Experience

Alterra

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Alterra Energy has developed and commercialized the world's first truly continuous advanced recycling technology that transforms landfill-bound plastic into petrochemical products that can be further refined into new plastic production and other valuable products. By globalizing our first-to-market thermochemical liquefaction process, Alterra creates economic value for waste plastic, enables the circular economy, and creates a cleaner planet for future generations. Alterra Energy has developed and commercialized the world's first truly continuous advanced recycling technology that transforms landfill-bound plastic into petrochemical products that can be further refined into new plastic production and other valuable products. By globalizing our first-to-market thermochemical liquefaction process, Alterra creates economic value for waste plastic, enables the circular economy, and creates a cleaner planet for future generations.



Pierre's Ice Cream

• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

  • Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Managed the development of the Process Safety Management program for anhydrous ammonia with subject matter expert contracting company. • Developed a safety committee that gave employees the empowerment to identify hazards in their work areas and create solutions to mitigate them. • Created an EHS training database to ensure all employees receive all required training. • Managed the development of the Process Safety Management program for anhydrous ammonia with subject matter expert contracting company. • Developed a safety committee that gave employees the empowerment to identify hazards in their work areas and create solutions to mitigate them. • Created an EHS training database to ensure all employees receive all required training.



CCL Design

• United Kingdom
• Printing Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

  • May 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Performed monthly analysis of production data to track VOCs/HAPs to ensure compliance with the company’s air permit • Completed the company’s IMDS submissions to automotive customers; Assist with PPAP department • Led the full compliance evaluation with the Cleveland Department of Air Quality in June 2019 with zero findings • Initiated changes to the hazardous waste program that increased recycling and will reduce the company’s generator status from LQG to SQG • Successfully completed an unannounced Ohio EPA Hazardous Waste Division inspection in August 2019 that led to zero findings; Manage onsite hazardous waste program • Co-Managed the ISO 14001 certification for the 2 facilities that fell under my responsibility • Analyzed the past 5 years of workers compensation injuries and developed a safety plan to address trends



KPA

• United States
• Software Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• EHS Risk Management Consultant

  • Feb 2018 - May 2019

  • Inherited a customer service base and immediately established relationships with Managers and Management teams across many different businesses • Established and demonstrated exceptional industry and regulatory knowledge through onsite field audits, employee training, and regulatory interaction • Assisted with and/or prepared various compliance documentation, as needed (i.e., Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Tier II reporting, OSHA 300 logs, EPA ID numbers, tank permitting, and Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans) • Assisted in developing, implementing, and monitoring accident prevention programs, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous safe working conditions in accordance with State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations to assist the client in striving to achieve zero accident / lost time injuries • Helped communicate and implement environmental management compliance systems



Georgia-Pacific LLC

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Health and Safety Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Managed the environmental program that included the wastewater treatment system, SWP3, SPCC, and air permitting for equipment • Oversaw the EHS during the installation of a multimillion dollar converting machine • Developed a positive work relationship with employees to create a safety culture of employees that, “want to” work safely versus, “having to” • Performed risk assessments by severity and probability; mitigate risk by utilizing the hierarchy of controls • Created an engaging environment where all levels of the organization participate in EHS activities

• Safety & Health Specialist

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Change Management Coordinator• Conducted industrial hygiene sampling of the facility• Applied the elements of Process Safety to the facility's daily operation• Improved site safety culture by applying the 7 elements of GP’s Risk Management System;• Performed risk assessments, prioritize, and mitigate the risks• Improved safety by recognizing and mitigating critical hazards which include: Hazardous Energy, Mobile Equipment and Pedestrian Interaction, Falls from Elevated Surfaces, Chemical Release, and Combustible Dust• Site medical liaison

• Safety Associate

  • Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

  • Educated on how to identify risks associated with critical hazards to determine solutions• Teamed with coworkers to implement improvements• Completed fall protection assessments at Dixie facility, reporting to leadership• Facilitated revision of lockout procedures while adhering to GP’s Lockout Standard• Continuously interacted with teammates ranging from temporary to Global Safety• Improved mitigation of risks recognizing 5 critical hazards• Performed machine guarding assessments surrounding equipment in planer mill



Georgia-Pacific LLC

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Safety Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Developed system to track emergency responders on site, to ensure maximum safety • Ensured all chemicals in the mill were in the SDS database by performing inventory; performed monthly internal audits of the facility; updated document binders for OSHA VPP Audit • Created noise map for facility utilizing 3M sound level meter and octave band analyzer; • Acquired extensive knowledge by completion of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP class offered by corporate safety • Developed system to track emergency responders on site, to ensure maximum safety • Ensured all chemicals in the mill were in the SDS database by performing inventory; performed monthly internal audits of the facility; updated document binders for OSHA VPP Audit • Created noise map for facility utilizing 3M sound level meter and octave band analyzer; • Acquired extensive knowledge by completion of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP class offered by corporate safety