Zach Connolly
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Driven and organized professional with 8 years in the Safety, Health, and Environmental field. Collaborative and amiable with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization. Self-starter with a conscientious approach. Active listener focused on anticipating and overcoming obstacles to support the client. Seeking to transition diverse experiences and skillsets into a challenging sales role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager
Mitsubishi Chemical America
11.2020 - Current
- Built trust by showing my team that I CARE! "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care" -Theodore Roosevelt
- Remained highly composed and calm in fast-paced, and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results
- Persuaded executives to invest capital and allocate resources for safety
- Regularly delivered presentations and training to groups of 10-50 participants
- Developed, implemented, and effectively managed programs and initiatives essential to the business
- Implemented a Safety and Health Management System ultimately receiving OSHA VPP Star
- Exceeded KPIs for injury rates, near misses, corrective action closure, risk assessments, audit completion, and training
- Complied with legal and ethical standards to meet regulatory requirements
- Maintained accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes
HSE Associate Representative
PepsiCo
04.2017 - 11.2020
- Displayed ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines, while remaining sensitive to competing initiatives
- Active change leader influencing all levels of organization to drive safety-first culture
- Exceeded quarterly performance agendas for new project rollouts, while sustaining all preexisting programs and KPIs
- Spearheaded PepsiCo’s Global Environmental Health and Safety Management System (GEHSMS) and DOT Fleet Safety Programs
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2016
Skills
- Fast learner, self-starter, and solution seeker
- Active listener and great communicator
- Easily able to build trust and lasting relationships
- Organized and detail oriented
Certification
ASP - Associate Safety Professional
Timeline
Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager
Mitsubishi Chemical America
11.2020 - Current
HSE Associate Representative
PepsiCo
04.2017 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Old Dominion University
ASP - Associate Safety Professional
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