Kimberly Hernandez
Fort Wainwright,AK
Summary
Experienced instructor and safety specialist with a strong background in training program design, workplace safety, and procedure documentation. Skilled in developing policies, coaching teams, and supporting compliance through clear instruction and strong recordkeeping. Proven ability to improve performance and promote safe work practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
United States Naval Reserves
Port Hueneme, California
08.2015 - Current
- Instructed Naval Reserve personnel on drills, procedures, and mission readiness.
- Assisted in revising policies and updating procedural documentation to ensure compliance and clarity.
- Delivered classroom and field instruction for safety and operational tasks.
- Collaborated with executive staff on project timelines to meet deadlines on time.
- Trained staff during in-service sessions, offering mentorship and resources.
- Monitored and provided feedback on staff performance to address issues and enhance team effectiveness.
- Demonstrated proper equipment use and maintenance practices during exercises.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Drafted reports, memos, and routine correspondence for internal distribution.
- Supported policy revisions and procedure documentation updates.
- Resolved issues to improve management insight and business planning.
- Worked with executive staff to meet deadlines on time.
- Prepared reports and shared updates with leadership.
- Enforced safety rules and maintained jobsite compliance.
- Participated in meetings to discuss project updates and strategies., training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
Safety Assistant
United States Navy, 30th NCR
Port Hueneme, California
11.2012 - 08.2015
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and standards in line with OSHA regulations.
- Developed safety policies aligned with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted workplace inspections to identify hazards and compliance gaps.
- Investigated incidents and documented corrective actions for regional operations.
- Coordinated audits with site leaders, contractors, and corporate safety staff.
- Monitored safety records, reports, and training files for regional compliance.
- Trained supervisors and employees on safe work practices and procedures.
- Promoted safe work habits among employees through educational campaigns.
- Developed employee safety training for emergency response and PPE use.
- Coordinated with supervisors to enforce safe work practices and policies.
- Investigated accidents to identify causes and prevent future incidents.
- Provided training on proper use of PPE and other safety protocols.
- Maintained records of inspection findings, hazard assessments, and corrective actions taken.
Builder, Crew Leader
United States Navy, NMCB FOUR
Port Hueneme, California
08.2009 - 11.2012
- Led crew in task execution and daily work assignments to ensure project timelines were met
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Coordinated multiple employees across various job tasks to drive project completion through all phases.
- Followed build procedures and work instructions to construct varied-size structures.
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams to determine the specific materials required for each job.
- Inspected worksites for safety compliance, ensuring proper protective equipment usage to maintain a safe work environment.
- Enforced safety rules and proper work practices
- Inspected equipment and reported maintenance needs
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from the job site prior to shift completion.
Education
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12-2008
Skills
- Safety training
- Training program design
- Procedure documentation
- Policy writing
- Incident investigation
- Risk assessment
- Workplace safety
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Planning
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Recordkeeping
- Problem solving
- Detail orientation
- Classroom instruction
- Issue resolution
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Alaska Naval Militia- Alaska, 2019-Present
Certification
- OSHA 30 Hour- General Industry
- OSHA 30 Hour- Construction
- Safety Supervisor Qualification
Timeline
Instructor
United States Naval Reserves
08.2015 - Current
Safety Assistant
United States Navy, 30th NCR
11.2012 - 08.2015
Builder, Crew Leader
United States Navy, NMCB FOUR
08.2009 - 11.2012
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation
Central Michigan University