Shaniya Cobbs
Windsor,CT
Summary
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) leader with a proven track record of managing and developing safety programs in industrial and manufacturing environments. Extensive experience in policy creation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Adept at leading executive safety meetings, conducting large-scale training, and fostering a proactive safety culture. Strong ability to collaborate with senior leadership and drive HSE initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EH&S Specialist
ATI
East Hartford, CT
06.2024 - Current
- Managed all aspects of environmental health and safety (EHS) programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state regulations.
- Created and enforced company-wide safety policies, reducing risks, and improving workplace safety culture.
- Led executive-level safety meetings, working directly with plant leadership to implement strategic safety initiatives.
- Conducted facility-wide safety audits and risk assessments, identifying and resolving critical safety concerns.
- Developed and delivered safety training programs for employees at all levels, ensuring a clear understanding and compliance.
Health&Safety Specialist
Amazon
Windsor, CT
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed HSE programs and training for the largest Amazon fulfillment center in New England, reducing incidents by 20% through proactive safety measures.
- Led facility-wide audits and risk assessments for a 3M+ sq. ft. Operation, ensuring compliance with OSHA and state safety regulations.
- Developed and facilitated safety training for over 500 employees, ensuring adherence to operational safety protocols, and emergency response procedures.
- Collaborated with operations and maintenance teams to implement safety improvements, decreasing near-miss occurrences by 15%.
- Monitored safety data trends, and implemented risk mitigation strategies that enhanced the overall workplace safety culture.
Education
Exercise Science - Human Performance
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CTSkills
- Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management
- OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory compliance
- Executive-Level Leadership & Safety Strategy
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Mitigation
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Safety Audits, Inspections & Reporting
- Large-Scale Employee Training & Presentations
- Emergency Response & Crisis Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Led the Safety Department as Acting Safety Manager, overseeing all HSE operations, policy enforcement, and compliance initiatives, resulting in a 30% reduction in workplace hazards
- Developed and implemented comprehensive safety policies, improving OSHA compliance, and streamlining risk assessment protocols across all departments
- Led monthly executive safety meetings with the plant manager and leadership teams, ensuring alignment on HSE strategy, and driving company-wide safety improvements
- Designed and delivered large-scale safety training for over 200 employees, increasing hazard awareness, and enhancing overall workplace safety culture
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
EH&S Specialist
ATI
06.2024 - Current
Health&Safety Specialist
Amazon
11.2022 - 06.2024
Exercise Science - Human Performance
Southern Connecticut State University