Thao Walton

 


Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

(702) 555-4168
thao.walton@example.com
linkedin.com/example/thaowalton
Henderson, NV 89014

STRENGTHS

       
Field hazard control

During active venue work, inspections became practical conversations that helped crews recognize hazards and choose workable controls.

Incident follow through

After a near miss, evidence review and steady action tracking kept prevention work visible until closure.

Practical training

Toolbox talks and briefings translated technical rules into guidance employees and contractors could use immediately.

Cross team coordination

Show teams, supervisors, contractors, and business partners received aligned safety expectations before work moved forward.

Safety reporting

Dashboards and monthly summaries turned scattered inspection and incident details into focused management conversations.

SKILLS

       
  • EHS inspections
  • OSHA
  • FEMA
  • DOT
  • NFPA
  • ANSI
  • ASTM
  • JHA
  • Incident investigation
  • Corrective actions
  • Safety training
  • Contractor safety
  • KPIs
  • Safety dashboards
  • Microsoft Office

LANGUAGES

       
English
Native
40
Spanish
Intermediate
20

MY CAREER

    
6.8Years
  • Senior EHS Specialist at Desert Crest Events Campus (2.5 Years)
  • EHS Specialist at Mojave Venue Operations (2.7 Years)
  • Safety Coordinator at Red Rock Facilities Group (1.7 Years)

SUMMARY

Environmental health and safety professional with seven years of experience through September 2026 across public venues, convention operations, event activity, contractor work, and facility risk programs. Holds Associate Safety Professional certification, OSHA 500 training, and an active Nevada driver's license. Applies OSHA, FEMA, DOT, NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, job hazard analysis, inspection, incident investigation, and corrective action practices in busy operating environments. Coordinates safety expectations with operations leaders, show teams, contractors, business partners, and frontline employees. Builds practical training, investigates incidents and near misses, maintains KPIs and dashboards, and translates technical requirements into usable guidance. Clear reporting, organized follow through, and respectful field collaboration support safer operations without losing sight of event deadlines. Ready to help Silver Basin Event Facilities protect people, strengthen compliance, and keep public operations moving.

EXPERIENCE

Senior EHS Specialist

Desert Crest Events Campus
 March 2024 - Present
 Henderson, NV

Leads field safety coordination across convention halls, loading areas, public spaces, and event move in activity. Advises operations leaders, show teams, and contractors while connecting inspections, incident response, training, corrective actions, dashboards, and regulatory guidance with safe event delivery.

  • Mapped event hazards through OSHA inspections and JHAs, giving crews clear controls before public occupancy began.
  • Investigated near misses through interviews and scene review, then tracked corrective actions through verified completion.
  • Built Microsoft Office dashboards for incidents, inspections, training, and recurring hazards, supporting focused management review.
  • Facilitated contractor briefings and employee training, turning technical requirements into practical guidance for busy event teams.
  • Advised leaders on NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, DOT, and OSHA requirements during equipment and access planning.
  • Coordinated safety actions among show management, operations, contractors, and business partners during changing event schedules.

EHS Specialist

Mojave Venue Operations
 June 2021 - February 2024
 Las Vegas, NV

Coordinated EHS support for entertainment and meeting facilities where public occupancy, maintenance, contractor setup, and event schedules overlapped. Improved field visibility through JHAs, inspections, incident documentation, safety meetings, trend summaries, and practical communications for supervisors and crews.

  • Updated JHAs for elevated work, loading, material movement, maintenance, and equipment tasks after field observations.
  • Completed facility inspections with control recommendations, follow up dates, and verification steps for operations supervisors.
  • Documented employee and contractor incidents through evidence collection, statements, findings, and prevention discussions.
  • Prepared monthly safety summaries from incident, inspection, and training data, helping managers spot recurring conditions.
  • Delivered toolbox training on hazard recognition, emergency response, PPE, reporting, and safe operating practices.
  • Coordinated safety expectations across maintenance teams, contractors, supervisors, and public facing event operations.

Safety Coordinator

Red Rock Facilities Group
 September 2019 - May 2021
 North Las Vegas, NV

Supported occupational safety programs for commercial facilities and mobile maintenance crews through field observations, inspections, training, documentation, regulatory research, and statistical reporting. Kept program records organized while helping supervisors address hazards and reinforce consistent safe work practices.

  • Performed checklist inspections for facilities and mobile crews, escalating hazards and verifying corrective action completion.
  • Maintained training records, incident files, inspection documentation, and safety meeting materials for consistent program execution.
  • Reviewed OSHA guidance and standards while updating procedures for equipment, chemicals, emergency readiness, and maintenance.
  • Compiled incident and near miss statistics in Microsoft Excel for concise safety and operations meeting summaries.
  • Delivered new hire orientation covering reporting, PPE, emergency response, and hazard control expectations during field visits.
  • Researched applicable safety rules and explained practical controls to supervisors managing routine maintenance work.

PROJECTS

Convention Operations Safety Dashboard
 2026

Created a practical management view for inspections, incidents, training, corrective actions, and recurring hazards. Clear trends helped operations leaders focus follow up during active event schedules.

Facility Job Hazard Analysis Program
 2024

Refreshed operating function JHAs for loading, elevated work, maintenance, material movement, and equipment tasks. Field observations made controls easier for crews to apply.

LEADERSHIP & AWARDS

  • Safety Leadership Recognition, Desert Crest Events Campus, supporting clear field coordination across active event operations.
  • Operational Safety Contribution, Mojave Venue Operations, strengthening practical training and follow up for facility teams.
  • Safety Program Service Recognition, Red Rock Facilities Group, maintaining dependable records and useful field guidance.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health
University of Nevada, Las Vegas   GPA: 4.0
 2019
 Las Vegas, NV
Coursework: OSHA compliance, risk management, incident investigation, safety training

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Associate Safety Professional 2023
  • OSHA 500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction 2025
  • Nevada Driver's License 2026

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Regulatory Standards: OSHA, FEMA, DOT
  • Safety Standards: NFPA, ANSI, ASTM
  • Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Safety Analysis: JHA, risk assessment, hazard controls
  • Incident Management: Incident investigation, near miss review, corrective actions
  • Inspection Systems: Facility inspections, job site inspections, checklists
  • Safety Reporting: KPIs, safety metrics, management dashboards
  • Training Delivery: Toolbox talks, safety briefings, public presentations
  • Venue Operations: Convention halls, loading areas, public spaces
  • Contractor Coordination: Contractor safety, show management, business partners
  • Emergency Readiness: Emergency response, evacuation planning, PPE
  • Communication Tools: Radio communication, telephone communication, safety media

SKILLS

       
  • EHS inspections
  • OSHA
  • FEMA
  • DOT
  • NFPA
  • ANSI
  • ASTM
  • JHA
  • Incident investigation
  • Corrective actions
  • Safety training
  • Contractor safety
  • KPIs
  • Safety dashboards
  • Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Occupational safety professional community participant, sharing practical lessons from venue inspections and incident prevention.
  • Nevada safety practitioner network participant, staying connected with local compliance, training, and operational risk discussions.

LANGUAGES

       
  • English (Native)
  • Spanish (Intermediate)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Status
: Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Status
: Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required.

REFERENCES

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST