ANDRES A. AMEZQUITA
Environmental Health and Safety Consultant, Ergonomist at Occupational Services, Inc.
MS, GSP, ASHM, REP
NO COLD CALLS PLEASE


Energetic and adaptable Occupational Health and Safety Professional with more than 15 years of general business experience which includes military safety, and environmental management practices. With exceptional communication, interpersonal, multitasking, and problem-solving skills, I bring expertise in personnel and program management and supervisory leadership to any organization. I have a great passion for the Worker and Occupational Health and Safety, Hazardous Materials Management, Emergency Response, and protection of natural resources and the environment. I have a spark for instruction and facilitation of training.

My intangible skills include professionalism, discipline, leadership, and attention to detail, all which I honed while in military service. 

My short-term goals include  working towards becoming a Certified Safety Professional and gaining additional professional certifications

My long-term goals Include becoming a Certified Industrial Hygienist. 

I welcome mentorship and guidance to achieve my goals.
Occupational Services, Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/occupational-services-inc.
Provide Environmental Health and Safety Support Services to OSI service area in San Diego.  Position placement as primary and alternate Consultant for biotech and life science clients that include Eli Lilly and Company, Boston Scientific, and technology giants like Qualcomm; development of safety programs; Injury and Illness Prevention Plans, Chemical Hygiene, and BioSafety and Exposure Control Plans. Assess and evaluate office and laboratory ergonomics.  Industrial Hygiene Projects  under direct supervision of a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Professional Ergonomist and staff Safety Professionals. Regulatory compliance tasks for EPA, CUPA, OSHA, and Fire agencies include Hazardous Materials Business Plans, EPA Numbers for Waste Generators, compliance with DEH and CEDMAT inspection programs.
Greater San Diego Area
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Environmental Health and Safety Consultant, Ergonomist
Viejas Tribal Government
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Coordinator for the Viejas Tribal Government-Environmental Programs. Manage grant awards under the Environmental Protection Agency's Indian General Assistance Program (GAP) and media specific awards under Clean Water Act for Water Quality and Non-Point Source Polluiton (Sections 106 & 319). Additionally, oversight of Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs awards for Tribal Climate Resiliency and tribal GIS initiatives.
Alpine, California
Environmental Coordinator, Viejas Environmental Programs
Target
https://www.linkedin.com/company/target
Overnight freight receiving, unloading, sorting and stocking. Additionally, worked under minimal supervision managing store waste utilizing compactor and balers to conduct store sweeps and maintain receiving backroom.  Temporary part-time work while in search of gainful employment and attending school.
Greater San Diego Area
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Team Member, Overnight Flow
Urban Corps of San Diego County
https://www.linkedin.com/company/urban-corps-of-san-diego
Department Manager and Project Coordinator for California Certified Youth Conservation Non-Profit Agency. Contract management for Environmental Services with high profile Sponsors that include the City of San Diego, SDG&E, San Diego Port Authority, CalTRANS, etc.  Support Coordinator for Court-mandated Community Service Corps Participants
Greater San Diego Area
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Environmental Services Manager & Project Coordinator
Army National Guard
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Sergeant First Class, Drilling member of the California Army National Guard's 140th Chemical Company, Served in Decontamination Team and Squad Leader positions and as Platoon Sergeant, Assumed positions of higher authority to include the First Sergeant in his absence. Performed as a Contract Officer Representative, Anti-Terrorism Officer, and Equal Opportunity Leader in support of deployment during Operation Enduring Freedom 2012.
JFTB Los Alamitos, CA
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Chemical Operations (CBRNE)  Senior Noncommissioned Officer
Army National Guard
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Sergeant First Class, Readiness (Senior) Noncommissioned Officer for Recruit Sustainment Program, Recruiting and Retention Battalion California Army National Guard; Senior Instructor and Instructor Certifier, Training, Equipment, and Facilities Manager for Accredited Program of Instruction.
Greater San Diego Area
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Detachment Readiness and Training Noncommissioned Officer
Los Angeles County Weights and Measures
Exotic Invasive Species Eradication Program (Med Fly, Asian/Oriental Fruit Fly, Japanese Beetle, Gypsy Moth). Trapping and route planner and maintainer in assigned area of Los Angeles County.
South Gate, CA
Agricultural Inspector Aid
US Army
https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-army
Sergeant, CBRNE (NBC) NCO at Company and Battalion Headquarters level 72D SIG BN; performed Company Operations and Training Management, assisted in Unit Logistics Operations, and as a Unit Armorer.
Mannheim Area, Germany
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Chemical Operations (CBRNE)  Junior Noncommissioned Officer
US Army
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Basic Combat and Advanced Individual Training at the US Army Chemical School, Fort McClellan Alabama, initial assignment to 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment. Served as A and B Company Nuclear Biological and Chemical (NBC) NCO and Decontamination Specialist.
Fort Stewart, GA
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Chemical Operations Specialist (NBC)
Master's degree
MOS 5101 -  Safety and Accident Prevention
MOS 5201 - Safety Engineering
MHR 6551 - Training and Development
MOS 6701 - Advanced Ergonomics
MOS 6301 - Advanced Industrial Hygiene
MOS 5310 - Fire Protection Technology
MOS 5425 - Advanced Toxicology
MEE 5801 - Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management
MEE 5901 - Advanced Solid Waste Management
MEE 6201 - Advanced Pollution Prevention
MEE 6501 - Advanced Air Quality Control
MBA 5652 - Research Methods
Occupational Safety and Health / Environmental Management
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Columbia Southern University
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Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Started as coursework to attain my Physical Fitness Specialist Certification. Turned into an additional degree program originally as a Physical Education major which then turned into a Kinesiology for Transfer Program.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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San Diego Mesa College
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Relevant Coursework
BEM3501 – Air Quality
BEM3551 – Environmental Issues
BEM3201 – Environmetnal Assessment
BOS3640 – Interactions of Hazardous Materials
BOS4210 – Toxicology
BOS 4301 – Industrial Hygiene
BOS4520 – Risk Management
BOS3125 – Hazardous Materials Management
BFS4735 – Terrorism Incident Managment and Emergency Procedures
Environmental Management
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Columbia Southern University
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Attended 2 semesters upon transfer from Rio Hondo College
Relevant Coursework

CHE 475 – Environmental Pollution
ET    319 – Environmental Regulations and Compliance
ET    329/L – Study of Groundwater and Study of Groundwater Laboratory
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
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California State University, Long Beach
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Associate of Science (A.S.)
Relevant Coursework

ET101 – INTRO TO ENV SCI AND HAZ MAT
ET230 – SAFETY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
ET150 – HAZ WASTE MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS
ET260 – ENV SAMPLING AN ANALYSIS
ET110 – HW GENERATON, REDUCTION AND TREATMENT
ET130 – HEALTH EFFECTS OF HAZ MAT
FTECH107 – HAZMAT I
GIS230 – GIS IN ENV TECHNOLOGY
49CFR TRANSPORT OF HM (2003)
GISO5157 CONFINED SPACES (2003)
HAZCAT IDENTIFICATION (2003)
HAZWOPER - FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS FOR CLANDESTINE METH LABS
29CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER (2003) (2004 REFRESHER)
CSTI – FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS/OPERATIONS (2003) CERT:OR200902
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
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Rio Hondo College
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American Industrial Hygiene Association
Student Member
Association of Environmental Professionals
Member
Chemical Corps Regimental Association
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Columbia Southern Alumni Association
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Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States
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Golden Key Honor Society
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Associate Helath and Safety Manager
Institute for Safety and Heath Management
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National Registry of Environmental Professionals
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Native American Environmental Protection Coalition
Delegate Board Member - Viejas Tribal Government
Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award)
Army Achievement Medal (7th Award)
Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award)
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Ribbon
NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2 device)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (2 Device)
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (3rd Award)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
CA Enlisted Trainers Ribbon
CA Drill Attendance Ribbon (5th Award)
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Military Decorations, Awards, and Citations
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
GSP-9434
Graduate Safety Practitioner
INSTITUTE FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT
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Associate Health and Safety Manager (ASHM)
LinkedIn
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Six Sigma Foundations
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Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
1254-79015
OHSA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response  (HAZWOPER) 29 CFR 1910-120
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
79015
Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)  49 CFR 172.104, DOT Hazmat Transportation Awareness
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
1214-79013
OSHA 30 General Industry Safety and Health
American Red Cross
GSL3G3
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers
American Red Cross
GSL3G3
Emergency Medical Response
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR/ AED
National Registry of Environmental Professionals
11404014913180604
Registered Environmental Professional
Associated General Contractors, San Diego Chapter, Inc.
Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Flagger
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Greater Pittsburgh Region
Sean Pitts
Talent Acquisition and People Specialist at United States Air Force
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Port Orange, FL
Shannon Ball
Emergency Management Specialist/Public Education Specialist
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Del Rio, TX
Jonathan Francis
Retail Operations Professional
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San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
Andera (Andre) Alexander, M.S.
Process Engineer
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Ocala, FL
Jessica Hardy
Director of Client Engagement  at Rippling
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Edna Somers
Flexible and hardworking with strong drive to succeed.
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Cleveland, OH
Gina Karim
Student at The Ohio State University | Incoming Assurance Associate at PwC
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Greater Cleveland
Sarah Furth
Marketing major at The Ohio State University
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Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Patrick Hall
Fourth Year Finance Student at The Ohio State University
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Huntington Beach, CA
jeffrey enomoto
Mineral Resources Inspector
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Carson, CA
Luis Armenta
Applied Studies at Brandman University, Part of the Chapman University System
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Hinesville, GA
Mario Lujan
CBRN NCO at US Army
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San Diego, CA
Daniel Neesen, CSP
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at Grossmont Union High School District
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Vietnam
Uoc Lai
Environmental Health Safety Specialist at GE Renewable Energy
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Louisville, TN
Matthew Lehman
EHS Project Manager
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Ocoee, FL
Robert Thomson
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Culpeper, VA
🇺🇸 🇺🇸Scott Karhan 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Retired at Fire and Rescue
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San Diego, CA
Carri Chandler
Senior Operations Analyst at Commercial Metal Company
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Kara Brown
Educator at WSJHS | Administrative Assistant | Seeking a career in museum education
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American Society of Environmental Professionals, LLC
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Linked-Vets
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ASSP Environmental Practice Specialty
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Civilian contractors that work abroad
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US Army Chemical Corps Regimental Association
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