QUINIQUE ATES
Boyce,United States
Summary
Dynamic Safety Manager with a proven track record, excelling in accident prevention and hazard identification. Expert in safety training development and emergency response planning, fostering a culture of compliance and safety awareness. Recognized for implementing effective safety programs that significantly reduced incidents and enhanced workplace safety.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Supervisor
CBRE Direct Line
New Albany, Ohio
11.2025 - Current
- Monitor safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted comprehensive safety and hazard inspections of work sites, identifying risks and ensuring compliance.
- Inspect facilities regularly to identify and mitigate hazards.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify any potential safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and prepared reports for management review.
- Trained employees on proper use of personal protective equipment and communicated essential safety requirements to enhance awareness.
- Trained workers on safety practices to enhance awareness. on the importance of wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
- Supervised work areas, actively removing debris and hazards to prevent accidents and ensure a safe environment.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization on various initiatives related to health and safety.
- Ensured proper use of personal protective equipment.
SENIOR SAFETY COORDINATOR
SiteTech/TechUSA
De Soto, KS
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Spent 95% of time on floor observing, coaching, and fostering relationships with trade employees, supervisors, and safety teams to enhance safety culture.
- Coordinated with supervision to address safety issues and modified plans of action to ensure effective resolution.
- Reviewed contractors' safety plans before work commencement, ensuring compliance with company policy and standards.
SITE SAFETY MANAGER
Occupational Safety Consultants
Des Moines, IA
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Identified and mitigated safety issues to enhance site safety standards.
- Conducted site audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Coach employees on safety issues.
- Delivered hazard recognition training to employees to enhance safety awareness.
- Investigated employee incidents to determine root causes, corrective actions and preventive measures.
- Trained personnel on proper use of equipment within the data center environment.
- Monitored performance of the data center infrastructure ensuring maximum uptime and reliability.
- Conducted thorough orientation sessions for new hires to facilitate smooth onboarding.
- Inventory and inspect safety equipment.
- Performed Gemba walks to observe operations and promote safety awareness on-site.
SAFETY MANAGER
Amsted Rail
Keokuk, IA
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Facilitated annual and new hire training to enhance safety awareness.
- Communicated weekly goals and TIR rate to align site efforts with safety objectives.
- Implemented monthly goals for the managers, supervisors, and employees to meet to stay compliant on all OSHA requirements.
- Conducted Gemba walks throughout the day along with behavioral based audits.
- Reviewed existing processes to pinpoint improvements that enhanced compliance and minimized risks.
- Created JSA's for melting and pouring side of the foundry.
- Interacted with compliance officers during OSHA inspections.
OPERATIONS AND SAMPLING
Cenla Environmental Science
Alexandria, LA
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Collected and analyzed BOD, TSS, Ammonia, Phosphorous, and Fecal Coliform to ensure water quality standards.
- Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water.
- Calibrate electrical instrumentation and equipment.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and replaced pumps, filters, hoses, and other mechanical equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Updated environmental permits for wastewater management, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Record operational data, meter/gauge readings on specified forms.
- Engaged with local Town Hall and City employees across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas to foster collaborative relationships.
- Recruited to Amsted.
SAFETY TECHNICIAN / MANAGER
Bilfinger Industrial Services
Pineville, LA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Identified and raised awareness of unsafe behaviors, executing injury prevention efforts that instilled core values of workplace safety among facility personnel.
- Trained skilled and unskilled workers and managers in standard safety procedures, safety equipment use, and behavior-based safety observation techniques to enhance overall safety compliance.
- Inspected job sites for hazardous conditions, excessive noise and PPE use.
- Analyzed jobs and worksites and reported on hazards, recommendations and successful corrections.
- Provided daily updates to project managers, foremen, and contractors on safety behaviors and operational enhancements to ensure ongoing safety awareness and adherence.
- Assumed responsibilities of Safety Manager during maternity leave, overseeing safety protocols and team compliance.
REGIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST
The Willamette Valley Company
Pineville, LA
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Ensured safety across 4 manufacturing plants in GA, LA, and MN by introducing a safety culture that engaged management and employees, resulting in improved safety compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive site inspections to verify adherence to safety compliance and guidelines.
- Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures for manufacturing facilities, enhancing operational safety standards.
- Provided hands-on training to all company employees.
- Contributed to procedural and operational audits.
- Engaged in organizational restructuring that reduced the workforce.
SAFETY MANAGER
Manpower Group
St. Louis, MO
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Before my employment with Manpower, safety culture was not a priority for them. They hadn't had a safety program in years.
- Within six months, I had established a strong safety culture within the supervisors and workers.
- Developed comprehensive safety plan incorporating audits, inspections, emergency evacuation plan, ongoing training, and additional safety programs.
- Transitioned organization to strong safety culture, resulting in measurable reductions in injuries and safety violations.
- Led safety meetings with key members to discuss and improve safety protocols. with key members of Procter & Gamble to ascertain methods to improve overall safety for all employees.
- Brought issues of non-compliance to the attention of the plant manager for direct handling of important concerns.
- Established robust safety programs, policies, and procedures to minimize injuries and hazards for all personnel.
- Inspected company buildings and job sites to identify possible hazardous conditions and immediately remedy those issues with corrective actions.
- Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
- Provided hands-on technical support, advice and mentoring to all levels of personnel.
- Plan, create and debut a multi-agent system for the manufacturing client.
- Maintain open and effective communications with project teams to increase productivity.
- Collaborate with engineers and customers to discuss existing and potential engineering projects and products.
SAFETY TECH
Safety Management Group
Various US cities, United States
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Identified safety hazards and developed solutions that enhanced workplace safety.
- Performed risk assessments to determine potential exposure to hazardous materials or conditions.
- Educated staff on safe working practices through lectures, videos, demonstrations.
- Organized drills to evaluate effectiveness of emergency preparedness protocols.
- Maintained comprehensive records of safety activities, ensuring compliance and tracking improvements.
- Coordinated with vendors for installation and maintenance of safety equipment, ensuring operational readiness.
JOURNEYMAN PIPEFITTER
Various Industrial Construction Companies
Various Cities, United States
01.2001 - 01.2017
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting complex blueprints, diagrams, and schematics to fabricate and assemble pipes.
- Proficiently utilized hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment for pipe cutting, threading, bending, and installation.
- Competently assembled mechanical components such as spools, elbows, tees based on design specifications.
- Readied pipes for welding by grinding surfaces to ensure proper fit and integrity during assembly.
- Practiced safety protocols while performing tasks such as torch cutting which involve the use of open flames or hazardous chemicals.
- Conducted routine checks on pipefitting machinery like saws and grinders to maintain operational reliability and safety.
COMBAT MEDIC
US Army
Alexandria, LA
04.1997 - 03.2001
- Provided emergency medical treatment to injured personnel in the field, including triage and stabilization of wounds.
- Delivered medical care to soldiers during training and conflict, administering medications, performing wound dressings, and stabilizing patients for transport.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure to assess patient conditions.
- Provided prompt medical assistance during emergencies in the field.
- Actively participated in training exercises with other medics in order to improve skills related to battlefield medicine.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care.
- Administered vaccinations and immunizations according to established protocols while ensuring all records were properly documented.
- Performed laboratory tests such as blood draws, urinalysis, rapid strep testing, fecal occult testing, pregnancy tests.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies while maintaining accurate records of usage.
- Provided emotional support to wounded individuals, aiding their recovery process.
- Prepared reports detailing daily activities performed while working in the field.
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Hazard identification
- Accident prevention
- Electrical safety
- Incident investigation
- Occupational health management
- Safety training development
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Emergency response planning
- Environmental monitoring
- Machine guarding
Certification
- OSHA 510
- OSH 132
- OSHA 30
- NCCER
Timeline
Safety Supervisor
CBRE Direct Line
11.2025 - Current
SENIOR SAFETY COORDINATOR
SiteTech/TechUSA
06.2025 - 08.2025
SITE SAFETY MANAGER
Occupational Safety Consultants
04.2024 - 05.2025
SAFETY MANAGER
Amsted Rail
10.2023 - 02.2024
OPERATIONS AND SAMPLING
Cenla Environmental Science
02.2023 - 10.2023
SAFETY TECHNICIAN / MANAGER
Bilfinger Industrial Services
05.2022 - 10.2022
REGIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST
The Willamette Valley Company
10.2020 - 12.2021
SAFETY MANAGER
Manpower Group
02.2019 - 01.2020
SAFETY TECH
Safety Management Group
01.2017 - 02.2019
JOURNEYMAN PIPEFITTER
Various Industrial Construction Companies
01.2001 - 01.2017
COMBAT MEDIC
US Army
04.1997 - 03.2001