Loss Prevention Engineer

• Jul 2022 - Present

Regional Safety Manager

• Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

- Oversee health and safety for the west division (CA, OR, WA, NV, CO, AZ, and UT), which includes promotion of safe working conditions and practices aimed to reduce frequency and severity of injuries, illnesses, property damage, and workers' compensation and general liability. - Conduct inspections of GES facilities and show sites, including machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations, including collaboration with all business lines and ensuring corrective actions are implemented. - Act as liaison with government agencies, site management in case of inquiries and inspections, and assist supervisors in evaluating safety problems, employee safety recommendations, and complaints. - Review, train and assist in the process of all accident reports, safety inspection reports, safety committee , and insurance claim reports to ensure compliance and programmatic success, preventing injury and lost time accidents for a staff of 10,000 Show less

Senior Loss Prevention Consultant

• Jan 2019 - Sep 2021

- Saved thousands of dollars in OSHA fines and claims by consulting with policyholders on safety and health services. Explored risk conditions of mid-level complexity and difficulty such as accident investigations, corrective actions, safety inspections, audits, lockout-tagout, and confined space work condition reviews. - Recognized as a technical resource for employers, sought as subject matter expert in supporting $1m-$20m businesses regarding loss prevention. Conducted on-site visits for assigned accounts to evaluate workplace hazards and the safety and health competence of the policyholder using State Fund’s safety scoring methodology, ensuring an accident-free workplace for thousands of laborers. - Managed policyholder compliance with recommendations and provided essential follow-up servicing and consultation to ensure implementation to save the employer and the insurance company thousands of dollars in unnecessary claims. - Liaised with peers to provide specialized services necessary to address risks beyond expertise-level, including the Loss Prevention Engineer, Industrial Hygiene, and Ergonomic services. - Worked on special projects: reviewing safety meeting articles for the public, facilitating virtual Fall Prevention workshops, user testing of the State Fund IIPP Builder and Online Safety University, which educated all staff on safety basics and supported agency training goals. Show less

Health And Safety Coordinator

• Dec 2017 - Jan 2019

- Performed over 400 ergonomic evaluations of individual workstations and environments to provide recommendations for a healthier work environment. Based on the findings, drafted tailored advice to increase the effectiveness and comfort of workers, increasing productivity and staff retention. - Coordinated and led emergency preparedness efforts and the maintenance of the CARB Headquarters Emergency Team in conjunction with CalEPA. - Procured and administered Health and Safety training courses for various health and safety-related subjects and evaluated activity to ensure effectiveness. - Assisted with Workplace Violence Investigations as a note-taker, providing neutral, supportive services in complex investigations. - In coordination with the Health and Safety Officer, maintained the CARB Injury & Illness Prevention Program, including the maintenance for various programs such as Hearing Conservation, Heat Illness Prevention, Driver Safety Program, Hazard Communication, and Personal Protective Equipment. Show less

Program Coordinator

• Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

- Hand-selected to coordinate and oversee the Fee and Tax Waiver Mobile Office serving 10,000 businesses in less than one year. - Performed complex program evaluation related to the multifaceted activities of AB 587- Fee and Tax Waiver Program. - Supported the AB 587 Program by designing easy-to-follow correspondence, deficiency letters, and informational bulletins to communicate to the public with varying levels of understanding any discrepancies, updates, and instructions regarding the program. - Evaluated and processed over 10,000 Registration and Titling applications for In-Lieu Tax and Local Tax Property Mobile homes in the Codes and Standards Automated Systems 2.0 (CASAS 2.0) per the Registration and Titling Procedural Manual. Show less

Tax Technician

• Sep 2012 - Feb 2017

- Served as Training Coordinator for the Business Tax & Fee Department (Admin). Responsible for the coordination of the Mandatory Annual Training, Annual Training Plans, and ensuring Unit staff complies with state-mandated training assignments. - Assisted in reviewing and evaluating operations and activities to provide recommendations for improvements to ensure equal employment opportunities as a member of the Board of Equalization Disability Advisory Committee. - Performed account maintenance and reviewed taxpayer files for accuracy and recordkeeping through the Integrated Revenue Information System (IRIS) to ensure accurate and fair business practices for companies in California. Show less

Security Officer

• May 2011 - Dec 2012

Student Assistant

• Sep 2010 - Aug 2011