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Lisa Williams
E-mail: contact@sentientworld.com

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Safety Professional

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
American Society of Safety Engineers, American Biological Safety Association

AWARDS
Certificate of Appreciation, Lockheed Martin

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

Support online training courses covering OSHA and EPA regulations (HAZWOPER Occasional Site Worker and 8-hour Refresher courses, First Responder Operations and Incident Commander courses, Confined Space Safety, Excavation Safety Competent Person, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Waste Generator, Hazard Communication, Hearing Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Asbestos Awareness); serve as backup instructor for DOT courses; review student coursework and provide feedback; research regulations and apply findings to course materials and client questions; developed HAZWOPER 8-hour refresher courses specifically tailored to the training needs of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection; provided time estimates for project and maintained communication with all stakeholders to ensure project remained within scope and met deadlines

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; managed hazardous waste; inspected premises and implemented appropriate safety controls; developed catalog system allowing instructors to easily find supplies; maintained microbiology cultures; prepared materials for pBLU colony transformation experiments and gel electrophoresis; arranged for the procurement and disposition of cadavers for the Human Anatomy program; operated autoclave and other laboratory equipment; provided minor repairs and equipment maintenance

EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Cruz Extension
Environmental Health and Safety studies, 2007- present

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

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

Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
B.A. in Biology, 1988


ADDITIONAL TRAINING
40-Hour HAZWOPER, Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid, Hazardous Materials Transportation (Managers/Supervisors), Community Emergency Response Team, Asbestos Inspector (expired certification)