Pamela Richardson
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Operations leader with 20+ years overseeing production, training, workforce performance, and safety compliance in technical and unionized environments. Experienced in managing staff, vendors, schedules, and budgets while optimizing workflows and ensuring operational efficiency. Skilled in training, coaching, and developing personnel, mediating labor and operational issues, and fostering strong cross-department and client/vendor relationships. Proven ability to implement policies and procedures that align with organizational strategy, maintain compliance, and deliver measurable improvements in productivity and quality.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CSLB Welding Contractor
PMR Associates Welding & Fabrication Inc
09.2023 - Current
- Direct all welding production activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with OSHA/IIPP requirements.
- Perform monthly hazard assessments, lead inspections, and enforce hazard corrections.
- Conduct accident/near-miss investigations within 24 hours and implement corrective actions.
- Manage budgeting, materials procurement, and inventory control for operations.
- Maintain safety documentation, including inspections, toolbox meetings, and training records.
- Lead workforce training on PPE, hot work, hazard communication, machine guarding, and fume safety.
- Executed thorough risk assessments prior to project initiation, identifying potential hazards and mitigation strategies.
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
Lead Welding Professor
Compton College
01.2013 - Current
- Manage day-to-day instructional welding lab operations under OSHA and institutional safety policies.
- Developed safety protocols and reduced lab incidents by 20%.
- Conduct hazard assessments, maintain training documentation, and ensure compliance with IIPP.
- Train and mentor large student cohorts in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and fabrication techniques.
- Created online instructional materials and coordinated curriculum delivery and lab scheduling.
Assistant Plant Manager
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
01.2001 - 08.2006
- Oversaw daily operations of 5,000 sq. ft. facility. Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff.
- Managed inventory control processes, tracking supply usage and optimizing reordering practices for custodial and maintenance supplies.
- Developed and maintained effective communication channels with staff, students, and vendors to address facility-related concerns.
- Reviewed and updated facility policies, ensuring compliance with LAUSD standards and best practices.
- Facilitated staff meetings to discuss operational issues, promote teamwork, and share updates on safety protocols.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets, analyzing expenses related to maintenance and custodial operations.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable contracts for raw materials and services procurement.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives, saving $50,000.
Production Supervisor-Welding
Virco Manufacturing
1996 - 01.2000
- Managed a team of 10 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines. Supervised welding operations, ensuring quality control and safety compliance.
- Trained welders, managed workflow, and coordinated equipment maintenance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve procedures and reduce downtime.
- Evaluation reports and conducted disciplinary meetings
Education
Master's Candidate - Educational Leadership
National University
Los Angeles, CA06.2026
B.S. - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Los Angeles, CA09.2007
License - Combination Welding And LA City Structural Steel
Abram Friedman Occupational Center
Los Angeles, CA12-1994
Skills
- Welding Fabrication, Structural/Utility Welding
- IIPP Implementation & Safety Training (T8 CCR 3203)
- Hazard Assessment & Correction
- Accident/Near-Miss Investigations
- Instructor Leadership & Curriculum Development
- Production Workflow & Resource Allocation
- Equipment Troubleshooting & Maintenance
- Policy/Procedure Development
- Labor Coordination & Stakeholder Communication
- Inventory Control & Material Tracking
- Progressive Discipline & Compliance Enforcement
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year 2010 -Division- California Council for Adult Education (CCAE)
Teacher of the Year 2011-State - California Council for Adult Education (CCAE)
Teacher of the Year 2018 - World-American Welding Society (AWS)
Principal Welder 2018 - "Big Food for Big Days",Commercial for Frosted Mini Wheals
Affiliations
American Welding Society( AWS)
National Center for Construction and Educational Research (NCCER)
National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)
Certification
TWIC
OSHA 30
Forklift
LA City Structural Steel (Manual/Semi-Auto)
Rebar
Confined Space
OSCA Safety
CPR
Lead Training
BSIS Guard Card
Interests
Custom metal fabrication, sculpture, vintage automotive restoration, and designing functional art pieces.
Timeline
CSLB Welding Contractor
PMR Associates Welding & Fabrication Inc
09.2023 - Current
Lead Welding Professor
Compton College
01.2013 - Current
Assistant Plant Manager
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
01.2001 - 08.2006
Production Supervisor-Welding
Virco Manufacturing
1996 - 01.2000
Master's Candidate - Educational Leadership
National University
B.S. - Business Management
University of Phoenix
License - Combination Welding And LA City Structural Steel
Abram Friedman Occupational Center