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Marathon Petroleum CorporationSafety Manager
Jan. 2023North Dakota, United StatesSafety Manager (2023 – Present)
I shape and execute safety strategy with a creative, programmatic approach. I provide senior leadership across two facilities, overseeing regulatory and cultural initiatives while supporting compliance and field operations for TAR, major projects, and routine tasks. I’ve redefined EHS interactions to improve communication, field ownership, and training effectiveness, while managing a team of 11 direct reports.
• Leads and collaborates with external stakeholders to build strong relationships, understand sustainability market trends, and identify strategic opportunities for business growth. • Engages and influences stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, assess environmental, social, and governance risks (ESG), and develops frameworks and data for informed decision-making.
• Prioritizes high-value opportunities, refocusing team efforts on both existing and emerging areas while driving cross-functional collaboration to expand business portfolio. Interim ES&S Director (2023 – 2024)
During this time, I oversaw regulatory compliance and reporting at two facilities, managing six departments. I led Environmental, Process Safety (PSM), Training, Security, Personal Safety, and Health teams, handling budgets for a renewable energy facility and an oil refinery. I managed RCRA Biennial, Title V, and Tier II reporting, ensuring Consent Decree compliance. I also oversaw the EPA Risk Management Plan, collaborated with unions, and led turnaround planning. Additionally, I implemented SEEDS for skill development and ensured CFATS compliance.
• Collaborated with site leadership to foster broader, strategic thinking through insightful questions and critical thinking.
• Key role in developing business strategies for each facility, established strategic vision teams, and integrated these strategies into the overall business plan, influencing organizational success.
DrägerDirector of Business Development & Global Key Accounts
Nov. 2021 - Jan. 2023Houston, TXIn this position, I established and led the US consulting division, managing a team of subject matter experts and new leaders. I developed EHS value-creation solutions, anticipated market trends, and enhanced the division's value proposition. I set ambitious financial targets, improved customer satisfaction, and strengthened the company’s brand.
• Crafted commercial strategies to secure new business opportunities, driving significant revenue growth in target areas. • Applied a deep understanding of governance structures and company objectives to deliver high-value solutions at the executive level, elevate the company’s profile, and customize services to meet client needs.
• Reviewed state and federal regulations and industry standards (e.g., API, ASME, NIOSH, ISEA) to optimize company portfolio and strategically engage in regulatory affairs.
DrägerDirector of Business Development
Nov. 2020 - Nov. 2021Houston, Texas, United StatesFocused on EHS Optimization and Sustainability Provide a collaborative comprehensive approach to safety Execute strategic planning across multiple business functions
Liaise with global team on cross border capabilities and support development across business units
Rebecca Bedell, CSPCertified Safety Professional & Master of Jurisprudence in Energy and Evironmental Law
Jun. 2017 - May. 2022Houston, Texas, United StatesEnrolled in the Texas A&M School of Law, completing a Master of Jurisprudence in Energy and Environmental Law. Increasing my legal knowledge I have applied my competencies in the following areas:
• Proficiency in recognizing opportunities within Federal and State regulations to help optimize business units while maintaining compliant operations
• Detailed information gathering and value-added insight during incident investigations to support counsel reviews • High impact technical communications • Environmental, Safety, and Security Strategies • Overall legal literacy of the industry’s regulatory framework Through awareness of the history, requirements, and potential pitfalls that legal language possesses, it is my goal to work in a more productive, effective, and collaborative manner with legal counsel, corporate leaders, and governing agencies. -Obtained the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification in 2017 and the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification in 2019.
HexArmorRegional Manager
Aug. 2016 - Jun. 2017Houston, Texas AreaI developed a sales approach based on subject matter expertise, driving business growth by presenting value-added solutions. I leveraged my knowledge to recommend the right PPE for specific applications, improving risk mitigation and boosting sales success.
• Built a $1.7MM pipeline by developing strategies to address client concerns and enhance technical communications. • Collaborated with Uvex Germany to successfully integrate HexArmor product solutions post-merger. • Established strategic relationships between manufacturers and clients to address industry hazards, providing cost-benefit analyses aligned with company goals.
Marathon Petroleum CorporationHES Professional
Apr. 2016 - Jul. 2016Texas City, TXI established myself as a subject matter expert while managing a heavy workload across multiple programs, ensuring operational excellence and safety compliance. • Led safety efforts for the STAR Project. Additionally, saved 9 cents per manhour and showcased ROI in all safety programs.
Marathon Petroleum CorporationHES Professional
Aug. 2012 - Apr. 2016Garyville, LAI built a strong safety culture, completing 7 successful turnarounds in 3 years at a single facility. • Supported refinery operations, routine maintenance, and turnaround activities at a 540,000 BPD Refinery.
• Assessed, safeguarded, and permitted numerous hazardous jobs including but not limited to:
o Inert confined space entries
o HydroFluoric Acid Safety
o Explosive atmospheres
o Internal confined space fall hazards
• Executed a financial evaluation to establish life-cycle cost savings as a result of implemented safety programs.
• Completed a revamp of the Refinery's Facility Emergency Response Plan.
• Area Safety Lead for the construction of an 117,000 BPD Hydrocracker Revamp Project.
• Site Subject Matter Expert for the PPE, Fall Protection, DOT, SARA Title Tier II, and Near Miss reporting programs.
• Collaborated the development and growth of the facility's volunteer Behavior Based Safety program.
• Led numerous site safety trainings with emphasis on the proper use of fall protection.
• Safety Lead for collaborating and developing a fall protection plan and system for a cooling tower rebuild after catastrophic weather damage.
Traton Engineering Associates, L.P.Assistant Oil and Gas Analyst
Aug. 2011 - Aug. 2012Houston, Texas• Researched and analyzed oil & gas wells and land for the development of drilling operations and drill plans.
• Managed drill plans and prepared relevant research for client growth.
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