Mikki Castleman

About Mikki Castleman

Possible rewritten summary:As a Corporate Safety Instructor at Yates Construction, I have over nine years of experience in delivering safety training and promoting continuing education for all onsite crew members across various projects and sites. I strive to use some of the newest training methods and incorporate many different styles of training to be as effective as possible, keeping classes actively participating. I hold multiple credentials, including CSST, CSSO, and CFS,that demonstrate my knowledge and expertise in occupational safety and health technology, management, and standards. I also Have both a 500 and a 501 as well as authorizations to Train MSHA part 48 and First Aid/ CPR/ BLS/ AED/ NarcanMy mission is to advance a culture of accountability and respect through performance-driven safety programs that encompass attitude, leadership, and behavioral based safety. I am passionate about achieving excellence and raising morale through positive influence and empowering personal and professional growth. I have implemented innovative programs to increase employee safety and reduce job-site hazards, resulting in improved process efficiency and reduced injuries. I have also have initiated hazard corrective actions, as well as provided inspection, surveys, policy documentation, and regular interval progress reports.

Experience

1. Corporate Safety Instructor and Site Safety Professional and Safety Management

   Yates Construction

   Oct 2014 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Projects and Sites: Mountain Pass California Mine Project - Current EKPC – East Kentucky Power Cooperative – Spurlock Site Aug - October 2020 MBUSI/Mercedes - Vance Alabama – December 2019 – August 2020 Baldwin Sand and Gravel above ground Mines - 2018 Superior Asphalt Inc – September 2018 – December 2019 CCJV/LNG Project – January - August 2018 International Paper – July – September 2016 W.G. Yates & Sons Corporate Safety Trainer – All Sites- December 2014 – August 2018 W.G Yates and Sons Site Safety, and Trainer – Tesla – September 2014 – December 2014• Screen, hire-in, train and promote continuing education for all onsite crew members.• Communicate with up to 500 subcontractors, workers, and management to report quality of safety, performance, and management on sites.• Develop and use training supplies, programs, and schedules. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe.• Perform routine job site observations to provide safety direction for all contractors and personnel.• Asist all management, including VP and Director, with mitigating hazards and conformance issues to Policies and standards. Work with administration regarding observations and written evaluations.• Provide daily/weekly/monthly progress and safety reports and photographs of assigned projects.• Integrate activities and master technology to diversify and expand communication.• Organize and manage all department generated records.• Create lesson plans based on safety needs and practical course application to meet goals and objectives.• Maintain schedule for training matrix, including all records for testing, workshops, and classes.• Manage complaints and confidential information, including investigating claims and incidents. Answer inquiries and address, resolve, or escalate issues to proper team management to ensure resolution.

Education

• Columbia Southern University

  Occupational Safety and Health Management

• Brazosport College

  Heavy Equipment Operation

• UC San Diego

  Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician