Open To Work
Gina (Krysti) Brooks
Odessa,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Entrepreneurial professional offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams.
Overview
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Certification
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Vice President
VICO SafetySolutions
Odessa, TX
06.2007 - 11.2025
- Conducted safety audits to identify potential hazards and compliance issues.
- Developed training programs for new employees on safety protocols and procedures.
- Coordinated safety meetings to review policies and integrate employee feedback into safety strategies.
- Monitored workplace conditions to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
- Assisted in creating emergency response plans for various scenarios.
- Reviewed incident reports to determine root causes and preventive measures.
- Collaborated with management on implementing new safety initiatives and policies.
- Provided guidance on safe work practices including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
- Prepared monthly safety performance reports for management review.
- Maintained records related to OSHA compliance such as accident reports, safety inspection logs.
- Ensured that all workers are trained in proper lockout and tagout procedures prior to working on energized equipment.
- Created awareness campaigns promoting safe behavior among employees through posters, newsletters, emails.
- Analyzed safety audit data and investigation findings to pinpoint trends in unsafe conditions, driving targeted safety improvements.
- Identified potential health risks due to workplace exposures and developed control strategies accordingly.
- Conducted periodic reviews of job hazard analyses and recommended changes.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive safety programs and policies that significantly reduced workplace injuries and hazards.
- Trained and assisted employees in use of personal protective equipment and communicated safety requirements.
- Managed environmental health and safety programs.
- Coordinated right-to-know programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
- Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
Safety Coordinator
Callaway Safety
Odessa, Texas
2004 - 06.2007
- Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures to effectively reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards, promoting a safer work environment.
- Developed training programs for new employees on safety protocols and procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Ensured that all workers are trained in proper lockout and tagout procedures prior to working on energized equipment.
- Coordinated safety meetings to discuss policies and gather employee feedback, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
- Maintained records related to OSHA compliance such as accident reports, safety inspection logs.
- Worked closely with Human Resources department regarding Workers' Compensation claims administration.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Odessa Collage
Odessa, TX05-2001
Skills
- Safety program development
- Compliance auditing
- Policy implementation
- Incident investigation
- Data analysis
- Operations management
- Employee training
- Employee retention
- Management excellence
- Leadership skills
- Executive decision-making
- Human resources management
- Partnership development
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Ethics and integrity
Certification
- HSI- Medic First Aid CPR Trainer
- Veraforce Safeland Trainer
Timeline
Executive Vice President
VICO SafetySolutions
06.2007 - 11.2025
Safety Coordinator
Callaway Safety
2004 - 06.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Odessa Collage