Business Development Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities for the company in the paper and paperboard products market • Conduct market research and analysis to stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitor activity, and customer needs • Develop and execute strategic plans to increase sales and revenue for the company's paper and paperboard products • Build and maintain relationships with key customers, suppliers, and partners to foster business growth and enhance the company's reputation • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as sales, marketing, production, and logistics, to ensure seamless product delivery and customer satisfaction • Monitor and analyze sales data and customer feedback to optimize product offerings and pricing strategies Show less

Environmental Health Safety Specialist II

• Jun 2020 - May 2022

Environmental Health Safety Specialist

• Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

• Audits and inspects work areas for OSHA violations and unsafe work practices • Investigates workplace injuries and uses root cause analysis to solve safety hazards • Manages the Environmental Management System ISO 14001 • Drafts and edits standard operating procedures and work instructions • Leads safety committee meetings • Manages hazardous materials and coordinates disposal • Ensures all chemicals have GHS compliant labels • Manages OSHA 300 log • Manages SDS database • Completes new hire safety orientation training Show less

EHS Technician for 3M

• Nov 2018 - Sep 2019

• Surveyed and audited R&D areas for noncompliance • Conducted hazard analysis of new chemicals and machinery • Inspected employee workstations and worker postures to ensure proper ergonomics• Provided new employee safety orientation• Presented safety focused presentations to a large variety of audiences• Conducted qualitative respirator fit testing• Audited/drafted lock out tag out procedures and plans • Scheduled individuals for safety training courses

Regulatory Data Specialist

• Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

• Entered information from vendor SDSs and Raw material information forms into a hazards communication database• Created raw material labels using GHS assigned phrases• Reviewed US and global chemical regulations and determined their application for various products • Surveyed SDSs to ensure they meet the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard• Assessed risks of specific raw materials and assigned EPCRA, HMIS and NFPA codes• Communicated with vendors to ensure their products are listed on TSCA Show less

Research Assistant

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

• Monitored air quality and particulate matter using equipment such as a Dichotomous sampler, Dylos and Dust Trak II • Analyzed samples collected on polyvinyl chloride filters using gravimetric analysis• Performed statistical tests between our results and DNR background concentrations• Presented findings and research to a wide variety of audiences at various research conferences• Created learning materials in the form of a 1 minute video, 5 minute video and 10 minute video for the general public to learn about the dangers of crystalline silica and particulate matter Show less

Research Assistant

• Jan 2017 - May 2018

• Conducted survey of pool water and surfaces for MRSA and C. difficile• Plated and isolated bacterial colonies using membrane filtration and swab sampling• Tested water for free and combined chlorine, PH and alkalinity using colorimetric and photometric testing devices• Supervised and trained new researcher in concepts of microbiology, aseptic techniques and sample collection

Foodborne Illness Summer Intern

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

• Interviewed cases, and recruited and interviewed controls to conduct case-control studies of sporadic diseases • Participated in statewide and nationwide outbreak conference calls • Documented and submitted pertinent information into disease surveillance system databases • Collaborated with Spanish speaking members of the department to create a Spanish guide to using stool sample kits • Interviewed cases, and recruited and interviewed controls to conduct case-control studies of sporadic diseases • Participated in statewide and nationwide outbreak conference calls • Documented and submitted pertinent information into disease surveillance system databases • Collaborated with Spanish speaking members of the department to create a Spanish guide to using stool sample kits

Head Lifeguard

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2016

• Trained new lifeguards and taught the rules, positions and proper behavior • Developed training activities and helped to direct in-services • Assisted in teaching CPR, and first aid to other lifeguards • Prevented injuries, drownings and other accidents from occurring • Trained new lifeguards and taught the rules, positions and proper behavior • Developed training activities and helped to direct in-services • Assisted in teaching CPR, and first aid to other lifeguards • Prevented injuries, drownings and other accidents from occurring