Bryce Chidester

High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health.

• OSHA 10
• OSHA 30
• BLS
• First Aid CPR
• Lifeguard
• Ropes Course Facilitator

• National Honor Society in Leadership – Tarleton State University Chapter
• Dean’s List - Spring 2018 – Fall 2019

• East Tennessee State University, Facility Operations Manager and Customer Service Assistant, Johnson City, 01/01/20, 12/31/21, Supervised 25-40 employees and participated in all aspects of recruitment and hiring., Served as facility liaison/spokesperson at bi-weekly meetings with upper staff leadership., Presented monthly student-employee development presentations to encourage growth and enhance skills., Organized employee interviews and training planned team-building activities, and managed facility budgeting., Planned events for students and employees to help with student development and tracked the success rate for the events.
• Tarleton State University Outdoor Recreation Department, Program Facilitator; Team Leader, Stephenville, 01/01/17, 12/31/19, Planned/led 16 sponsored trips for 10-35 students, managed trip inventory, created trip budget and monitored expenses., Participated in employee recruitment and engaged in customer support.
• San Miguel School of Education, Program Development Leader, San Miguel Mexico, 01/01/18, 12/31/18, Attended leadership training meetings and worked with educators on implementing new physical activity programs., Lead person for program development in physical activity and education., Ensured success of new programs and made any corrective actions when required.
• Stephenville School of Education, Program Developer for Adaptive Sports, Stephenville, 01/01/17, 12/31/19, Helped perform leadership engagement and encouragement for kids in adaptive sports., Planned and worked events to ensure all programs went smoothly for each participant and volunteers., Helped educators create programs and guide the kids with performance and skills on the activity they were performing., Created surveys after events for parents and community members for successes and make needed changes/improvements.
• Get Strong Fitness, Team Member and Program Planner for a non-profit, Nicaragua, 01/01/18, 12/31/18, Performed a community needs assessment to identify fitness needs and resources, tracked community satisfaction surveys., Worked along with team members on completing projects that the community needed., Designed health and fitness programs and assisted in implementation at a local community center.

• Rock climbing
• Scuba diving
• Skiing
• Hiking
• Playing with my dog
• Discovering new music