Ashley Anthis Knox
**ACTIVE SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE**
Ashburn,VA
Summary
An experienced Environmental, Health and Safety professional with over 18 years’ experience developing, implementing and managing EHS programs. I have the ability to analyze operations, identify areas for improvement, recommend feasible and cost-effective corrective action strategies, and follow- through with successful implementation. I am a self-driven, goal oriented individual with a proven track record of increasing company relations, employee safety morale, and overall reduction of TRIR. A federal, state, and local regulations compliance expert and problem solver seeking to leverage background into a Safety Professional role with a progressive organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Principal EHS Engineer/Corp. Lead Auditor
Northrop Grumman
Falls Church, VA
05.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Streamlined operational processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround times across multiple departments.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic planning and drive competitive advantage in product offerings.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to establish key performance indicators, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to enhance team capabilities and improve overall performance metrics.
- Instituted regular performance reviews, providing actionable feedback to drive individual and team success.
- Spearheaded budget management initiatives, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Managed large-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget constraints and timeline requirements.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance overall business performance and profitability.
- Enhanced company culture by implementing employee engagement initiatives that fostered collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
- Delivered exceptional client experiences by cultivating strong relationships and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, ultimately reducing expenses without sacrificing quality or service levels.
- Spearheaded organizational growth by identifying and capitalizing on new market opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for staff, resulting in improved performance metrics and increased employee satisfaction.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering their professional growth and supporting the development of future organizational leaders.
- Streamlined internal workflows by automating manual tasks, leading to reduced errors and increased efficiency.
- Collaborated with stakeholders at various organizational levels to develop targeted strategies aligned with overarching business objectives.
- Devised risk mitigation plans that safeguarded company interests while anticipating potential challenges within the competitive landscape.
- Reduced operational costs through process improvements, resource optimization, and innovative solutions.
- Increased overall team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and streamlining communication processes.
Safety Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Huntsville, AL
05.2019 - 05.2025
- Responsible for the safety and environmental management and oversight of a team of 55+ individuals
- Ensuring launch vehicle safety and reliability, working with range safety requirements, and applying systems engineering principles to define, implement, and verify systems.
- Support corporate offices and Flight Operations with required EHS programs, training and inspections to ensure compliance, injury prevention and risk mitigation.
- Complete accident/incident investigations to help determine root cause and corrective actions.
- Reviews and interprets existing and proposed environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations to determine applicability and impact for site.
- Oversees occupational safety programs such as: electrical, lockout-tag out, material handling (cranes, aerial lifts, and forklifts), contractor safety, confined space, fall protection, cryogenics, incident investigations, and robotics.
- Compile, interpret and present various KPIs.
- Conducts internal compliance inspections to identify actions necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
- Partners with management to continuously improve the culture, awareness and accountability in support of EHS programs.
- Partners with engineers, scientists, and management to support the integration of EHS into the design of new or altered processes and operations and building construction projects.
- Interfaces with regulatory representatives, senior management, the site EHS Committee, and the Emergency Response, and Crisis Management teams.
- Provides timely and accurate submission of necessary reports to internal stakeholders, electronic databases and regulatory agencies.
Senior HSE Manager
Jacobs Engineering On-site at GE Aviation
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Site HSE Manager over a team of 100+.
- Site management of EHS programs and compliance.
- Process Safety Management.
- Issue policies and procedures.
- Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, concepts in facilities and field.
- Maintaining of Incident investigation, corrective and preventative action, KPI’s.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations.
Corporate Safety Specialist
International Fire Protection
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Manage all aspects of safety and fire prevention for 11 offices throughout the U.S.
- Ensure that all federal, local, and state rules and regulations are being followed and met.
- Claims management.
EHS Specialist
ATI Huntsville Operations
03.2007 - 05.2018
- Managed EH&S functions by promoting continuous improvement of the environmental, health, and safety management program that resulted in a reduction of recordable accidents and illness for 2010 and sustained and improved through 2018. Extensive experience of working in both manufacturing industry and construction.
- Performed facility audits and incident investigations to identify hazards and facilitate countermeasures to mitigate those hazards in order to maintain a safe work environment.
- Developed Job Safety Analysis’ for all operations.
- Coordinated employee related EH&S training for upwards of 300 company employees.
- Performed duties as the process owner for the Life Threatening Programs.
- Process owner of the SDS system.
- Created EH&S procedures to be strictly adhered to by company personnel as well as OSI’s and WI’s.
- Extensive knowledge of HR laws, OSHA regulations, EPA and ADEM rules and regulations, PSM rules, and safety and risk management programs, NFPA rules and regulations.
- Maintained OSHA Log, compiled injury statistics and developed a comprehensive trend analysis report for plant management and shop floor level.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Safety Sciences
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2026
Skills
Directed and developed large teams and direct reports to enhance operational efficiency and team dynamics
Awarded Bravo Award and Northrop Grumman Elevate Award for proactive identification of damaged FCDCs, preventing potential mission failure
Achieved and upheld ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications to enhance organizational compliance and operational efficiency
Established loto and confined space protocols to enhance workplace safety and compliance
Facilitated the development and maintenance of steering committee teams to promote employee participation and create a workforce-driven environment
Strengths
- Leadership
- Analytics
- Problem Solving
Skills
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Team-work
Values
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Dependability
Timeline
Senior Principal EHS Engineer/Corp. Lead Auditor
Northrop Grumman
05.2025 - Current
Safety Engineer
Northrop Grumman
05.2019 - 05.2025
Senior HSE Manager
Jacobs Engineering On-site at GE Aviation
11.2018 - 05.2019
Corporate Safety Specialist
International Fire Protection
05.2018 - 11.2018
EHS Specialist
ATI Huntsville Operations
03.2007 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health And Safety Sciences
Walden University