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KENDRA FREDERICK-SMITH

Garland,TX

Summary

High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EHS Manager

SkySpecs, Inc.
03.2020 - Current
    • Instrumental in developing, implementing, and managing SkySpecs Global health and safety programs, policies, and procedures
    • Ensures safety compliance on a Global scale
    • Promotes health and safety awareness and education to establish a culture of health and safety
    • Coordinated audits of company facilities to ensure adherence to established regulations while identifying areas for improvement within EHS processes.
    • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
    • ISO 45001 and 14001 experience.

EHS Manager – NTX, STX, OK, AR

Service King Collision Repair
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Conducted routine safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Promotes health and safety awareness and education to establish a culture of health and safety
  • Facilitated open communication channels between departments regarding EHS concerns or suggestions, promoting a unified approach towards workplace safety.
  • Responsible for ensuring that teammates follow health and safety laws, EPA regulations, and creating policies for a safe work environment.

EHS Manager

Leeward Renewable Energy
04.2016 - 08.2019
    • Routinely performs field services such as workplace inspections and accident investigation
    • Facilitates monthly conference calls with key contractors to ensure all safety-related matters such as first aids, near misses, etc
    • Are discussed and corrective actions have been implemented
    • Increased employee moral by offering participation in safety committee which allowed employee input in developing or existing programs
    • Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
    • Developed Leeward's first construction manual and EHS Minimum Construction Performance Requirements.

Safety Specialist

Leeward Renewable Energy
08.2010 - 04.2016
  • Instrumental in developing, implementing, and managing Leeward's safety program, policies and procedures such as lockout/tagout, substation work, confined space entry, accident investigations and other OSHA safety compliance programs
  • Have taken an active lead in developing, customizing, implementing, and managing Leeward's first company-wide regulatory training program, first Safety Orientation program, and first Contractor/Subcontractor Management program
  • Responsible for gathering data, compiling information and preparing reports for executive team members detailing near miss trends, first aid incidents, and unsafe acts on a quarterly basis
  • Extensive collaboration with regional and plant managers which has enabled me to secure buy-in from them on policies and procedures they are responsible for adhering to
  • Actively participates in Safety Committee meetings monthly and takes lead on follow-up actions
  • Keen ability to identify and address safety deficiencies.
  • Performs administrative desktop and site audits to ensure OSHA compliance and to identify possible deficiencies within company program.

Education

A.A.S in Occupational Safety - Health And Safety

San Juan College
Farmington, NM
05.2018

AA in Business Administration -

Eastfield Community College
Mesquite
05.2007

Skills

    • Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite products
    • Critical Thinking
    • Injury Prevention
    • Contractor Management
      • Program Development
      • Considerable experience in workplace health and safety practices
      • Exceptional grasp of local, state, and federal laws including OSHA, CCOHS, GWO and NFPA rules and regulations
      • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Certificates And Awards

  • Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) - 2015
  • OSHA 501 Outreach Trainer
  • Emergency Descent Training
  • Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor – Adults, Child and Infant
  • NFPA 70E

References

REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

Certification

  • Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO), Texas A&M Engineering Extension - 2015
  • Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

Timeline

EHS Manager

SkySpecs, Inc.
03.2020 - Current

EHS Manager – NTX, STX, OK, AR

Service King Collision Repair
08.2019 - 03.2020

EHS Manager

Leeward Renewable Energy
04.2016 - 08.2019

Safety Specialist

Leeward Renewable Energy
08.2010 - 04.2016

A.A.S in Occupational Safety - Health And Safety

San Juan College

AA in Business Administration -

Eastfield Community College

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