Katie Felton
Reno,NV
Summary
Results-oriented State Safety Officer with a strong academic foundation in Psychological Science. Leverages a deep understanding of human behavior, risk assessment, and crisis management to develop and implement effective safety strategies. Experienced in incident investigation, effective planning and response protocols. Committed to fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring the well-being of the public.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Safety Officer
Nevada Army National Guard
08.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded statewide safety program for Nevada Army National Guard, ensuring compliance with OSHA, Army, and DoD standards.
- Worked with Integration Primary Prevention on the mental health of service members to find preventative measures of Soldier loss and high risk behavior.
- Designed and executed comprehensive safety training programs, enhancing unit readiness and safety awareness across all commands.
- Conducted thorough investigations of Class A-D accidents and near misses, producing after-action reports and corrective action plans to mitigate future risks.
- Presented detailed briefs to senior command on investigation findings, influencing leadership decisions and policy enhancements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess and improve safety protocols, driving continuous improvement in safety practices.
Signal Officer
Nevada Army National Guard
07.2020 - Current
- Led planning and operational execution as NETOPS Officer in Charge during 2024 Annual Training for 422nd ESB-E Signal Battalion.
- Established secure communication systems as Charlie Company Platoon Leader, supporting strategic military operations.
- Ensured the welfare of 36 Soldiers by monitoring well-being and addressing mental health concerns like PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed safety protocols to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Fostered a proactive safety culture through effective communication and crisis management strategies.
Task Force Signal Officer
Project Convergence-Capstone 5
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Led a signal platoon in support of Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PC-C5), a multidomain joint and coalition experiment integrating cutting-edge technologies for future combat operations.
- Planned, configured, and executed tactical network architecture to support real-time data sharing, situational awareness and decision dominance across NATO and Five Eyes Alliance.
- Maintained 99.8% operational readiness of communications equipment under field conditions while adapting to dynamic mission requirements.
Battalion Assistant Training Officer Support
Nevada Army National Guard
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided critical support to Battalion Assistant Training Officer during modernization from Expeditionary Signal Battalion to ESB-E.
- Integrated new ESB-E equipment, enhancing deployment efficiency and battlefield maneuverability.
- Facilitated training programs, improving operational readiness of personnel.
- Developed strategic safety protocols to ensure effective risk management.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate and enhance safety procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV05-2024
Skills
- Great attention to detail
- Incident investigation
- Adaptive decision making
- Strong discipline and focus
- Scheduling and time management
- Positive attitude and motivation
- Crisis intervention strategies
Certification
- Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance
- Hazmat Safety in Transportation
- Introduction into Ammo
- Introduction to Explosive Safety Management for Safety Professionals
- Radiation Safety
- Risk Management Basic Course
- U.S Army Explosive Safety Familiarization
- Unit Safety Office Course
- Joint Operations Center Training Course 101
- Army Safety Management Information System
- IS-5: FEMA Introduction into Hazardous
Materials - IS-100: Introduction into Incident Command
- Joint Operations Center Training Course
Timeline
Task Force Signal Officer
Project Convergence-Capstone 5
03.2025 - 03.2025
State Safety Officer
Nevada Army National Guard
08.2024 - Current
Battalion Assistant Training Officer Support
Nevada Army National Guard
08.2023 - 09.2023
Signal Officer
Nevada Army National Guard
07.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science
University of Nevada, Reno
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