Amanda Switalski
Schertz,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to help team achieve company goals and eager to secure entry-level Project Manager position.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Safety Program Manager
Goodwill Industries of San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
10.2017 - Current
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments by using Asana
- Implemented and led meetings, opening up dialog with area managers to discuss safety subjects.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Evaluated workplace conformance with ISO standards and OSHA, NFPA and ADA regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Drove operational improvements within the safety department which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Oversaw 2 projects each year from concept through final delivery.
- Monitored progress of programs, using and applying documents, program directives and other program material.
- Assisted in opening of 2 retail stores
- Assisted in moving 3 business locations
- Reserved classrooms and meeting rooms across campus for program activities and managed room list.
- Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales trends for upper management.
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations. - Built successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide ongoing worker support.
- Evaluated workplace conformance with OSHA standards and regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Created online training program for forklift and defensive driving to be used during safety training.
HSE Program Coordinator
Costa Solutions
San Marcos, TX
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Provide training for new hire and tenured employees
- Safety inspections and accident investigations for multi-site warehouse
- Develop, implement and encourage safer work practices to mitigate injuries
- Observe employees while working and coach employees on safer procedures as needed
- Designed safety program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Led onboarding activities for student employees to equip staff in daily responsibilities.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Created online training program for Powered Industrial Trucks to be used during new hire training.
Safety and Training Coordinator
Kenergy Oilfield Solutions, LLC
Nixon, TX
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Conduct Safety meetings monthly
- Ensure location is compliant in safety by doing random safety audits on work-sites
- Created and maintained employee training records
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
- Eliminated dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety in oilfield settings through careful analysis and process optimization.
- Evaluated workplace conformance with company standards and OSHA regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Production Coordinator Temp Assignment
Southern Folger Detention Equipment Company
San Antonio, TX
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Communicated scheduling with 10 employees to promote on-time delivery.
- Synchronized production of locks by preparing production order details.
- Compiled reports of performance data to collaborate with production leaders to ensure team efficiency.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Acted as Quality Assurance to ensure order accuracy
- Kanban environment
Health and Safety Training Coordinator
EnerSafe, Inc, TCSafety, Inc
San Antonio, TX, Midland Texas
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
- Evaluated workplace conformance with OSHA standards and regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Managed team of trainers, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Maintained training schedule for customer and employees.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for trainers.
- Liaised between trainers and course participants.
- Developed curricula, instructions, documentation and written tests for various safety training courses.
- Maintain all training records both internally and for customer training and maintain approximately 120 employee profiles for the South Texas region.
- Wrote training manuals for all employees and customer according to strict company guidelines and OSHA protocols.
Corporate Instructor
Afni Call Center
San Antonio, TX
2009.01 - 2011.12
- Developed curricula, instructions, documentation and written tests for customer service training courses.
- Decreased training time by designing effective new training programs.
- Monitored day-to-day activities of telecommunications company and employees, noting areas needing improvement and implementing plans for rectification.
- Trained and mentored hundreds new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Liaised between executives and entry-level workers, facilitating smooth communication.
Education
Master of Arts - Adult And Continuing Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 08.2010 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX 08.2003 - 08.2007
Skills
Performance monitoring
undefinedTimeline
Safety Program Manager
Goodwill Industries of San Antonio
10.2017 - Current
HSE Program Coordinator
Costa Solutions
02.2016 - 10.2017
Safety and Training Coordinator
Kenergy Oilfield Solutions, LLC
05.2015 - 08.2015
Production Coordinator Temp Assignment
Southern Folger Detention Equipment Company
01.2015 - 05.2015
Health and Safety Training Coordinator
EnerSafe, Inc, TCSafety, Inc
04.2012 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Adult And Continuing Education
University of Phoenix
08.2010 - 10.2011
Corporate Instructor
Afni Call Center
2009.01 - 2011.12
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Angelo State University
08.2003 - 08.2007
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