Heather Vogt
Little Elm,TX
Summary
To secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional EHS & Quality Assurance Manager
Suddath Logistics & Relocation Systems
08.2022 - Current
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
- Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
- Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Gathered, documented, and modeled data to assess business trends.
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
Environmental, Health, Safety and Emergency Management Manager
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted facility, laboratory, and equipment inspections to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with safety and environmental rules and standards.
- Performed routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections of university facilities.
- Conducted laboratory, fume hood and biological safety cabinet inspections.
- Supported the Fire & Life Safety Program by conducting fire alarm drills, building fire safety inspections, fire acceptance testing and training.
- Implementation and updating of campus environmental, health and safety policies, procedures, and programs.
- Designed, implemented and maintained University wide safety training programs for staff, faculty, and student workers.
- Implementation of the University Hazardous Materials Management Program.
- Sampling, collection and disposal of all hazardous, biological and radiological waste on campus.
- Air, water and waste monitoring and compliance sampling.
- Designing and implementing of the campus chemical hygiene plan, biological safety and multiple other laboratory safety programs.
- Conduct environmental inspections of buildings and grounds to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies
- Accident and injury investigation and report analysis for trends.
- Maintaining of OSHA 300 and 300A logs and documentation.
- Managing the training matrix and database.
- Maintaining the University Workers' Compensation Program.
- Managing and responding to all emergency situations involving hazardous materials, fire and smoke incidents, and any other potential hazardous situations.
- Preparation and submittal of appropriate reports, permit applications, etc. as required by local, state and/or federal regulations.
- Designing and management of the University Emergency Management Program.
- Assuming the role of Emergency Management Coordinator for any drills or emergencies, attending training as required by FEMA, DHS, or the TAMU System, and working in coordination with the University Police Department to conduct an emergency drill annually.
- Designed, planned and took command as the lead role in a full-scale active shooter drill that was merged with local hospitals and outside resources.
- Responsible for the after-action reviews and HSEEP implementation and training.
- Design and Implementation of the University's Workplace Violence Program.
- Responsible for the coordination and communication with outside agencies such as TDEM, city, state, and federal agencies when it comes to emergency management, the environment, fire and life safety and other university related measures.
- Designed and implemented the University Emergency Response Team.
- Performance of risk assessments and review of campus events.
- Continually maintaining of all local, state and federal codes and regulations to stay current with the standards.
- Preparing, submittal and certification of building and room inventory reports to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
- Worked with University Compliance Officer to ensure all environmental, health and safety-related rule and procedure documentation is current and available
- Develop, implement, execute and maintain mutually agreed upon quality assurance programs to include benchmarks for satisfaction, and tools and metrics to measure quality levels of service provided by SSC
- Inspect facility management operations, performance of service and completed or in-progress projects to ensure quality and efficiency is met.
- Management of the University Facilities Management work order system.
- Perform inspections monthly to ensure compliance with the facilities management contract as well as regulating agencies including federal, state, and local.
- Assist project manager with contractor safety by implementing and maintaining contractor safety policies and procedures.
- Work with VPFA and SSC management to develop and maintain weekly reports to be submitted to the University that will include inspections, schedules, inventory, equipment, staffing, emergencies, security issues, or any related matter in connection with services provided.
- Performed pre and post construction safety inspections after project completion.
- Member of the construction and building committee for all new and future construction projects.
- Created and lead weekly construction safety meetings to stay in compliance with all regulations and standards.
- Perform liaison duties and bridge communication between the facilities management contractor and the University.
- Responded to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety/security concerns.
Pharmacy Safety Technician
Stillwater Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Assists the Pharmacists with daily tasks
- Updating, restocking of Pyxis machines
- Receiving and dispensing of prescriptions
- Verifying drug safety protocols and information
- 340B inventory checks
- IV compounding
- Making sure all information is in compliance with the standards.
- Assisting with the JC by updating or implementing policies and procedures to stay current with the standards.
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- Maintained documentation to comply with site safety management plan and OSHA for regulatory committee.
- Conducted safety evaluations to recommend alternate safety procedures.
Occupational Safety Coordinator
Oklahoma State University
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Assists the Occupational Safety Program Manager in managing oversight of all construction activities on campus
- Reviewing construction plans
- Establishing site safety plans Inspection of PPE and machinery for compliance with required regulations
- Investigations of accidents to determine the root cause
- Leading the team in developing and executing health and safety plans at OSU according to legal guidelines
- Presentation and documentation of training for all key programs: Construction safety, contractor safety, general safety, trenching and shoring, PIT, confined space, LOTO, machinery safety, electrical safety, JHA, accident and incident investigation, workers compensation, OSHA 300 log, and all other safety related training
- Daily construction site visits and accident investigation follow ups
- Confined space inventory audits
- Department health and wellness innovator/coach
- Ensure OSHA compliance across the entire campus
- Perform daily safety inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
Environmental Specialist
Oklahoma State University
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Assists in the implementation of the university hazardous waste materials and waste program
- Assists in implementing of the chemical, radiological and biological surplus/recycling and hazardous, radioactive waste programs
- Ensure proper classification, handling, packaging, transportation, storage and disposal of hazardous, biological and universal materials in accordance with local, state and federal regulations
- Assists the EHS team during spill response proceedings and the identification of odors in University buildings/laboratories
- Implementation of the University reuse program, allowing all unused/unwanted chemicals and glassware to be reused by other University buildings and laboratories to reduce waste and save costs
- Development of waste reduction and recycling initiatives throughout the university
- Assists and answers questions of university personnel about proper disposal of waste materials to help meet their specialized needs
- Assists with air, water and waste permit renewal proceedings
- Assists with central and satellite accumulation area surveys and inspections
- Supply inventory control lead Assisting university laboratories and departments with Best Management Practices (BMP)
- Wellness innovator for department Review and modification of EHS SOPs and forms
- Liaison between the City of Stillwater and OSU relating to FOGs
- Supervising and conducting first aid operations as a first aid responder for university events
- Attend safety trainings and meetings relating to the department and the university
- EIR investigation and reporting Stormwater inspections Construction inspections
Engineering Analyst I
City Of Oklahoma City
01.2017 - 04.2018
- GIS mapping and data entry
- Entering of water and sewer lines into ARC GIS and CAD
- Scanning in and archiving of engineering documentation
- Reviewing and collaboration of projects and their safety supplies
- Ergonomic analyst for office staff and departmental engineers
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
Environmental Technician
City Of Oklahoma City
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Classification, handling, packaging, storing and disposing of hazardous, biological and universal wastes.
- Shipping and manifesting of above waste materials.
- Segregation, packing, crushing and bulking of all hazardous and universal wastes.
- Implementation of facility recycling program.
- Safety checks for facility and equipment.
- Use of air monitoring equipment during equipment failure.
- First aid and near miss reporting lead.
- Worked with site to maintain compliance with applicable environment regulations.
- Prepared summaries and charts by testing and gathering samples and summarizing findings.
- Maximized protections by accurately labeling hazardous waste containers in line with environmental and safety requirements.
- Prepared containers for long-distance shipping and coordinated transportation with contractors.
- Sampled and characterized waste to generate accurate materials profiles.
- Educated the community on the City of Oklahoma City's Hazardous Materials Program.
EHS Coordinator/Plant Auditor
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
09.2008 - 07.2016
- Collection of monthly production data required for local and state permits and reports.
- Completion of monthly and quarterly stormwater and wastewater discharge monitoring reports.
- Performance of waste, secondary containment, SPCC tanks, housekeeping, machine guarding, LOTO and general safety inspections.
- Assists the environmental manager in conducting required regulatory safety training for the plant.
- Creation of solvent recycling and zero waste to landfill initiatives.
- Performance of required contractor and waste vendor audits.
- Scheduling and tracking of waste shipments.
- Assisting environmental manager and outside contractors with annual asbestos surveying and abatement.
- Participation in all internal and external NAT, regulatory and ISO 14001 and 45001 audits.
- Performing monthly and quarterly storm water and wastewater sampling Implementation of wetlands to help reduce the amount of pollution in the facilities waterways.
- Spill incident response team lead.
- Participation in job hazard analysis interviews with safety team leader.
- Assist safety team leader with confined space and hot work permits.
- Sampling and air monitoring equipment use and calibration.
- Entering and tracking near miss and other reportable incidents.
- Creating and maintaining safety awareness throughout the entire facility.
- Assisting the internal medical facility with Joint Commission Surveys by creating and updating necessary policies and procedures.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Implementation of safety projects to help reduce facility accidents and incidents.
- Ensuring environmental, health and safety compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
- Safety project coordinator for all new and existing projects.
- Plant optimization/5S team leader.
- Laboratory safety analysis and control sampling.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OKNo Degree - Environmental Engineering
Cameron University
Lawton, OKAssociate of Science - Health & Safety Management
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05.2024
High School Diploma -
Geronimo High School
Geronimo, OK05.2007
Skills
- Policy Implementation
- Training Coordination
- Root Cause Analysis
- Contract Management
- Expense Tracking
- Key Performance Indicators
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Safety Program Development
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Emergency Response Plans
- Risk Assessment
- Hazard Identification
- Accident Investigation
- Critical Thinking
- Team Building
- Dependable and Responsible
- Team Management
- Organization and Time Management
Accomplishments
- Ambassador Program (2019)
- Leadership Development Program (2020)
- Advanced Leadership Development Program (2022)
- 2019 Q2 & Annual
- 2020 Q3
- 2021 Q2
- 2022 Q1
- Q2 2021
Oklahoma State University Program Completion
Exceptional Employee Award Winner
OSU Stars Above and Beyond Award
Awards
2019 2nd Quarter Exception Employee Award Winner 2019 Annual Exceptional Employee Award Winner 2020 3rd Quarter Exceptional Employee Award Winner 2021 2nd Quarter Exceptional Employee Award Winner OSU STARS Above and Beyond Award June 2021
Certification
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
- CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor, American Heart Association (AHA) - August 2022- August 2024
- Hazwhoper Certification, Multiple, October 2008 - Current, annual 8 hour refresher
- RCRA Certification, Multiple, December 2008 - Current, annual 8 hour refresher
- OSHA 10 General Industry & Construction
- OSHA 30 General Industry & Construction
- Certified Environmental Specialist (CES)
Additional Information
Certified Safety & Health Official - In Progress
- OSHA 0511: Occupational Health and Safety Standards for General Industry
- OSHA 3095: Electrical Standards
- OSHA 2225: Respiratory Protection
- OSHA 7845: Recordkeeping Rule Seminar
- OSHA 7500: Introduction to Safety and Health Management
- OSHA 7505: Introduction to Accident Investigation
- OSHA 2264: Permit Required Confined Space
- OSHA 2064: Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding
Safety Professional Series
- Occupational Safety and Health Professional
- Occupational Safety and Health Manager
- Occupational Safety and Health Specialist
- Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor
- Occupational Safety and Health Trainer (Train-the-Trainer)
- Safety Committee Chair
- Safety Committee Member
Emergency Management
- K0146: Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
- EU AWR408 0019: Disaster Recovery Awareness
- EU AWR419 0011: Disaster Awareness for Water and Wastewater Utilities, an Introduction
- FP AWR314 0116: Medical Countermeasures Awareness for Public Health Emergencies
- LS AWR401 0020: Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assess & Stakeholder Preparedness Review
- FP AWR111 0241: Internet - Basic EMS Concepts for CBRNE Events
- IS-00005.a: Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- IS-00010.a: Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness
- IS-00011.a: Animals in Disasters: Community Planning
- IS-00035.23: FEMA Safety Orientation 2023
- IS-00037.23: Managerial Safety and Health 2023
- IS-00100.c: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
- IS-00120.c: An Introduction to Exercises
- IS-00200.b: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, ICS-200
- IS-00230.e: Fundamentals of Emergency Management
- IS-00235.e: Emergency Planning
- IS-00240.c: Leadership and Influence
- IS-00241.c: Decision Making and Problem Solving
- IS-00242.c: Effective Communication
- IS-00244.b: Developing and Managing Volunteers
- IS-00271.a: Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk 2nd Edition
- IS-00363: Introduction to Emergency Management for Higher Education
- IS-00393.b: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation
- IS-00700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- IS-00703.a: NIMS Resource Management
- IS-00800.c: National Response Framework, An Introduction
- IS-00906: Basic Workplace Security Awareness
- IS-00907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do
- IS-00909: Community Preparedness Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone
- IS-02200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions
Languages
English
Timeline
Regional EHS & Quality Assurance Manager
Suddath Logistics & Relocation Systems
08.2022 - Current
Environmental, Health, Safety and Emergency Management Manager
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
05.2022 - 08.2022
Pharmacy Safety Technician
Stillwater Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
Occupational Safety Coordinator
Oklahoma State University
07.2021 - 04.2022
Environmental Specialist
Oklahoma State University
06.2018 - 07.2021
Engineering Analyst I
City Of Oklahoma City
01.2017 - 04.2018
Environmental Technician
City Of Oklahoma City
08.2016 - 01.2017
EHS Coordinator/Plant Auditor
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
09.2008 - 07.2016
No Degree - General Studies
Western Oklahoma State College
No Degree - Environmental Engineering
Cameron University
Associate of Science - Health & Safety Management
Texas A&M University - Commerce
High School Diploma -
Geronimo High School
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
- CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor, American Heart Association (AHA) - August 2022- August 2024
- Hazwhoper Certification, Multiple, October 2008 - Current, annual 8 hour refresher
- RCRA Certification, Multiple, December 2008 - Current, annual 8 hour refresher
- OSHA 10 General Industry & Construction
- OSHA 30 General Industry & Construction
- Certified Environmental Specialist (CES)
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