EHS Professional - Tasha Holt-Munson

Tasha Holt-Munson

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Kennesaw, GA 30152

*********@*******.*** 248-***-**** (c)

Career Summary:

Results orientated Environmental Health and Safety professional with over ten years experience in program development, regulatory compliance, violation abatement, training, loss prevention, workers’ compensation management, injury analysis and reduction. Experienced in the insurance, retail and manufacturing environments. Team leader with a proven history of talent management, development and problem solving. Strong commitment to ensuring processes that deliver the total solution, that blend organizational core values, employee well being, community interest, and environmental quality.

Objective:

Secure a position that allows me to contribute to the bottom-line through the effective management of Safety, Health and Environmental functions, including program development, maintenance and deployment, regulatory compliance, reporting and permit maintenance.

Education:

Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan

BS, Industrial Health and Safety - concentration in Human Behavioral Science, April 1992

Business Continuity Certification (Disaster Recovery) 2007

Workers’ Compensation Certification (LIR) 2008

Work Experience:

Android Industries, LLC

Environmental Health and Safety Manager 11/07-2/2009

·Created customized Safety Awareness program for North American locations (including weekly talks, subject based quiz cards, and incentives)

·Managed litigated Workers’ Compensation claims, creating defense strategies, structured settlements proposals

·Conducted facility inspections to identify unsafe conditions, actions and behaviors

·Created and conducted ergonomic training to aid in the identification and elimination of ergonomic failures

·Ensured regulatory compliance (OSHA, and DEQ)

Siemens VDO Automotive

Environmental, Health, Safety and Business Continuity Lead (Americas and Brazil) 5/06-11/207.

·Ensured federal, state and local regulatory compliance

·Identified, developed and implemented required regulatory training

·Ensured hazardous waste is properly manifested, transported and disposed

·Review ed WC settlements proposal and determine most cost effective response strategies

·Coordinated Wellness training seminars and sessions

·Monitored injury and illness experience to identify trends, and possible solutions

·Assisted Operational teams conduct Risk Analysis, and Business Impact Analysis to develop contingency strategies and continuity plans

·Conducted Tabletop exercises to determine BC implementation level and areas requiring re-enforcement

·Audited facilities to identify EHS risks and process discrepancies

The Home Depot, Great Lakes Region

Regional Safety Manager, 5/04 – 4/06.

·Deployed corporate programs and initiatives related to regulatory compliance

·Analyzed accident trends and develop corrective action plans to decrease frequency and severity of incidents

·Manages Workers’ Compensation and General Liability claims

·Supervised District Safety Managers supporting the States of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio

·Taught, trained and coached store, district and regional managers in OSHA, EPA/DEQ, NFPA standards

·Developed new District EH&S Manager Assessment Process

·Drove core safety program execution including: Transporting and Handling of Hazardous Material, Powered Equipment training, Back Injury Prevention, Safe Loading and Display and merchandising safety

Kmart Corporation

Director Corporate Safety, 4/02-5/04

·Ensured Kmart’s overall compliance to Federal, State and Local environmental, health and safety regulations

·Served as Kmart Corporation Safety expert in general liability litigation

·Reduced the frequency of customer and associate accident through the effective deployment and supervision of the Field Safety Specialist team

·Taught, trained and coached Regional, District and Store Managers in OSHA requirements, corporate Safety Program, Disaster Recovery Procedure

·Reduced the frequency and severity EPA and OSHA citation through effective program development and management

·Ensured consistent messaging to field by writing, editing and anchoring Monthly Safety and Shrink broadcast

Kmart Corporation

Corporate Safety Manager, 6/99-4/02

·Supervised and trained Field Safety Specialists for Kmart’s high risk markets (Miami, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Chicago, New York, and Houston)

·Trained and coached Regional, District and Store Level Managers in OSHA requirements, corporate programs, and site-specific safety issues.

·Assisted stores with OSHA, EPA and NFPA compliance through program development and implementation

·Generated, analyzed and distributed monthly Health and Safety Statistical reports for Senior Executive, Regional and District Management

·Participated in monthly Safety and Health educational broadcast designed to support District and Store Level Managers

·Led development of Kmart’s Award Winning Safety and Shrink Awareness Program

·Developed new safety training guidelines and programs for the Distribution Centers

General Motors Powertrain Division

Health and Safety Representative, 8/97-5/99

·Assisted in the direct resolution of safety concerns and facilitate their implementation

·Assisted in the safe design of new and rebuilt machinery including emergency systems, guarding, and ergonomic controls

·Reduced the frequency of injuries associated with lockout/tagout failure through improved standardize control placarding, and lockout process

·Investigated severe accidents and corrective action development

·Responded to MIOSH, and other state agencies inquiries

·Conducted Safety Orientation (8 hr) for newly hired or transferred employees

·Ensured mandated OSHA training requirements were met

·Improved air quality through implementation of mist control committee recommendations

Kmart Corporation

Safety Manager, 4/92-8/97

· Assisted Distribution Center management with the development and presentation of information for OSHA Informal Hearings

·Assisted in the developed and administration of the Safety and Loss Control Awareness Program

·Provided guidance and support to Distribution Centers and Stores following accidental spills and releases of hazardous chemicals

·Developed procedural modifications to reduce associate injury and illness experience

·Performed OSHA simulated audits, identified potential violations, recommended corrective action, and monitored implementation.

·Monitored and analyzed OSHA and worker compensation experience for severity and cost trends, and to develop corrective actions.

Continuing Education:

University of Michigan Ergonomics Upper Extremities Seminar, Lockout Trainer the Trainer ( UAW- GM)

Rigging Safety (UAW-GM), Bloodborne Pathogen training (UAW-GM), Asbestos Containment and Removal Training (UAW-GM); Hazardous Management Training;

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