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Courtney Michael

Summary

I have over a decade in experience with SDS authoring for a wide variety of chemical industries utilizing SAP and 3E Generate authoring platforms. During my career, I have been accumulating expanse knowledge of global regulations, hazard assessments, and transportation safety of hazardous materials. Personally, I strive for challenges with the expectation of achieving exceptional results with professionalism, collaboration, and hard work, which is an essential asset for any team. My goal is to utilize my talents and expertise in Chemical Regulatory, Hazardous Materials Transportation safety, or Hazard Communications in a full time telecommuting or remote setting.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Authoring and Standardization Specialist

3E
11.2014 - Current
  • Global Transportation SME and consultant
  • Assistant Processing Manager for Co-Source authoring
  • Standardize and update authoring operating procedures
  • Global SDS authoring for variety of clients using 3E Generate and SAP
  • Determine GHS classifications for substances and mixtures
  • Perform variety of tasks and projects for chemical regulatory and other important internal functions
  • Train and mentor current employees and clients
  • Above and Beyond award in 2020
  • Awarded Distinction in Servicing in 2017
  • Previous positions held are Authoring specialist II and III

Hazard Communication Author II and DG Specialist

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2009 - 11.2014
  • Support the daily hazard communication and regulatory functions for Rohm and Haas and the Dow Chemical
  • Specialize in work process improvement, Dangerous Goods Management of Change, Dangerous Goods classification review, maintaining DG Master, assigning UN spec packaging, and processing DG Shipment blocks in SAP
  • Working Knowledge of REACH, GHS, and other EU and US regulations
  • Create, review, and manage global SDSs except for Asian Pacific Region
  • Train and mentor new and current employees
  • Participate and coordinate a variety of regulatory projects
  • Team member of the Integrate Quality and Management System team that organizes and manages work process and documentation for the department
  • Star of the Month award, Nov 2011 - For designing and developing a new raw materials SDS database role
  • BPSC transition committee 2011 - Participate on a team that communicates and organize the move of all of the employees into a new building

Retail Sales Associate

Kohls
02.2006 - 07.2009
  • Maintain the Kids, Intimates, Home, POS, and Shoe departments
  • Service customers in the store and on the phone
  • Trainer and mentor new employees
  • Unload the trucks and maintain the stockroom.

Research assistant

University of Michigan, Flint
05.2008 - 08.2008
  • Designing and conducting research on the formation of Biofilm
  • Studied the formation of P.Stutzeri biofilm on a variety of iron oxide substrates
  • Used the Bronsted Lowry protein, sulfuric acid carbohydrate, atomic spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and UV Spectroscopy during experimentation

Sales Associate

Mervyns Dept
06.2002 - 12.2005
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other stores
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by tagging and signing
  • Managed POS transactions including checkout, returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations
  • Unloaded trucks, maintain stockroom, and stocked merchandise,
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to asset protection

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry concentration Biochemistry

University of Michigan
Flint, MI
07.2009

No Degree - Environmental Science

Genesee Career Institute
Flint, MI
06.2002

High School Diploma -

Southwestern Academy
Flint, MI
06.2002

Skills

  • DGSA Certified for all classes by EU road transportation
  • Experienced in 49 CFR DOT, IATA, IMDG, TDG, and ADR Transportation Regulations
  • Global SDS Authoring
  • SAP and 3E Generate SDS Authoring platforms
  • Extensive knowledge in GHS, REACH, TSCA, and other global chemical regulations

Certification

Current

  • Certifications Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

SQA, All classes by road, Certificate no.

2943033/180409 Dates: 2023 - 2028

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

3E, Date: 2018

  • DOT, IMDG, and IATA Transportation Certification

Hazmateam, Date: 2021


Previous

  • Certifications HMT Certificate for IATA, IMDG, and DOT

Global Transportation Service, Date: 2013

  • TDG Certification

Dow Chemical Company, Date: 2013

  • ADR Certification

Dow Chemical Company, Date: 2012

  • HMT 150/605 Certified (DOT, IATA, and IMDG) Dangerous Goods Advisory Council, Dates: 2009 and 2011

Timeline

Authoring and Standardization Specialist

3E
11.2014 - Current

Hazard Communication Author II and DG Specialist

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2009 - 11.2014

Research assistant

University of Michigan, Flint
05.2008 - 08.2008

Retail Sales Associate

Kohls
02.2006 - 07.2009

Sales Associate

Mervyns Dept
06.2002 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry concentration Biochemistry

University of Michigan

No Degree - Environmental Science

Genesee Career Institute

High School Diploma -

Southwestern Academy

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