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Beatriz Ontillera

Academy Courses Taken:

Lead auditor training in HSEQ Integral Management Systems (ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015, ISO 45001: 2018)

EHS Regional manager

Experience:

-Regional EHS Leadership Across the Americas – Directed EHS strategy and compliance from North America to South America, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, local laws, and global priorities. -Regulatory Compliance Expertise – Ensured full legal compliance across multiple countries, including Central America, the Caribbean, and the broader Americas region, adapting complex local regulations into standardized corporate frameworks. -Risk‑Reduction Program Leadership – Designed and implemented large-scale risk‑reduction initiatives, including risk assessment tools, incident‑reduction programs, and risk‑mitigation systems for new processes. -ISO‑Based EHS Management Systems – Managed and optimized systems under ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 14001, successfully integrating and maintaining certifications across multiple sites and regions. -Strategic EHS Vision & Program Development – Built long‑term EHS and wellness strategies, roadmaps, KPIs, and leading/lagging indicator systems to strengthen preventive culture and operational performance. -Multi‑Site & Multicultural Program Coordination – Led cross‑regional teams, harmonized EHS programs, and oversaw audits, reporting, and performance reviews for operations in diverse cultural environments. -Wellness & Health Promotion Leadership – Designed corporate wellness programs focused on reducing obesity and dyslipidemia; led national and regional wellness initiatives to improve employee health outcomes. -Contractor Safety Excellence – Developed and improved contractor safety programs in multiple companies, strengthening compliance and reducing incidents in high‑risk operational environments. -Chemical Safety & Hazard Management – Created hazardous chemical handling procedures that reduced chemical-related incidents by 50% in the first year and 90% in the second. -Proven Incident & Accident Reduction Results – Achieved major safety improvements, including reducing site accident rates from 25% to 7%, and delivering consistent reductions in incident severity and frequency across roles.

Other Information:

Master’s Degree in Project Management, Universidad Interamericana de Costa Rica (2009–2010) Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Environmental Hygiene Engineering, Costa Rica Institute of Technology (2001–2006) Skills & Professional Competencies Summary EHS Management Systems & Auditing: ISO 45001 Internal Auditor, ISO 14001 Internal Auditor, OHSAS 18001 Internal Auditor, Neutral Carbon Internal Auditor, G38 Internal Auditor. Risk & Safety Expertise: Risk assessment, machine guarding, chemical hazard management, electrical hazards, LOTO, behavioral safety, HACCP / ISO 22000, NFPA 101, emergency response and business continuity. Leadership & Organizational Capabilities: Situational leadership, change management practitioner (CMP), cultural development, strategic planning, project management, procedure development. Technical & Analytical Skills: Statistical analysis, good manufacturing practices, EHS program design, process optimization. Languages & Software: Spanish (native), English (B2 – MET certified), Excel (intermediate), MS Project (intermediate), PowerPoint (advanced).

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