Valeria Villagomez
Creston,IA
Summary
Skilled Occupational Health and Safety Technician with background in conducting comprehensive workplace assessments to identify potential hazards and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Experienced in developing and implementing effective safety training programs, improving awareness among employees across various levels. Strengths include strong analytical skills, ability to work well under pressure, and proficiency in risk management techniques. Proven track record of significantly reducing workplace incidents through strategic interventions and continuous improvement efforts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Technician
Turner Construction
Plaquemine, Louisiana
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted in preparing reports related to safety activities such as incident rates, near misses, audits.
- Investigated employee complaints regarding safety issues and took appropriate action when necessary.
- Maintained records of inspections, tests, and evaluations of safety systems.
- Ensured that all personnel are aware of any changes in regulations governing occupational health and safety.
- Monitored workers' use of personal protective equipment for compliance with established standards.
- Trained employees and managers in standard safety procedures, use of safety equipment and behavior-based safety observation techniques.
- Examined fire sprinkler and standpipe systems for signs of age or decay posing safety risk, ordering repairs by specialists where necessary.
- Provided training on safe work practices and procedures for employees and supervisors.
Timekeeper
BrandSafway
Orange, Texas
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Established employee payroll files and updated existing files with new information.
- Managed and maintained confidential employee payroll records.
- Reviewed requests for leave of absence and ensured all required forms were completed accurately.
- Reviewed and approved production timecards daily.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- Identified, researched and resolved issues with hours worked.
- Utilized payroll software efficiently to process payroll and generate necessary reports.
- Processed weekly and monthly payroll for employees accurately and on time.
Quality Assurance Technician
Michael Foods
Lenox, Iowa
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
- Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on quality assurance procedures and policies.
- Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.
- Performed detailed inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Provided training on proper inspection techniques to other members of the team.
- Maintained accurate records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation.
Education
Phlebotomist Technician - Allied Health
Community of Dr Bose
Mission, TX07-2022
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
Nccer
Port Arthur, TX09-2021
Skills
- Workplace inspection
- Electrical safety
- Safety training delivery
- Fall protection
- Confined space entry
- Personal protective equipment
- Ergonomic assessment
- Slip, trip, and fall prevention
- Safety documentation
Timeline
Safety Technician
Turner Construction
10.2021 - 11.2021
Timekeeper
BrandSafway
07.2020 - 10.2020
Quality Assurance Technician
Michael Foods
02.2018 - 06.2020
Phlebotomist Technician - Allied Health
Community of Dr Bose
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
Nccer