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Risk or Safety Professional Resume
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| Desired Industry: Environmental |
SpiderID: 25977 |
| Desired Job Location: Stockton, California |
Date Posted: 4/8/2009 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: April 13, 2009 |
| Desired Wage: 60000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: |
| Highest Degree Attained: Other |
Willing to Relocate: No Preference |
Objective:
Accomplished professional with over 7 years experience managing safety, risk, loss prevention, workers’ compensation, property and liability programs,actively seeking a Management or Specialist position within the Risk Management and/or Safety Fields.
Experience:
1.Company: Berkeley Unified School District, Berkeley, CA 2005 to 2008
Position: Risk Management, Health Benefits, & Workers’ Compensation Supervisor
Under the Deputy Superintendent; administered the District’s risk, loss prevention, self-insured workers’ compensation, health & safety, employee health benefits, pupil accident insurance, self-insured property & liability programs. Conducted safety & risk assessments of District facilities & operations-reducing exposures & liability costs. Established & served on Emergency Response Management Planning Team; assisted consultant in development of Evacuation Maps & compliance posting-improving disaster procedures & training. Served as liaison to Cal-OSHA & other regulatory agencies. Attended inspections, opening/closing conferences, processed citations & request for information. Resulted in the removal of unwarranted citations, reduction of Cal/OSHA inspections; citations & associated costs. Created Indoor Air Quality Protocol & procedures. Coordinated & conducted Indoor Air Quality investigations with industrial hygienist & abatement consultants. Increasing abatement response time, reduction of health risks & related costs; increase in employee morale; reduction in OSHA citations & inspections; & decrease in property damage. Created & coordinated safety training program for Clerical, Special Education, Maintenance, Facilities, Transportation & Custodial Operations reversing prior history of low morale, incomplete to non-existent employee safety training, improved compliance, employee productivity, safety awareness, reduced number of injuries, employee time away from work & rehabilitation cost to the District Workers Compensation Program. Key party in mediation settlement of complex estimated $30 million dollar tort claim for $12 million dollars. Represented District in Small Claims court case presented in violation of the California Tort Claims Act. Resulted in judgment against plaintiff & removing her ability to file future related claims against the District. Improved efficiency of district’s utilization of insurance by effective communication of total cost-of-risk, design & implementation of risk management systems. Process reduced District’s out of pocket cost for training, claim costs, consultant services, improvement in 1st party claim payouts, & reduction in speculative risks. Enhanced injury & claim reporting procedures, reducing claim cost & employee rehabilitation timeframe. Developed Occupational Health Clinic Services & communications protocols reducing employee return to work timeframes, improved employee morale & decreased medical rehabilitation costs. Fulfilled annual Cal/OSHA reporting of employee injuries & State Self-Insurance Program data report. Eliminating compliance violations & associated fines. Performed loss analysis; accident & injury prevention investigations; determined appropriate loss reduction; risk control & risk financing techniques to utilize;
a)Ensured District compliance with appropriate codes & regulations;
b)Departmental Designee in Labor Negotiations & grievance matters. District encompasses five bargaining unions;
c)Provided technical expertise, insurance translation to management & assisted in development of policies, procedures & programs;
d)Investigated, evaluated & assisted in the resolution of claims within the property & liability; & workers compensation programs; &
e)Served as the District’s liaison with legal counsel, management personnel, claims administrators, brokers, & applicable regulatory agencies.
2.Vallejo City Unified School District, Vallejo, CA 2001 to 2005
Position:Property & Liability Specialist
Under the Risk Management, Purchasing & Technology Director; administered the District’s risk, liability claim, safety, student accident insurance, property & liability insurance; loss prevention, crisis management programs. Conducted safety & risk assessments of District facilities & operations-reducing exposures & liability costs. Assisted in revision of Injury Illness & Prevention Program & Comprehensive School Safety Plan; improving employee awareness, accountability & response. Created & coordinated safety training program for clerical, Special Education, Maintenance, Facilities, Transportation & Custodial Operations reversing prior history of low morale & incomplete to non-existent employee safety training. Developed training aides & presented subject matter in informal on-the-job environments, or in formal learning environment. Improved productivity, safety awareness, reduced number of injuries; employee time away from work & rehabilitation cost to the District Workers Compensation Program. Served as District designee for responding to Cal-OSHA inspections &/or request for information. Resulted in reduction of Cal/OSHA inspections, citations & request for information. Conducted safety & risk assessments of District facilities & operations-reducing exposures & liability costs. Adjusted & settled 1st party claim for its value of $1.2 million dollars. Spearheaded District wide school emergency drill evaluation plan-increasing accuracy in disaster response. Developed & administered an effective hazardous waste & medical waste disposal program decreasing population exposure & related response cost. Reduced chemical storage by 70% to maintain supply needed for current year usage. Increasing compliance, eliminating potential health risks & liability costs. Spearheaded end of school year security plan at the high schools to reduce historical crime trend involving student violence. Resulted in no incidents occurring at the close of the year.
a)Investigated, evaluated & assisted in the resolution of claims arising from property & liability; & workers compensation programs;
b)Ensured District compliance with appropriate codes & regulations;
c)When needed, inspected & appraised damage to structure & contents; reviewed repair estimates; determined value of claim & coverage applicable; prepared a cost benefit analysis for settling claims;
d)Advised site administrators & department managers on matters of risk management & safety;
e)Collected, analyzed & prepared safety, health & environmental information & statistical data
f)Served as the District’s liaison with legal counsel, management personnel, claims administrators, brokers, CAL-OSHA & other applicable regulatory agencies; &
g)Enhanced, coordinated & served on District Office Safety Committee. Created Member Manual. Served as Program Coordinator on District Emergency Response Management Team.
Education:
•Heald Business College:Associate in Applied Science Degree – Legal Administration
•Insurance Educational Association:Associates in Risk Management Designation (ARM) – (ARM 54 and 55 Completed. Currently taking last class, ARM 56)
Affiliations:
•California Association of School
Business Officials (CASBO):Member since 2005. Prior Co-Chair -Risk Management Northern Section
Committee. Represented CASBO at meeting with California Commission on Health and Safety and Worker’s Compensation (CHSWC)
•Public Agency Risk Management
Association (PARMA): Member 2007-2008
Skills:
•Safety and Health Programs
•Risk and Safety Inspections
•Emergency Planning
•Injury Illness & Prevention Program
•Strategic Planning
•Medical and Hazardous Waste Management
•California Tort Claims Act
•Fire and Life Safety
•Loss Prevention
•Indoor Air Quality Management
•Resource Optimization
•Accident and Injury Prevention
•Comprehensive School Safety Plan
•Technical Report Writing
•Liability Claims Management
•Personal Protective Equipment
•Workers’ Compensation
•Insurance Management
•Staff Training and Mentoring
•Safety and Loss Control
•Cost Reduction and Avoidance
•Maintenance and Custodial Safety
•Claims Adjustment
•Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
•Cal/OSHA Processes and Protocols
•Violence Prevention
Additional Information:
A key talent that I can bring to an organization includes a practical approach to Risk and Safety Management with a constant eye for controlling costs, without diminishing quality of service. With over 7 years of progressive experience in a fast paced continuously changing environment, I have developed skills required to streamline and increase Risk and Safety program operating efficiencies. My reputation precedes me for listening and analyzing employee ideas and thoughts on creating a safe and productive work environment. Interacting with peers, vendors and employees, to establish and maintain positive working relationships to enhance the effectiveness of an organizations safety and risk programs are second nature to me. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse array of people over the year with a myriad of different personality types in a variety of functional areas. My adaptability is a powerful skill that has added value wherever I have worked.
If you are seeking a talented individual who stays abreast of her field, who understands risk management and safety application, and who is as career-committed as it takes to achieve total success, then please consider what I have to offer. I will deliver the highest quality work with integrity and commitment to the standards set by the laws in place.
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