- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Reading
- Going to Disneyland
Barbara Delagarza
Brea,CA
Summary
Adept at operations management and interpersonal communication, I spearheaded health and safety initiatives at the California Department of Veterans Affairs/VHC WLA, significantly enhancing workplace safety and compliance. My leadership in developing safety policies and conducting risk assessments led to reduction in workplace accidents, showcasing my commitment to fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Secretary/Health and Safety Officer-OOC
California Department of Veterans Affairs/VHC WLA
02.2015 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with management to develop comprehensive health and safety policies for the company.
- Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness with thorough evacuation plans and drills.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies through meticulous record-keeping and reporting.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness among employees through educational initiatives and presentations.
- Led cross-functional teams in efforts to address potential hazards or unsafe working conditions discovered during site audits or inspections.
- Reduced the occurrence of accidents by implementing safety training programs for employees.
- Championed a comprehensive wellness program for employees, promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing work-related stressors on an ongoing basis.
- Conducted ergonomic evaluations to improve worker comfort and reduce injury risks associated with repetitive tasks or poor workstation design.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
Education
No Degree - Computer Science
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CANorco High School
Norco, CA06-1985
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Operations management
- Executive support
- Customer-oriented
- Quality management
Certification
- CA Driver's License
- 2023 - CPR/AED Certification
- 2006 - National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) - 100 Course
- 2006 - Incident Command Systems (ICS) - 100 Course
4 Individual Awards for the State and 1 Team Award for the State
1998 - Superior Accomplishment Award (Individual) - PACE - State of California - State Compensation Insurance Fund
2001 - Employee of the Month Award - Program 3 - Lanterman Developmental Center
2001/2002 - Superior Accomplishment Award (Individual) - State of California - DDS/ Lanterman Developmental Center
2004/2005 - Superior Accomplishment Award (Team) - State of California - DDS/Lanterman Developmental Center
2021 - Individual Superior Accomplishment Award - State of California - Veterans Home of California - WLA
Interests
Timeline
Executive Secretary/Health and Safety Officer-OOC
California Department of Veterans Affairs/VHC WLA
02.2015 - 12.2023
No Degree - Computer Science
Fullerton College
Norco High School
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