Julie Freeman
Madera
Summary
Safety/Human Resources professional with experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Proven track record of fostering strong team collaboration and driving results through strategic initiatives. Skilled in conflict resolution, training and development, and organizational development. Successfully contributed to enhancing workplace safety and compliance through effective hazard identification and mitigation. Demonstrated ability to perform risk assessments and conduct safety training sessions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
Wild Electric, Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Ensured availability of appropriate personal protective equipment PPE for all workers exposed to identified hazards
- Led safety committee meetings to foster culture of safety awareness among employees
- Coordinated with external agencies such as OSHA to ensure regulatory compliance and stay informed about industry best practices
- Reduced workplace accidents through diligent hazard identification and implementation of corrective measures.
- Developed site-specific safety plans tailored to each project''s unique requirements, ensuring optimal protection for all personnel.
- Conducted regular safety meetings to educate workers on best practices, resulting in a safer work environment.
- Spearheaded efforts to obtain industry-specific certifications, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety excellence.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by developing and enforcing strict safety protocols for the construction team.
- Maintained detailed records of all safety-related activities, facilitating timely communication with regulatory agencies when necessary.
- Analyzed data from incident reports to identify trends and areas requiring additional focus, leading to targeted improvements in overall site safety performance.
- Administered site-specific inductions for all personnel entering job sites, ensuring thorough understanding of relevant safety requirements before commencing work.
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes and develop preventative actions, minimizing future incidents.
- Improved worker awareness of potential hazards by providing ongoing training and resources on proper equipment usage and procedures.
- Organized and led safety training sessions for new hires, contributing to an overall culture of safety awareness and prevention within the company.
- Managed personal protective equipment inventory effectively, ensuring workers always had access to appropriate gear while onsite.
- Collaborated with project managers to establish effective emergency response plans for various job sites.
- Inspected job sites and completed in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations.
Human Resources Manager
Wild Electric, Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
Accounts Payable
Wild Electric, Inc.
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Review, verify, and process invoices for payment, ensuring compliance with company policies and accuracy of financial data
- Process payments to vendors, including check runs, ACH transfers, and credit card payments
- Ensure payments are made in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual terms
Dispatch Coordinator
Johnson Controls, Inc.
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Generated reports detailing daily dispatch activities, trends, and areas for improvement
- Completed daily invoices for work completed by technicians
- Worked up quotes for customer material purchases
Contract Administrator
Wild Electric, Inc.
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Assisted in development of bidding documents
- Helped resolve routine questions as primary point of contact between customer and project manager or accounting department
- Reviewed invoices from contractors to verify accuracy before processing payments
- Tracked spending against contracted amounts to prevent budget overruns
- Prepared contract documentation for review and approval by management
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Fresno, California06.2013
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Human resources leadership
- Labor law adherence
- Safety program design
- Policy development for safety
- Risk assessment expertise
- Compliance management
- Payment processing expertise
- Account reconciliation expertise
- Accurate record tracking
- Implementing policies
Certification
- Certified OSHA 10, OSHA 30, OSHA 510 2023-2024
- CPR Training - 2024
- First Aid Training - 2023
Timeline
Safety Manager
Wild Electric, Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2025
Human Resources Manager
Wild Electric, Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2025
Accounts Payable
Wild Electric, Inc.
03.2022 - 01.2025
Dispatch Coordinator
Johnson Controls, Inc.
11.2019 - 03.2022
Contract Administrator
Wild Electric, Inc.
03.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
University of Phoenix
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