LaTisha Caldwell-Bullis
Norman,Ok
Summary
Occupational Health and Safety Manager/Environmental Manager Detailed-oriented Safety and Health Manager offering 20+ years of expertise in risk management, policy development, strategic planning, training, and management. Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance with proven track record of partnering with executives, leaders, and military leaders to identify vulnerabilities and create corrective actions. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic and long-lasting partnerships and promote company reputation in safety and overall health.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Instructor/Course Writer
United States Army
11.1999 - 06.2020
- Maintained responsibility for health and welfare of up to 200 instructors and instructors in learning environment
- Assisted in preparation and facilitation of classroom instruction, training schedules IAW applicable regulations, Soldier Support Institute, and post guidance
- Coordinated with SSI on course material and sensitive test items and maintained test control
- Maintained learning environment free of Sexual Harassment and SHARP violations, and ensured that all Soldiers and instructors adhered to 7 Army Values
- Maintained responsibility for over $3 million of equipment, to include computers, training simulators, weapons, and vehicles
- Presented information using variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures
- Obtained, organized, or developed training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials
- Scheduled classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors
- Attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status
- Evaluated modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts
- Developed alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen
- Drill Sergeant
- Maintained command and control of up to 250 basic training Soldiers and cadre
- Conducted risk assessments prior to each training event, physical training session, and classroom instruction session
- Conducted initial, mid cycle, and end of cycle event-oriented counseling sessions with each basic training soldier and subordinate Drill Sergeant
- Instructed Soldiers on basic soldiering skills, weapons training, drill and ceremony
- Ensured that soldiers adhered to 7 Army Values
- Maintained training environment free of Sexual Harassment and SHARP violations.
Unit Safety Rep/Security Manager
United States Air Force
03.2022 - Current
- Oversee diverse and complex occupational safety and health program covering 1,110 military and unionized federal employees
- Ensure organizational compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws in accordance with Air Force Safety Management System
- Develop and implement OSH training covering current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety performance
- Develop local OSH policy fostering safety culture that embraces proactive mishap prevention
- Serve as member of Emergency Management working group in conjunction with security forces, emergency management, fire, and wing and base safety
- Analyze potentially dangerous workplace practices and conditions and make recommendations accordingly
- Perform facility inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and laws
- Oversee flight safety monitors, ensuring efficiency and compliance with all safety guidelines
- Issues restricted area line badges to entrusted personnel, in-process incoming personnel into security database
- Submit paperwork for member’s security clearance, upgrades, and rescinding of line badges and security clearances
- Report and investigate any and all security violations to proper security level.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Developed and maintained emergency response plans to promote fast and effective action during crises.
Unit Program Coordinator/Executive Assistant
AF Reserve Cmd, 1 Aviation Standards Flt
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Served as primary POC to squadron commander/director for all administrative support programs to include but not limited to task management, cyber security, government travel card, DTS administrator, government purchase card program, safety program, and civilian timecard program
- Responsible for ensuring members pay actions were completed in UTA PS (Unit Training Assembly Processing System)
- Responsible for inputting and processing travel (1610), Active Duty, and reschedule orders through AROWS-R (Air Force Reserve Order Writing System)
- Ensured that Officer and Enlisted evaluations were completed, corrected, and sent for processing without delay
- Processed officer and enlisted packets for automatic promotions and promotion boards, as well as processing all individual and unit awards
- Orders suspension of any activities that posed threats to workers’ health and safety
- Recommended procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards
- Served as organizational POC and liaison with personnel flight on military and civilian personnel issues
- Assisted in planning, administering, and monitoring manpower resource requirements
- Supported planning and coordination of Unit programs and associated activities.
- Organized meetings and scheduled events.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
Human Resources Sergeant
United States Army Reserve
11.1999 - 06.2020
- Supervised HR office, specific human resources functions, Battalion S1 and human resources support activity
- Advised commanders and other staff members on Soldiers, personnel readiness and strength levels of supported reporting units
- Reviewed consolidated reports, statistics, applications, and prepares recommendations for personnel actions to higher headquarters
- Maintained liaison with servicing data processing facility and field managers of interfaced systems
- Supervised postal operations, as well as conducting postal inspections and audits
- Addressed soldier related issues such as Sexual Harassment and Assault allegations, assisted with Victim Advocate concerns, and other work complaints
- Prepared personnel accounting and strength management reports, reviewed personnel casualty documents, processed line of duty investigations, letters of sympathy to next of kin, prepared and processed recommendations for awards and decorations
- Prepared and monitored requests for promotions and arranges for promotion ceremony, to include promotion declinations, reconsideration for promotions, and arrange for reduction and removal boards for Soldiers on local promotion standing lists
- Typed military and non-military correspondence in draft and final copy
- Prepares and maintains functional files per Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS)
- Evaluated personnel qualifications for special assignment
- Prepared and processed requests for transfer or reassignment, classification/reclassification actions
- Prepared orders and requests for orders, maintained officer and enlisted personnel records, transferred records, and processed personnel for separation and retirement.
Sales, Service, Distribution Clerk
United States Postal Service
09.2013 - 12.2016
- Processed and distributed letter mail, flats, and parcels for 15-20 rural and city route carriers
- Maintained responsibility for truck intake, measuring, recording, and reporting mail volume
- Ensured security of post office, secured each vehicle at end of day, locked retail store, and set alarm upon exiting office
- Labeled all outgoing mail containers, loaded mail for truck drivers to pick up
- Obtained and maintained responsibility for up to $50,000 in stamp and retail stock as window clerk
- Awarded role of Relief Supervisor (204B); formed and emailed morning reports, aided clerks in processing problems, make sure all office and truck scans were completed and downloaded, and ensured all carrier problems and concerns were addressed
- Trained all carriers and clerk on maintaining safe work environment, fall protection, confined space training, for both in and out of office
- Composed mid-day and end of day reports, verified deposits, and ensured all safes were locked
- Investigated all mishaps involving worksites, machine and equipment operations, environmental conditions, work practices, protective devices and equipment, and safety procedures to control unsafe acts and hazardous conditions
- Performs independent inspections of manufacturing activities where equipment operations, working conditions, and materials handled are potentially hazardous
Human Resources Assistant
Army
01.2011 - 07.2012
- Served as automation assistant on matters concerning daily operations and systems interfaces of Reception Battalion Automated Support System (RECBASS) and Electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO)
- Interviewed Soldiers, sponsors, provided regulatory information, explained requirements, privileges and services to which may be entitled, and assisted them in completing application for dependency determinations
- Ensured that all required supporting documentation were present and analyzed applications to determine their legal sufficiency
- Handled difficult cases requiring extensive review of regulatory guides and contacts with other functional areas to obtain information to resolve problems
- Assisted Soldiers in completing DA form 1506, Computed Statement of Service for Computation of Length of Service for Pay Purposes
- Ensured all medical and dental records were correct and ready for transfer to medical and dental personnel.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to use for recruitment, employee relations and benefits administration.
- Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to assess reasons and make recommendations for improvement.
- Participated in recruitment and selection process for new hires.
- Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files.
Education
Army Structured Self Development Course Level - Leadership
Soldier Support Institute
Distance Learning 2013
Master of Science - Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL2015
HAZWOPER, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency -
Basin Environmental Services
Oklahoma City, OK2018
Ammo Handlers Course -
Soldier Support Institute
Georgia 2015
Army Instructor -
Soldier Support Institute
Grand Prairie, TX02.2012
ABS Bovine Artificial Insemination Certification-Cameron Univ -
ABS
Lawton, OK2011
Army Advanced Leaders’ Course-Ft. Devens - undefined
Army Drill Sergeant School
2009
Army Senior Leaders’ Course -
Soldier Support Institute
Grand Prairie, TX2012
Basic Noncommissioned Officer’s Course-Common Core-Camp -
Soldier Support Institute
Camp Cook, La 2005
Skills
- Safety program development
- Lock out tag out programs
- Knowledge in 29 CFR 1910
- HAZWOPER certification
- Confined space programs
- Conducting investigations
- Safety Inspections
- Risk analysis
- Developing training programs
- Microsoft word, power point, excel, and project
- Public Speaking
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Instructional Techniques
- Curriculum Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
Certification
- Lean Yellow Belt Training - 2023
Timeline
Unit Safety Rep/Security Manager
United States Air Force
03.2022 - Current
Unit Program Coordinator/Executive Assistant
AF Reserve Cmd, 1 Aviation Standards Flt
08.2018 - 03.2022
Sales, Service, Distribution Clerk
United States Postal Service
09.2013 - 12.2016
Human Resources Assistant
Army
01.2011 - 07.2012
Human Resources Instructor/Course Writer
United States Army
11.1999 - 06.2020
Human Resources Sergeant
United States Army Reserve
11.1999 - 06.2020
Army Structured Self Development Course Level - Leadership
Soldier Support Institute
Master of Science - Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
HAZWOPER, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency -
Basin Environmental Services
Ammo Handlers Course -
Soldier Support Institute
Army Instructor -
Soldier Support Institute
ABS Bovine Artificial Insemination Certification-Cameron Univ -
ABS
Army Advanced Leaders’ Course-Ft. Devens - undefined
Army Drill Sergeant School
Army Senior Leaders’ Course -
Soldier Support Institute
Basic Noncommissioned Officer’s Course-Common Core-Camp -
Soldier Support Institute
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