Taya Mirabal
Houston,TX
Summary
HSE professional seeking to leverage my experience to transition into a role in sustainability or sustainable development to further improve and optimize sustainable solutions for corporations, clients, and future generations to achieve real, transformational impact. I have experience and knowledge of environmental compliance/ regulations, health and safety management, reporting on key sustainability metrics, communicating about sustainability and environmental issues, leading sustainability-focused campaigns, and community outreach. I am enthusiastic about applying my passion for sustainability to contribute to meaningful environmental and operational change.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSES Administrator
Mcdermott International Inc.
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Produced global communications and led company-wide campaigns for various sustainability and environmental initiatives
- Utilized FigBytes and PowerBi for environmental dashboards, highlighting progress in areas like water use, waste management, recycling, and energy consumption to facilitate data-driven decision-making to support HSE and sustainability recommendations
- Assisted with ISO audit preparation for Environmental Management processes, ensuring compliance with international standards, and providing leadership with data to make recommendations on environmental footprint reduction methods
- Initiated community outreach and habitat restoration projects in partnership with local conservancies, underlining the company's commitment to the principles of sustainable operations and environmental stewardship
- Responsible for corporate office Training Management, conducted HSE orientation, enrolled employees in trainings, tracked and managed training compliance metrics
- · Initiated corporate office Zero Waste to Landfill program alongside Global Environmental Director through partnership with local commercial composting service
- · Provided recommendations on environmental footprint reduction methods tailored for offices and project sites to promote sustainable practices such as the reuse of hydrostatic testing water, responsible waste management, efficient resource use, and environmental stewardship
- · Contributed to creation of internal Global Health Council, collaborated closely with senior leadership and company physicians by leading meetings, facilitating impactful discussions on health practices, developing health awareness factsheets, and program and budget planning
- Generated weekly reports of organizational HSE data, providing guidance to leadership on policies and decisions
Sales Lead
REI
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Delivered top-ranking membership sales for Houston location, consistently surpassing membership acquisition targets by 2 – 3 x
- Provided customer service and experience in line with REI’s core mission, values, and benefits
- Guided customers through product features, membership benefits, and addressed diverse inquiries, enhancing customer knowledge and satisfaction.
- Upheld high standards of visual merchandising, ensuring the storefront was always organized, appealing, and in line with REI's brand image.
- Efficiently processed a variety of customer transactions, including purchases, returns, special orders, and program registrations, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Administrative Assistant
TDIndustries
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Streamlined the Special Projects department's functions by expertly managing documents, data, and providing essential project management support, ensuring consistent departmental efficiency
- Coordinated and organized regional monthly all-partner meetings
- Managed key correspondences with customers and vendors, facilitating seamless interactions for events, project documentation, proposals, and purchase orders
- Produced and maintained current up-to-date vendor lists and account charges, utilizing Microsoft Excel and Publisher to ensure accuracy and accessibility
- Proactively self-learned GIS software, leading to the successful creation of a geographical representation of employee and office distribution—upon personal request from TDIndustries' Regional President
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX12.2021
No Degree - Chemical Engineering
University of Houston
Houston, TX01.2017
Skills
Case management (HSE)
Technical writing, article publication, communications and marketing
Client and customer engagement
FigBytes Sustainability Reporting
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBi, SharePoint)
SharePoint site creation and management skills
Research, data management
Environmental Policy, compliance, audit preparation
Campaign and initiative leadership
Certification
- Certified Corporate Fire Warden
• Completed 60% of L6S (lean six sigma) certification
• Rising Star departmental award from VP of Operations and EVP of QHSES
• Dean’s List at University of Houston
Involvement
- Sustainability ERG
• GWN (Global Women’s Network)
• AHA Heart Walk – department lead and representative
• Earth Day Energy Corridor Regional Event – departmental representation
Timeline
HSES Administrator
Mcdermott International Inc.
11.2021 - 07.2023
Sales Lead
REI
04.2019 - 08.2019
Administrative Assistant
TDIndustries
06.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
University of Houston - Clear Lake
No Degree - Chemical Engineering
University of Houston
- Certified Corporate Fire Warden
• Completed 60% of L6S (lean six sigma) certification
• Rising Star departmental award from VP of Operations and EVP of QHSES
• Dean’s List at University of Houston
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