Christopher Hicks
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Seattle ,WA
Summary
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SAFETY MANAGER Award-winning, HR and career development leader, 20-year veteran, passionate about creating efficient, collaborative, and high-performing work cultures. Relied upon as a trusted advisor and consultant to senior leadership and for translating corporate visions into actionable strategies. Proven history of successful conflict resolution and ensuring 100% compliance with ethical practice standards. Adept at identifying individual skill levels and aligning comprehensive training solutions to achieve required qualification levels. Key Areas of Expertise HR & Operations Oversight Conflict Resolution Standards Compliance Professional Development Internal Advisor & Consultant Time/Project Management Process Improvements Large-Scale Change Initiatives Superior Presentation Skills Team Building/Leadership Coaching & Mentor Advanced Communications
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Safety and Compliance Manager
Jones Lang Lasalle
Seattle , Washington
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducts safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Manages 17 buildings w/ 146 engineers for Amazon Global Real Estate and Facilities downtown campus.
- Identified, investigated and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding compliance regulations and procedures.
- Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
- Performs internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Recommends citations for violations under OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910/1926.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
- Investigates and documents all violations of compliance regulations to determine necessary improvements.
Houston Region EHS Manager
Jones Lange Lasalle
Houston, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Oversees 27 Houston sites/ 4 Louisiana Sites
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Supervises over 55 Managers and 400+ technicians over 665 sq mile area
- Responsible for developing, planning, coordinating and directing environmental and health/safety activities to ensure employee engagement, regulatory compliance and implement EHS management system to protect human health and environment
- Implement PSM including management of change as to better manage new equipment installations and processes
- Completes weekly safety checks
- Identified 30+ deficiencies in 27 buildings
- Building now OSHA compliant
- Completed 70 Hours in OSHA 30 General and OSHA 10/30 Construction training
- Conducted 35 Spot inspections and abated two potentially inadequate markups while mitigating risks to 1.4k personnel in Fulfillment Centers
- Completed 17 audits with 43 findings
- Created follow up reports for leadership
- Create comprehensive EHS procedures consistent with ISO and GMP documentation requirements and complete the process-hazard analysis to meet regulatory deadlines
- Provide training in OSHA program management resulting in improve safety culture and overall safety statistics
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, Amazon Accounts
Jones Lange Lasalle, Intel
Chandler, AZ
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Mined and analyzed data from company databases to drive optimization and improvement of value proposition, product development, marketing techniques and business strategies.
- Provided leadership and coaching for staff by analyzing performance and adapting to customer recommendations.
- Used predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences and revenue.
- Assessed accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques.
- Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.
- Advocated on behalf of client stakeholders to make changes and introduce initiatives to achieve superior account performance.
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate workplace hazards.
- Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation.
Aircrew Flight Equipment Lead Trainer/Unit Deployment Manager
United States Air Force, Fairchild AFB
Fairchild AFB, WA
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Serve in HR, organizational, and professional development role for aerial warfare service branch of US Armed Forces
- Lead 46 professional and leadership development programs to prepare 500+ personnel for current or future supervisor roles
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Transformed culture into one of continuous improvement by realigning corporate vision and instilling leadership training
- Entrusted by organizational leadership to advise on HR-related policies and oversee careers of 600+ aircrew across multiple regions
- Investigated and conducted 68+ conflict resolution actions resulting in positive ethical practices compliance for 2K+ staff
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success
- Steered massive hiring increase of 50% while simultaneously turning around departmental retention rate from lowest to 2nd-highest ranking
- Reduced workload by 74% by leading Wing Continuous Process Improvement team in identifying and cutting 53 internal, non-value areas
- Recognized with awards for superior performance and multiple Operations Manager Awards.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Government Purchase Card Procurement Manager
United States Air Force
04.2017 - 11.2021
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Saved $2.3M by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
Aircrew Flight Equipment Lead Training Manager/ Purchase
United States Air Force
Fairchild AFB, WA
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Oversaw continuing training and professional development for 500+ personnel annually
- Assessed students’ initial skill sets against US Air Force qualification needs and created powerful training programs to achieve standards and core training requirements
- Mentored and trained 13 instructors; achieved and held an100% rating on staff certification with no lapses in licenses
- Administered all training logistics, including crafting course schedules, reserving facilities and equipment, preparing visual aids, and securing necessary supplies
- Supervised 14 staff, including guiding, coaching, and training team
- Engaged in change management initiative to improve manning/mobility tracker and analyze data/shortfalls at regional level; results included 28% increase in key personnel recruitment
- Delivered 3K student teaching hours over 19 courses and facilitated 5K instruction hours in training agency employees; recognized by Corporate Standardization & Evaluation Department for superior performance
- Managed an $1.6M Government Purchase Card Budget with 24 cardholders across 5 squadrons
- Processed over 4.6k purchases
- Zero findings on annual Wing audits over an 4-year period
- Entrusted by senior leadership to lead major, $136M+ corporate relocation project, including renovation of new space to accommodate 300+ new employees.
Operations Management
United States Air Force
Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Worked with tenants and individual departments such as traffic control and customs to keep operations smooth and efficient.
- Planned and conducted training programs for airfield personnel.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Led daily operational, safety and security meetings to maintain optimal controls.
- Represented airport interests in planning, construction and maintenance of facilities and grounds.
- Collaborated with maintenance crews and air traffic control to resolve problems and facilitate seamless operations.
- Spearheaded personnel safety initiatives to foster safe operating environment for all aircraft operations.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Secured 93% satisfaction rate for all client services offered
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Arizona Global
Tucson, Arizona 03.2021 - Current
OSHA 30 Construction Certification - Occupational Safety
University of Southern Florida
Tampa, FL05.2022
OSHA 10 Construction - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL02.2022
OSHA 10 General Certification -
Osha Education Center
South Florida2022
OSHA 30 General Certification -
OSHA Education Center
South Florida2021
Project Management Professional Certification -
Project Management Institute
San Antonio, TX2020
Professional Manager Certification - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
2017
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science in Aircrew Safety Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2014
Hazwoper 40 Certification - Health And Safety
OSHA Education Center
Tampa, FL 03.2023 - 07.2023
Skills
- Incident Reporting
- Project Deadlines
- Request for Proposal
- Knowledgeable in OSHA Safety Standards
- Lock out tag out programs
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Project Management
- Site Remediation
- Contractor Safety
- Incident Investigation
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Safety Audit
Timeline
Safety and Compliance Manager
Jones Lang Lasalle
04.2023 - Current
Hazwoper 40 Certification - Health And Safety
OSHA Education Center
03.2023 - 07.2023
Houston Region EHS Manager
Jones Lange Lasalle
06.2021 - Current
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, Amazon Accounts
Jones Lange Lasalle, Intel
06.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Arizona Global
03.2021 - Current
Government Purchase Card Procurement Manager
United States Air Force
04.2017 - 11.2021
Aircrew Flight Equipment Lead Trainer/Unit Deployment Manager
United States Air Force, Fairchild AFB
01.2016 - 06.2021
Aircrew Flight Equipment Lead Training Manager/ Purchase
United States Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2019
Operations Management
United States Air Force
03.2012 - 03.2014
OSHA 30 Construction Certification - Occupational Safety
University of Southern Florida
OSHA 10 Construction - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
University of South Florida
OSHA 10 General Certification -
Osha Education Center
OSHA 30 General Certification -
OSHA Education Center
Project Management Professional Certification -
Project Management Institute
Professional Manager Certification - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science in Aircrew Safety Systems
Community College of The Air Force
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