Naw Sweet Peace Thaw Mu Khu
Indianapolis
Summary
Results-driven Environmental Safety Specialist with experience in environmental health and safety. Successful at developing and managing environmental programs, conducting environmental assessments and educating public on environmental issues. Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part Time Coordinator
BACI Resettlement Agency
07.2024 - Current
- Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
- Reported defective products or machinery to supervisor.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Amazon
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Reviewed contractor safety performance metrics regularly, ensuring adherence to established health and safety standards throughout project durations.
- Assisted in the development of new policies aimed at promoting environmentally friendly operations across company facilities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement risk reduction measures, minimizing potential environmental incidents.
- Conducted regular audits of environmental health and safety procedures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Streamlined regulatory compliance processes, ensuring timely submission of required reports and documentation.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts, effectively mitigating the impact of on-site accidents or incidents.
- Reduced environmental impact by implementing sustainable waste management practices and recycling initiatives.
- Managed hazardous materials inventories in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, reducing disposal costs substantially.
- Advised senior leadership on emerging trends in environmental health and safety legislation so that proactive measures could be taken to maintain compliance.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Investigated occupational injuries or illnesses promptly, determining root causes and providing recommendations for future prevention strategies.
- Improved employee awareness of environmental health and safety regulations through comprehensive training programs.
- Developed site-specific safety plans tailored to unique operational characteristics, reducing accident rates significantly.
- Implemented hazard communication programs to maintain a well-informed workforce regarding chemical risks and proper handling techniques.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
Program Coordinator
Burmese American Community Institute
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
- Promoting collaborative research and action projects with researchers from Myanmar, Burmese scholars, international colleagues, and stakeholders engaged in research issues related to Burmese-American and Asian-American communities.
- Developing project proposals, Community Outreach Programs, Budget plans, and implementing project activities.
- Managing Financial Affairs, Monitoring and Evaluating program progress with the M&E Team.
Deputy Staff Officer
Environmental Conservation Department
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Reviewed more than 30 Environmental Impact Assessment reports for the mining industry, analyzed Risk and Impacts from an Ecological point of view, and suggested mitigation measures.
- Reviewed more than 40 Initial Environmental Examinations (IEEs) and Scoping Statements, Mitigation, and Monitoring Plans (EMMPs) for Mining, Industrial, and Urban Planning.
- Monitored Social, Health, and Environmental impact assessments for Industrial sectors and construction and mining project areas.
- Monitored wastewater, hazardous waste management, and air quality for more than 5 industrial zones and reported for a monthly environmental monitoring plan.
- Collaborated with more than 10 local and international organizations, negotiated with more than 5 government sectors for environmental policy analysis, and implemented environmental guidelines and procedures.
- Assisted and Participated in the implementation of National Climate Change Strategies on behalf of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation.
- Led more than 50 stakeholders' meetings and awareness for environmental outreach programs and organized more than 100 Environmental Education in schools and public and community centers.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Indiana University Bloomington
05.2022
Skills
- Project Management
- Safety Training
- Hazard Identification
- Incident Reporting
- Workplace inspections
- Environmental Monitoring
- Ergonomics Evaluation
- Accident investigation
- Safety audits
- Root Cause Analysis
Certification
EHS Guidelines- Environmental Health and Safety
OSHA- 30 -Hour General Industry Safety and Health
Timeline
Part Time Coordinator
BACI Resettlement Agency
07.2024 - Current
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Amazon
08.2023 - 04.2024
Program Coordinator
Burmese American Community Institute
05.2022 - 07.2023
Deputy Staff Officer
Environmental Conservation Department
11.2017 - 07.2020
EHS Guidelines- Environmental Health and Safety
OSHA- 30 -Hour General Industry Safety and Health
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Indiana University Bloomington
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