Sterling Schlapak
Summary
Navy Veteran with a 12 year background supervising day-to-day activities of 27 personnel. Demonstrated history of solution based problem solving for successful project completion. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and quickly adapting to constantly changing priorities. Skilled in cross department and customer communication, project management, team building, and leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Class Leading Petty Officer (Machinist Mate)
United States Navy Reserve
01.2016 - Current
- Supervised 27 personnel ensuring completion of all administrative and yearly training hour requirement are met.
- Developed and conducted training exercises and performance evaluations for junior personnel.
- Enhanced team efficiency by implementing streamlined communication processes and improving procedural documentation.
Safety Supervisor
Lexicon Inc.
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained all records required by OSHA and company policies
- Implemented and maintained a tracking system for incident, safety, equipment and injury reports.
- Provide on-site safety presence for 150 employees in 2 locations
- Excelled in investigating/mitigating incidents and writing incident reports
- Oversee compliance of OSHA and company regulations
- Conducted safety audits and job safety analysis
- Develop and present start-up meeting health and safety training material
General Utility
Nucor Steel Arkansas
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Constantly working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal and unity in Key Stakeholders
- Demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, and procedures at all times
- Support our entire maintenance and production teams by giving safe, timely, and quality services while maintaining a positive work environment
Leading Petty Officer (Machinist Mate)
United States Navy
01.2012 - 04.2016
- Troubleshoot and maintain several a/c units, refrigeration plants, and hydraulic systems
- Operate a forklift in several weapons magazines during loading and unloading evolutions
- Team leader of the security reaction force team
- Active member of the Anti-Terrorism Training Team onboard USS New Orleans
- Team member of the visit, board, search, and seizure team
- Vigilantly stand armed sentry rovers with the M16 and M9.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Health/Safety
Columbia Southern University
12.2023
Criminology
Arkansas State University
01.2012
Skills
- System Administration
- Customer Communication
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Program Management
- Data Management
- Inventory Management
- Problem Solving
- Leadership Development
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Team Building
- Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Salesforce Administrator Certification (Pending Exam Date March 2024)
- OSHA 30
- Material handling (American Safety Council)
- Secret Security Clearance
Accomplishments
3x Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
2x Sailor of the year
4x Good Conduct Medal
Community Service
Kennett Junior Chamber of Commerce
250 Hours per year
Timeline
Safety Supervisor
Lexicon Inc.
08.2022 - 08.2023
General Utility
Nucor Steel Arkansas
03.2018 - 07.2022
First Class Leading Petty Officer (Machinist Mate)
United States Navy Reserve
01.2016 - Current
Leading Petty Officer (Machinist Mate)
United States Navy
01.2012 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Occupational Health/Safety
Columbia Southern University
Criminology
Arkansas State University
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