Debra Bergman

To obtain a part-time position where a broad based background would ultimately provide successful realization of an organization's mission statement

Workers' Compensation Coordinator/Clinical Hygienist - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

(2007-11 - 2021-12)

• Initiate and manage all Workers' Compensation claims for the university.
• Oversee JCAHO and OSHA programs for health care facilities; including immunizations and medical surveillance.
• Interact with EHS and Clinical staff to gather accident investigation information to assist in the evaluation of Workers' Compensation claims and to identify return to work/modified work assignments.
• Act as a technical resource for individual departments and EHS team member

College Safety Compliance Officer - Durham Technical Community College (DTCC) - Durham, North Carolina

(2003-08 - 2007-11)

• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations; including all mandatory, safety written programs and policies.
• Act as a technical resource for individual departments and disciplines
• Oversee Fire Safety Protection Program (maintenance of fire suppression devices systems, alarms, etc.)
• Interact with Workers' Compensation Coordinator to provide accident investigations assist in evaluation of employee for return to work/modified work assignment.
• Industrial Hygiene Officer, Exposure Control Officer and Indoor Air Quality Environmentalist
• Provide, conduct mandatory and optional training for all affected employees
• Compile all mandatory assessments, audits, and updates of required records, logs, and surveys

Science Laboratory Coordinator - Durham Technical Community College - Durham, North Carolina

(2001-10 - 2006-12)

• Procure, direct and manage materials and supplies
• Supervise Laboratory Technicians and Assistants
• Manage annual budget for procurement of instructional laboratory materials
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Protocols for all science laboratories and disciplines
• Award and manage contractual agreements for equipment maintenance and service vendors

Adjunct Instructor, Basics of Cell Biology - Durham Technical Community College - Durham, North Carolina

(2004-05 - 2007-12)

Adjunct Instructor, Fire Protection Technology Program - Durham Technical Community College - Durham, North Carolina

(2002-08 - 2004-05)

• Provide instructions to students in a classroom and laboratory setting

Sample Custodian - Cormetech, Inc. - Durham, North Carolina

(2001-07 - 2001-10)

temp. assignment

• Develop sample tracking program
• Process and test products adhering closing to company SOP's
• Adhere to and participate in ISO procedures

Senior Analyst/Laboratory Manager - Carolina Environmental, Inc. - Cary, North Carolina

(1999-04 - 2000-09)

Marketing Manager/Laboratory Safety Manager

• Process client samples and provide written report of findings
• Oversee mass marketing projects and supervise marketing team
• Assist Laboratory Director in day-to-day operations of laboratory

Industrial Hygiene and Industrial Chemistry, Department Manager - Twin Ports Testing, Inc. - Superior, Wisconsin

(1998-01 - 1999-04)

Safety Officer/Director

• Develop and administer OSHA safety programs and departmental QA/QC accreditation programs (NVLAP)
• Project Manager Industrial Hygiene and Safety Services
• Supervise laboratory and field personnel

Data Conversion Operator - United States Postal Services-Remote Encoding Center - Duluth, Minnesota

(1995-10 - 1998-01)

• Process mail images utilizing a computer based system

Safety Specialist - University of Minnesota-Duluth, Housing Department - Duluth, Minnesota

(1997-05 - 1997-08)

temp. assignment

• Development of department specific safety programs
• Design safety literature for employee and resident use

Industrial Hygiene/Safety Assistant - Department of Industrial Hygiene - Superior, Wisconsin

(1995-12 - 1996-05)

temp. assignment

• Assist in recognizing, analyzing, and controlling hazards

Laboratory Technician - BASF Agricultural Research Center - Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

(2001-04 - 2001-07)

temp. assignment

• Process samples for shipment to research sites utilizing DOT shipping regulations
• Participate in maintenance and supervision of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) maintained sample areas

Master of Industrial Safety - Industrial Safety - University of Minnesota-Duluth (1996-09 - 1998-07)

BS with honors - Biology - University of Wisconsin-Superior (1991-09 - 1996-05)

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy - Lake Superior College (1981-09 - 1983-03)