Ahmed Dowlow
Eden Prairie,MN
Summary
Proven leader in optimizing workplace safety and efficiency, notably at Action Against Hunger USA, where I spearheaded waste minimization strategies and enhanced environmental compliance. Expert in hazardous materials handling and fostering team collaboration, I excel in driving sustainable business practices and complex problem-solving, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational excellence. Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Station Warehouse Associate
Amazon
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared orders for delivery by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- stowing packages for delivery
- receive truck deliveries
- problem solve
- build, wrap, sort and transport pallets and packages
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- performing other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Action Against Hunger USA
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Optimized waste minimization strategies by identifying opportunities for recycling or reuse within company operations.
- Streamlined internal reporting processes related to environmental performance metrics, enabling more efficient decision-making based on data-driven insights.
- Maintained accurate records of all environmental permits, inspections, reports, and other related documentation as required by local and federal regulations.
- Fostered a culture of safety by regularly communicating with employees about best practices, recent incidents, and ongoing initiatives within the Environmental Health and Safety department.
- Served as a subject matter expert in regards to environmental regulations, providing consultation and guidance to company leadership on compliance matters.
- Collaborated with management to develop effective emergency response procedures, protecting both personnel and the environment.
- Conducted thorough investigations into incidents involving environmental hazards or unsafe working conditions, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Monitored hazardous waste storage areas regularly for compliance with applicable regulations, preventing any violations or fines from occurring.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets for the Environmental Health and Safety department, ensuring adequate resources were allocated to essential projects and initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams responsible for addressing complex environmental challenges while maintaining a focus on sustainable business practices.
Education
GED -
Central Union High School
El Centro, CA02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Jigjiga University
Jigjiga, Ethiopia 02.2022
Skills
- Warehouse Safety
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Warehouse environment safety
- Quality Control
- Leadership and team building
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Record preparation
- Quantity calculations
- Environmentally Controlled Storage
- Workplace inspections
- Hazard Identification
- Electrical Safety
- Accident investigation
- Occupational health
- Safety Training
- Hazardous Materials Handling
Certification
- CPR certification from American Redcross society
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
somali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Delivery Station Warehouse Associate
Amazon
06.2024 - Current
Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Action Against Hunger USA
04.2021 - 03.2023
GED -
Central Union High School
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Jigjiga University