Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Manager

Cheryl Welch

Boca Raton,FL

Summary

An expert in the field of HR and Safety utilizing over 15+ years of experience to educate and influence others, create policies and procedures that spear heads and support a safety culture which contributes to the solvency of an organization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Compliance Specialist

Charter Schools USA
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
06.2022 - Current
  • Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
  • Created and implemented highly effective and individualized human resource solutions for clients.
  • Liaised with management and employees to answer inquiries, administer contracts and support problem resolution.
  • Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
  • Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
  • Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.

Site Safety Specialist

Walmart
02.2006 - 06.2021
  • Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
  • Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
  • Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
  • Coordinated right-to-know programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
  • Ordered suspension of activities posing threats to workers' health or safety.
  • Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
  • Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.

Safety Manager

PTI Quality Containment Solutions
04.2017 - 06.2018
  • Conducted trainings for company employees on safety initiatives to comply with federal regulations.
  • Provided health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Inspected company buildings and job sites to identify possible hazardous conditions and immediately remedied these issues with corrective actions.
  • Conducted audits at industrial sites and participated in hazardous waste site investigations.
  • Collaborated with engineers to institute controls or remedial measures for potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
  • Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
  • Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
  • Investigated adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment or lighting potentially affecting employee health and performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Development

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
04.2003

Skills

  • Field Inspections
  • Risk Assessment
  • Compliance Reporting
  • Conflict Management
  • Risk Identification
  • Policy Development
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Safety Compliance
  • Hazard Prevention
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Fire Prevention and Safety
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Safety Audit Support
  • Compliance Training
  • Accident Prevention
  • Injury Investigations
  • SOP Development
  • Project Oversight
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Resolution
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Team Building

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Certified OSHA, - 2017
  • OSHA 511

Timeline

Compliance Specialist

Charter Schools USA
06.2022 - Current

Safety Manager

PTI Quality Containment Solutions
04.2017 - 06.2018

Site Safety Specialist

Walmart
02.2006 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Development

Oakland University

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