Samantha Gilkey Van Hooser is seeking a safety internship to gain experience in safety management. She has a Master's degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Murray State University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Her experience includes founding her own safety consulting company, working in golf course maintenance, and a safety internship. She has extensive safety training qualifications and references.

1. Samantha Gilkey Van Hooser
11945 Old Murray Paris Road
Puryear, TN 38251
(270) 293-1001
sgilkey2@murraystate.edu
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Earn a safety internship that will provide the working knowledge and experience necessary to become an efficient
and successful safety professional.
EDUCATION:
CURRENT Murray State University Murray, KY
Earning: M. S. Occupational Safety & Health (OSH)
Area: Safety Management (ABET – Internationally Accredited)
Graduate Research Analysis: Positive Train Control: Class II Railroads
2002 – 2005 Murray State University Murray, KY
Earned: Bachelor of Science
Area: Business Administration (AACSB – Internationally Accredited)
2001 – 2002 Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY
Earned: 32 Credit Hours
Dean’s List: 3.7 GPA
Kentucky Wesleyan’s Women’s Soccer Scholarship
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2015 - Current PHOENIX SAFETY CONSUTLING, LLC Murray, KY
Founder/Owner; Consultant
 Increase safety awareness in the workplace.
 Improve company’s safety culture.
 Identify root causes of safety issues and advise corrective measures,
 Educate individuals on their roles and responsibilities in the safety culture.
2010 – 2014 Oaks Country Club & Golf Course Murray, KY
Golf Course Maintenance
 Responsible for golf course appearance (greens, fairways, treatments);
 Assisted in planning, preparation and application of chemicals on the course.
Summer 2010 Safety Training & Environmental Protection, LLC Murray, KY
Part-time Safety Internship
 Assisted with 24-hour Hazmat Refresher Training;
 16-hour Incident Command Training;
 Responsible for the set up and simulation of emergency training situations;
 Training Session Materials: Instructional safety lectures, hands-on emergency
response training & evaluation, material review handouts, & comprehensive
certification exams;
 Assembled training manuals for clients of S.T.E.P.;
 Performed daily PPE inspections to ensure proper storage and working condition;
 Class A Hazmat suit pressure tests

2. Samantha Gilkey Van Hooser
11945 Old Murray Paris Road
Puryear, TN 38251
(270) 293-1001
sgilkey2@murraystate.edu
2006 – 2007 Paducah & Louisville Railway Paducah, KY
Dispatcher
 Ensure compliance with all railroad rules, procedures, and regulations for safety,
operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
 Direct and coordinate railroad traffic, issue permits and authorities, monitor all rail
movements and maintain computerized records of all activities
 Know assigned territory and keep informed of changes in the physical characteristics
 Maintain familiarity with scheduled trains, destinations, times of arrivals and
departures
 Monitor train and track movements
 Remotely control bridge position to allow maritime traffic to pass under tracks
 Report alleged violations of operating rules and any irregularity relating to the
movement of trains.
 Plan in advance for smooth and effective movement of priority trains, trains
containing hazardous material or restricted shipments, and meets/passes to avoid
unnecessary delays;
 Coordinate track usage with Engineering Department personnel.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
 ASSE: American Society of Safety Engineers
 24 hour Chemical Spill Response Training (Hazmat)
 16 hour Incident Command Training
 30 hour OSHA: General Industry Safety and Health
 30 hour OSHA: Construction Safety and Health
 Murray State Graduate Program: Honors Society (M.S. OSH)
 EAP Preparation (Emergency Action Plans)
 Lock-Out/Tag-Out Procedures
 300 Logs, Recordkeeping
 8-hour First Aid/CPR/AED Training
 Funded 100% of my college expenses through scholarships, student loans, and earnings from
various employment opportunities.

3. Samantha Gilkey Van Hooser
11945 Old Murray Paris Road
Puryear, TN 38251
(270) 293-1001
sgilkey2@murraystate.edu
REFERENCES:
Mrs. Becky Ballard
Murray State University, Lecturer
MSU Cherry Expo Center, Director
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 445-1275
Mr. Dale Cox
Oil & Energy Professional
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 841-2451
Mr. Jim Hawkins
Oaks Country Club & Golf Course
Superintendent/Greens Keeper
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 293-5965
Mr. Phil Van Hooser
Van Hooser & Associates, Inc.
Founder/Owner
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 619-1176
Mr. Roger Walters
NIRA Commissioner
Sam Houston State University
Rodeo Team Coach
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 661-6028
Mr. Zach Falder
Centrifugal Technologies, Inc.
Purchasing & Logistics Agent
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 970-4855