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Nataucha Spires-Gales

Nataucha Spires-Gales

Safety coordinator
San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic safety professional with extensive experience from the United States Army, excelling in incident investigations and OSHA compliance. Proven track record in team leadership and staff training, enhancing workplace safety and reducing incidents by 30%. Adept at problem-solving and fostering a positive work environment, ensuring regulatory adherence and employee well-being.

Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for a collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Experienced with safety regulations and hazard prevention techniques. Utilizes comprehensive risk assessments to develop and implement effective safety protocols. Strong understanding of emergency response procedures and promoting a culture of safety compliance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Safety Specialist

Barnes Pluming
05.2022 - 03.2025
  • Led training courses for employees at all levels.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Provided timely guidance and support for employees involved in accidents or near misses, facilitating speedy recovery and return-to-work efforts when appropriate.
  • Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
  • Developed and executed safety awareness campaigns, promoting a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation among employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Wrote reports outlining safety issues and potential correction options.
  • Organized regular meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss ongoing safety initiatives, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Regularly reviewed industry trends and best practices, incorporating new strategies into existing safety programs as needed.
  • Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up-to-date information.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Aligned work processes with bodily mechanics to improve job function, which reduced workplace repetitive movement injuries by 14%.

Safety Coordinator

United States Army
07.2007 - 06.2020
  • Inspected up to 35 worksites a month, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution daily.
  • Led emergency response drills, ensuring staff readiness for various emergencies, including fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.
  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine the cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
  • Coached employees, managers, and executives on effective safety policies.
  • Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
  • Implemented hazard communication programs for chemical handling/storage procedures, maintaining MSDS records for easy access by employees during emergencies or routine operations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences

University Of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
08.2009 - 05.2012

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • OSHA guidelines / Texas regulations
  • Complex Problem-solving skills
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Heat stress management
  • Incident investigation
  • Job hazard analysis
  • Training development
  • Emergency response planning
  • Fire safety guidance
  • Accident reduction planning
  • PPE safety and usage

Timeline

Safety Specialist

Barnes Pluming
05.2022 - 03.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences

University Of Phoenix
08.2009 - 05.2012

Safety Coordinator

United States Army
07.2007 - 06.2020

Accomplishments

  • Trained over two thousand staff members in the proper methods to remove and dispose of hazardous waste.
  • Identified hazardous chemicals used in the Fort Irwin's California Veterinary clinic, provided alternative suggestions and reduced overall consumption of Ecology hazardous waste by 8% in one quarter May 2020.
  • Supervised and collaborated with 6 team members in the development of emergency firer safety facility plans.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop tracking spreadsheets.
  • Planned and implemented the company-wide rollout of a proactive safety and drug eduction program, partnering with field management and supervisory staff and effectively reduced overall safety accidents and drug related incidence by 27% in the second quarter of running the program.

Certification

  • CPR Certified, American Heart Association - completed 8/14/2025-08/2027
  • Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association- completed 8/15/2025-08/2027
  • OSHA 30 hour outreach training program, 360Training.com - completed 08/16/2025
  • OSHA 10 hour outreach training program, - 360Training.com - completed 08/11/2025

Software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Teams

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

AI office work software

Interests

Grooming poodles

Learning new intresting skills

Star gazing

Artificial intalligence software skills

Work Availability

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Quote

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
Thomas Edison

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