Sia Thao
**** * ** ** *********, Wisconsin *****
414-***-**** – *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a secure position where I can maximize my experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental systems
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biology – December, 2010
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lab Intern – School of Freshwater Science – UW- Milwaukee – Culturing Daphnia for observation of the anatomical features of the digestive system with fluorescent marker
WORK EXPERIENCES
Amcor Flexibles, Inc., Milwaukee, WI 5-20-12– Current
ISO 14001 & 18001 coordinator / BOM Analyst
• Coordinate monthly Safety and EHS committee meeting
• Coordinate awareness activities to ensure effective training, proper documentation and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate weekly Safety and Hazardous Audits, Behavioral Audits, Near Misses, Internal Auditors, Training Matrixes
• Monitor monthly Recycle vs. Waste, Energy Usage, MSDS and audit database
• Provide technical support to personnel to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Develop, communicate and maintain Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems (ISO 14001 / OSHSAS 18001), policies, procedures/controls, and programs
• Injury & Near Miss Investigation and Continuously evaluate incident and injury trends
• Obtain subject matter knowledge needed to effectively lead and maintain regulatory compliance
• Coordinate Billing of Materials
11/20/11 – 2/28/12
EHS Specialist (Contract Position)
• Prepared site for ISO14001/OHSAS18001 Recertification Audit
• Completed risk assessments for all activities within the plant dedicated to zero waste landfills and zero injuries to employee.
• Revised and wrote new procedures for lockout/tagout and machine operations
• Conduct inspections
• Update MSDS and other controlled documents
Cambridge Major Laboratories, Germantown, WI 7/6/11 – 8/25/11
QC Data Reviewer (Contract Position)
• Reviewed Lab Reports to ensure that they were correct and matched the SOP and cGMP standards; worked with lab technicians to properly correct mistakes
• Worked with AR&D to develop test methods and validations
• Part of the In Process Group that initiate the phase of production
Foran Spices, Oak Creek, WI 2/28/11 – 6/24/11
R&D Food Tech (Contract Position)
• Managed all aspects of projects including product development, budgeting, scheduling, and testing
• Led cost reduction efforts to match customer specifications for taste while staying within their budget
• Created ingredient statements to meet FDA and USDA requirements
• Worked with customers to develop products that matched competitive products in the marketplace
• Using sensory to target precise flavors
Denali Ingredients, New Berlin, WI 12/30/10 – 2/25/11
R&D Lab Assistant (Contract Position)
• Developed formulas and recipes for new ice cream products
• Coordinated sensory testing of new ice cream products
• Organized records retention for ice cream bases and test records
SKILLS
Microsoft programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word
MP2 CMMS System, Data3 (AS400), Lotus Notes
Bilingual: Speak English and Hmong fluently
ISO/OHSAS Systems, Safety Systems, cGMP