Tiara Portis
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
USMC Camp Pendleton
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
QUALITY ASSURANCE CHIEF
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Performed physical requirements of position without accommodations.
- Performed thorough visual inspections of incoming and outgoing vehicles to identify defects or necessary repairs.
- Performed detailed safety and serviceability inspections of fuels and carwash facilities.
- Closely followed safety procedures and corrected errors to avoid workplace mishap and injury.
- Fueled over 1,000 vehicles and aircraft every day while maintaining accurate record of dispensed fuel for invoicing and inventory purposes.
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
- Handled chemicals such as nitric acid, sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid using strict safety protocols.
FORMAL SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR/WRITER
USA QUARTERMASTER SCHOOL
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed classroom environment conducive for learning to meet maturity level and interest of students.
- Evaluated progress of individual students to adjust teaching strategies to meet needs.
- Facilitated learning through imagination, sensory activities and age-appropriate activities focusing on growth and development.
- Implemented positive behavior interventions and supports to promote rules and compliance in classroom.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Maintained confidential records and information in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Established clear objectives for lessons, units, projects and communicated objectives to students.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
CALIBRATIONS / MIMMS NCO
USMC Camp Lejuene
11.2011 - 05.2016
- Performed physical requirements of position with or without accommodations.
- Performed detailed safety and serviceability inspections of fuels and carwash facilities.
- Closely followed safety procedures and corrected errors to avoid workplace mishap and injury.
- Performed thorough visual inspections of incoming and outgoing vehicles to identify defects or necessary repairs.
- Conducted daily checks on overfill protection equipment to meet environmental requirements.
- Reported unsafe vehicles that required immediate in-depth repairs.
- Cleaned fleet vehicles for professional presentation and transportation.
- Adapted daily tasks to match staff skill levels and weather conditions, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
- Kept shop workspaces and various fieldwork locations clean and organized for maximum productivity.
- Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
- Trained new workers on safety procedures and protocols and enforced implementation throughout workdays to prevent injuries or downtime incidents.
- Recorded operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used and operating times.
Welder
Hwashin
07.2010 - 11.2011
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Management
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Alabama Southern Community College
Monroeville, AL10.2010
Skills
- Accident Review
- Machine Operations
- HAZMAT Programs
- Occupational Disease
- Inspections and Evaluations
- Injury Assessments
- Risk Management Strategies
- Emergency Awareness
- New Employee Orientation
- Safe Work Practices
- Injury Prevention
- Compliance Issues
- Hazardous Waste and Disposal
- Regulatory Codes
- Staff Meetings
- OSHA Requirements
- Hazard Risk Management
- Advising Employers
- Risk Identification
- Regulatory Requirements
- Fact-Finding and Investigations
- EPA Requirements
- Site Inspection
- Energy Conservation
- Environmental Concerns
- Operational Support
- Workplace Monitoring
Accomplishments
NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
MILITARY OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE MEDAL
MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE MEDAL
Certification
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Apprenticeship Pumper-Gauger (6000 hrs)
Advanced Bulk Petroleum
Petroleum Laboratory Specialist
Curriculum Developer
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
USMC Camp Pendleton
06.2022 - Current
QUALITY ASSURANCE CHIEF
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
06.2019 - 06.2022
FORMAL SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR/WRITER
USA QUARTERMASTER SCHOOL
05.2016 - 06.2019
CALIBRATIONS / MIMMS NCO
USMC Camp Lejuene
11.2011 - 05.2016
Welder
Hwashin
07.2010 - 11.2011
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Management
American Public University System
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
American Public University System
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Alabama Southern Community College
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