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Switzerland

Superior, Az

Superior, Arizona

• Lead the development and implementation of annual Improvement plans in relation to Environmental, Health and Safety.• Developed site risk management processes and strategic plans.• Lead delivery of continuous improvement in risk management performance and managed site safety and food safety improvement projects.• Lead processes that improve management competence and raise commitment to cultivate a proactive safety culture that encourages ownership, continuous improvement and… Show more • Lead the development and implementation of annual Improvement plans in relation to Environmental, Health and Safety.• Developed site risk management processes and strategic plans.• Lead delivery of continuous improvement in risk management performance and managed site safety and food safety improvement projects.• Lead processes that improve management competence and raise commitment to cultivate a proactive safety culture that encourages ownership, continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.• Proactively ensure that site employees are competent to manage all safety critical activities through weekly safety meetings and a robust training program.• Developed an Excel program to track trainings, employee curriculums, and procedure updates. This spreadsheet is now being used by multiple Omya sites.• Lead dealings with regulatory authorities and insurance companies in all matters relating to operational risk management.• Manage all of the sites waste streams, reduced costs over 50% utilizing new sustainable approach. • Maintain systems that facilitate the reporting of all KPI’s and relevant score cards. • Benchmark the sites performance against other Omya sites, identifying areas for improvement and sharing best practices. • Attainment and thereafter annual maintenance of certification to ISO 14001 Environmental Standard, ISO 45001 Safety Standard, and ISO 9001 Quality Standard • Ensures the site is always fully compliant with all regulatory requirements through monthly audits and behavior-based safety discussions. Show less

Tempe, Az

Developed sustainable food waste pickup solutions for residential and commercial customers. Coordinated team that created business plan.Established strong collaborative relationships with local farmers and composters.Honed marketing skills through customer research and surveys.

Tempe, Az

Improved student retention from 50% to 80% by advising students on best practices, increasing team communication, and strengthening student contact strategy.Developed and implemented training for employees and students on Google Drive, Hangouts, and Plus in order to increase company efficiency.Created workflow and data analysis tools for multiple departments including Student Services and Admissions.

Tempe, Az

Achieved an outstanding lead conversion of 8%, generating over 15 new students every 8 weeks.Exceeded enrollment goals by managing call strategy and overcoming student objections. Delivered exceptional customer service, receiving praise from students for motivational techniques.

Chandler, Az

I owned and operated a cake and pastry business. I attended bridal expos and other events to generate leads and I managed all accounts and finances for the business. I created high end cakes and pastries for weddings, birthdays, and other special events. Techniques include laminated doughs, cake sculpting, chocolate truffles, and sugar flowers. My main focus was on food sustainability and delivering quality to customers.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Master’S Degree, Sustainable Food Systems

Courses of Study: Sustainable Marketing, Sustainable Business Management, Contemporary Food Systems, Agriculture and Energy, Food.

Bachelors Of Science, Biochemistry

Courses of Study: Biochemistry 1 & 2, Biophysical Chemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry.