Catherine Black
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Health and Safety Specialist with a proven track record at Ohio State University, adept at implementing risk reduction measures and developing policies for sustainable operations. Skilled in hazard identification and problem-solving, I excel in enhancing safety performance and fostering teamwork to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2005 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement risk reduction measures, minimizing potential environmental incidents.
- Assisted in the development of new policies aimed at promoting environmentally friendly operations across company facilities.
- Developed key performance indicators for environmental health and safety initiatives, allowing for accurate tracking, measurement, and refinement of ongoing efforts.
- Reviewed contractor safety performance metrics regularly, ensuring adherence to established health and safety standards throughout project durations.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts, effectively mitigating the impact of on-site accidents or incidents.
Courier
FEDEX
Columbus, OH
10.1989 - 05.2004
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Completed daily delivery assignments while adhering to strict time constraints, ensuring consistent service quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and professional communication with clients.
- Adhered to all traffic laws while operating company vehicles for safe transportation of goods.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through dependable service that ensured repeat business.
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Various
01.1982 - 01.1988
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed immunization programs, ensuring all service members were up-to-date on required vaccinations for deployment readiness.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, providing necessary instruments to surgeons quickly and accurately.
- Coordinated resources for mass casualty incidents, ensuring rapid triage and treatment of injured personnel.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OHSkills
- Safety training
- Hazard identification
- Workplace inspections
- Waste management
- First aid administration
- Mold remediation
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Ohio State University
05.2005 - Current
Courier
FEDEX
10.1989 - 05.2004
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
U.S. Navy Active Duty
01.1982 - 01.1988
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Columbus State Community College