DANIEL TAFA
Bethesda,USA
Summary
Proven and skilled healthcare administrator, leader, and manager. 15-years of industry experience in a variety of diverse and complex healthcare organizations. Fluent in multiple languages {English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromo}. Proficient in MS Office Suite programs {Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook}.
Safety management professional with proven history of enhancing workplace safety standards and fostering culture of safety compliance. Known for collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams to achieve safety goals and adapt to evolving safety challenges. Skilled in risk assessment and incident investigation, ensuring reliable and adaptable presence in dynamic environments.
Safety specialist with robust experience in implementing and overseeing safety protocols to ensure compliance and minimize risks. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to shifting priorities, and consistently deliver results. Skilled in hazard assessment, regulatory compliance, and emergency response planning. Reliable and committed to fostering safe and productive work environment.
Experienced with implementing safety protocols and ensuring regulatory compliance to promote secure work environment. Utilizes risk assessment and hazard analysis to proactively address potential safety concerns. Track record of conducting thorough incident investigations and developing comprehensive safety training programs.
Dependable Safety Manager with track record of improving workplace safety . Offering significant experience in Healtcare environments. Articulate communicator with individuals from all levels of organization.
Focused professional with vast expertise handling root cause investigations and onsite audits. A valued Safety Manager known for developing and training capable teams and finding the best solutions for issues.
Articulate Safety Manager with 18-year track record of developing and implementing successful safety programs. Experienced in cultivating safe and positive work environments to reduce risk, increase morale, and promote overall commitment to safety.
Multilingual Safety Manager promoting a background in incident reporting and safety hazards analysis. Highly informed and educated in all federal, state and local regulations. A committed leader with dynamic team oversight and mentoring talents.
High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health.
Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control and Safety Manager
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
05.2016 - Current
- Oversee Quality Control/Quality Assurance Program standards and compliance.
- Manage Safety and Training programs.
- Management of Health care worker within all facilities.
- Perform facility safety/environmental inspections.
- Maintain Online Safety Data Sheets (SDS) database for all in use environmental services chemicals.
- Perform an in incident response and investigation.
- Sample and test all chemical baths used in the anodizing department to ensure proper maintenance and conformance to requirements.
- Monitor facility discharges and emissions for compliance within required limits. Evaluate pretreatment equipment and operating procedures and adjusts accordingly.
- Ensure implementation of safety management standards within the station and actively support the development and improvement of the Swiss port QHSE System.
- Lead cultural change within the organization to ensure continuous improvement.
- Implement and maintain programs, policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with company, client and governmental QHSE requirements.
- Prepare and maintain required QHSE records and reports.
- Serve as Lead Auditor and Facilitator of Quality performance improvements.
- Audit company facilities and workforce in the assigned region
- Keep abreast of current QHSE industry trends, new legislative impacts and customer requirements.
- Develop and facilitate project HSE risk assessments (e.g. HAZID, safety cases).
- Root cause analysis.
- Job Hazard analysis.
- Government Contractor, J&J Worldwide Services
Operations Manager, Environmental Services
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Participated in recruitment and staff selection interviewing, hiring and training of new associates.
- Oversee, maintain and anticipate all medical equipment/instrument/supply.
- Create, implement and align processes and policies for the storage and distribution of state-of-the-art medical equipment and supplies throughout the Facility.
- Oriented, developed, and managed all supervisory/housekeeping staff.
- Conducted regular facility inspections making recommended improvements and/or changes to the facility leadership to maintain a high level of cleanliness.
- Provided monthly reporting of goals, accomplishments, and future.
- Conducted staff education and training.
- Coordinated outside services (i.e. Pest Control, Window Cleaning, Medical and Solid Waste, Document Destruction, and Recycling program).
- Assisted with staff scheduling; assigned/established work area and/or project.
- Attended and participated in departmental staff development and training courses.
- Participated in faculty Quality Assurance Progress Satisfaction Program as required.
- Assigned equipment monitoring use, serviceability and maintenance.
- Government Contractor, Compass Group
Director of Operation
Enstyle Limo
01.2004 - 02.2016
- Assist in the development of a business website to market the services of the business.
- Maintained a clean driving record. Maintained an in-depth knowledge of safety and traffic regulations and defensive driving techniques.
- Customer-oriented professional driver who maintains thorough and accurate records and notes to manage transportation services.
- Dependable and service focused professional transportation service motivated to deliver consistent, prompt and courteous service. Operated motor vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
- Reliable and energetic professional driver.
- Responsible Professional Driver adept at navigation and efficient, on-time transportation service.
- Possesses a comprehensive visual memory and an excellent sense of direction.
- Transported customers using knowledge of roads, highways and interstates.
- Completed a daily pre-trip report.
- Selected the most efficient routes in compliance with transporting customers and fuel economy.
- Complied with the laws and regulations for transporting customers for the Washington Metropolitan Area.
- Provided professional document delivery for companies.
- Presented customers with bills and receipts and collected payments for goods delivered.
- Checked vehicle's fluid levels and tire pressure and scheduled any required repairs.
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
Bookkeeper and Property Management Assistant
Phyllis J. Outlaw & Associates
01.2004 - 02.2016
- Issued paychecks to employees, vendors and suppliers.
- Develop position papers, reports, and other documents to provide critical supply-related information and recommendations.
- Monitor the obligation and expenditure of funds, make necessary adjustments in apportionment plans and rates of expenditures, and determine when reprogramming may be necessary.
- Maintained accounts receivable documentation.
- Entered customer payments for review by management.
- Handled cash and deposits for the principal associate.
- Handled court filings.
- Conducted office tours for potential tenants and answered any questions.
- Handled tenant concerns and addressed means of resolution.
- Conducted inventories and delivered building supplies.
- Notified management regarding leasing and property status.
- Monitored common areas for cleanliness and safety.
- Maintained tenant relations with regular tenant visits and phone calls.
- Served as liaison between construction manager and tenant during build-out phase of tenant suite.
Nurse Intern
HCR Manor Care
09.2009 - 03.2010
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Clinical Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
08.2009 - 02.2010
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Education
B.A. - Business Administration & Management
Wolega University
Certificate - Practical Nurse Program
Medical Learning Center
Skills
- General Patient Care Techniques
- Human Resources Management
- Cash Accounting
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Active Listening
- Inventory Management
- Retail Business Operations
- Interpersonal Communications
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Incident investigation
- Implementing policies
- Safety program development
- Hazard identification
- Staff training
- Incident reporting
- Safety audits
- Accident investigation
- Safety auditing
- Personal protective equipment
- Safety inspection
- Risk identification
- Training program development
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Incident response
- Regulations and compliance
- Report preparation
- Compliance management
- Knowledgeable in [safety standard]
- Site assessment
- Occupational health management
- Developing training programs
- Emergency response planning
- Project coordination
- Safety training development
- Performance management
- Equipment inspection
- Electrical safety
- Confined space entry
- Lock out tag out programs
- Fire safety management
- Machinery safety
- Lifting operations
- Chemical handling
- Health & safety leadership
- OSHA rule enforcement
- PPE monitoring
- Safety hazards analysis
- First aid administration
- Fall protection
- LO/TO programs
- Workplace ergonomics
- First Aid/CPR
- Root-cause analysis
- Risk assessment
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Emergency response plans
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Construction safety
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- OSHA 30 Certification, University of Florida Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Training Program
- Registered Environmental Services Executive, International Executive Housekeepers Association, Inc. (IEHA)
- IOSH Member # 238612
- National Safety Member
- The National Society Of Leadership And Success Member
Languages
English
Timeline
Quality Control and Safety Manager
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
05.2016 - Current
Operations Manager, Environmental Services
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
02.2012 - 05.2016
Nurse Intern
HCR Manor Care
09.2009 - 03.2010
Clinical Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
08.2009 - 02.2010
Director of Operation
Enstyle Limo
01.2004 - 02.2016
Bookkeeper and Property Management Assistant
Phyllis J. Outlaw & Associates
01.2004 - 02.2016
Certificate - Practical Nurse Program
Medical Learning Center
B.A. - Business Administration & Management
Wolega University