Alex Geldon

Background

About Alex Geldon

Risk / Crisis / Safety Compliance Manager with 15 continuous years of contribution for IKEA in Frisco, TX, a sq. ft. store with 300 employees, 300 seat restaurant and 1,500 suppliers. Accountable for multiple locations across the Dallas, Fort Worth area for risk, safety, crisis, compliance, capital development oversight, training, business continuity, fraud, loss prevention, facilities, operations, disaster recovery, internal office supplies, fire and police relations and 10 direct reports. Recipient of IKEA Store of the Year 2021. Effective trainer in safety, security, forklift, OSHA, fraud and robbery, disaster and operations with groups comprising up to 300. Co-Chair of the Safety Forum Committee and Facilitator of the Safety Committee for 10 years. Strong strategic planning skills. Proven ability to cope under pressure, problem-solve and make decisions that uphold the reputation, safety, security and financial prosperity of the organization. Exceptional political, business and technical acumen. Career is backed with a B.S. in Emergency Administration and Planning and certifications in IS005.a, IS0035.12, IS00100, IS00200, IS00340, IS00700.a, CPR/AED, Hazwopper, OSHA General Industry, GHS, Wicklander-Zulawski, and First Aid. Patient, analytical, ethical, detailed, and passionate about complying with safety legislation and initiating cost effective plans to minimize asset liability. FEMA / Safety Leadership / OSHA Regulations / Reporting / Analytics / IT / Cross-functional relationships / Customer Service / Vendor Relationships