Jamilla Dent
Phillipsburg,NJ
Summary
Experienced professional with a deep understanding of safety protocols and a genuine passion for creating a safe work environment. Goal is to foster a positive safety culture within the workplace and enhance overall safety measures and practices. Dedicated to ensuring the well-being of all employees and establishing a safer work environment that promotes productivity and peace of mind for everyone involved.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator
Blue Diamond Hotels & Resorts
Trelawny, Jamaica
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential hazards, leading to safer work environments for all staff members.
- Streamlined emergency response plans, resulting in faster response times and minimized risk to personnel during critical situations.
- Played a key role in the implementation of a proactive safety management system, resulting in sustained improvements in workplace safety metrics.
- Improved safety culture within the organization by promoting employee accountability and responsibility for health and safety matters.
- Improved employee understanding of safety procedures through the development and delivery of engaging training materials.
- Facilitated incident investigations to determine root causes, providing recommendations on preventative measures to avoid future occurrences.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Concreat Innovations Ltd
Montego Bay, Jamaica
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with management to develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Developed emergency response plans to ensure organizational preparedness for various types of incidents.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing effective hazard control measures.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement in safety performance through ongoing communication and feedback mechanisms.
- Increased employee awareness of safety practices by delivering engaging training sessions and workshops.
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Ultimate Building Solutions Ltd
Montego Bay, Jamaica
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Developed emergency response plans to ensure organizational preparedness for various types of incidents.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement in safety performance through ongoing communication and feedback mechanisms.
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Quality Plus Contracting Company Limited
Kingston, Jamaica
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Increased employee awareness of safety practices by delivering engaging training sessions and workshops.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement in safety performance through ongoing communication and feedback mechanisms.
- Reduced accident rates through comprehensive risk assessments and proactive recommendations for improvements.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA regulations by ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
- Conducted thorough incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Developed emergency response plans to ensure organizational preparedness for various types of incidents.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Education
BSc - Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health
The University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica01.2019
Skills
- Hazard Identification
- Job Safety Analysis
- Incident Investigation and reporting
- Written and oral communication
- Safety Inspections
- Safety program development
- Safety Trainings
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- [Occupational Health and Safety] [ALCA Consulting Group] [2024 January-September]
- [Fire Warden Certification Training] [Jamaica Fire Brigade] [2024 March]
- [Food Safety HACCP in Retail Establishments] [360 Training- TIPS] [2023 January]
- [Heart Saver First Aid Program] [American Heart Association] [2021 March]
Timeline
Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator
Blue Diamond Hotels & Resorts
07.2023 - 09.2024
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Concreat Innovations Ltd
04.2023 - 07.2023
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Ultimate Building Solutions Ltd
05.2022 - 03.2023
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Quality Plus Contracting Company Limited
03.2021 - 03.2022
BSc - Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health
The University of The West Indies
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