Hollie Wakeham
St. John's,NL
Summary
Dedicated safety professional with a background in human resources and a people-centered approach to compliance, wellness, and workplace safety. Experienced in supporting program development, coordinating committees, and working closely with leadership to foster safe, healthy work environments. Currently pursuing NSHA certification, with long-term goals of achieving CRSP, and continuing to grow in the field of occupational health and safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Departmental Program Coordinator-Corporate Safety
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
St. John's, NL
09.2024 - Current
- Led updates to multiple departmental safety programs, including the OHS Program, Respiratory Protection Program, and various Safe Work Practices, ensuring alignment with current legislation, internal policies, and operational requirements.
- Supported the development of an emergency response protocol in collaboration with Building Operations and Security teams, focused on improving preparedness for potential high-risk incidents in government facilities.
- Overseeing 13 active OHS committees, tracking compliance, collecting meeting minutes, and supporting committee chairs in fulfilling regulatory responsibilities.
- Analyzing monthly PeopleSoft data on incidents and illnesses to identify trends, support risk reduction strategies, and guide management reporting.
- Coordinating monthly wellness program initiatives, developing and sharing challenge activities through the departmental intranet and email, and encouraging employee engagement in health and wellness.
- Restructured the HPRM records system, improving the organization and retrieval of OHS documents and program files.
- Managing division purchasing and monthly P-card reconciliation.
Secretary to the ADM ( Temporary Assignment)
Transportation and Infrastructure
St. John's, NL
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Drafted and reviewed ministerial correspondence for accuracy and tone.
- Booked and coordinated travel arrangements for ADMs.
- Workflowed departmental documents for appropriate approvals and follow-up actions.
- Managed multiple calendars, scheduled high-level meetings, and ensured timely coordination.
- Responded to inquiries from the public via the departmental information line.
Legal Assistant
Department of Justice and Public Safety
St. John's, NL
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
Workplace Consultant
Atlantic Business Interiors
St. John's, NL
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed and fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
- Answered customer questions and responded quickly to problems and complaints in person, on phone and by email.
Information Management Technician II
Department of Justice and Public Safety
St. John's, NL
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Performed administrative duties, including answering calls, taking messages, data entry, typing tasks and locating files upon request.
- Created or updated records with new files or information.
- Strictly adhered to confidentiality dictations to safeguard information.
- Developed and delivered in-depth, valuable training sessions to employees both in-person and via teleconferencing systems.
- Completed updates to department webpage using Microsoft Web Expression
- Reviewed and processed requests for information under Freedom of Information Act or Privacy Act.
Human Resources Intern
City of St, Johns Recreation
St. John's, NL
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted in screening candidates by reviewing resumes and matching qualifications/competencies to position requirements.
- Supported recruiting and hiring by coordinating and assisting with interviews.
- Reviewed identification, references and background checks in alignment with hiring protocol.
- Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines for the applicant hiring process.
Education
Bachelor - Business Administration
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Corner Brook, NL08.2020
Diploma - Business Management- Human Resources
College of The North Atlantic
St. John's, NL04.2019
Skills
- HPE Records Manager (TRIM)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Peoplesoft
- Data management/ analysis
- OHS compliance monitoring
- Leadership support
- Confidentiality
- Relationship Building
- Detail oriented
Certification
- Standard (Intermediate) First Aid CPR C/AED Training
- Level 2 OHS Committee Member Certification Training
- Confined Space Entry
- Fall- Protection
- Power Line Hazards
- WHMIS
Timeline
Secretary to the ADM ( Temporary Assignment)
Transportation and Infrastructure
05.2025 - 05.2025
Departmental Program Coordinator-Corporate Safety
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
09.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Department of Justice and Public Safety
10.2023 - 09.2024
Workplace Consultant
Atlantic Business Interiors
11.2021 - 04.2022
Information Management Technician II
Department of Justice and Public Safety
10.2020 - 11.2021
Human Resources Intern
City of St, Johns Recreation
05.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor - Business Administration
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Diploma - Business Management- Human Resources
College of The North Atlantic
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