluation and Control of Hazards, Hand Safety, PPE, Emergency Evacuation, Ergonomics, Contractor, New and Transferred employee training, Earthquake Awareness, Job Safety Analysis, Slips, Trips and Falls, How to conduct Safety Audits, Hearing Conservation. I have attended many classes to develop my knowledge and learning base and feel each day is another opportunity to learn something new. Some of the classes I have taken include Emergency Medical Technician, Hazwoper, Forklift, TQM, Safety & Emergency Response, Fundamentals of Environmental Health and Safety, Waste Stream Generation / Reduction and Treatment, Health Effects of Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste & Materials Management Applications, Career Communication, Fire Protection Equipment & Systems, Team Building, Stress Management, Negotiation Skills, Conflict Management, Project Management.
MILITARY BACKGROUND
June 1978- June 1981 SRA Airman E-4 Vehicle Operator/Dispatcher
Duties included operation of passenger cars and trucks, tractor trailers, tow trucks, forklifts and buses used in transportation of personnel and equipment and loading and unloading of military aircraft. Other duties included licensing activities similar to motor vehicles, scheduling and dispatching.