Dragica Josifova
Elmwood Park,IL
Summary
Skilled individual considered an effective Safety Manager with expertise in analyzing hazards and reporting on incidents in the workplace. A true champion of teaching the value of safety processes and procedures. Highly collaborative and professional with a strong background in building and leading talented teams.
Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed to the work with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Manager
Roka Bakehouse
Countryside , IL
05.2015 - Current
- Reviewed incident reports from workers' compensation claims to assess effectiveness of current safety measures.
- Organized fire drills on a regular basis to verify preparedness for emergencies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and standards.
- Consulted with external stakeholders regarding their roles in ensuring a safe work environment.
- Inspected facilities regularly for compliance with OSHA standards.
- Maintained records of inspection findings, hazard assessments, and corrective actions taken.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop strategies that promote safe work practices.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
- Conducted regular safety meetings for staff to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure safe working practices are followed.
- Performed risk assessments prior to any changes in operations or equipment modifications.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans in case of accidents or disasters.
- Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues, or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
- Developed and maintained noise hygiene programs, continuous air monitoring and ventilation surveys.
- Provided health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
Safety Manager for a Trucking Company
Prestige inc
Melrose Park , Illinois
10.2010 - 06.2015
- Orientation for new drivers
- Looking out for their safety on the road
- Communicating at all times with drivers and helping with whatever they need while on the road
- Guiding them and advising for the safety measures while on the road
- Keeping their files current and updated
- Attending safety audit when scheduled for the company on behalf of FMCSA
- Constant updated on what’s new in FMCSA and checking all trucks files updated and in order
- Reviewed incident reports from workers' compensation claims to assess effectiveness of current safety measures.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop strategies that promote safe work practices.
- Intervened in unsafe situations to prevent injuries or property damage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Faculty of Philology Blaze Koneski
Skopje ,North Macedonia 05-2004
High School Diploma -
High School Dobri Daskalov
Kavadarci,North Macedonia06-1994
Skills
- Incident Investigation
- Regulations and compliance
- Safety audits
- Environmental Audits
- Safety hazards analysis
- Report Preparation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Accident investigation
- Auditing safety processes
- Incident Reporting
- Developing training programs
- Creating safety programs
- Performance Management
- Training Program Development
- Claims Evaluation
- Compliance Management
- Safety Auditing
- Incident Response
- Environmental Monitoring
- Staff Training
Timeline
Safety Manager
Roka Bakehouse
05.2015 - Current
Safety Manager for a Trucking Company
Prestige inc
10.2010 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Faculty of Philology Blaze Koneski
High School Diploma -
High School Dobri Daskalov
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