EHS Manager

Posted on: 2007-06-20

RESUME Teresa M. Strickland 1382 Isham Lane Mackville, KY 40040, USA (859) 262-0094 (H) (859)481-3351( C ) EDUCATION 05/04 Graduate, Columbia Southern University, SC (BS Env. Eng.) 05/01 Central Kentucky Technical College, Environmental Technician 08/01 Graduate, Regents College, Albany, NY (Assoc. of Science) 10/87 to 01/89 Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY (Undergraduate) 05/81 Graduate, Louisville Male High School, Louisville, KY WORK EXPERIENCE 3/2007 to Present – Curtis Maruyasu, Lebanon, KY Environmental Engineer, Responsible for the Facility Air Permit, KPDES Permit, Hazardous Materials and waste permits and Compliance, ISO14001 Certification, Federal and State reporting of all activities and Form R. ISO14001 auditor and certification Representative. Maintain Best Management Activities with Regard to all Environmental Activities within three plants in the US. Assist Safety Manager with Safety Programs and Inspections. 1/2005 to 2/2007 – Bosch-Rexroth, Lexington, KY Environmental Safety Coordinator. Responsible for the Facility OSHA Safety Program, ISO14001 Certification, Federal and State reporting of KPDES and Hazardous waste activities and Form R. ISO14001 auditor and certification Representative. Chemical Inventory control and management. Maintain MSDS library, safety training and records for lock out tag out, PPE, emergency response, Confined space, ergonomics as well as Injuries/Illness reporting. Stormwater sampling for KPDES Compliance. Train the Trainer certification for forklift operations. Conduct accident investigations and corrective actions. Risk Assessments for safety and environmental areas. Maintain Air Permit, Water and Wastewater permit. 10/2004 to 1/2005- Panasonic Home Appliances of North America, Danville, KY. Environmental Safety Manager. Responsible for the Facility OSHA Safety Program, ISO14001 Certification, Federal and State reporting of KPDES and Hazardous waste activities and Form R. ISO14001 auditor and certification Representative. Chemical Inventory control and management. Maintain MSDS library, safety training and records for lock out tag out, PPE, emergency response, Confined space, ergonomics as well as Injuries/Illness reporting. Stormwater sampling for KPDES Compliance. Train the Trainer certification for forklift operations. Conduct accident investigations and corrective actions. Risk Assessments for safety and environmental areas. 5/2004 to 10/2004 -Murakami Manufacturing, Campbellsville, Ky Environmental/Safety Representative. Responsible for the Facility OSHA safety program, OSHAS 18001 certification, Federal and State reporting of air, water, wastewater, and Hazardous waste activities. ISO14001 auditor and certification Representative. Maintain MSDS library, safety training and Injuries/Illness reporting. Stormwater sampling for compliance And air opacity logs. Training for Forklift, Lock out Tag out. Ergonomics. Quality Circle Leader. 11/01 to 5/2004-University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy, Lexington, KYOccupational Safety Officer for the College under the Assistant Dean. Environmental Compliance Officer. In charge of Laboratory Safety and training, Chemical Safety and reporting for the College. Chemical Inventory, Assure compliance with State and Federal Regulations. Hazardous materials Management, disposal and inventory. Radiation Safety Officer and Occupational Safety Representative. Serve on College Safety Committee and represent the College at the Campus Level. Manage and maintain physical inventory for college. Assist In implementation standard operating procedures for labs. Serve on Staff Council for College. UK Campus Safety Award 2003, Employee of Year Award 2003. 06/00 to 11/01- USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, Frankfort, KY Biological Lab Technician. Daily duties include performance of Various serological tests on cattle and swine for Brucellosis screen, Rivanol tests and pseudorabies virus assays. Sample preparation and Shipping, and data entry. Training includes two years lab training on Job site and experience in college lab setting. Safety and health Manager for office/field. Served as Regional and State Health and Safety Committee representing Kentucky and Tennessee For USDA Labs. Awarded USDA Safety Employee of the year. Volunteered at local environmental lab processing samples for Various company pollution permits etc… 03/96 to 06/00- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Georgetown, KY Environmental/Safety Office, Assistant to manager. Completed Title V, SARA 313 and KDEPS water reports. Reviewed and Approved msds materials for compliance assurance. Assisted with HAZWASTE audits, disposal and shipments. Performed ISO 14001 Internal Audits. Performed water sampling on-site for permit Compliance and Water Lab Analysis. Performed Safety Inspections on-line and was responsible for PPE Use, distribution, and proper wear of PPE for all team members. 08/93 to 03/96- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Georgetown, KY Team member, serving on-line needs with team leader course completion and quality circle leader training. Served in Paint shop and Assembly. US NAVY VETERAN SKILLS WORD/Windows Powerpoint, EXCEL and flowchart training. Interpersonal Communication Skills JIT Instruction technique/Quality Circle Leadership training ISO 14001 EMS Auditors Course QSD 1998,2004,2007 EMS Representative and auditor Problem solving skills OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 training Water Plant Operators Certification Course Lab Analyst (KWWOA) for water and wastewater plants(water quality) OSHA Compliance Experience Safety and Health management training, and DOT Hazardous Materials Training Operate and Maintain Lab equipment including, Centrifuge, Incubator, Sterile Dish bath, Serological Wash baths, Spectrophotometer, autoclaves, hot plates, fume hoods, etc… Radiation Safety Training ; Environmental. Field Sampling for water and soil. OSHA 29 CFR Compliance Training and Certified Safety Professional Kentucky State Air permitting training RCRA training certification CPR and First aid Certification Forklift Operators Training Certification