R Edwards

Detail-oriented Occupational Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist holding a B.S. in Applied Health Science in Occupational Safety. Combines hands-on experience in laboratory safety auditing, hazard identification, and emergency response dispatch with formal training in data analytics. Adept at interpreting regulatory standards (OSHA/EPA General Industry), conducting facility inspections, analyzing incident data, and facilitating adult training and behavioral safety compliance.

Skilled communicator capable of building strong safety cultures across cross-functional teams.

Owner & Business Administrator - 3Star Holistics - Houston, TX

(2021-01)

• Develop, implement, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for product formulation, workplace hygiene, and inventory handling.
• Conduct risk assessments regarding product safety, raw material storage, and batch consistency to guarantee regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
• Facilitate one-on-one and group empowerment coaching sessions, applying adult learning strategies to drive behavioral change and accountability.

Tax Preparer & Data Specialist - Jackson Hewitt - Pasadena, TX

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Audited high-volume personal and financial documentation to verify 100% compliance with federal IRS standards and data security mandates.
• Identified, investigated, and reconciled data discrepancies and record-keeping errors using structured root-cause analysis.

Administrative Assistant - Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University - Bloomington, IN

(2013-01 - 2015-12)

• Reconciled and maintained extensive departmental records, ensuring strict data cleanliness and regulatory compliance.
• Drafted official departmental correspondence, safety protocols, and meeting minutes for institutional stakeholders.

Safety Auditor (Internship) - Indiana University Department of EHS - Bloomington, IN

(2011-01 - 2011-12)

• Conducted health and safety compliance audits across chemistry research laboratories, enforcing strict adherence to chemical hygiene plans and OSHA laboratory safety standards.
• Evaluated personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, hazardous chemical storage, eyewash/shower stations, and ventilation systems.
• Documented non-compliance findings, performed root-cause hazard assessments, and communicated corrective action steps to laboratory directors and facility managers.

Dispatcher & Junior Safety Auditor (Internship) - Indiana Beach Amusement Park - Monticello, IN

(2010-01 - 2010-12)

• Executed daily facility safety walk-throughs and physical hazard inspections across high-volume public attraction areas.
• Managed central emergency dispatch operations, coordinating immediate medical, fire, and security responses to park incidents under high-pressure conditions.
• Logged incident reports, tracked dispatch metrics, and verified facility compliance with local safety codes and emergency action plans.

Junior Research Specialist (Internship) - IU Department of Applied Health Science - Bloomington, IN

(2010-01 - 2010-12)

• Collected, audited, and analyzed health and safety data sets to identify emerging public health and occupational risk trends.
• Assisted in compiling quantitative metrics for department research reports, focusing on risk factors and preventative intervention strategies.

Bachelor of Applied Health Science - Occupational Safety - Indiana University (2012-05)

Certificate - Data Analytics - Thinkful (2020-07 - 2020-07)