PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: Proven skills to analyze operations, pinpoint areas for improvement and implement plans that generate safety improvements. Experienced in conducting accident investigations. Accomplished ergonomist with technical and procedural experience in program management, assessment, and reporting. Success in forming strong, sustainable relationships among cross-functional teams. Effective communicator, leader, and trainer.

1. RICK ROMERO CEAS
28075 Valcour Drive | Canyon Country, CA 91387 | 310.987.9193 | rsromero49@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: Proven skills to analyze operations, pinpoint areas for
improvement and implement plans that generate safety improvements. Experienced in
conducting accident investigations. Accomplished ergonomist with technical and procedural
experience in program management, assessment, and reporting. Success in forming strong,
sustainable relationships among cross-functional teams. Effective communicator, leader, and
trainer.
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CORE COMPETENCIES
Accident Investigations | Certified Ergonomics Assessor Specialist (CEAS) | Client
Management | Safety Training Emergency Management | Root Cause Analysis | Driver Safety
Program | Close Call Reporting OSHA Compliance | Safety Audits | Workers’ Compensation
(reviewed, investigated, and processed reports) | Public Speaking Safety Observation Programs
| Loss Control & Prevention
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Risk Control Specialist
University of California Los Angeles September 2015 - Present
Achievements :: Implemented “Shoes for Crews Program” to ASUCLA employees
:: Senior Lead Investigator under the office of Insurance and Risk
Management.
Key Responsibilities
:: Conduct safety investigations in response to workers’ compensation claims and determine contributing
factors and root cause.
:: Conduct interviews with injured employee(s) , potential witnesses and prepare investigative report of
findings for general managers.
:: Analyze evidence collected and review surveillance footage.
:: Recommended corrective actions that correlate with university’s Environmental Health & Safety safety’s
programs.
:: Consulted with long-term and short-term disability, and return to work departments, prepare and
conduct report-outs to upper management.
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Safety & Environmental Specialist
Southern California Edison March 2011 – 2015
Achievements :: Averaged 300+ comprehensive ergonomic evaluations over the last
three years.
:: Project lead & author of corporate Defensive Driving Document
:: Lead trainer for CMS (Compliance Management System) rolled out
:: Provided site specific safety support for Mountain View Generating
Station and Peakers.

2. Key Responsibilities
:: Assist in department management,
development, and implementation of safety
strategies to achieve safety goals.
:: Provide consultation services and staff
assistance to department management, safety
teams, and site safety personnel.
:: Perform inspections of company facilities,
work environments, procedures and processes,
and equipment for compliance with safety
standards and requirements.
:: Advise on the appropriate use and limitations
of safety equipment and initiates corrective
actions, approving the type of safety and
equipment to be purchases
:: Participate in accident investigations by
providing interpretation of rules and regulations,
determining root causes, and recommending
corrective measures.
:: Developed and conducted safety training
programs, informational bulletins, rules and
manual revisions.
:: Perform ergonomic analysis and provided
recommendations for improvements in human
factors as it relates to employee workstations.
Sr. Management Consultant
Romero Safety Consulting Services June 2008 – 2011
Achievement :: Independent contractor for Loss Control & Loss Prevention
Key Responsibilities
:: Investigated injury claims related to an
insured’s business to determine coverage.
:: Resolved operational deficiencies including
such as cash handling and deposit preparation
Senior Loss Control Consultant
Keenan & Associates October 2009 – 2010
Achievements :: Senior Loss Control Consultant for Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita,
Santa Monica, San Bernardino, and Long Beach Community College School
Districts
Key Responsibilities
:: Developed, maintained, updated, and
enforced policies and procedures including the
following:
Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP),
Chemical Hygiene, Hazardous Communication,
Lock Out / Tag Out, Heat Illness Prevention
Program, Emergency Action Plan, Blood borne
Pathogens, Personal Protective equipment
procedures, Ergonomics, Forklift, Respiratory,
and other safety programs.
:: Performed on-site inspections (both Workers’
Compensation and Property/Liability) of client
facilities to identify and evaluate hazardous
conditions and make recommendations for
corrective measures.
:: Reviewed the existence of required safety
programs to assess their compliance and
functional effectiveness. Assisted Districts with
the writing of the programs identified as deficient
and JPAs with finding global solutions to their
deficiencies.
:: Provided safety training classes and
presentations. Conducted ergonomic
evaluations, accident investigations, or specific
hazard assessments.
:: Ensured compliance with Federal, State, and
Local regulations through comprehensive
inspections and communication. Informed
employees of changes in regulations.
Maintained prominent display of the Cal/OSHA
required safety bulletin.
:: Maintained Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) on chemicals used in the workplace.

3. Safety Consultant
Sentry Insurance October 2008 – 2009
Achievements :: Safety Consultant and conducted pre and first surveys, and underwriter request to
major manufacturers and car dealerships for the Southern California Region (over 400
clients).
Key Responsibilities
:: Designed and developed safety service plans
for large, multi-location accounts and
coordinated service activity with other
consultants.
:: Developed policies, programs and procedures
for use by insured and non-insured accounts in
their safety / risk management plan.
:: Coordinated and conducted safety / risk
management seminars and training programs
for insured and non-insured customers to
promote understanding and awareness of risk /
loss potential and reduce lose frequency and
severity.
:: Conducted building evaluations using Marshall
& Swift™ software
:: Maintained proficient knowledge of all aspects
of safety management and demonstrated
technical expertise in specialty areas(s) such as
Manufacturer Safety, Workers’ Comp. Safety,
Accident Investigation Principles – Root Cause
Analysis, OSHA Compliance, Fleet Safety, and
Product Liability.
Risk Services Consultant
Poms & Associates April 2006 – 2008
Achievements :: Conducted Safety & Compliance Audits, Consulted Plan Review and Development for
Safety Programs, and lead Training request to Unified School Districts and major manufacturers
throughout the Southern California Region (over 400 clients).
Key Responsibilities
:: Wrote and edited all audit reports
:: Performed Maintenance, Operational
Warehouse, Kitchen, OSHA, Playground, Blood
borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication,
Electrical Safety, Time and Stress Management,
Utility Cart, Fire Safety, and many other types of
training to clients.
:: Subject matter expert: Risk Control and Safety
Compliance, Benchmarking, Workshops and
Training Seminars, Threat Assessment, Crisis
Management, and Disaster Preparedness.
McDonald’s Corporation
Regional Risk Management Consultant December 2001 – 2006
Achievements : Regional Risk Management Consultant for all Southern California Corporate in the field
of loss control, accident investigations, safety prevention, asset protection and
workers’ compensation.
Key Responsibilities
:: Investigated disturbances such as alarm calls,
unlawful intrusion, fires, and property damage.
Coordinated activities with police and fire
departments during alarms, supervised the
apprehension of unauthorized persons found on
property and released them to custody of
authorities, and prepared, reviewed and
maintained reports, records, evidence and files
in a complete and orderly manner.
:: Conducted internal safety audits and trained
restaurant management and crew members for
preparation of OSHA, Health Department, and /
or Fire Marshal inspections.
:: Implemented and sustained safety programs
such as injury illness prevention program,
emergency evacuation plan, fire protection plan,
hazard communication, blood borne pathogens,
electrical safety, slip, trips and falls, and OSHA.

4. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Business Management June 2006
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA Standards for General Industry - OSHA 511 June 2014
General Industry Safety and Health #31-900336620 (30 hour) August 2013
Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry – OSHA 501 October 2013
State of Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board
Private Investigator (#R-056751) Expires February 2016
The Back School of Atlanta
Certified Ergonomic Assessor Specialist (CEAS) June 2015
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
ICS 100 – Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS 200 – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
ICS 300 – Training / Federal Emergency Management March 2015
 Agency Representative Training (provided by SCE) April 2015
 Safety Officer Training (provided by SCE) May 2015
ICS 700 – National Incident Management System (NIMS)
ICS 800 – National Response Framework, An Introduction
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VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
American Red Cross Since 2012
Disaster Action TeamMember
Shelter Readiness Volunteer
Deployed to Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 with SCE
Emergency Preparedness Presenter
Boy Scouts of America Since 2013
Assistant Scout Master & Chaplain