Cortina Jackson
Safety Specialist
McKinney,TX
Summary
"Cortina produces high quality work in accordance with policies and regulations."
-Debbie Franklin, Assistant Director of Community Integration
Experienced Safety Professional seeking to help your company by producing high quality work consistent with meeting and exceeding targets set. My effective leadership and stellar record of eliminating deficiencies led to decreased worker’s comp claims from $25,041 to $9.20 and achieving an injury frequency rate of 2.06% with zero deficiencies for regional risk management annual inspections.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Housing Case Manager
Austin Street Center
Dallas, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Negotiated with landlords and real estate agents to obtain vacant apartments for clients with histories of homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse, occupying over 10 apartments within my first 6 months.
- Guided financial assistance by completing budget and savings plans with the client which resulted in home ownership month's ahead of target.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Researched possible fraud cases by scrutinizing bank statements and reconciling statements with reported income sources.
Contract Monitor (Auditor)
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Dallas, TX
10.2017 - 03.2020
- 128,000 in sanction and fraudulent billed services recovered within the first year.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Interpreted state and federal laws, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
- Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to State Office of Risk Management and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.
- Outperformed inspections by analyzing root causes to determine safety measures, decreasing incidents, accidents, and hazards by 95%.
Safety Manager
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Brownfield, TX
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Headed safety incident investigations and manages injury claims, including root cause analysis to define a course of action and follow-up actions.
- Built successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide ongoing worker support.
- Collected samples of materials and coordinated testing for hazardous conditions.
- Coordinated Mock OSHA audits, facility audits, and accident investigations.
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with Regional Risk Management and the Warden and suggested remediation.
- Executing Hazard Identification & Risk Management Techniques, Work at Height, Confined Space, Excavation Safety, Hot Work Management, Lockout/ tag-out, Hazcom/GHS/SDS, Machinery Safety Standards/ Functional Safety.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Cortina Jackson
MCKINNEY, TX
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Observed and recorded mental and physical health of each juvenile offender.
- Transported juvenile inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes or recreational activities.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing.
- Develops Word documents and maintains Excel spreadsheets, databases, legal documents, reviews, analysis of reports, and applications.
- Diligently identifying potential hazards and threats to determine and implement an action plan and exposure control plan.
Corrections and Parole Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Humble, TX
06.1997 - 06.2014
- Three (3) years as an Alternate Risk (Safety) Manager, directing a committee in accident investigations, injury investigations, occupational safety and health, and training to corrections staff, improving the efficiency of staff.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Oversaw and maintained custody of inmates in a psychiatric security. Led case management of civilly committed sex offenders.
- Initiated reports through data trends, statistical results and summarized treatment options; performing structured diagnostic and clinical assessments.
- Prepares legal documents that included, subpoenas, affidavits, conditions of release, draft responses, and briefs
- Delivered on time and under-budget project management to resolve customer service issues for senior management.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL 11.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL 12.2010 - 11.2012
BS - Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL 05.2001 -
Skills
OSHA standards and codes
undefinedAccomplishments
Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) certificate # GSP-10100 issued by the Board of Certified Safety
Accident Investigation- State Office of Risk Management, Sep 2017
Confined Space Entry- State Office of Risk Management, Sep 2017
GHS/HazCom/SDS- State Office of Risk Management, Sep 2017
FEMA IS-800.B National Response Framework, May 2017
FEMA-IS-200.B ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, ICS-200, May 2017
FEMA-IS-700.A National Incident Management System (NIMS), May 2017
Hazardous Materials Waste Operations and Emergency Response Technician Level in Accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (e) (q) (6)(iii) and NFPA 471,472,473 August
Targeted Selection Certification issued by Development Dimensions International
NCTCOG Police Academy/Basic Peace Officer 2006
Dallas Professional Woman of the Week awarded by Dallas Professional Women
Best Director 2022 1st Annual Ross Awards
Additional Information
My entire career to date has been driven by my passion for excellence. Pushing myself to be the best that I can is something that I have effectively done in my personal and professional life. I am constantly pushing myself out of my comfort zone when I give myself a goal; which has led to extraordinary results in academics, awards, and accolades.
Public Speaking
I provide inspired leadership as Motivational Speaker, Writer, Author and film director.
Delivers motivational presentations to live audiences ranging from 50-1000 people, international audiences of 100,000; on career related topics, abuse, safety, and obtaining a better path for success.
Domestic violence/Child Trafficking/ Sexual Abuse Advocate, speaker and mentor.
Author of 2 fiction novels, writer of 1 short film, contributing writer of 2 feature films.
Communicates on a complex level with internal/external entities to provide, exchange, and verify information, collaborating professionally establishing effective relationships.
Timeline
Housing Case Manager
Austin Street Center
11.2021 - Current
Contract Monitor (Auditor)
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
10.2017 - 03.2020
Safety Manager
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
10.2016 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
11.2014 - 01.2016
Juvenile Detention Officer
Cortina Jackson
06.2014 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
12.2010 - 11.2012
BS - Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
05.2001 -
Corrections and Parole Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
06.1997 - 06.2014
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