Arnel Talic
St Louis
Summary
Dynamic learning and development professional with expertise in program design, onboarding, and environmental health and safety management. Skilled at collaborating with HR and leadership to deliver scalable learning journeys, enhance employee engagement, and ensure compliance. Adept at linking training outcomes to organizational performance while driving a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Smurfit WestRock
11.2024 - Current
- Lead safety and environmental initiatives across the site, driving compliance, minimizing risk, and engaging employees.
- Partner with leadership to set measurable goals, monitor KPIs, and implement training programs.
- Manage compliance calendars, inspections, and reporting while serving as liaison to regulatory agencies.
Senior Associate, Learning & Development
WestRock
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Designed and facilitated onboarding programs, combining classroom, systems, and site training.
- Developed training content for processes and equipment; evaluated effectiveness and outcomes.
- Partnered with HR to support leadership development and improve employee engagement.
Training & Safety Coordinator
Boxes LLC
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered OSHA trainings, incident investigations, and safety audits to maintain compliance.
- Led new hire orientation and coached employees on safe equipment operation and practices.
Education
B.S. - Psychology, Minor in Applied Communication
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUe)
05.2022
Skills
- Bilingual (Bosnian and English)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Training delivery
- E-learning technologies
- Incident management
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Smurfit WestRock
11.2024 - Current
Senior Associate, Learning & Development
WestRock
04.2023 - 11.2024
Training & Safety Coordinator
Boxes LLC
08.2022 - 03.2023
B.S. - Psychology, Minor in Applied Communication
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUe)
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