I have been interested in health and safety for many years.. I took on the role of sanitation management in my career. I was responsible for training and implementing health and safety requirements. I became a safety board member and my current and previous position. I have worked independently in this role as we had high turnover in leadership. This allowed me to implement changes and ideas while still following corporate standards set out by head quarters. I was in constant communication with our team concerning preventative measures, incident reports and current guidance from multiple agencies and news outlets. I then was hired as the project coordinator for the Grundy county health department. It would be an amazing achievement if I could combine my interest in EHS and work for
Work History
Project Coordinator
Grundy County Health Department
Morris, IL
2021 - Current
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans.
Enhanced awareness of health resources and worked to connect individuals with programs.
Presented public talks to promote specific topics and work of organization.
Checked accuracy of public data and materials, making immediate changes upon discovery of outdated information.
Educated community members on disease prevention, vaccines and mental health resources.
Supported program operations with database maintenance.
Safety Officer, Inventory Control
Grainger
Minooka, IL
2017 - 2021
Serving on the distribution center safety board for 4 years
I work in returns and damages. Processing, donating and disposing of items in line with safe handling procedures
Conduct safety and hazard inspections on the floor, relaying information and findings to senior leadership and to my team
Coordinate hazardous chemical, lithium battery and broken lamp disposal and schedule loads to Envirolight
Trained in backup coverage for audits and discrepancies
Production Supervisor
HGNR Motors
Portland, Oregon
2015 - 2017
Supervised production of polymer based products
Conducted regular inspections, updating the database on safety incidents
Received and processed bio diesel, transmission fluid, cleaning chemicals and lubricants
Calibrated and maintained hydraulic pump systems
Trained and assisted employees in use of personal protective equipment and communicated safety requirements for various phases of production, promoting safe, clean work environment
HGNRPortland@gmail.com
Facility Manager
Balbin Properties
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
2012 - 2015
Managed upkeep and maintenance of multiple buildings; residential, dining hall, restaurant and office
Responsible for overseeing all transactions and providing spending reports
Adhered to all environmental and health code requirements, utilizing my experience with HAACP and U.S. safety recommendations
Balbinatitlan@gmail.com
Food and Beverage Manager
Intercontinental Hotel
Rosemont, Illinois
2009 - 2012
Opened a 250-seat Mediterranean restaurant in a rebuilt space for the Intercontinental
Worked in conjunction with a private safety audit company to ensure current programs were being followed
Trained and managed full unionized front and back staff
Daily product purchasing inventory, receiving, union coverage goals, payroll
Executive Chef
Profumo di Vino
Alba, Italy, Italy
2007 - 2009
Opened a traditional Piedmontese Osteria with my partner
Competed against local Michelin starred chefs and high standards of local Italians.
Mastered regional cuisine of Piemonte with Italian, American and British influences.
Safety management system certified covering prerequisite programs and procedures based on the HACCP principles, including the facilitation in food businesses
Lead Chef
L’Academia
Florence, Italy, Italy
2006 - 2007
Trained and apprenticed under owner, Gionni Aldo, striving to master traditional Tuscan cuisine and Southern specialties.
Absorbed extensive skills in primi, secondi, fresh pasta, bread baking, and bistecca Fiorentina.
Butcher experience with whole animals, sausages and cured meats.
Followed food safety and sanitary guidelines to comply with local regulations, learning the safety codes in Italian
Executive Chef
Ristorante Laudisio
Boulder, Colorado
2000 - 2006
Controlled food cost, labor cost, inventory, ordering, and staffing.
Organized, prepped, managed, and executed Boulder’s farmer’s market, bringing all sanitation procedures in a mobile setting
Helped create menus for fund raisers and offsite catering directly with Antonio Laudisio while learning the cuisine of the Almalfi Coast.
Managed sister restaurant, The Med, of owner prior to managing Ristorante Laudisio.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
Associate of Arts - Anthropology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
Skills
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel courses
Sanitation certified- pending
PPE use
Health department volunteer
Emergency response training
First aid training
Interests
I work with a friend helping their catering venture
Volunteer at Grundy County Health Department
Work with the food bank, soup kitchen, volunteer during holidays
Help on the family farm in Tuscany
Cooking, Cycle, camp, hike, fish
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Grundy County Health Department
2021 - Current
Safety Officer, Inventory Control
Grainger
2017 - 2021
Production Supervisor
HGNR Motors
2015 - 2017
Facility Manager
Balbin Properties
2012 - 2015
Food and Beverage Manager
Intercontinental Hotel
2009 - 2012
Executive Chef
Profumo di Vino
2007 - 2009
Lead Chef
L’Academia
2006 - 2007
Executive Chef
Ristorante Laudisio
2000 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of New Hampshire
Associate of Arts - Anthropology
University of New Mexico
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