Keilyn A. Mendez
Indianapolis
Summary
Safety professional committed to ensure workplace safety and compliance. Skilled in risk assessment, hazard prevention, and emergency response planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with expertise in regulatory compliance, safety training, and incident investigation. Eager to leverage
academic knowledge and practical experience to contribute effectively to a dynamic organization in the field of safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Coordinator
FAWilhelm
Indianapolis, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct daily safety inspections on active construction projects to identify hazards and ensure OSHA compliance.
- Lead bilingual safety orientations, daily safety huddles, toolbox talks and Incident and Injury- Free ( IIF) trainings.
- Performed safety audits and Excel to document Safety Observation Reports with corrective actions.
- Review construction Safety Execution Plans (CSEP), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA)
- Utilize HammerTech and Excel to manage safety documentation, inspection, and contractor compliance
- Present weekly safety metrics and leading indicators during Safety Council meetings to project leadership
Inventory Specialist/Forklift Operator
C.H. Robinson
05.2022 - Current
- Regularly monitoring inventory levels to ensure they meet demand while minimizing excess or obsolete stock. This involves conducting regular stock counts, reconciling discrepancies, and updating inventory records in the system
- Inspecting incoming inventory for quality and accuracy. Identifying and addressing any discrepancies, damages, or defects in the received goods
- Conduct orientation meetings weekly for new hires who will be conducting forklifts
- Participate in monthly meeting with other team members to review the safety of the previous month and how we can improve safety measures, share ideas, and collaborate
Safety Coordinator
TBG - The Bonilla Group LLC
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Ensuring that adequate safety equipment, tools, signage, and resources are available and properly maintained on job sites. This includes conducting inspections of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and fall protection systems
- Promoting a culture of safety among workers by communicating safety expectations, goals, and initiatives. Encouraging employee involvement in safety committees, programs, and initiatives to improve safety awareness and engagement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Science, Occupational Health & Safety
School of Public Health, Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-2024
Skills
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Time management
- Leadership
- Communication (verbal & written)
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability & flexibility
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Safety Engineer
- Support Safety operations on Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical construction project.
- Collaborate with project management and subcontractors to resolve safety concerns and improve jobsite performance.
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Fall Protection
- Confined space
- MEWP/ Aerial lift awareness
- Crane & Rigging awareness
- Excavation/Trenching awareness
- CPR/ First- Aid/ AED
Volunteer Experience
- Annual Indiana Safety and Health Conference, Volunteer
- American Society of Safety Professional (ASSP), Treasurer
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
FAWilhelm
08.2024 - Current
Safety Coordinator
TBG - The Bonilla Group LLC
06.2023 - 08.2023
Inventory Specialist/Forklift Operator
C.H. Robinson
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Science, Occupational Health & Safety
School of Public Health, Indiana University