Certified Environmental Health Specialist with over 10 years of experience in environmental health and safety across public and manufacturing sectors. Currently serving as an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at Southwire Company, focusing on implementing and maintaining ISO 14001 and 45001 management systems, OSHA compliance programs, and environmental and safety initiatives. Adept at ensuring workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability through effective program development and training. Committed to empowering teams with essential knowledge while building robust systems to manage industrial hygiene, chemical inventory, and environmental risks. Dedicated to fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility within organizations.
In my personal life I am a Carrollton, Georgia native where I also attended the University of West Georgia. I currently, and for many years, have served on many nonprofit boards where I hone my professional skills, network, and get to serve many different communities in need.
About me
Leadership Skills
Executive Board Experience
Oral Presentation
Root Cause Analysis
International Project Management
Emergency Preparedness/Response
Strategic Planning
Budget Management
Public Relations
Small Business Start-up
Environmental Health & Safety Skills
Training
ISO 14001: 2015
ISO 45001: 2018
Environmental Management
Worker’s Compensation
EPA/OSHA/DOL Knowledge
Industrial Hygiene
Proficient in Public Health Laws
Auditing
Energy Based Safety
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Energy Based Safety/ Energy Wheel
Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure
HIPAA
Food Safety/Service
Vector Control & Identification
Robot Safety
Reporting & Surveillance
Emergency Preparedness/Response
Regulatory Compliance
Fleet Management
Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point
Contractor Management
Core Competencies
Experience
EHS Specialist
Southwire Copper Rod Plant
June 2023 — Present
Assist in creating processes that identify, evaluate, and control hazards in the workplace.
Provide and track training to comply with applicable OSHA requirements.
Implement and maintain required OSHA and EPD compliance programs/processes.
Provide industrial hygiene support as needed to evaluate employee noise and other health exposures.
Direct the development and implementation of new environmental programs.
Assist in the development and implementation of new health & safety programs.
Build and maintain ISO 14001 & 45001 management systems.
Work with site senior leadership to drive TRIR from 3.7 to .08 in 2025 from previous year.
Establish and maintain appropriate chemical inventory record systems to satisfy regulatory tracking requirements.
Provide training for staff in relation to environmental, health and safety policies, practice and procedures.
Issue all site licenses and permits in relation to EHS.
Work with corporate EHS, environmental, and sustainability directors on monitoring and implementation.
Champion and direct Growing Green efforts at the facility.
Work weekend manager rotation to cover team member needs and lead daily meetings with supervisors.
Perform all needed stop-works in the event of a dangerous situation.
Perform Kaizen events related to ergonomics, vehicle/pedestrian interface, and 5S.
Assist with incident investigation and root cause analysis.
Integrate AI into workflow to allow for more efficient processes.
Serve as Diversity Equity & Inclusion Champion for the site.
EHS Coordinator
Yachiyo Manufacturing of America
August 2021 — June 2023
Assist in creating processes that identify, evaluate, and control hazards in the workplace.
Provide and track training to comply with applicable OSHA requirements.
Implement and maintain required OSHA and EPD compliance programs/processes.
Provide industrial hygiene support as needed to evaluate employee noise and other health exposures.
Direct the development and implementation of new environmental programs.
Assist in the development and implementation of new health & safety programs.
Build and maintain ISO 14001 & 45001 management systems.
Work with site senior leadership to drive TRIR from 3.7 to .08 in 2025 from previous year.
Establish and maintain appropriate chemical inventory record systems to satisfy regulatory tracking requirements.
Provide training for staff in relation to environmental, health and safety policies, practice and procedures.
Issue all site licenses and permits in relation to EHS.
Work with corporate EHS, environmental, and sustainability directors on monitoring and implementation.
Champion and direct Growing Green efforts at the facility.
Work weekend manager rotation to cover team member needs and lead daily meetings with supervisors.
Perform all needed stop-works in the event of a dangerous situation.
Perform Kaizen events related to ergonomics, vehicle/pedestrian interface, and 5S.
Assist with incident investigation and root cause analysis.
Integrate AI into workflow to allow for more efficient processes.
Serve as Diversity Equity & Inclusion Champion for the site.
Environmental Health Specialist III
Georgia Department of Public Health/ District 4 Public Health
November 2015 — August 2021
Lead all safety and environmental initiatives on site of the facility.
Maintain records of all chemical waste, certifications, and training.
Successfully maintained ISO: 14001:2015 certification for the company.
Currently building ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system.
Perform proactive tasks through audits and risk assessment to mitigate and prevent EHS hazards.
Carry out incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions as well as verification of effective closure of all such corrective actions.
Work with management and new model teams to prepare for changes to processes and additions to business..
Develop and enforce company safety policies and procedures for all locations based on federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Update as required when laws and regulations are changed or developed.
Train managers and employees to ensure that they practice good safety culture and habits through Active Safety: general safety, workplace accident prevention, and personal injury prevention.
Implement structured EHS training programs meeting Federal, State and Local requirements for the nature of the business
Generate and publish incident reports as necessary.
Implement programs to monitor physical, biological, and chemical hazards and develop action plans to mitigate associated risks.
Ensure all necessary records and reporting requirements are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines.
Maintain the EH&S action plan register to ensure appropriate control measures are identified, responsibilities are assigned and timely completion of corrective actions.
Maintain a training matrix for the company.
Serve on the corporate governance team business continuity plan committee.
Manage all security aspects of the facility like cameras, badging system, and gates.
Implement contractor control training for all contractors performing work onsite.
Manage all worker’s compensation claims at site.
Manage company fleet vehicles.
Chief Strategy Officer
Omni Advantage
July 2018 - June 2020
Responsible for assisting the chief executive officer with developing, communicating, executing, and sustaining corporate strategic initiatives.
Driving decision-making that creates medium- and long-term sustainable improvement.
Establishing and reviewing key strategic priorities and translating them into a comprehensive strategic plan.
Monitoring the execution of the strategic plan.
Facilitating and driving key strategic initiatives through the inception phase.
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