Maricela Barrios
Zion
Summary
Proficient Safety Specialist familiar with creating and overseeing safety procedures in settings. Dedicated to keeping workers safe without creating heavy burdens on team productivity. Looking for a challenging new role with growth potential.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Specialist
MMD INC
Waukegan
02.2025 - Current
- Analysed data collected from various sources such as accident investigations, incident reports and inspection results in order to identify trends that may indicate systemic problems within the organization.
- Conducted safety inspections of workplace, identified hazards and provided corrective action recommendations.
- Maintained accurate records of all safety-related incidents and investigations in accordance with company policies.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings from safety inspections and investigations.
- Facilitated meetings between departmental representatives in order to discuss ways of improving overall safety performance within the organization.
- Conducted regular audits of facility operations to assess adherence to established safety protocols.
- Collaborated with management teams to implement effective strategies for minimizing risk exposure in the workplace.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current safety policies and recommended changes as needed.
- Provided employees with safety training on emergency response plans, hazardous materials handling, fire prevention and personal protective equipment use.
Lead Onsite Specialist
Management Registry Inc
Waukegan
04.2017 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner.
- Updated databases with employee changes in position, salary, and personal information.
- Coordinated communication with external partners like insurance vendors and recruitment agencies.
- Managed confidential employee information with discretion and integrity.
- Assisted with payroll preparation by collecting timekeeping information and processing reports.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings, and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues.
- Facilitated new hire orientations and employee training sessions.
Education
Certificate
OSHA10
03-2023
GED -
Waukegan High Scool
Waukegan, IL05-2008
Skills
- Safety training
- Incident reporting
- Data analysis
- Safety inspections
- Risk assessment
- Accident investigation
- Problem solving
- Detail orientation
- Safety auditing
- Ergonomics evaluation
- Documentation skills
- Payroll administration
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Confidentiality management
- Administrative skills
- Recruitment
- Scheduling
- New hire orientation
- Personnel records maintenance
- OSHA 10 hour certification
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Safety Specialist
MMD INC
02.2025 - Current
Lead Onsite Specialist
Management Registry Inc
04.2017 - Current
Certificate
OSHA10
GED -
Waukegan High Scool
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