Criksa Rangel

Dedicated professional with 2 plus years of experience in on-site environmental health & safety management, office administration, and human services. Proven expertise conducting necessary safety procedures in compliance with safety regulations in general industry. Bilingual communicator skilled in fostering collaboration amongst diverse teams and enhancing workplace safety.

Administrator & Shipping Coordinator - Bell Nursery

(2021-08-10 - 2023-06-07)

• Led the daily operations by providing teams with paperwork and labels needed for the day, ensuring accurate counts in daily shipping records to Home Depots' across the nation.
• Call in service requests as needed for semi trailers, farm machinery and upkeep for various other functions necessary to keep production moving smoothly.
• Maintained employee records & other sensitive information.
• Scheduling and coordinating new hire interviews, and interpreting for General Manager, Farm Manager, and candidates.
• Conducting onboarding & training
• Work closely with offsite channels such as HR, Payroll, Safety Manager, and various other managers, sharing important documents and records ensuring deadlines were met, acting as an on-site representative of all.
• Compile & update reports related to inventories; item changes, shipping, receiving, purchase orders, reconciling.
• Ensuring that inventories for various materials and other relevant information is up-to-date and easily accessible to Managers, Team Leads, Team Members, Drivers, contractors etc.
• Maintained responsibility for ordering all necessary materials across facility for various functions and teams.
• Training personnel directly under my supervision to assist with office procedures and problem-solving.
• Successfully resolved arrays of obstacles and problems quickly & efficiently for various personnel across the facilities.
• Translated documents & interpreted for meetings and individuals
• Provided H2a visa contractors with all necessary resources.
• Maintaining a clean office.

Safety Coordinator

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations. Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, NIOSH, ANSI, and ASTM standards. Proven ability to ensure site-wide compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all government-mandated safety regulations.
• Expertise in conducting safety inspections and risk assessments. Ability to identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions. Conducted monthly safety inspections and lead safety committee meetings to develop solutions.
• Proficient in investigating health and safety incidents' root cause analyses. Experience in leading accident investigation meetings. First Aid/CPR immediate response to injured workers. Assisting injured persons with claims process or denial thereof.
• Development and delivery of comprehensive health and safety training programs in English & Spanish. Ability to educate employees and management on safety protocols, chemical safety, and emergency procedures. Conducted facility wide safety training for 50+ employees at a time, as well as for small groups and individuals.
• Experience in performing EH&S compliance audits and assessments. Proven ability to represent the site during safety audits and serve as a liaison with corporate to align local practices with broader safety and environmental health initiatives. Conduct prompt and adequate documentation and record keeping, ensuring distribution to proper channels.
• Proven ability to lead site-wide safety projects and initiatives. Implement new systems that result in safe work practices, reducing incidents/accidents to zero. Work closely with off-site and on-site management, teams, and corporate resources to implement new systems.
• Strong communication skills for effectively liaising with management, employees, and contractors. Ability to interpret and mediate between diverse teams and language barriers. Reminding coworkers to submit their weekly CORE observations to cultivate a safety-aware workplace.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively. Proficient in maintaining accurate records and documentation across various department channels up to date and accessible such as the facility's SDS database, or signed refusal of medical attention. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and software tools.
• Experience in developing and maintaining emergency plans and response strategies. Ensure emergency response mechanisms are always in place and ready.
• Experience in managing PPE systems and ensuring a stock of necessary items. Updating signs and postings across facilities as necessary to reflect current safety practices.

High School Diploma - YCC STEM ANSON HIGH SCHOOL (2014 - 2018)

NC FAST Human Services IMC Phase 1 & 2 Certificate - Human Services - RICHMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Effective Substitute Teacher Certificate - Education - RICHMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE