Olivia Nicholas
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Environmental Health and Safety professional with hands on experience leading safety initiatives in a laboratory setting. Demonstrated success in improving safety compliance, conducting risk assessments, and promoting safe work practices as a team lead and safety liaison. Strong communicator committed to building a proactive safety culture and reducing incidents through training and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Specialist II
Uber Freight
Greensboro, NC
04.2025 - Current
- Monitored transportation operations, identifying safety risks, service disruptions, and compliance issues to enhance operational integrity.
- Coordinated corrective actions with carriers and internal teams, effectively reducing operational risks and minimizing delays.
- Maintain accurate documentation and data tracking to support compliance and audit readiness.
- Analyzed shipment trends to drive process improvements and implement strategies for risk reduction.
- Communicate proactively with stakeholders to ensure adherence to operational and safety expectations.
Customer Service Support Representative / Clinical Trials Safety Liaison
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
Burlington, NC
07.2022 - 04.2025
- Functioned as a key safety liaison for Phase I Clinical Trials, upholding compliance with OSHA and corporate EHS standards.
- Managed data integrity and documentation for clinical trial results in laboratory information systems, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Conducted monthly safety audits and risk assessments, producing departmental safety reports to ensure laboratory compliance with safety regulations.
- Oversaw daily safety monitoring and corrected hazards promptly, reducing potential risk exposure and incident rates.
- Supervise and train new lab assistants, coordinating workflow to enhance efficiency and team performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients, providing accurate status updates and technical support to ensure satisfaction.
Laboratory Assistant
Actalent Scientific / Aerotek / LabCorp
Burlington, NC
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Prepared and delivered Phase I Clinical Trial samples for testing, ensuring precision and adherence to strict timelines to facilitate accurate results.
- Prepared samples for analysis following strict laboratory protocols.
- Supported lab safety and compliance procedures, maintaining a 100% audit-ready environment for regulatory inspections.
- Maintained laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance.
- Assisted in data collection and entry for ongoing research projects.
Research Assistant
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Collected and analyzed environmental health data, presenting findings to support academic research projects.
- Developed presentations and reports tailored for academic and professional audiences.
- Ensured accuracy in transcription and data validation through meticulous attention to detail.
Production Assembly Line Leader / Supervisor
Elite Staffing / Menasha Packaging Co.
Edwardsville, IL
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Supervised 15–22 team members on assembly line, ensuring safety and productivity goals were consistently met.
- Trained and coached staff on safe machine operation, enhancing incident prevention measures.
- Monitored quality control processes, ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards and contributing to a safer work environment.
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Blumenthal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Greensboro, NC
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Monitored and documented patient vitals to ensure accurate assessments and promote patient safety.
- Maintained high standards of care while adhering to health and safety regulations for optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NCSkills
- OSHA regulations
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessment
- Incident prevention
- Safety audits
- Root-cause analysis
- Employee training
- Team coordination
- Process improvement
- Data management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Research methods
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Certification
Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
Publications
Faculty Perceptions of STEM Student and Faculty Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study (WIP), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), 07/01/21, Mehdi Lamssali, Alesia C Ferguson, Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, Angela Michelle White, Olivia kay Nicholas
Awards
2026 Bridge Builders Awardee, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC), Inc.
Timeline
Logistics Specialist II
Uber Freight
04.2025 - Current
Customer Service Support Representative / Clinical Trials Safety Liaison
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
07.2022 - 04.2025
Laboratory Assistant
Actalent Scientific / Aerotek / LabCorp
12.2021 - 07.2022
Research Assistant
North Carolina A&T State University
04.2020 - 08.2021
Production Assembly Line Leader / Supervisor
Elite Staffing / Menasha Packaging Co.
06.2017 - 11.2017
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Blumenthal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
North Carolina A&T State University