Osvaldo Felizate
Greer,SC
Summary
University-level Spanish instructor and teacher with experience teaching secondary school students. Competent in creating and executing effective lesson plans that integrate pedagogical strategies and technological tools to make learning more effective. Committed to promoting cultural and linguistic understanding, as well as strengthening analytical and problem-solving skills.
Additionally, an Industrial Engineer and Occupational Health and Safety Specialist with experience in managing occupational safety systems. Focused on providing practical and effective solutions, working with a humanistic approach that fosters communication, teamwork, and responsible leadership in various administrative areas.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional in Occupational Health and Safety
SUPERTIENDAS Y DROGUERIAS OLIMPICA S.A
Barranquilla - Colombia
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Participate in promoting the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST) at all levels of the company.
- Inform management about the operation and results of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST).
- Participate in the creation and execution of the annual training program in promotion and prevention, including priority hazards/risks, and ensuring its coverage across all organizational levels.
- Participate in the development and implementation of Epidemiological Surveillance Programs, aligned with the company's risks.
- Request management to conduct entry, periodic, and exit medical examinations for workers.
- Draft and update Occupational Health and Safety policies, necessary for managing suppliers and contractors, and request approval from management.
- Develop, review, and update the company’s risk matrix.
- Develop, review, and update the company’s legal requirements matrix.
- Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections of facilities, machinery, and equipment.
- Keep updated safe work procedures and activities that pose priority risks for the company, whether routine or non-routine.
- Join the investigation team for incidents, workplace accidents, and occupational diseases.
- Execute and monitor action plans arising from investigations of incidents, workplace accidents, and occupational diseases.
- Execute and monitor action plans derived from corrective, preventive, and improvement actions arising from various activities of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
- Address all requirements related to Occupational Health and Safety requested by internal areas and external entities.
Human Management Assistant for the Occupational He
SUPERTIENDAS Y DROGUERIAS OLIMPICA S.A
Barranquilla - Colombia
10.2014 - 02.2022
- Document instructions and procedures related to occupational health and safety.
- Support the formation of Joint Committees on Occupational Health and Safety (COPASST).
- Monitor the functioning of COPASST at the regional level to comply with current legal requirements.
- Participate in the personnel induction processes related to occupational health and safety.
- Assist in the coordination and implementation of control measures for the prevention of workplace accidents and occupational diseases.
- Take part in updating information related to occupational health and safety at a national level.
- Manage and record all correspondence and information related to Occupational Health and Safety (ARL, IPS, EPS, surveillance and control entities, among others).
- Provide support and assistance to workers on matters related to occupational health and safety.
- Participate in the development of motivational programs to encourage preventive attitudes in the workplace, aiming to achieve healthy lifestyles and work practices.
- Coordinate activities aimed at reducing workplace accidents and occupational diseases in various work areas and mitigating the effects of any emergency.
- Continuously verify the inventory of personal protective equipment, supply them promptly as required, and monitor their proper use.
- Support the coordination and execution of preventive medical assistance activities and those offered by the EPS (Health Promoting Entities).
- Advise all company personnel who require it on rules and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
- Respond to all requests related to Occupational Health and Safety, submitted by internal areas and external entities.
- Assist in monitoring compliance with legal provisions regarding Occupational Health and Safety.
Customer Service Supervisor – Cashier Supervisor.
SERVICIOS ESPECIALIZADOS Y EFICIENTES S.A.S. “SERV
Barranquilla - Colombia
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of employees involved in customer service tasks.
- Address complaints and respond to customer inquiries regarding services and procedures.
- Make recommendations to management for the improvement of procedures.
- Plan and develop improved procedures.
Machine Operator
RESPONSE PACKAGING LLC
Greenville, SC
11.2011 - 07.2012
- Design and translation of assembly manuals for military products from English to Spanish.
- Operation of CNC equipment for cutting parts to assemble plastic containers.
- Operation of equipment for manufacturing polyurethane chairs.
Spanish Instructor, Department of Languages and Li
NEW MÉXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
Las Cruces, NM
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Teach intermediate-level Spanish classes.
- Manage educational materials and interactive activities to promote language learning.
- Utilize pedagogical strategies to improve students' cultural and linguistic understanding.
- Evaluate students' progress through exams and continuous feedback.
- Organize extracurricular workshops focused on conversational practice and cultural development.
- Assist students in enhancing their writing, reading, and speaking skills in Spanish.
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Corporación Centro Regional Capacitación Social
Barranquilla - Colombia
02.2006 - 11.2007
- Teach mathematics to secondary school students.
- Prepare lessons and assignments for students.
- Evaluate students' progress through exams and coursework.
- Assist students in improving their mathematical skills.
Secondary Mathematics and Physics Teacher
Liceo Mixto La Esmeralda
Barranquilla - Colombia
02.2004 - 11.2005
- Teach mathematics and physics to secondary school students.
- Develop lesson plans for both subjects, tailored to the needs of the students.
- Assess students' progress through exams and practical projects.
- Encourage students' interest in the exact sciences.
- Assist students in developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Occupational Health And Safety Specialist.
UNIVERSIDAD SIMON BOLIVAR
Barranquilla - Colombia10-2017
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Linguistics
NEW MÉXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
Las Cruces, NM05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DEL CARIBE
Barranquilla - Colombia04-2004
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish, both spoken and written
- Experience teaching intermediate and advanced-level students
- Cultural knowledge of Spanish-speaking countries
- Ability to use educational technology in lessons
- Student progress evaluation skills
- Clear and effective communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
ENGLISH
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional in Occupational Health and Safety
SUPERTIENDAS Y DROGUERIAS OLIMPICA S.A
03.2022 - 06.2023
Human Management Assistant for the Occupational He
SUPERTIENDAS Y DROGUERIAS OLIMPICA S.A
10.2014 - 02.2022
Customer Service Supervisor – Cashier Supervisor.
SERVICIOS ESPECIALIZADOS Y EFICIENTES S.A.S. “SERV
09.2012 - 10.2014
Machine Operator
RESPONSE PACKAGING LLC
11.2011 - 07.2012
Spanish Instructor, Department of Languages and Li
NEW MÉXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2009 - 05.2010
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Corporación Centro Regional Capacitación Social
02.2006 - 11.2007
Secondary Mathematics and Physics Teacher
Liceo Mixto La Esmeralda
02.2004 - 11.2005
Master of Arts - Occupational Health And Safety Specialist.
UNIVERSIDAD SIMON BOLIVAR
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Linguistics
NEW MÉXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DEL CARIBE
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