JOANNA (JO) PINA, CSP
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Forward-thinking Vice President with over 20 years of results-oriented experience in health and safety management and fleet safety. Passionate professional with demonstrated success in developing and implementing health and safety programs in both General and Construction industries. Versatile and agile leader recognized for driving results in a collaborative and inclusive manner. Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer, active member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), and leader of the Women In Safety Excellence (WISE) AZ ASSP chapter.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Environmental Health and Safety
Verde Clean
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented Verde's environmental, health, and safety strategy by establishing leading and lagging indicators, and providing senior leadership with monthly updates
- Improved Verde's Safety Management System implementation by 30% with a goal of achieving 100% by 2026
- Achieved 80% implementation of Verde's EHS management software (KPA) with a goal of achieving 100% by end of Q1 of 2025
- Took a data-driven approach to safety management by establishing 3 core OKRs focused on compliance, culture, and continuous improvement that aligned with business goals and measured progress monthly
- Identified and established KPIs to improve the company's TIR, LTR, and DART rates
- Collaborated closely with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives
- Responsible for the development and implementation of Verde's Fleet Safety Program.
Senior Global Health and Safety Manager
Splunk
San Francisco, CA
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Achieved 50% of health and safety compliance in approximately 200 countries (EMEA, APAC, and AMER) using ENHESA with a goal of achieving 100% compliance by 2026
- Led a team of health and safety experts to identify and mitigate health and safety risk in a post-pandemic and distributed workforce
- Developed and managed Splunk's corporate health and safety program based on the elements of ISO 45001 and health and safety best practices
- Influenced and promoted team growth and cohesion by conducting weekly meetings
- Supported the Security team as needed.
Corporate Health and Safety Professional
Zillow
Seattle, WA
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Responsible for creating and establishing Zillow's metrics-driven corporate health and safety department to provide health and safety support for all employees in multiple business lines
- Managed a team of health and safety specialists dedicated to driving department Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to ensure the health and safety of employees, customers, and business partners, and comply with regulatory requirements
- Partnered closely with key stakeholders to cross-functionally manage Zillow's corporate health and safety initiatives through our Corporate Health and Safety Committee
- Subject matter expert in COVID-19 preparedness and response.
Risk Control Consultant
USI
Phoenix, AZ
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Supported clients (in diverse industries) with OSHA compliance in General Industry and Construction standards
- Engaged with clients to create detailed service plans and partnered with insurance carriers to reduce client exposures
- Conducted site visits/audits to assess client safety and health management systems including compliance with ISO 45001
- Provided subject matter expertise in OSHA's top ten most cited standards
- Represented clients at OSHA informal conferences and negotiated down client citations and penalties
- Created a fleet safety program for clients to implement, and provided fleet tracking recommendations and advise as needed
- Partnered with local Highway Patrol to conduct fleet safety awareness training for clients.
Safety and Security Manager
Pharmavite
Valencia, CA
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Developed and implemented safety strategies to aggressively reduce injuries and illnesses, and improve the overall safety culture at 3 facilities, resulting in a total of 3 injuries or less year by year
- Managed the company's Behavior Based Safety (BBS) program and increased participation by 30% since its original implementation
- Created and distributed monthly safety awareness presentations that included BBS observation results, incident/accident/near miss summary, relevant OSHA training, and other relevant health and safety content
- Conducted routine inspections to engage employees in safety conversations and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements
- Acted as the liaison between regulatory agencies and the company, and responded with urgency to 100% of regulatory agency requests and communications.
Env. Health and Safety Manager
Harbor Freight Tools
Calabasas, CA
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Developed the company's environmental health and safety (EHS) program, including drafting the company's EHS Policy, and structuring EHS Committees throughout the organization
- Responsible for the execution and implementation of the company's environmental health and safety program, including Code of Safety Practices, Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Hazard Communication Program, and Hazardous Waste Management, in over 450 stores and 3 distribution centers.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Cummins Cal Pacific
Irvine, CA
10.2011 - 04.2013
- Conducted incident/accident and near miss investigations and documented and developed corrective actions for each Cummins Cal Pacific location (5 total)
- Developed and implemented a robust fleet safety program for road technicians, which included creating and conducting defensive driving training, incident/accident training, pre- and post-inspections, and vehicle incident/accident kits
- Led the successful implementation of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 management systems
- Planned, implemented, and executed safety policies and procedures designed to prevent, reduce, and/or eliminate occupational injuries and illnesses, as well as vehicular and/or property damage incidents
- Ensured that the workplace, (composed of shop technicians, field technicians, test engineers, sales, office, and corporate personnel) complied with 100% of federal, state and local regulations
- Acted as the liaison between regulatory agencies and the company, and responded with urgency to 100% of regulatory agency requests and communications.
Env. Health and Safety Coordinator
Western National Group
Irvine, CA
12.2006 - 10.2011
- Conducted incident/accident investigations and due diligence inspection walks to identify and correct health and safety hazards
- Assisted the Workers Compensation manager in reporting accidents/injuries to the company's insurance carrier as well as completing OSHA 300 logs
- Conducted new hire and safety refresher training presentations in English and Spanish, addressing important company safety programs such as Injury Illness Prevention, Hazard Communication, Ergonomics, and Fleet Safety
- Conducted driver safety training
- Conducted field safety audits and coordinated abatements and remediation projects.
Education
Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health -
University of California Irvine
CAMaster of City Planning -
San Diego State University
CABachelor of Science in Natural Resources -
University of Vermont
VTSkills
- Trilingual (English, Spanish, and French)
- High emotional intelligence
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Decision-Making
- OKRs and KPIs
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Planning
- Training and Mentoring
- Results-Driven
Websites
Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Member
- OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer
Timeline
Vice President, Environmental Health and Safety
Verde Clean
01.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Global Health and Safety Manager
Splunk
04.2022 - 12.2023
Corporate Health and Safety Professional
Zillow
10.2019 - 03.2022
Risk Control Consultant
USI
10.2017 - 10.2019
Safety and Security Manager
Pharmavite
01.2014 - 09.2017
Env. Health and Safety Manager
Harbor Freight Tools
04.2013 - 11.2013
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Cummins Cal Pacific
10.2011 - 04.2013
Env. Health and Safety Coordinator
Western National Group
12.2006 - 10.2011
Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health -
University of California Irvine
Master of City Planning -
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources -
University of Vermont
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Member
- OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer
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