Cari Ellis McNelly
Maryville,United States
Summary
Experienced Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Manager with diverse background in industrial hygiene, risk assessment auditing, and HAZMAT response operations. Skilled in program development, project management, and construction project hazard analysis. Proficient in risk control implementation, environmental remediation, hazardous materials management, and waste stream characterization. Strong track record in emergency management disaster planning, employee supervision, and education/training across government, construction, manufacturing, heavy truck, and consultant industries.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Safety and Compliance Director
Worldwide Equipment, Inc
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed safety, compliance, and occupational health programs for over 1,000 employees across 28 locations in seven states.
- Managed operations in heavy truck service and maintenance locations.
- Leveraged data analytics capabilities to identify trends in non-compliant activities, enabling targeted corrective actions.
- Advocated for policy changes within the organization to ensure continued compliance with new and existing regulations.
- Achieved significant cost savings by identifying and addressing areas of non-compliance, minimizing fines and penalties.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set strategic direction for the organization''s compliance function, aligning objectives with business goals.
- Negotiated favorable outcomes during regulatory examinations by effectively communicating company''s commitment to maintaining a strong compliance program.
- Ensured timely completion of all regulatory reporting requirements, maintaining a strong track record of accuracy and timeliness.
- Evaluated third-party vendor relationships for potential risks, implementing controls to mitigate potential exposure.
Safety & Facility Manager- North American HQ
ASESEAL, Inc
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Coordinated safety initiatives, audits, training, and policy implementation across sites and subsidiaries.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain compliance with industry regulations and company policies, mitigating potential risks.
- Championed the adoption of lean manufacturing principles, eliminating waste and inefficiencies in the equipment maintenance process.
- Promoted a culture of safety through engaging presentations and active participation in company-wide events.
- Ensured trainee safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and enforcing proper safety protocols.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaborations on various safety projects, fostering a company-wide commitment towards continuous improvement in occupational health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with facilities management for timely resolution of reported maintenance issues or safety hazards.
- Monitored building maintenance needs, coordinating repairs with facilities management in a timely manner.
Dir. of Environmental SVS / On Site Safety Officer
Holm Court Construction LLC
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Directed operations with a $25M budget for construction and renovation projects.
- Created respiratory protection program to ensure safety in environmental remediation projects.
- Created Hazardous Communications program, implementing chemical inventory management systems.
- Conducted cost analysis for environmental mitigation, waste processing and hazardous waste disposal projects.
Environmental Health Safety Mngr/Health Physicist
Y12 National Security Compl-Omega Consultants, Inc
10.2010 - 01.2018
- Managed safety / occupational health and environmental compliance of hazardous material waste processing operations, decontamination and disposal.
- Created comprehensive written programs for Hazardous Communications, risk assessment and controls and operational procedures.
- Initiated and managed Occupational Injury and Illness programs, First Responder initiatives, and Workers Compensation programs.
- Ensured compliance and secured funding through effective audit management.
- Implemented industrial hygiene protocols for air and noise contamination.
- Instructed over 80 local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on health and safety protocols for weapons of mass destruction.
- Designed inaugural training program for radiological dispersal safety response methods.
Environmental Health / Safety Analyst
Alliance Solutions Group ASG Inc
01.2008 - 10.2010
- Audited compliance with federal guidelines at 20 military sites globally.
- Produced thorough federal response manual for 1200 EHS military staff across 59 Air Force installations internationally.
- Partnered with state, local, and federal agencies to develop risk evaluations for hazardous industrial substances.
Superintendent Bioenvironmental Engineering
US Air Force
01.2003 - 12.2008
- Directed team of 15 members to maintain environmental, health, and safety standards at 150 industrial units.
- Ensured regulatory compliance through effective corrosion control.
- Led Homeland Defense Team in hazardous material emergency response.
- Directed educational efforts for industrial sites on proper hazardous chemical management.
- Completed risk assessments and implemented safety protocols for confined spaces, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
- Created comprehensive operating procedures for Respiratory Protection Program, ensuring coverage for 8000 personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Regis University
Denver, CO12.2008
A.S - Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology
Community College of the Air Force
01.2006
Skills
- Extensive DOE & DOD Experience
- Program Development
- Project Management
- Workers' Compensation
- Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Strategic Project Planning
- Accident/Injury/Incident/Near-miss Investigation
- Root cause analysis
- Environmental Compliance Management
- Hazardous Waste Operations
- OSHA/EPA/DOT/DOL Regulations
- Executive Leadership/Mentoring/Supervision
- Manufacturing Industry
- Construction/demolition/general contracting
- Heavy trucks service/maintenance/body shop
- Environmental remediation/mitigation/monitoring
- Emergency Management disaster planning
- Hazardous materials emergency response ops
- Certified HAZMAT Specialist & Technician
- Industrial hygienist
- Occupational health surveillance
- PPE selection and inspection
- Job hazard analysis
Certification
- Bioenviromental Engineering Craftsman Present School of Aerospace Medicine
- First Aid Certification
- Secret Clearance (DOE Q re-attainable)
- OSHA 40 Present
- HAZWOPER January 2022 to Present
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training 2009 to Present
- Hazmat Specialist
- Hazmat Technician
- Asbestos Bldg Inspector / Air Monitor/ Planner / NIOSH Microscopy Certified (TN, expired)
- Radon Mitigation Certified (CO, expired)
- FEMA Instructor - Radiological Emergency Response Operations
Military Service
- Branch: United States Air Force Service Country: United States Rank: E5 December 1999 to December 2008 Bio environmental Engineer - NCOIC (Noncommissioned Officer in Charge) Industrial Hygiene Occupational Health, CBRN Response Operations Chief
- Branch: Air National Guard Service Country: United States Rank: E6 December 2008 to December 2012 Civil Engineer Emergency Manager
Timeline
Corporate Safety and Compliance Director
Worldwide Equipment, Inc
01.2023 - 01.2025
Safety & Facility Manager- North American HQ
ASESEAL, Inc
04.2022 - 09.2023
Dir. of Environmental SVS / On Site Safety Officer
Holm Court Construction LLC
01.2018 - 01.2021
Environmental Health Safety Mngr/Health Physicist
Y12 National Security Compl-Omega Consultants, Inc
10.2010 - 01.2018
Environmental Health / Safety Analyst
Alliance Solutions Group ASG Inc
01.2008 - 10.2010
Superintendent Bioenvironmental Engineering
US Air Force
01.2003 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Regis University
A.S - Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology
Community College of the Air Force
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