Uzochi Iwuoha
Fort Worth
Summary
Resourceful EHS specialist offering 3 years background conducting audits and thoroughly reviewing records to verify compliance to state and federal regulations. Systematic and moral professional with expertise identifying and documenting internal strengths and weaknesses and developing recommendations and corrective action plans. Strong communicator possessing clear, concise writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft software. (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Specialist
S&S Activewear
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Reduced employee injuries through the implementation of comprehensive safety training programs.
- Collaborated with management to develop and enforce safety policies and procedures, resulting in a safer work environment.
- Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
- Developed emergency response plans, coordinating with local authorities for seamless execution during crisis situations.
- Organized regular meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss ongoing safety initiatives, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Lead Compliance Auditor
Saddle Creek Logistics Services
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed numerous compliance audits per month.
- Analyzed all audit results and resolved all compliance issues.
- Participated in various training and development programs.
- Assisted accounts with creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Provide technical advice, coaching, and guidance on health and safety training programs to address regulatory requirements and site-specific operational and safety concerns.
- Participated in investigations of work-related illness/injuries and company accidents to determine the “root cause” and make necessary recommendations for process improvements.
- Led health and safety programs, as assigned, in response to identified opportunities that may affect the environment, safety, and health of Saddle Creek operations.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
Safety Coordinator
FedEx
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
- Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
Store Protection Specialist
Ross Dress For Less
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Completed incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.
- Conducted daily store walk-throughs to identify potential security risks.
- Investigated and documented thefts and suspicious activity to improve issue prevention.
- Patrolled store premises to detect and prevent shoplifting and security breaches.
- Calmly and efficiently addressed emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible, and directing shoppers to safety.
- Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL10.2022
Associate of Science - Biology
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX12.2019
High School Diploma -
North Forney High School
Forney, TX06.2016
Skills
- Active Listening
- Preparing Templates
- Auditing Experience
- Reading Comprehension
- Strong Computer Skills
- Coordinate Investigations
- Job Safety
- Incident Reporting
- Compliance Regulations
- Intelex
- Workplace Safety
- OSHA
- Environmental Health
Certification
- First Aid / CPR / AED - Issued Dec 2022
- OSHA 30 Certification - Issued April 2023
Timeline
Safety Specialist
S&S Activewear
06.2023 - 02.2024
Lead Compliance Auditor
Saddle Creek Logistics Services
05.2022 - 06.2023
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
08.2021 - 05.2022
Safety Coordinator
FedEx
06.2020 - 03.2022
Store Protection Specialist
Ross Dress For Less
06.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Biology
Tarrant County College District
High School Diploma -
North Forney High School
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