Hi, I’m
Ryan Hester
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
High-performing professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing safety and health programs. Skilled in creating safety protocols, conducting hazard assessments, and providing education to ensure a safe working environment. Deep understanding of OSHA regulations and a strong commitment to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health. Demonstrated expertise in program development, team leadership, business development, safety oversight, field sampling, and data analysis. Recognized by peers for integrity, strong work ethic, and a purposeful work style that consistently delivers results.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
- Integrity and ethics
- Operations management
- Process improvement
- Policy development
- Hazard identification
- Workplace inspections
- Industrial hygiene
- Occupational health
- Clear communication
Certification
- Certified Industrial Hygienist, No. 12087 CP
- Certified Safety Professional, No. CSP-28208
- DOSH Certified Asbestos Consultant, No. 11-4835
- CDPH Certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, No. LRC-00001949
- CDPH Certified Lead Project Monitor, No. LRC-00001948
- AIHA Registered Specialist: Exposure Decision Analysis, ID: 126482
Work History
Pillar EHS Solutions, Inc.
President
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: Provider of safety consulting services, specializing in industrial hygiene, asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and indoor air quality assessments.
- Built strong relationships with some 150clients, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business across multiple sectors.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with exceptional project management skills and timely delivery of products and services.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
Safety Management Systems, LLC
West Coast Regional Manager
08.2017 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Led up to 35 EHS professionals in the delivery of comprehensive environmental, health, and safety services across the western United States.
- Delivered technical consulting, training, risk assessments, and program development.
- Oversaw business performance reviews, contract negotiations, and customer relations.
- Guided development of junior team members.
- Directed execution of regional safety protocols.
- Enhanced strategic planning processes for long-term success.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of new products and services into the region's offerings.
Safety Management Systems, LLC
Industrial Hygiene Supervisor
05.2014 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Oversaw daily industrial hygiene department operations of approximately 12 team members, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Supervised field activities, ensuring compliance with internal and external industrial hygiene protocols
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization's core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous resolution of inquiries or complaints.
Safety & Training Consultants and Safety Management Systems, LLC
Industrial Hygiene Technician
09.2011 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Evaluated processes to assess and minimize personnel exposures to physical, ergonomic, chemical and biological and occupational hazards. Recommended control measures and modifications to existing procedures to control hazards.
- Provided guidance on indoor environmental quality issues such as mold, bacteria, asbestos, and lead-based paint.
- Conducted noise surveys to identify potential hearing hazards, recommending corrective actions for improved hearing conservation efforts.
- Performed radiation surveys in workplaces to evaluate personal exposures to ionizing sources.
- Conducted pre-demolition hazardous materials inspections and provided third-party regulatory oversight of abatement contractors. Assessed compliance of site operations, monitored air quality, reviewed worksite documents, notifications, and worker certifications.
- Prepared formal and informal reports of findings, referencing regulations, industry standards, and professional standards, and included recommended actions.
- Evaluated personal protective equipment effectiveness through fit-testing and employee training sessions, promoting proper usage among workers.
- Prepared formal and informal reports of findings, referencing regulations, industry standards, and professional standards, and included recommended actions.
- Monitored safety and assessed risk levels and mitigation strategies at industrial worksites and on construction jobs.
Criterion Environmental Services
Staff Hygienist
03.2006 - 09.2011
Job overview
- Provided guidance on indoor environmental quality issues such as mold, bacteria, asbestos, and lead-based paint.
- Conducted pre-demolition hazardous materials inspections and provided third-party regulatory oversight of abatement contractors. Assessed compliance of site operations, monitored air quality, reviewed worksite documents, notifications, and worker certifications.
- Prepared formal and informal reports of findings, referencing regulations, industry standards, and professional standards, and included recommended actions.
Education
Montana Tech, Butte, MT
Master of Science from Industrial Hygiene
12.2019
BIOLA University, La Mirada, CA
Bachelor of Science from Organizational Leadership
12.2010
Timeline
President
Pillar EHS Solutions, Inc.
12.2022 - Current
West Coast Regional Manager
Safety Management Systems, LLC
08.2017 - 12.2022
Industrial Hygiene Supervisor
Safety Management Systems, LLC
05.2014 - 08.2017
Industrial Hygiene Technician
Safety & Training Consultants and Safety Management Systems, LLC
09.2011 - 05.2014
Staff Hygienist
Criterion Environmental Services
03.2006 - 09.2011
- Certified Industrial Hygienist, No. 12087 CP
- Certified Safety Professional, No. CSP-28208
- DOSH Certified Asbestos Consultant, No. 11-4835
- CDPH Certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, No. LRC-00001949
- CDPH Certified Lead Project Monitor, No. LRC-00001948
- AIHA Registered Specialist: Exposure Decision Analysis, ID: 126482
Montana Tech
Master of Science from Industrial Hygiene
BIOLA University
Bachelor of Science from Organizational Leadership
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