Merilin Yovkova
Carrollton,TX
Summary
Skilled individual considered an effective Safety Manager with expertise in analyzing hazards and reporting on incidents in the workplace. A true champion of teaching the value of safety processes and procedures. Highly collaborative and professional with a strong background in building and leading talented teams.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Manager
Stanley’s Freight LLC
Dallas, TX
07.2018 - Current
- Developed safety policies to enhance workplace health and compliance.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Implemented training programs for employees on safety procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with management to enforce regulatory safety standards across operations.
- Investigated incidents to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Communicated safety updates and procedures to all staff effectively.
- Fostered a culture of safety awareness through ongoing employee engagement initiatives.
- Provided training on proper use of PPE and other safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure safe working practices are followed.
- Developed and updated emergency response procedures.
- Provided health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Ordered suspending activities that posed threats to worker health or safety.
- Coordinated information programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
Safety
IMG Trucking INC
Chicago, Illinois
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Ensured all safety regulations were followed.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations.
- Performed daily safety checks to ensure equipment operated according to safety protocols.
- Conducted safety inspections on all mobile equipment.
- Inspected safety features like emergency stops, grounding in accordance with safety standards.
- Monitored employee performance against established safety standards.
- Maintained a safe working environment for employees by enforcing safety regulations and conducting regular safety inspections.
- Attended safety meetings with truck drivers to discuss safety protocols and procedures.
- Participated in safety meetings and followed all safety guidelines.
- Followed established safety rules, OSHA guidelines and company safety policies and procedures.
- Follow safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of safety meetings, safety training sessions, toolbox talks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
South-West University
Blagoevgrad , Bulgaria 09.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
- Safety inspection
- Environmental monitoring
- culture of safety
- Activity planning and organization
- strong leadership skills
- effective communication
- team collaboration
- effective teamwork
- active listening
- Activity planning
- Activities leadership
- Motor skills development
- Classroom organization
- Social development
Timeline
Safety Manager
Stanley’s Freight LLC
07.2018 - Current
Safety
IMG Trucking INC
09.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
South-West University
09.2011 - 05.2015