Greg Blackwell, CSP

Greg Blackwell, CSP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Safety Manager at Aurora Natural

  • Education

    • University of Connecticut

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
    • Columbia Southern University

      2022 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Occupational Safety and Health
  • Experience

    • Aurora Natural

      Jul 2005 - Oct 2012

      - Assisted the organization in receiving SQF Certification Level 3.-Coordinated with pest control department.-Ensured labeling, including allergens and disclaimers, was precise.-Taught colleagues the rules of HACCP and ensured they were adhering to it. - Managed limited retail merchandising by installing new displays, visiting stores and speaking with managers while ensuring products look presentable.- Participated in new product development, spurring ideas for feasible new products.- Assisted in the creative development of the on-line ordering system for consumers while ensuring its transactions were a success.- Maintained superior levels of ongoing client retention through the utilization of GAP analyses.

      • Quality Assurance Technician

        Feb 2011 - Oct 2012
      • Customer Service Sales Representative

        Jul 2005 - Jan 2011
    • Wild Acorns

      Nov 2012 - Oct 2014
      General Manager

      - Buyer for products and spurred innovation by making suggestions for new items.- Compiled statistics to form marketing strategies incorporated into newsletters and press releases, enhancing business.- Kept the store up to date with accurate inventory. - Orchestrated customer intensive product sampling events, raising sales and driving brand awareness.

    • Aurora Products, Inc

      Sept 2015 - Jul 2019
      Safety Coordinator
    • Aurora Natural

      Oct 2019 - now
      Corporate Environmental Health & Safety Manager

      - Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to risk analyses and legal guidelines - Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety- Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law- Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention- Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations- Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions- Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims- Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures- Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics- Oversee and manage all workers compensation related matters Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • OSHA 30 Hour - General Industry

      Morgan Safety Consultants
      Aug 2016
    • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

      Board of Certified Safety Professionals
      Mar 2021
    • CPR/AED/First Aid

      American Red Cross
      Jul 2020
    • Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

      Board of Certified Safety Professionals
      Jan 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by The Stamford Mentoring Program on Oct 2014
      The Stamford Mentoring ProgramAssociated with Greg Blackwell, CSP