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Lisa Williams
E-mail: contact@sentientworld.com

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Associate Safety Professional, Asbestos Inspector, 40-Hour HAZWOPER

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/TRAINING
Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate, Community Emergency Response Team Certificate

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2008-present Online Safety Trainer
Safety Compliance Management       San Ramon, CA

Support online training courses covering OSHA and EPA regulations; review student coursework and provide feedback; research regulations and apply findings to course materials and client questions; generate course content (including original writing, photographs, illustrations, video, and HTML preparation); developed two new courses specifically tailored to the training needs of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, which included modules on Asbestos Awareness, Hazard Communication, vector-borne diseases and plant/animal hazards associated with fieldwork, and the hazards found at construction sites and abandoned buildings

2003-2008 Consultant
Bureau Veritas        Pleasanton, CA

Performed various safety-related functions at three Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company campuses as well as satellite facilities, supported respiratory protection program by conducting fit testing and respirator use/care training; conducted surveys of hazardous materials storage areas to ensure compliance with city regulations; calibrated gas monitoring devices and trained employees in their use; inspected and maintained emergency response equipment; reviewed lockout/tagout procedures; wrote ergonomic reports; assembled/maintained Hazardous Materials Business Plan; performed ventilation surveys; managed online Material Safety Data Sheet library; supported Radiation Safety program; developed standard operating procedures for various Environment, Safety and Health processes; maintained various ESH databases; consulted with programmers to troubleshoot/improve computer programs/websites/processes

1999-2002 Internet Developer/Production Artist
Beck Interactive, Inc.        San Carlos, CA

Developed coding and graphics for multiple websites such as Applied Materials, ZANTAZ, Solutus LegalSearch, and Beck Interactive; served as direct contact for Applied Materials’ corporate website maintenance/special projects; consulted with multiple contacts both within the company as well as with outside vendors to achieve project goals; analyzed websites for strengths/weaknesses; provided technical consultation regarding best practices; developed product demo CDs

1994-1999 Instructional Laboratory Technician IV, Biology
San Jose City College        San Jose, CA

Managed support services for all Biology laboratory classes; trained and supervised Laboratory Technician I and student workers; maintained inventory, budget, and safety documentation; served on campus Safety Committee; earned Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness certificate; managed hazardous waste, inspected premises and implemented appropriate safety controls; operated autoclave and other laboratory equipment; developed catalog system allowing instructors to easily find supplies; provided minor repairs and equipment maintenance; maintained microbiology cultures

EDUCATION
Masters Institute, San Jose, CA
A.A.S. Degree in Multimedia Communications and Presentations, 1998

Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, Moss Landing, CA
Marine Biology studies, 1989-1992

Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
B.A. in Biology, 1988
Additional coursework in drawing and painting