Niketa Patterson is seeking a position in environmental health and safety with experience in areas such as environmental health, occupational safety, water quality sampling, and regulatory compliance. She has a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety from East Carolina University and experience working in fast-paced environments through internships at Bojangles and roles in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Electrician maintaining aircraft. Her background demonstrates strong organization, training, and communication skills.

1. NIKETA PATTERSON
1183 Mulberry Lane ♦ Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: (757) 589-3149 ♦ Email: pretnik22@yahoo.com
Environmental Health & Safety
Passionate, dedicated, and motivated professional with a strong desire to secure a rewarding position in the field
of Environmental Health & Safety. Possess a diverse education as well as years of successful experience working
in fast-paced environments and facilitating positive relationships with a wide range of clients, colleagues, and key
business partners. Consistently recognized for outstanding contributions and solid reputation for resolving
complex issues. Commended for organization, efficiency, priority management, and communication skills.
Computer savvy and familiar with many modern systems and software applications.
Areas Of KNOWLEDGE
 Environmental Health
 Occupational Safety
 Water Quality Sampling
 Standards & Guidelines
 Regulatory Compliance
 Organizational Support
 Food & Lodging Inspections
 Chemical Fume Hood Testing
 Data Entry & Analysis
 Records & Reporting
 Hazardous Materials
 Training & Team Building
 Project Coordination
 Equipment Calibration
 Strategic Planning
 Customer Service
 Quality Assurance
 Process Improvement
Professional EXPERIENCE
Bojangles – Greenville, NC Supervisor: Brittany Cotton, 252-756-1784 9/2012-Present
Customer Service/Intern
• While attending ECU worked as an intern in the field of Environmental Health and Safety.
• As an Intern performed inspections of work areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Performed lab inspections and filed paperwork.
• Performed chemical fume hood testing and equipment/exposure monitoring.
• Maintained hazardous materials and adhered to regulatory requirements.
• Multi-tasked and worked effectively with a large volume of information.
• Supervised and trained newly hired personnel in all aspects of the restaurant.
• Highly organized with prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Performed customer service. Addressed the needs of customers and extinguished any problems that arise.
• Motivated team members daily to learn different areas of the restaurant and become productive in areas of
customer service, cooking, and drive thru.
Pizza Hut – Greenville, NC Supervisor: Daniel, 252-355-1355 8/2011-6/2012
Shift Manager
• While attending Pitt Community College worked as a crew member for Pizza Hut.
• Crew leader for the various shifts worked.
• Trained newly hired personnel.
• Informed store manager on daily basis of supplies needed.
• Money management
• Performed customer service.
• Maintained paperwork,cleanliness of the restaurant.
U.S. Navy – Norfolk, VA Supervisor: AFCM Fune, 757-444-9600 3/2005-3/2010
Aviation Electrician 3rd
Class/Honorable Discharge
• As a Plan Captain was responsible for the inspection and upkeep of four E-2C Hawkeye aircrafts.

2. • Conducted over 300 daily and turnaround inspections with zero discrepancies resulting in the Command’s
overall 97 percent sortie completion rate.
• During shortage of personnel in the Line division contributed to the successful completion of two at sea
detachments about the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71.
• Directly contributed to the completion of nine major aircraft special inspections and the repair of 57 critical
downing discrepancies.
• While serving with Detachment-1 aboard the USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 and the USS George H. W. Bush CVN 77
assisted in the completion of 20 daily inspections and the launching of numerous aircrafts.
• Assisted in the completion of 567 mishap free flight hours and 230 sorties.
• Trained 5 personnel to become Plan Captains and mentored six new recruits for Ground Support Equipment
as qualified operators.
• As Electrical and Instrument Technician deployed onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71 performed
scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on four E-2C Group II Navigation Upgrade aircraft electrical
instruments, and navigation system.
• Corrected over 1,400 electrical systems discrepancies including over 150 aircraft special inspections.
• Troubleshoot multiple Vapor Cycle and Pitch Feel discrepancies during the backdrop and intense pre-
deployment schedule and subsequent deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Completed 25 daily turnaround inspections.
Education
East Carolina University 12/2015
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Emphasis: Environmental Health & Safety
Pitt Community College 12/2012
Associate of Arts (AA)
Tidewater Community College 9/2007
24 Credit Hours
QUALIFICATIONS
• Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist – 1/2009
• Type II CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing - 10/2008
• Plane Captain – 1/2008
• E-2C Electrical Connector/Harness Repair – 10/2005
• E-2C GRP II Electrical Systems Organizational Level Maintenance – 9/2005
Awards
• Super Bo Hero of Bojangles’ 5 – 9/2015
• Bojangles Employee of the Week - 11/2014
• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal -
• Good Conduct Award – 3/2008
• Chief of Naval Operations Safety “S” Award - 2008
• Meritorious Unit Commendation USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group -
• Navy “E” Ribbon -
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal -
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal -
• Sea Service Deployment Medal -
• National Defense Service Medal -
references
Provided upon request.