Edith Renee Belton
Columbia,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP-R
CHESCO Services
Columbia, SC
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Safety Coordinator
Sylvamo
Eastover, South Carolina
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
- Performed daily workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and corrective action plans.
- Investigated employee accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop preventive measures.
- Provided guidance on safe work practices including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Analyzed data from safety audits and investigations to identify trends in unsafe conditions or behaviors.
- Assisted in the design of ergonomic workstations to reduce risk of injury from repetitive motion or awkward postures.
- Maintained records related to OSHA compliance such as accident reports, safety inspection logs.
Safety Coordinator
International Paper
Eastover, South Carolina
01.1991 - 09.2021
- Investigated employee accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop preventive measures.
- Maintained records related to OSHA compliance such as accident reports, safety inspection logs.
- Participated in the development of Injury and Illness Prevention Programs.
- Monitored contractor activities onsite to ensure adherence to company standards for safety.
- Ensured that all workers are trained in proper lockout and tagout procedures prior to working on energized equipment.
- Conducted periodic reviews of job hazard analyses, recommending changes as necessary.
- Prepared monthly safety performance reports for management review.
- Created awareness campaigns promoting safe behavior among employees through posters, newsletters, emails.
- Assisted in the evaluation of new products and equipment for conformance with applicable safety standards.
- Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.
- Investigated safety incidents and drafted reports detailing results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lugoff-Elgin High School
Lugoff, SC06-1981
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SCSkills
- Progress Monitoring
- IEP Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Skills Development
- Verbal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Training & Development
- Task Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Organization
- Microsoft Office
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Affiliations
- Love fishing
Accomplishments
- Corporate Safety Award
- Perfect Attendance
Certification
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DSP-R
CHESCO Services
06.2023 - Current
Safety Coordinator
Sylvamo
09.2020 - 05.2023
Safety Coordinator
International Paper
01.1991 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Lugoff-Elgin High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Southern Wesleyan University
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