Shannon Erdmann, OHST, ARM, CPSI

59 Burgundy Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
303-669-3298

PROFILE
Dedicated Occupational Health & Safety professional with over 15 years of Safety
and Risk Management experience. Expert at inspecting and evaluating workplaces
for safety hazards and recommending and implementing safe workplace policies an
d procedures Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, and training skills with p
roven ability to interact effectively with technicians and management at all lev
els.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Re:sourxe Children's Essentials by Sodexo, RMHC, Denver, CO July 2010 - Pre
sent
Manager/Inventory Manager
Supervises daily operation of the gift shop at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Child
ren; meets, greets and assists public in selecting gifts and other merchandise;
supervises staff also engaged in service to the public, selling, and assisting b
uyers. Organizes plan for the display and presentation of merchandise with cons
ideration to established marketing plan and for effective support of sales; chan
ges displays regularly with a consideration to buying audience and season; super
vises and works with staff stocking and displaying merchandise. Supervises cash
iering and receipting the sale of merchandise by cash and charge transactions an
d performs such duties as required; maintains sales records and makes daily repo
rts. Supervises and participates in the monthly inventory of merchandise and st
ock, extends and prices inventory for use in preparation of the monthly operatin
g statement. Maintains product quality levels in conformity with the institutio
nal image and audience served. Recruits, interviews and selects sales personnel
; provides an organized on-the-job staff training program; keeps records and mak
es administrative and personnel reports as necessary. Supervises and coordinate
s the work of assigned staff; plans staff work schedules according to projected
business levels. Performs related work as required.
Coldwater Creek, Aspen Grove, Littleton, CO October 2001 - Present
Sales Associate
Generate sales by providing outstanding customer service. Greeting the customer,
attending to her needs and building a loyal customer base. Be aware of any prom
otional offers and encourage the customer to avail discounts on the products pro
moted by the store. Be aware of the merchandise available in the shop and arrang
e for stuff not available on the floor of the store. Have a flair for picking ou
t clothes besides being aware of changing trends and fashion. Making out sales c
hecks; receiving cash, checks, debit and credit card payments; bagging purchases
and giving receipts.
The Pumpkin Patch, Cherry Creek Mall, Denver, CO May 2008 - July 2009
Assistant Manager
Assists in managing daily operations of the Pumpkin Patch store in the Cherry Cr
eek Mall. Performed a variety of duties personally and/or supervised employees p
erforming duties. Planed and prepared work schedules and assigned employees to s
pecific duties. Prepared or directed workers preparing merchandise displays and
advertising copy. Performed sales work, took inventories, reconciled cash with s
ales receipts, kept operating records, and/or prepared daily record of transacti
ons. Reported to Store Manager and supervised subordinate staff. Acted as manag
er in manager's absence. Prepared requisitions to replenish merchandise on hand.
Ensured compliance of employees with established security, sales, and record ke
eping procedures and practices.
Adams County BOCES, Northglenn, CO
August 2007 - November 2009
Safety Coordinator / Consultant
Provided proactive safety support to the five school districts in Adams County f
or office, kitchen, transportation and facilities. Monitored and prevented pote
ntial workplace safety hazards through routine inspections and training; accurat
e and up-to-date documentation of policies, procedures, and data; and investigat
ions into accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions. Interfaced with faciliti
es management and made recommendations on safety related issues.
* Reduced the number of documented injuries among 3700 employees by 60% within t
wo years.
* Developed, maintained, updated, and enforced policies and procedures including
the following: Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Emergency Action
Plan, blood borne pathogen procedures, personal protective equipment procedures,
and Safety Contingency Plans. Revised policies and procedures to minimize pote
ntial hazards.
* Initiated and conducted employee interviews for biannual audits of Environment
al Health and Safety (EH&S) protocols, policies, and programs.
* Performed daily walk-through for safety inspections of the facilities includin
g fire systems. Documented and photographed findings and compiled and presented
statistical data on safety activities to BOCES Board of Directors. Coordinated
the installation of fire extinguishers where necessary.
* Ensured compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations through comprehe
nsive inspections and communication. Informed employees of changes in regulatio
ns. Maintained prominent display of the OSHA required safety bulletin.
* Investigated accidents and injuries. Documented the injuries; detailed the eve
nts leading to, during, and after the accident; and made recommendations to fix
hazards.
* Identified, recommended, and implemented ergonomic changes to reduce health an
d safety hazards. Worked with facilities to redesign employee work areas.
* Maintained Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on chemicals used in the workpla
ce.
* Designated as the first responder for emergencies based on EMT training and ch
arged with overseeing all medical response.
CORESTAFF Services, Highlands Ranch, CO
January 2001 - August 2007
National Safety Specialist
Ensured workplace safety by conducting training, inspections, and investigations
and by maintaining documentation. Assisted branch offices with their Worker's C
ompensation and property claims management. Implement and maintain safety and c
ompliance programs nation wide. Responsible for the safety of over 200,000 temp
orary associates and 515 permanent employees.
* Demonstrated knowledge of and ensured compliance with federal, state, and loca
l health and safety standards and waste disposal regulations. Reduced accidents
and injuries and increased response and recovery time by establishing solid pol
icies and procedures.
* Performed daily health and safety and ergonomics inspections of equipment and
office spaces for OSHA and other governmental agencies.
* Maintained and performed weekly and quarterly inspections of the fire pumps an
d systems and identified the need for routine maintenance. Ordered charts and e
quipment for proper maintenance and established regular testing schedules.
* Investigated ergonomic and forklift accidents and incidents and recommended co
rrective action to line management. Initiated meetings with management to recom
mend OSHA and general safety improvements for lift drivers.
* Developed programs recognized as "Best Standards" by insurance leader AON.
* Helped produce $800,000 in savings over all policy lines for the 2005 insuranc
e renewals.
* Produced over Eleven Million Dollars in savings over the 2001-2007 policy rene
wals.
* Review and analyze losses and claims generated by various clients and assist t
he Regional Vice Presidents with reduction of losses.
* Provided monthly tracking and reports to branch offices to assist in their los
s prevention programs.
* Evaluated current and prospective clients' potential risks.
* Reviewed and analyzed client safety and loss prevention programs and contracts
to achieve risk minimization.
* Performed on-site inspections of client facilities to ensure compliance with s
afety programs and regulations.
* Provided training to clients, associates, management and executive staff regar
ding Workers' Compensation, risk management techniques and loss prevention techn
iques.
* Drafted reports based on safety and environmental compliance inspections perfo
rmed and completed.
* Maintained OSHA 300 logs as requested by the Department of Labor.
* Drafted and implemented safety programs for staff and associates, nationally.
* Drafted and implemented safety programs for clients, nationally.
* Maintained database on clients and make recommendations to reduce or eliminate
risk
* Approved or denied Worker's Compensation codes for clients and ensured that ac
curate codes were utilized.

Pinnacol Assurance, Denver, CO

March 1993 - December 2000
Loss Prevention Specialist, Large Account/State Accounts
Aided Policyholders with their Workers' Compensation and Safety programs...
* Reviewed and evaluated losses and claims and provide information to Underwrite
rs to assist in the pricing and quotes.
* Reviewed and analyzed safety and loss prevention programs.
* Drafted written programs for compliance with regulations
* Performed on-site safety seminars and inspections
* Drafted reports based on safety and environmental inspections
* Interpretation of OHSA standards
* Provided and conducted safety training sessions for policyholder employees'
* Conducted ergonomic evaluations and provide information to the physicians and
claims adjusters
* Developed seminars for policyholder presentation
* Provided training for co-workers in various aspects of loss control/prevention
EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BS, Warren National University
AAS, Occupational Safety and Health Technology, Trinidad State Junior College
Graduated with honors

AAS, Environmental Compliance Technology, Red Rocks Community College

Graduated with honors
33 completed core credits, University of Phoenix, Business Administration
ACCREDITATIONS
Blood Borne Pathogen Instructor / Trainer, Achieved 1998
Occupational Health and Safety Technologist, #1792
Associate in Risk Management, Achieved 1999
Emergency Medical Technician, Achieved 1998
Certified Playground Safety Inspector, Achieved 2009
Qualified to test for ASP/CSP