Yuranny Garcia
Elmont
Summary
Environmental Health and Safety Manager with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. Expertise in developing and implementing EHS programs that ensure compliance and promote a culture of safety. Skilled in conducting risk assessments, managing incident investigations, and providing training to enhance workplace safety. Strong leadership and communication skills focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility/Regional Safety, Health, & Environmental Manager
NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE
Bohemia
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with site leadership to set priorities and performance indicators for improved overall performance.
- Ensured compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies, maintaining a constant “Audit Ready” status.
- Developed effective SH&E programs and training to clarify safety procedures.
- Lead risk assessment processes to identify and mitigate hazards, ensuring clear communication with employees.
- Oversee incident investigations to find root causes and implement preventive actions.
- Conducted quarterly Functional Compliance Assessments to meet all requirements.
- Evaluated Life Saving Rules quarterly to manage high-risk activities.
- Collaborated closely with engineers and project managers on various projects to ensure effective SH&E practices.
- Managed the safety budget to keep projects within financial limits.
- Established a sustainability program focused on waste reduction and resource conservation.
- Developed a Business Continuity Plan to maintain operations during crises.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
STEINWAY & SONS
Astoria
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed and enhance the EHS program per Steinway’s standards.
- Overseed EHS planning and compliance.
- Managed incident investigations for timely reporting and action tracking.
- Maintained an effective injury prevention plan.
- Partnered with leaders to implement EHS initiatives.
- Conducted inspections for safety and environmental risks.
- Organized training on emergency procedures and safety.
- Conducted EHS inspections for compliance.
- Ensured safety data sheets are current and accessible.
- Supported environmental compliance activities.
- Delivered EHS training for employees and contractors.
- Managed Hearing Conservation and Respirator Fit Testing.
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist/Plant Operations
FRESHDIRECT
Bronx
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted daily inspections for OSHA compliance and maintain audit readiness.
- Completed daily Safety Observation Reports (SORs) for accountability and tracking.
- Audited safety equipment and report findings to relevant teams.
- Analyzed accident data to prevent future incidents.
- Conducted incident investigations, including interviews and data analysis.
- Reviewed reports to ensure corrective actions are taken.
- Assisted with safety training programs and develop protocols.
- Identified and mitigated hazardous chemicals affecting health and the environment.
- Created and presented safety trend reports to teams.
- Managed Occupational Health aspects, including respiratory protection.
- Project Manager for Hearing Conservation initiatives.
Prevention Specialist
PROJECT SAFETY NET
PATCHOGUE
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted HIV/HCV testing, syphilis testing, and STI screenings for gonorrhea and chlamydia by applying a Social Network Strategy for counseling, testing, and referrals.
- Performed confirmatory tests for preliminary HIV positives and actively link all HCV/STI positives/reactive for confirmatory testing and treatment.
- Provided case management to individuals who have substance use disorder/co-occurring substance use and mental health disorder who are at high risk or who are HIV positive.
- Keenly refered consumers to needed services as well as to viral hepatitis B testing, hepatitis A and B vaccinations.
- Enrolled clients into the Linkage to Care Program – provide linkages and referrals to medical care, behavioral interventions.
Unit Coordinator
ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
Bayside
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared patient records prior to admission.
- Assured medical records are proficiently maintained according to regulatory standards.
- Monitored unit patient care and clerical supplies and orders on a weekly basis.
- Coordinated the scheduling of all clinic appointments to outside facilities with the Social Worker Department and assist when required.
- Facilitated in-house bed transfers.
Environmental Specialist/Chemist
Triumvirate Environmental Inc
Astoria
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Contributed to team managing lab packs, including chemical segregation, packing, and disposal.
- Assisted management in developing accounts and planning standard operating procedures.
- Tracked environmental waste using a computerized system to prevent environmental contamination.
- Ensured chemical handling complied with regulatory guidelines and environmental laws, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
- Performed audits and inspections at facilities and laboratories to comply with OSHA regulations along with Triumvirate’s Health and Safety Practice.
- Supported hazardous materials management programs at client sites by performing chemical inventories, segregating chemicals, and shipping hazardous waste off-site per RCRA and DOT regulations.
- Trained clients on proper chemical safety and hazardous waste management.
- Resolved chemical spill emergencies by managing containment, cleanup, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Cultivated an in-depth understanding of OSHA regulations as well as Triumvirate’s Health and Safety Practices.
- Follow OSHA, DOT, DEP, and DOE policies while following protocol when performing audits and documentation to report to the Environmental Health and Safety Department.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Infection Control and Industrial Hygiene
TULANE UNIVERSITY
New Orleans, LA09.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Public Health
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN05.2016
Skills
- CONNECT
- Microsoft Off
- Clinical Information System
- CIS
- Orchard Copia
- Centricity EMR
- Wasteland
- Power BI
- Oracle SQL Developer
- JJ Keller Safety Management Suite
- IWarehouse
- IS400
- Veeva
- Infolink
- SHE-PM
- Risk assessment
- OSHA compliance
- Project management
- Environmental policy development
- Hazardous materials management
- Air quality monitoring
- Environmental risk assessment
- Waste management
- Environmental reporting
- Environmental auditing
- Environmental compliance
- Safety audits
- Workplace inspections
- Electrical safety
- Accident investigation
- Fire safety management
- Hazard identification
- First aid training
- Personal protective equipment
- Fall protection
- Contractor management
- Occupational health
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Environmental Health and Safety Professional (ASP), June 2022
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS, Wilmington, NC
OSHA 30 General Industry Health and Safety, December 2021
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, FL
RCRA Training / DOT Training / ROSS Training, September 2018
TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL, Astoria, NY
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER (Hazmat), October 2018
Continuing and Professional Studies (CPS) Office, THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK, New York, NY
Certificate of Fitness Supervision of Non-Production Chemical Laboratories, October 2018
Continuing and Professional Studies (CPS) Office, THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK, New York, NY
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, October 2018
Continuing and Professional Studies (CPS) Office, THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK, New York, NY
CINTAS First Aid CPR AED, October 2024-2027
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, New York, NY
Fall Protection/Competent Person for Safety at Heights
MSA THE SAFETY COMPANY, May 2023
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) & EKG Technician (CET), September 2006
NATIONAL HEALTH CAREER ASSOCIATION, New York, NY
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Facility/Regional Safety, Health, & Environmental Manager
NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE
09.2024 - Current
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
STEINWAY & SONS
06.2023 - 08.2024
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist/Plant Operations
FRESHDIRECT
11.2021 - 06.2023
Prevention Specialist
PROJECT SAFETY NET
05.2021 - 11.2021
Unit Coordinator
ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
03.2020 - 02.2021
Environmental Specialist/Chemist
Triumvirate Environmental Inc
08.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Infection Control and Industrial Hygiene
TULANE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Public Health
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
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