Amanda Bridegroom
South Bend,IN
Summary
Safety Manager with proven success strengthening safety culture, reducing incidents, and leading OSHA and NFPA compliant programs across electrical and construction environments. Skilled in hazard mitigation, trainings, emergency response planning, and jobsite oversight. Known for hands-on leadership, strong communication, and results-driven strategies that keep workers safe and projects running smoothly.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Safety Manager
Lighthouse Electric Co.
03.2025 - Current
- Lead daily jobsite safety operations at Amazon Data Center while ensuring full compliance with OSHA 1926 and NFPA 70E standards, supporting crews of 250 workers across site environments.
- Conduct multiple site audits per day and hazard assessments per day, driving a reduction in recordable incidents and improving overall safety performance.
- Deliver toolbox talks and conduct onboarding/orientation sessions for 20+ new hires weekly, improving safety knowledge retention and reduce incidents.
- Investigate all incidents and near misses, completing root-cause analyses within 8 hours and driving corrective actions that have decreased repeat-incidents.
- Oversee PPE distribution, inspections, and inventory tracking for 200+ field employees, reducing waste and cost annually through improved inventory control.
- Review JHAs and pre-task planning documents to ensure all hazards are identified and mitigated prior to work.
- Coach foremen, apprentices, and subcontractors to create a culture of proactive safety ownership.
Safety Training Manager
Martell Electric, LLC
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted 40+ monthly jobsite inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance, contributing to a year-over-year reduction in incident rates.
- Facilitated safety trainings for more than 200 employees, increasing certification pass rates and improving field competency and compliance.
- Investigated all incidents and implemented corrective actions that reduced recurrence across multiple project sites.
- Developed and rolled out site-specific safety procedures aligned with OSHA and NFPA requirements, improving audit scores and reducing non-compliance findings.
- Delivered individual and group training for aerial lift, forklift, telehandler, and bucket truck certification.
Digital Department Manager
Gene's Camera Store
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated and maintained large-format printers to produce 25+ high-quality banners, posters, and signage projects weekly, ensuring consistent output and quick turnaround times.
- Assisted 10+ clients per day, including Notre Dame, with file preparation, improving accuracy and reducing reprint errors.
Probation Officer
LaPorte Community Corrections
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted 15-20 weekly home visits, performed risk assessments, and developed compliance strategies that improved probationer program adherence.
Recruitment & Retention Specialist
Indiana Department of Correction
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Led 30+ recruitment events and job fairs, increasing applicant engagement and improving candidate pipelines across multiple facilities.
- Instructed 100+ employees monthly in courses on safety, situational awareness, emergency response, fire hazards, and prevention, improving workforce readiness and response capability.
Correctional Officer
Indiana Department of Correction
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Supervised 500+ inmates daily while ensuring facility security and safety, reducing incident frequency through proactive engagement and monitoring.
- Participated in emergency response, crisis intervention, and CISM support teams, responding to high-stress situations and supporting staff and inmates during critical events.
Food Sales Associate
Family Express
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Prepared 100+ food items per shift while maintaining high customer satisfaction and consistently meeting cleanliness and safety standards.
Cardiac Chef, Dean Ornish Program
Beacon Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Created and implemented heart-healthy menus, collaborated with clinical teams, and led weekly cooking classes for 20+ cardiac patients, improving patient dietary adherence and education.
Education
Some college -
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, INGED - undefined
Waukesha County Technical College
Waukesha, WI04.2006
Skills
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Mitigation
- OSHA 1926 & NFPA 70E Compliance
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
- Safety Inspections & Audits
- Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis
- Emergency Response Leadership
- Safety Training & Employee Development
- Equipment Certifications (Aerial, Forklift, Telehandler)
- PPE Management & Compliance
- Team Leadership & Communication
- Time Management / Problem Solving
Certification
- OSHA 10 & 30 Construction
- Train-the-Trainer: Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, Bucket Truck, Forklift, Telehandler
Title
Safety Training Manager / Safety Manager
Timeline
Site Safety Manager
Lighthouse Electric Co.
03.2025 - Current
Safety Training Manager
Martell Electric, LLC
10.2022 - Current
Digital Department Manager
Gene's Camera Store
05.2022 - 10.2022
Probation Officer
LaPorte Community Corrections
12.2021 - 03.2022
Recruitment & Retention Specialist
Indiana Department of Correction
11.2019 - 06.2021
Correctional Officer
Indiana Department of Correction
11.2019 - 11.2019
Food Sales Associate
Family Express
04.2017 - 11.2017
Cardiac Chef, Dean Ornish Program
Beacon Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2016
GED - undefined
Waukesha County Technical College
Some college -
Indiana University South Bend