Samuel Cruz, CSP, CHST

Experience

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  McDonald's Corporation

  Jul 2008 - May 2013

  Crew Trainer

  As a Crew Trainer my responsibilities were: • Shift leader. • Hire and train employees. • Operate POS computer system. • Food production and quality control. • Resolve customer complaints. • Conduct general maintenance and janitorial duties.

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  Best Buy

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

  Computer Sales Associate

  As a computer sales associate, I was responsible for: • Implementing assigned responsibilities from store leadership in outlet area to engage customers using selling skills to build complete, connected solutions while maintaining a balance of high velocity and high service. • Ensuring inventory and merchandising standards are maintained in outlet store area. • Demonstrating excellence in execution of selling skills, and selling strategy as evidenced by coaching forms and Customer Metrics (NPS and Mystery Shops). • Supporting sales strategies in partnership with the Sales Manager to achieve operating results, growth objectives, and overall financial performance goals. Show less

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  Textron Systems

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  EHS Engineer Intern

  As an EHS engineer intern my primary duties were to: • Design and assist with implementation of general safety and environmental policies. • Perform noise exposure surveys for certain tasks and processes. • Sound map manufacturing and testing areas. • Conduct supplied air sampling. • Create and update Job Safety Hazard Analysis (JSHA). • Assist with the development of hazardous waste storage area.

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  J.F. Shea Co., Inc.

  Jun 2017 - now

  As the Field Safety Representative my responsibilities include:• Controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities and assure adherence to company and regulatory policies and practices through conducting regular walk through inspections of construction work areas.• Identifying, documenting, and recommending resolution of hazardous conditions and following through to insure corrections have been made.• Working with craft employees and project supervision on the jobsite on issues such as confined space, excavation, fall protection, etc.• Complete internal administrative organization responsibilities and documentation, including training, accidents/incidents, state and federal regulations, lost time, OSHA, Cal OSHA, MSHA etc. • Assist in developing and maintaining written Safety Program guidelines.• Assist with CAL OSHA inspections.• Conduct field sampling for scientific analysis.• Conduct employee training for confined space entry, confined space rescue, silica dust awareness, HazCom, all terrain forklift, and fall protection. Show less

  • Safety Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Field Safety Representative

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2022
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  Cruz Creative LLC

  Sept 2019 - now

  Freelance Photographer, UAS Pilot

  • Specialized in event, product, and fine art photography• Delivering captivating visuals for clients• Edited and retouched images to maintain high standards of quality• Operated unmanned aerial systems for photography and videography projects• Ensured compliance with all FAA regulations and safety standards during operations• Captured stunning aerial footage for clients in real estate content