Bamidele Osamika
Oxford,Ohio
Summary
Versatile Environmental Health, Safety Specialist, Technician and Educator eager to apply in-depth knowledge and skills honed across 7 years of educational, environmental justice, health and safety sectors. Competent in research, environmental health safety compliance, conservation and sustainability. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Technician
First Call Environmental
05.2023 - Current
- Works with sites to maintain compliance with applicable environment regulations.
- Performs emergency response activities, tank cleaning and equipment decontamination.
- Determines chemical composition and nature of land pollutants by analyzing and collecting soil.
- Prepares summaries and charts by testing and gathering samples and summarizing findings.
- Assists with data management for regulatory and operational reporting.
- Monitors emission control devices for proper operation and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Performs statistical analysis of environmental data.
- Distributes permits, closure plans or cleanup plans.
- Inspects sanitary conditions at public facilities.
- Maintains accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
- Complies with legal and ethical standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Tracks key compliance metrics and implements systems to improve performance.
- Assists with the development and delivery of safety and environmental written and training programs (e.g., HAZCOM, etc.).
Environmental Educator
Groundwork Ohio River Valley
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Executed urban restoration projects including designing, and painting.
- Managed assessment, design, construction of trails at Mt. Airy and Greeno woods Park
- Managed task for Groundwork Ohio River Valley utilities and other stream mitigation projects including water and air quality sample collection and analysis around the City of Cincinnati.
- Managed and conducts assessment of stream type and condition using standard stream bio-assessment protocols, surveying, and GPS/GIS mapping techniques.
- Worked with team to conduct 4-7 hours daily hands-on education field trips and in classroom programs for teens.
- Engaged in activities and topics including biodiversity, wildlife observation, biological sampling, water quality testing, ecosystem and watershed concepts, and safety review.
- Assisted GORV staff with program development, assessment and evaluation.
- Engaged in restoration project assistance and construction, and coordination including wetland, and riparian buffer restoration, invasive plants species removal, native species planting and working with and communicating with volunteers.
- Trained and applied First Aid/CPR/AED techniques and skills for team’s safety while on the field.
Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist
Standard Textile Company Inc
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with sustainability director, quality control manager and site representatives for global environmental and occupational health compliance to record safe and healthy work environment
- Developed training resources, implemented, and assisted sustainability manager to monitor company safety programs to
record zero-incident rate and better healthy work environment - Developed plant safety initiatives, inspect company’s facilities for safety of employees and engaged in sustainability projects which
incorporated federal, state, and local regulations as well as corporate code of conduct and site-specific safety plans. - Developed or executed strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation and building design.
- Developed and maintained internal dashboard for tracking and communicating progress across sustainability
program metrics; research and development of new metrics to drive progress toward sustainability goals. - Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of sustainability programs.
- Established clear targets and motivated team members to buy into sustainability principles at all levels.
- Optimized waste management programs, improved recycling and implemented composting plans.
- Developed core sustainability principles into strategic approaches to short- and long-range capital and operations areas.
- Built and deepened partnerships with industry business and leaders to promote larger sustainability goals.
- Assessed existing sustainability approaches to identify areas in need of greater engagement, improved efficacy and cost reductions.
- Utilized forward-thinking and resourceful strategies to tackle issues with resource conservation, energy use and pollution controls.
- Formulated or implemented sustainability campaign or marketing strategies.
- Consulted with clients, building owners and managers to assess current practices and strengthen diverse areas to maximize sustainability.
- Facilitated supplier diversity, work and environmental health and safety initiatives among associates and vendors, developed and completed environmental sustainability projects including pre-laundry projects and 3Rs textile recycling projects
Graduate Student Researcher
Miami University
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Completed projects on environmental and occupational hazards, approaches to solve environmental problems and public health challenges.
- Researched on National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) functions and regulations
- Measured and tracked carbon emission & footprint, pollution control and management, environmental theories and practices
- Examined environmental laws and regulations, climate change and factors, environmental problems and solutions
- Conducted project on employees’ health, safety & incidents including workplace safety emergency and management
- Prepared fact sheets, tables, and graphs to summarize research results.
- Assisted with writing and editing grant oriented research proposal
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes and published research articles in peer reviewed journals.
- Collaborated with more than 5 academic colleagues and professors on areas of shared research interest such as environmental pollution, sustainability quality of life and general health
- Used R-Programming, Excel, SPSS, GIS to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of environmental data.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to better understand research topics and prepare for studies, teaching, and grading of students
- Developed instruments to collect environmental data including pollution, compliance, quality of life of people, conservation and work safety
Health and Safety Faculty Specialist
Lead City University
10.2016 - 07.2021
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
- Leveraged statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous improvement in programs and processes.
- Accompanied, documented and reported health and safety inspections, insurance oversight and other formal safety and security measures at work site.
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Supervised 1,000 students on health and safety activities within the university facilities
- Engaged in community service including promotion of environmental and community safety programs, development of monitoring procedures to prevent potential safety hazards and mitigate risks within the diverse community and environment.
- Promoted positive safety culture that involve planning of institutional health emergence group within the university
facilities and community - Developed, implemented, and recommended enhancements to existing EWHS plans and procedures.
- Guided, supported, coordinated and led activities for several EWHS focus teams.
- Assisted in the development and maintenance of behavioral based safety programs in support of a safe work culture for staff
- Performed other duties as assigned, taught Environmental Health Psychology including topics like mental health, weather and climate change effect, environmental attitude, assessment, perception; restoration effect, temperature & pollution control and pro-environmental behavior, toxic exposure, air & water pollution, and quality of life of people
- Facilitated environmental health and safety management, committee member on COVID-19 pandemic safety compliance between March 2020 and July 2021.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Miami University
Oxford, OH05.2023
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Ibadan
Ibadan Nigeria02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Adekunle Ajasin University
Akungba Akoko, Ondo State Nigeria05.2012
Skills
- MS Office, R-Programming, GIS, SPSS
- Active Listening and Teamwork,
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Self-Motivated
- Training and Development
- Attention to Detail and Decision-Making
- PPE Compliance
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Data Entry, Analysis and Reporting
- Chemical Cleaners, Equipment Operation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members, 50 undergraduate students, 20 teens to achieve various projects goals across environmental justice, health and safety, conservation and sustainability
- Published over 25 research articles in peer reviewed journals across topics like quality of life people, sustainability, environmental compliance and pollution, conservation, mental and general health (see Google scholar profile)
- Achieved company's sustainability goal by introducing research projects, collect and analysis environmental data
- Collaborated with team of 5 to develop sustainable methods for rapid detection of invasive plant species
- Used Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS to track accessibility and development of parks in Butler County, Ohio
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association
Certification
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response [HAZWOPER 40HR] Certificate || May 2023
- Cities and Climate Change Certificate ||United Nations || July 2023
- Air and Water Quality Monitoring Certification ||US Environmental Protection Agency || July 2023
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), First Aid Certificate ||National CFR Foundation|| March 2022 - March 2024.
- GIS Training ||Department of Geography||Miami University Oxford Ohio|| May 2023
- Google Data Analyst Certificate ||The American Dream Academy || September 2022
Timeline
Environmental Technician
First Call Environmental
05.2023 - Current
Environmental Educator
Groundwork Ohio River Valley
05.2023 - 07.2023
Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist
Standard Textile Company Inc
05.2022 - 05.2023
Graduate Student Researcher
Miami University
08.2021 - 05.2023
Health and Safety Faculty Specialist
Lead City University
10.2016 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Miami University
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Adekunle Ajasin University
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