Aaron Hernandez
Rhome
Summary
Safety professional equipped with solid foundation in occupational health and safety practices. Known for developing effective safety programs and fostering culture of safety. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to team collaboration and achieving optimal results. Skilled in regulatory compliance and emergency response.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS Safety Specialist/ Lead Audit Team
Amazon
Fort Worth, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated safety program effectiveness, achieving significant reductions in workplace accidents and injuries year over year.
- Conducted regular safety audits and inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive safety training programs, equipping employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with senior management to establish and maintain effective emergency response protocols, successfully managing and resolving crisis situations in a timely and efficient manner.
- Coordinated and facilitated safety committee meetings, fostering open communication and collaboration between employees and management to drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
- Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Security Supervisor
Mountain Springs Recovery
Monument, CO
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Created and Implemented Security Standard Operating Procedure.
- Developed and Trained Operations department in De-escalation as well as proper searching techniques.
- Screening, interviewing, selecting, managing, reviewing, and counseling the security officers to maintain order throughout the facility.
- Periodically reviewing the officers and logs to ensure complements and accuracy.
- Conducting security department meetings. Attending and participating in other required facility meetings.
- Leading and directing the investigations of accidents, thefts, property loss and unlawful activities.
Police Officer
Aurora Police Department
Aurora, CO
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Patrolled assigned district(s) within the corporate limits to deter illegal activities; protected and preserved the safety and security of individuals, buildings, neighborhoods, and district(s).
- Appeared in municipal, county and district courts to offer credible testimony relative to the investigation and charging of individuals with criminal and non-criminal offenses.
- Prepared a variety of routine and non-routine reports and records necessary information for the reporting of daily activities, reporting of specific criminal and non-criminal incidents.
- Secured and protected crime scenes by establishing boundaries, detaining victims, suspects and witnesses, locating and identifying evidence and briefing investigators upon their arrival.
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes; participated in multi-jurisdictional intelligence gathering and suppression operations.
- Coordinated with outside law enforcement jurisdictions and agencies necessary for the continuing investigation of cases, suspects, and/or to gather criminal intelligence data.
- Communicated with court officials, social workers, and agencies etc., in the filing of charges, the deferral of sentencing, the placement of juveniles in alternatives, the Children’s Code.
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents and offenses to gather evidence.
Infantryman (Supervisor)
US ARMY
Fort Carson, CO
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Leads, supervises, and serves as a member of an infantry unit of eight personnel, employing individual weapons, machine guns, and antiarmor weapons in offensive and defensive ground combat.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency during deployments.
- Supervised, trained and ensured the safety and welfare of an eight-person team, maintaining a 100% safety record.
- Developed standard operating procedures to improve training quality.
- Supervised security for $175M worth of sensitive equipment on military installation.
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers on operational protocols and equipment handling.
- Communicated effectively with superiors and subordinates alike, facilitating smooth execution of orders during high-stress situations.
Infantryman (Team Leader)
US ARMY
Fort Drum, NY
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Served as Team Leader for four-person team.
- Provided purpose, direction, motivation in order to accomplish the daily tasks in a timely manner.
- Taught CPR, combat first aid, and other emergency medical procedures to 64 Soldiers.
- Created a combat oriented physical fitness plan preparing four soldiers for different types of operations on deployment.
Store Manager
Cactus Valley Pools
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Created Microsoft excel spread sheets to show areas of improvement which resulted in sales numbers increasing.
- Educated 3 employees on different chemicals which created a safer working environment.
- Compiled result of products that sell versus products that did not sell which saved the company $25k over five months.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Directed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
Education
B.S. - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Skills
- Secret Clearance
- Leadership
- Management
- Problem Solver
- Training Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative
- Safe chemical handling
- Audit procedures
- Workplace inspections
- Hazard identification
Certification
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene
Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
Nebosh IGC1
OSHA 30
Foundations Of Leadership (The National Society of Leadership and Success)
Basic Leadership Development Course
Advanced Leadership Development Course
Timeline
EHS Safety Specialist/ Lead Audit Team
Amazon
03.2023 - Current
Security Supervisor
Mountain Springs Recovery
01.2022 - 03.2023
Police Officer
Aurora Police Department
01.2021 - 01.2022
Infantryman (Supervisor)
US ARMY
01.2017 - 01.2021
Infantryman (Team Leader)
US ARMY
01.2015 - 01.2017
Store Manager
Cactus Valley Pools
01.2012 - 01.2015
B.S. - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University