Tara Decker
Odessa,TX
Summary
Safety Consultant and business owner with 8 years of self-employed experience delivering OSHA-aligned programs, risk assessments, and workforce training. Proven ability to generate new business, build long-term client relationships, and expand service offerings through strategic outreach, networking, and value-driven proposals. Known for reducing incident rates, strengthening safety culture, and providing clear, actionable solutions that keep clients returning year after year.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Consultant
SOS Safety and Training
03.2018 - Current
- Acted as point of contact for interpreting and implementing federal and state environmental requirements affecting operational activities.
- Liaised with outside environmental consultants to develop effective compliance strategies.
- Regularly perform environmental compliance inspections and promptly report issues to Operations Manager.
- Provide OSHA Compliance trainings and maintain all documentation of training, medical and environmental requirements.
- Continually assess hazards, risk assessment and mitigation plans.
- Assist the operational teams with their HSE compliance efforts on existing projects and provide recommendations on developing/future projects.
- Researched, interviewed, and investigated all work-related injuries, accompanying injured employees on subsequent medical appointments.
Manager
Crooked Horn Services LLC
Midland, TX
05.2022 - 08.2026
- Oversaw team of trainers, developing their skills through targeted development plans to improve training effectiveness.
- Customized onboarding programs for new hires, facilitating faster productivity and smoother integration into company culture.
- Implemented innovative e-learning solutions, enhancing training accessibility and engagement for diverse learners.
- Promoted use of technology in learning, leveraging tools for virtual and interactive training sessions.
- Designed competency-based training materials, aligning with strategic business goals.
- Championed diversity and inclusion training, promoting equitable workplace environment.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through targeted training initiatives.
- Evaluated long-term impact of training on employee performance and career progression.
Training Manager
Viking Coil Tubing LLC
Odessa, Tx
05.2015 - 02.2018
- Developed and conducted employee training and emergency preparedness programs, ensuring quality assurance for material requisition, new processes, and non-routine work.
- Managed employee training records and coordinated training initiatives to support compliance and skill development.
- Oversaw performance and coordinated coverage for field health and safety consultants.
- Guided and partnered with the EHS team to improve workplace safety measures.
- Formulated corrective action plans that improved compliance with safety regulations and reduced risk of violations.
- Conducted and participated in reviews, inspections, and audits of contractor operations to continually improve health and safety performance.
- Participate as required in accident/incident investigations and case management of injuries/incidents.
- Analyze organizational risks and take necessary steps to mitigate potential incidents.
- Develop presentations and present to leadership.
Sales Representative & Third-Party Training Provider
CMC Safety Services
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Delivered comprehensive training to employees at high-profile third-party companies, including Apache, Pioneer Energy Services, EOG, Patterson UTI, Dixie Electric, and Aveda Energy Services, boosting workforce preparedness.
- Identified client needs and delivered tailored training and personal protective equipment to enhance employee safety.
- Provide safety classes and PPE equipment training/calibrations on location.
- Research, interview, and investigate all work-related injuries and accompany injured employee(s) on all subsequent medical appointments.
- Training provided includes, but is not limited to, PEC Safeland, Forklift Operation, Medic First Aid Basic Plus, Hydrogen Sulfide, PPE, Eye Protection, SCBA, Hand Protection, Ergonomics, Scaffolds, Electrical Safety, Benzene Awareness, Slips, Trips, and Falls, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Fire Extinguisher Safety, Hearing Protection, and Blood Borne Pathogens.
- Managed employee training records and coordinated large-scale training projects to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Sales Representative and Marketing Administrator
Safety Solutions LLC
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Achieved monthly sales quotas for training, services, equipment, and training classes.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales, and service agreements.
- Cultivated relationships with customers and community to drive long-term business growth.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how their needs could be met through specific products and services.
- Executed daily outbound calls averaging four hours, enhancing customer engagement.
Marketing Representative
SDB Creative Group/Yoonek Concepts
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Developed and evaluated marketing strategies aligned with company objectives and market trends to enhance brand visibility.
- Managed customer engagement campaigns to foster relationships and drive participation.
- Created effective messaging using language, graphics and marketing collateral.
- Collaborated with clients to identify needs and challenges, delivering tailored campaign themes that addressed specific objectives.
- Cultivated and managed relationships with key clients, vendors and community partners.
Teacher
Ector County Independent School District
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Developed and implemented interactive learning mediums that enhanced student comprehension of course materials.
- Promoted physical, mental, and social development through classroom games and outdoor recreational activities, fostering student engagement.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents and guardians to collaboratively address children's progress and support their learning.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for seventy-five students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Sociology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX01-2007
Degree - Occupational And Work Place Safety - General And Construction Industries
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX01-2007
Teaching Certification -
University of Denton
Dallas, TXSkills
- EH&S standards and regulations
- Team communication
- Marketing
- Open communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Marketing tactics
- Self-motivated
- Interpersonal communication
- Sales leadership
- Team player
Certification
- Basin United/Supervisor and Leader- Certified Instructor
- PEC Safeland, Safegulf, T.R.A.P.-Certified Instructor
- Medic First Aid/CPR/AED-Certified Instructor
- Hydrogen Sulfide-Certified Instructor
- H2S CLEAR-PEC Basic Pipeline- Certified Instructor
- DOT/NON DOT Urine Collector-Certified Instructor
- OSHA Compliance Training
- Osha Accident and Investigation
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 511
- OSHA Accident and Incident Investigation
- OSHA Permit Confined Space
- OSHA Cranes in Construction
- OSHA Electrical Safety
- OSHA Fall Protection
- OSHA Industrial Hygiene
- OSHA Machine Guarding
- OSHA Record Keeping
Additional Information
Letters of recommendation and additional employment history available upon request.
Timeline
Manager
Crooked Horn Services LLC
05.2022 - 08.2026
Owner/Consultant
SOS Safety and Training
03.2018 - Current
Training Manager
Viking Coil Tubing LLC
05.2015 - 02.2018
Sales Representative & Third-Party Training Provider
CMC Safety Services
12.2012 - 07.2014
Sales Representative and Marketing Administrator
Safety Solutions LLC
03.2012 - 12.2012
Marketing Representative
SDB Creative Group/Yoonek Concepts
06.2011 - 02.2012
Teacher
Ector County Independent School District
07.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Sociology
Angelo State University
Degree - Occupational And Work Place Safety - General And Construction Industries
West Texas A&M University
Teaching Certification -
University of Denton