Brandon Costa
3144 Center Court DR. Modesto,CA
Summary
Proactive Safety Specialist with extensive experience in developing and enforcing safety policies, streamlining operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in hazard identification, workplace inspections, and safe chemical handling. Brings strong organizational skills and a keen eye for industry trends to enhance safety programs and improve employee performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Specialist
The Wine Group
01.2017 - 04.2024
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Supported audit procedures to check all procedures, processes and work standards.
- Regularly reviewed industry trends and best practices, incorporating new strategies into existing safety programs as needed.
- Collaborated with management to develop and enforce safety policies and procedures, resulting in a safer work environment.
- Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
- Aligned work processes with bodily mechanics to improve job function which reduced workplace repetitive movement injuries by [Number]%.
- Monitored relevant legislation changes related to occupational health and safety requirements; updated company policies accordingly to maintain compliance.
- Assisted in obtaining necessary permits for hazardous materials storage and disposal, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Vineyard Operations Coordinator
The Wine Group
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
- Worked with vendors to make purchases and reconcile invoices.
- Maximized resource utilization by monitoring staff schedules and allocating tasks.
- Improved employee performance by implementing training programs and conducting regular performance reviews.
- Track truckers entering or leaving facility with grapes, inputting monthly water usage irrigation information onto excel spreadsheets, creating organizing documents, tracking harvest tonnage annually.
- Tracking all injuries and near misses on an excel spreadsheet annually.
Scale House Clerk
The Wine Group
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Supported management in various administrative tasks as needed, including filing, data entry, and creating reports.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure proper functioning of scales and related systems.
- Assisted accounts receivable department with collections efforts by providing necessary documentation relating to disputed invoices or charges as needed.
- Supported inventory control efforts by accurately weighing inbound shipments and updating internal tracking systems accordingly.
- Weighing in and out of truckers entering or leaving facility with wine, Inputting information onto excel spreadsheets, making daily spreadsheets of domestic and international wine received.
- Organizing documents, basic understanding of shipping and receiving procedurs.
- Proficient in AS400
Delivery Scheduler
The Wine Group
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Identified best practices within the scheduling function, sharing these insights across teams to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
- Facilitated smooth handovers between shifts by creating comprehensive documentation of completed tasks and pending items for follow-up action.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
Correctional Officer
State of California Department of Corrections
05.2008 - 06.2009
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Education
OSHA 501
Ripon, CAOSHA 511
Ripon, CAOSHA 10
Ripon, CACertified -
CPR/AED Trainer (30 Hours)
Ripon, CA02-2024
Graduate Certificate -
Motorcycle Mechanic Insistute
06-2012
Mechanics
Motorcycle Training Program (825 Hours)
06-2012
Skills
- Hazard Identification
- Workplace inspections
- Audit Procedures
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Proficient in excell, word, adobe, Power Point, Zoom, Teams
- Creating spreadsheets
- Data analysis
- Organization
- Punctuality
Timeline
Safety Specialist
The Wine Group
01.2017 - 04.2024
Vineyard Operations Coordinator
The Wine Group
06.2015 - 12.2016
Scale House Clerk
The Wine Group
06.2015 - 12.2016
Delivery Scheduler
The Wine Group
07.2013 - 10.2014
Correctional Officer
State of California Department of Corrections
05.2008 - 06.2009
OSHA 501
OSHA 511
OSHA 10
Certified -
CPR/AED Trainer (30 Hours)
Graduate Certificate -
Motorcycle Mechanic Insistute
Mechanics
Motorcycle Training Program (825 Hours)
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