Melissa Baker
Dunlap,TN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Safety Representative
Edgewater Technical Associates,LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Reduced accident rates by implementing comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations through regular audits and corrective action plans.
- Improved employee awareness of safety practices by developing and delivering engaging training sessions.
- Evaluated new equipment for safety compliance, ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
- Safety briefings for all personnel entering work area. Performed site supervision walk downs with client.
Safety Advisor
Core Safety Group
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed incident investigations for timely resolution and prevention of future occurrences..
- Collaborated with management to develop effective emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness for various situations.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Promoted a strong safety culture by leading by example and consistently demonstrating commitment to best practices in the workplace.
Health and Safety Advisor
D&Z
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
- Served as a trusted resource for employees to report concerns or seek guidance on health and safety-related matters, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Coordinated industrial hygiene efforts such as air sampling and noise monitoring, successfully maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Safety Advisor
D&L
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided safety oversight for union electricians installing wire, operators, carpenters and laborers, working on the duct banks, dirt work and staging material and performed industrial hygienist tasks plus ensuring policies and procedures are followed in accordance with DOE.
- Evaluated effectiveness of existing safety procedures and recommended changes for continuous improvement in the workplace.
Health and Safety Advisor
BESCO
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided safety oversight for union electricians installing conduit and wire for fire suppression systems plus ensuring policies and procedures are followed in accordance with DOE.
- Implemented regular toolbox talks covering relevant health and safety topics, keeping employees informed about best practices.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive safety documentation, including policies, procedures, training materials, and inspection checklists.
Health and Safety Advisor
GEM Technology
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Provide oversight for union personnel installing fire line plus ensuring policies and procedures are followed in accordance with DOE, federal government, as well as state safety regulations
- Participate during pre-job briefings and build relationships with all personnel to improve the safety culture.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
- Reduced accident rates through consistent monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of health and safety policies.
Health and Safety Advisor
Safety Group
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Provide safety oversight for union and non-union personnel paving roads and parking lots plus ensuring policies and procedures are followed in accordance with DOE, federal government, as well as state safety regulations
- Perform safety audits and walkdown of the applicable job-sites to identify potential safety hazards that may exist, as well as promote a stop work authority for both employees and contractors to decrease incidents
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Participate during pre-job briefings and build relationships with all personnel to improve the safety culture.
Health and Safety Advisor
Holder Construction
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided safety oversight for workers stalling conduit, wire, in duct banks, concrete working in trenches and trench boxes
- Performed safety audits and walkdown of the applicable job-sites to identify potential safety hazards that may exist, as well as promote a stop work authority for both employees and contractors to decrease incidents
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
- Evaluated contractor safety performance during site visits, ensuring adherence to established protocols and maintaining a safe work environment for all personnel involved.
- Coordinated industrial hygiene efforts such as air sampling and noise monitoring, successfully maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Participated during pre-job briefings and built relationships with all personnel to improve the safety culture.
Union Laborer
Laborer's Union
08.1999 - 10.2017
- Laborer,Foreman, General Foreman and Supervisior.
- Enhanced project efficiency by coordinating materials delivery and equipment maintenance for union labor tasks.
- Managed waste disposal for environmental compliance, resulting in cleaner job sites and reduced fines.
- Supported project managers in meeting deadlines through efficient completion of assigned tasks.
- Maintained a clean work environment, reducing accidents and fostering a professional atmosphere on job sites.
- Completed demolition tasks efficiently while prioritizing safety measures and adhering to regulations.
- Documented daily progress accurately by maintaining detailed logs of completed tasks and hours worked on each project aspect.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by stepping in to assist fellow laborers with tasks when necessary, fostering a cohesive work environment.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors, and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
Education
Skills
- Health Monitoring
- Confined Space Entry
- Workplace Inspections
- Hazard Identification
- Electrical Safety
- Ladder Safety
- Fall Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Accident Prevention
- Ergonomics Evaluation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Radiation Safety
Timeline
Health and Safety Representative
Edgewater Technical Associates,LLC
01.2023 - Current
Safety Advisor
Core Safety Group
11.2021 - 11.2022
Health and Safety Advisor
D&Z
08.2020 - 10.2021
Safety Advisor
D&L
07.2020 - 08.2020
Health and Safety Advisor
BESCO
04.2019 - 07.2020
Health and Safety Advisor
GEM Technology
02.2019 - 03.2019
Health and Safety Advisor
Safety Group
07.2018 - 02.2019
Health and Safety Advisor
Holder Construction
10.2017 - 08.2018
Union Laborer
Laborer's Union
08.1999 - 10.2017
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