Dynamic safety professional with a proven track record at Richland School District Two, excelling in safety compliance and effective communication. Skilled in conducting thorough inspections and fostering a culture of safety awareness, I ensure a secure environment while maintaining accurate documentation. Committed to enhancing team collaboration and problem resolution in high-pressure situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Assistant
Richland School District Two
Columbia, South Carolina
09.2023 - Current
Monitored safety protocols during daily operations and reported compliance issues.
Conducted regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards and risks.
Collaborated with team members to reinforce safe work practices on the floor.
Maintained accurate records of safety incidents and corrective actions taken.
Engaged with employees to promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability.
Performed additional duties as assigned by management.
Conducted regular walkthroughs of the facility to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Created reports detailing findings from investigations into accidents or injuries occurring onsite.
Enforced all safety regulations and reported any violations or potential hazards.
Check the zone schools.
All doors and windows need to be locked, and no one is in the building without permission.
Crosswalk duties.
School events that require safety (sports games, district events, etc.).
Clean work vehicles.
Therapist Assistant
C.M. Tucker DMH
Columbia, South Carolina
04.2020 - 09.2023
Monitored patient progress and reported observations to the therapy team.
Prepared therapy materials and maintained a clean, organized workspace.
Supported patients during therapeutic activities to enhance engagement and participation.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Provided emotional support to clients who were dealing with chronic pain or mental health issues.
Transported patients safely from one area of the facility to another using wheelchairs or gait belts when necessary.
Demonstrated appropriate behavior management techniques to ensure safety of both clients and staff members.
Assisted with daily living activities for clients who are unable to perform them independently due to disability or illness.
Behavioral Health Assistant
William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute
Columbia, South Carolina
08.2019 - 08.2020
Assisted in patient care under supervision of mental health professionals.
Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to the healthcare team.
Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote communication and support.
Documented patient progress and maintained accurate treatment records.
Supported patients with daily living activities to enhance independence.
Ensured a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients.
Provided crisis intervention services when needed including de-escalation techniques.
Assisted in providing therapeutic interventions for clients with mental health issues.
Encouraged positive behaviors while discouraging negative behaviors using reinforcement strategies.
Observed clients' behavior during individual or group sessions to ensure safety of all parties involved.
Facilitated group activities such as art therapy, music therapy, and recreational activities.
Developed a trusting relationship with clients by actively listening and responding appropriately.
Assisted patients in setting and achieving personal and therapeutic goals.
Ensured a safe and secure environment for patients, adhering to facility safety protocols.
Maintained professionalism in emergency situations, assisting staff members in actions and monitoring patients.
Security Professional
Allied Universal Security Services
Columbia, South Carolina
01.2019 - 09.2019
Monitored access points to ensure security compliance and safety protocols.
Conducted regular patrols to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
Responded promptly to incidents, ensuring proper reporting and documentation.
Utilized surveillance systems to observe and record activities in assigned areas.
Provided exceptional customer service while maintaining a secure environment.
Prepared detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and observations for management review.
Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy when providing information to Security Management.
Recorded required data for incident reports and files.
Trained new security officers on safety protocols and company standards.
Performed security clearance processing for company employees.
unemployed
None At This Time
Columbia, South Carolina
11.2018 - 01.2019
Pursued employment opportunities through strategic job search techniques.
Utilized various resources to effectively seek employment.
Engaged in proactive job hunting to identify suitable career opportunities.
Gatekeeper
Mcentire Produce
Columbia, South Carolina
08.2015 - 11.2018
Managed inventory levels using advanced tracking software and systems.
Conducted regular audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with inventory standards.
Trained new staff on inventory procedures and best practices for efficiency.
Maintained organized storage areas, ensuring easy access to all inventory items.
Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
Entered information into system to update status reports.
Monitored stock levels to ensure availability of products.
Organized regular cycle counts to identify any potential issues early on.
Created reports on inventory activity, shortages, overages.
Utilized barcode scanners to quickly update inventories in the system.
Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.
Identified unproductive inventory for disposition, optimizing stock productivity.
Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
Coordinated logistics for inventory movement between locations.
Led physical counts and reconciled discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records.
Trained new employees on inventory management practices and procedures.
Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock at all times.
Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
Line Packer
Mcentire Produce
Columbia, South Carolina
02.2013 - 05.2015
My responsibilities as an employee are to check product bags for the right product and ensure there are no products in the seals.
Keep the line clean of any unused products and trash before, during, and after my shift.
Accomplishments: Helping others to get the job done when my line is done and clean, reopening rejected work at the end of the shift.
Assisting the palletizer, tape case, and stacking case.
Skills Used: Lifting 5 to 60 pounds, filling out paperwork for the first case check, palletizing, and running a line by myself in an orderly manner.
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher at Richland School District One, Hand Middle School6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher at Richland School District One, Hand Middle School