Monte A. Email & Phone Number

United States

Seattle, Wa, Us

- Leading the identification and evaluation of health and safety hazards, and develop risk management strategies.- Promoting a culture of engagement and safety excellence.- Ensuring accurate and compliant safety documentation and oversee vendor compliance.- Leading incident reporting, learning lessons, and response efforts.- Coordinating health and safety audits and drive continuous improvement.- Developing and maintaining emergency response plans and conducting regular drills.- Acting as a key point of contact for health and safety communication and report performance metrics

- Initiated the conception and launch of unique networking product, resulting in significant market presence and increased social footprint.- Formulated growth strategies for the networking product catering to 2-sided marketplaces and monetization verticals, leading to successful product debut and strong revenue growth.- Drove product marketing management efforts, including product positioning, messaging, and pricing, to enhance the product's appeal and reach in the networking market.- Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, fostering a collaborative and productive environment that successfully met project goals.- Conducted extensive user research and applied iterative, hypothesis-driven product development to refine the networking product and enhance user experience.- Implemented agile project management methodologies to streamline product development cycles, reducing time-to-launch and improving product reliability.- Led cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize key research topics that steered user-centric product and company strategies, further augmenting product relevance and market competitiveness.- Led a team of 5 engineers and designers to scale a Web3 B2BC platform utilizing native programming languages (e.g. Swift and Kotlin) to reach over 50k users on lOS and Android in less than 12 months- Led fundraising efforts resulting in a total of over $300k in business capital for GoSayHELLO App Inc.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Reported to the Chief Legal Officer and drove the enhancement of the company's safety culture. A key accomplishment during my leadership was the incorporation of 'Safety' as a new core value at Milhouse. This was substantiated with the implementation of seven safety pillars: Leadership and Management Commitment, Team Member Engagement, Risk Assessment and Worksite Analysis, Risk Management and Hazard Control, Communication and Training, Change Management, and Continuous Improvement (PDCA). - Worked towards fostering a sense of shared commitment among the leaders and management of the organization towards safety initiatives.- Activated a cross functional corporate safety committee and emphasized participation to represent each business sector.- Added new a Field Safety Specialist role that partnered with operations to digitalized job site analysis and field inspections, leading to more accurate and efficient worksite evaluations. - Introduced the use of risk registers and critical risk management strategies to effectively control potential hazards in the field.- Amplified our safety communications, incorporated weekly knowledge shares, and designed safety executive dashboards, boosting the overall communication and training efforts.- Introduced standard field trainings and streamlined the changes in processes and tools, thereby minimizing potential disruptions and risks. - Leveraged an enterprise-wide risk management system to collect and evaluate safety-related data from the worksite. This was a significant step towards maintaining continuous improvement and sustainability in our safety practices.

London, Gb

- Spearheaded comprehensive research and gap analyses to identify opportunities and develop actionable strategies for product enhancement.- Collaborated with internal stakeholders and external partners to define product vision, roadmap, and key performance indicators (KPIs), aligning them with business objectives and customer needs.- Implemented agile methodologies to drive the development and execution of product initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.- Utilized customer feedback to prioritize product features, enhancements, and fixes, resulting in improved user experience and increased customer satisfaction.- Established and maintained strong relationships with key clients, fostering collaboration and leveraging their expertise to drive continuous improvement and achieve sustainability goals.- Provided leadership support and subject matter expertise in product management, guiding teams in aligning product development efforts with environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) compliance standards.- Collaborated with legal teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and attorney-client privilege while developing and implementing corrective actions, policies, and procedures for EH&S compliance.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

- Reported to Director of Corporate Safety for Southern Company Gas- Lead 14 elements of Process Safety Management for Southern Company Gas for 19 gas operation facilities, ensuring 5 year PHA revalidation- Oversaw a $1.7 million lockout software implementation project for 19 gas operation facilities, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to safety protocols.- Spearheaded the initiative to develop the Southern Company Gas Critical Risk Field Guide, a company-wide product aimed at enhancing risk management and safety protocols for Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs).- Successfully developed a product (PPE Guide) to guide the company on personal protective equipment to wear for every task in the field by leading a cross-functional team comprising of operations, training, safety, and communication professionals. Presented the product to the market at the prestigious American Gas Association Fall Conference, showcasing its effectiveness in ensuring employee safety and adherence to industry standards.- Provided strategic guidance to leadership on culture, goals, risks, and corrective measures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.- Advised senior leaders, managers, and employees on safety compliance, environmental issues, and implemented effective risk mitigation plans.- Led Vice President-sponsored cross-functional team focused on mitigating chemical exposures, resulting in continuous improvement initiatives for corporate policies and procedures, optimizing processes and aligning them with industry best practices.- Spearheaded weekly corporate meetings, facilitating discussions on performance goals, best practices, knowledge sharing, and providing support for ongoing projects.- Organized learning events to enhance organizational performance and foster corrective actions.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

- Reported to Director of Operations, Global Director of Process Safety, and Director of Safety Excellence- Conducted 3-year PSM audits of various Chemical and Cellulose facilities with internal global audit team.- Successfully implemented mobile platform learning management software to multiple facilities to improve sustainability and reduce carbon-footprint.- Modeled 3-D representation of the plant and used it for critical risk assessments and high-level virtual walk-throughs of the facility.- Responded to 24-hour emergency calls, including employee injuries, industrial accidents, natural disasters, fires, spills, etc., and took appropriate action to ensure the safety of employees and the safeguarding of property.- Oversaw evaluation, interpretation, and compliance with regulations and permits related to Storm Water, Air, and Waste Water Quality as it related to the operation of the facility.- Conducted routine audits/inspections, determined root causes, recommended corrective/preventative measures, followed up to ensure measures were implemented, and revalidated controls to maintain safe work conditions.- Led the facility's OSHA VPP Star Site successfully through 3-year re-certification efforts without any legal exception findings and implemented best practices for continuous improvement.- Led the facility through a 5-Year Industrial Storm Water Environmental Audit without any findings or deficiencies by ensuring highly organized and robust management systems.- Spearheaded site-level development of policies, forms, manuals, and other relevant documentation for effective EHS management.

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Advanced Safety Engineering Management