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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Kendra Jones

Hinesville,GA

Summary

Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing solutions. Accustomed to working with a diverse population. Committed Health and Safety Advisor with strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and well-developed problem solving and critical thinking skills to monitor and respond to safety and security key performance indicators and needs. Self-driven and excels autonomously and in teams to develop and implement environment, health and safety solutions to support business assets. Years of experience with training peers locally and across the US.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Workplace Health and Safety Specialist

Amazon LLC
09.2021 - Current
  • Create a safe work environment through compliance of safety, health and security policies.
  • Conduct incident investigations and create risk-mitigating actions
  • Conduct audits and collect data and information to maximize workplace safety.
  • Mentor and support staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect the safety and security of workers.
  • Accompany, document and report OSHA inspections, insurance oversight and other formal safety and security measures at the work site.
  • Provide new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Launched and implemented a donations program with local and government organizations and charities
  • Site-to-site travel to train implementation of donations and hazardous waste program
  • 4 Site launches

Asset Protection Associate

Walmart Logistics Distribution Center
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Monitor and input data of trailers and containers entering and exiting the facility yard
  • Monitor and manage activities of associates working on the shipping docks to ensure compliance with safety rules
  • Ensure compliance of policies, standards, and regulations set forth by Walmart and OSHA
  • Conduct audits and reports findings of various entities as assigned by management

Case Manager

Civic
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Established and maintained procedures to control all documents and records
  • Ensured compliance with record retention per corporate policy
  • Provided support services to assigned caseload (150 inmates)
  • Conducted inmates' counseling, behavior, and performance warning
  • Controlled inmates' movements in the facility
  • Participated in inmates' classification
  • Supported third parties' audits and/or investigations

Correctional Officer

Core Civic
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Kept accountability of medium level offenders
  • Completed data reports in a timely manner
  • Conducted security checks and conducted inmates counts
  • Participated in Emergency Response Team
  • Assisted with training officers for other facilities
  • Adhered to the policies of the facility
  • Operated video camera and digital camera during incidents


Security Officer

Securitas Security Company
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Provided escort services as needed
  • Monitored closed buildings and reported any abnormal activities
  • Identified immediate dangers and responded in an efficient manner
  • Maintained the reputation of the company by adhering to the policies and procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice-Computer Security and Networking

Strayer University
Savannah, GA
05.2019

Diploma - Physical Therapy Aide

Penn Foster Career School
2013

Associates - Forensic Science Technology

Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA
2008

Skills

    • ACCESS (4 years)
    • EXCEL (5 years)
    • WORD (10 years)
    • Leadership Training (3 years)
    • Communications
    • Hazard Reduction
      • Incident Investigation
      • Risk Management Strategies
      • First Aid
      • Health and Safety
      • Analytics
      • Motivating others through feedback to identify improvements or corrective actions

Accomplishments

  • 4 Successful Amazon Launches
  • Supervised team of 5 safety professionals
  • 2 Successful Donation Launch Programs

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina

Certification

  • OSHA 30 hour
  • CPR Instructor - AHA


Timeline

Workplace Health and Safety Specialist

Amazon LLC
09.2021 - Current

Asset Protection Associate

Walmart Logistics Distribution Center
05.2018 - 08.2021

Case Manager

Civic
01.2017 - 01.2018

Correctional Officer

Core Civic
01.2014 - 01.2017

Security Officer

Securitas Security Company
01.2010 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice-Computer Security and Networking

Strayer University

Diploma - Physical Therapy Aide

Penn Foster Career School

Associates - Forensic Science Technology

Ogeechee Technical College
Kendra Jones