Aja Black

About Aja Black

As a dual-certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and Associate Ergonomist (CAE),…

Experience

1. Ergonomics Program Manager

   Blue Iris Tech Consulting, Inc

   Jan 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   o Served as the point of contact for for ergonomic and office assessments during the Executive Order: Return to In-Person Work, managing evaluations, workstation configurations, and department communication to promote safe andaccessible work environments.o Reengineered federal ergonomic and safety protocols, aligning with OSHA and GSA guidelines, resulting in a 2×increase in case management and service reach.o Performed in-person and virtual ergonomic risks assessments and workstation station evaluations for the federalworkforce, providing reports with research-drive recommendations to enhance safety and ensure compliance.o Created and implemented performance metrics (KPIs) to measure injury rates, accommodation efficiency, and EHSprogram impact.o Collaborated with agency leadership to integrate EHS principles into federal health and safety policy.o Maintained up-to-date knowledge of OSHA, ADA, and federal ergonomic guidelines to inform continuous programimprovement.o Supported planning of nationwide expansion project as Assistant Project Manager to ensure on-time deliverables, coordination, and logistics.o Initiated and led university partnerships to host educational events at USDA Headquarters to highlight ergonomics andthe TARGET Center’s role in federal workplace accessibility and safety.o Conducted in-depth research on emerging ergonomic trends and findings to develop and facilitate engaging webinarsfor federal employees across multiple agencies.o Organized and executed chair fitting events with ergonomic vendors, overseeing scheduling and communication acrossfederal departments.o Leveraged Salesforce to manage outreach efforts, track stakeholder interactions and streamline communication.o Served as primary administrator for the TARGET Center event calendar using Microsoft Teams and Core Meetingslide deck using Powerpoint, coordinating logistics and content to support the center’s events and staff huddles.