Tamela Kimmell-Hammond
Oviedo,FL
Summary
Corporate safety leader with deep expertise in developing and implementing safety protocols and compliance programs. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and achieving measurable results. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Key skills include risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Sales and Business Development
Deloitte
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration between departments to ensure alignment of goals and seamless execution of projects.
- Maximized profitability by monitoring financial metrics closely and adjusting strategies accordingly based on real-time results analysis.
- Expanded customer base through targeted business development initiatives and strategic partnerships.
- Boosted sales revenue by implementing innovative strategies and effective market research.
Sr. Director NASA Business Strategy
ASRC Federal
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
- Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
- Created an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
Corporate Safety Director
Abacus Technology
10.2002 - 01.2020
- Implemented employee recognition programs highlighting outstanding contributions to workplace safety efforts.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive safety manual, outlining company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
- Implemented training programs to transfer knowledge and core competencies to management and associates.
- Monitored industry trends for emerging risks, proactively updating policies and procedures to mitigate potential hazards before they became issues.
- Conducted regular site inspections for potential hazards and implemented corrective actions as needed.
- Developed plans designed to meet operational goals to reduce injuries, accidents and incidents.
- Headed company-wide system to identify and evaluate hazards and implement controls.
- Provided ongoing support to employees through one-on-one consultations addressing individual safety concerns or questions.
- Improved workplace safety by implementing comprehensive training programs and conducting regular safety audits.
- Communicated strategy and objectives with senior leadership.
- Reduced accident rates with proactive hazard identification and thorough risk assessments.
- Developed company-wide safety policies, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Served as the primary liaison between the company and regulatory agencies such as OSHA, maintaining open communication channels for timely updates on policy changes.
- Established and achieved audits to track and identify gaps in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Managed a team of safety professionals to promote a positive safety culture throughout the organization.
- Led incident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences, enhancing overall safety performance.
- Streamlined reporting processes for accidents and near-misses, leading to faster resolutions and targeted improvements.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
Education
Master of Arts - Management
Webster University
St. Louis, MOBachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INAssociate of Science - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Contractor safety management
- Workplace inspections
- Safety program development
- Safety audits
- Risk identification
- Safety inspection
Timeline
VP of Sales and Business Development
Deloitte
09.2022 - 05.2025
Sr. Director NASA Business Strategy
ASRC Federal
01.2020 - 09.2022
Corporate Safety Director
Abacus Technology
10.2002 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
Associate of Science - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University
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