Jose Ralat
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Results-driven Safety Management Coordinator with expertise in project management, employee training, and data analysis. Proven ability to enhance collaboration and implement cost reduction strategies.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Management Coordinator
Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Bartow, FL
01.2012 - 10.2024
- Coordinated meetings between departments to enhance collaboration and communication.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables for various county initiatives.
- Developed training materials for staff onboarding and professional development.
- Created weekly status reports detailing progress against project goals.
- Performed data entry tasks into various databases.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Safety Coordinator
City of Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Conducted regular safety inspections across city facilities and properties.
- Performed daily workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and corrective action plans.
- Provided guidance on safe work practices including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
- Created awareness campaigns promoting safe behavior among employees through posters, newsletters, emails.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
Safety Engineer
Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, Florida
07.1978 - 05.1984
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with local regulations and company standards.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to address potential hazards in operational areas.
- Trained staff on emergency procedures and proper use of safety equipment.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and recommend preventive measures.
- Facilitated safety meetings to promote awareness and share best practices among employees.
- Implemented risk assessments for new attractions during the design phase of projects.
- Monitored safety performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root cause and corrective action.
- Suggested corrective solutions to reduce accidents and near-miss occurrences.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Human Factors Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI07-1984
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Chemistry
Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico05-1971
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Employee training
- Schedule coordination
- Report preparation
- Write reports
- Program development
- Project coordination
- Multitasking
- Cost reduction strategies
- Root-cause analysis
- Staff development and training
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Safety Management Coordinator
Polk County Board of County Commissioners
01.2012 - 10.2024
Safety Coordinator
City of Lakeland
01.2011 - 01.2012
Safety Engineer
Walt Disney World Resort
07.1978 - 05.1984
Post-Degree Certificate - Human Factors Engineering
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Chemistry
Catholic University of Puerto Rico