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Kathryn Smith, PHR has a diverse range of work experience in the field of human resources. Kathryn currently serves as the Corporate Director of Human Resources and Virginia Site Location Leader at the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior HR Manager~Business Partner at Quest Diagnostics from January 2016 to June 2019. From October 2012 to July 2015, Kathryn worked as the Executive Director of Human Resources at The George Washington University Hospital. Kathryn also held various roles in different organizations, including Senior Advisor-Human Resources at AARP Financial from March 2011 to October 2012, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at Inova Health System from May 2005 to October 2010, and Senior Employment Specialist at GEICO from June 1996 to September 2000. Overall, Kathryn has over 25 years of experience in the field of human resources.
Kathryn Smith, PHR obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from Virginia State University, where they studied from 1984 to 1988. Later, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Phoenix from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, they completed their high school education at Columbia High School. However, the specific years or degree obtained at Columbia High School are not provided in the given information.
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CCO has been the leader in providing fair, valid, and legally defensible personnel certification programs since it was founded by the construction industry in 1995. As an independent, nonprofit organization established by industry to develop and administer nationwide certification programs for load handling equipment operators and related personnel, CCO has administered over 1.25 million written and practical examinations and issued more than 425,000 certifications. CCO certification is known as much for the continued support and participation of its industry experts as the rigor applied to every test developed. CCO’s diverse range of nationally and internationally accredited (ANSI/ISO) and OSHA-recognized crane personnel certification programs currently includes more than 27 certification designations across 12 categories, including those for Mobile, Tower, Overhead, Articulating, and Service Truck Crane Operators, Boom Truck Operators, Digger Derrick Operators, Dedicated Pile Driver Operators, Drill Rig Operators, Signalpersons, Riggers (Level I and Level II), Crane Inspectors, and Lift Directors. By providing a thorough, independent assessment of knowledge and skills, CCO certification programs enhance lifting equipment safety, reduce workplace risk, improve performance records, stimulate training, and give due recognition to the professional skills required for safe load handling equipment operations. CCO personnel certification programs have been developed by industry for industry and continue to be supported by it. CCO’s Commissioners, Board of Directors, and committee volunteers represent diverse industry groups such as contractors, rental firms, owners, unions, government, regulatory and standards-setting agencies, steel erectors, petrochemicals, energy, automotive, equipment manufacturers and distributors, construction firms, consultants, and insurance companies.