Catherine Jordan PhD
About Catherine Jordan PhD
Catherine Jordan, PhD, is a Product Specialist Manager at EcoOnline UKI and RoW, with a strong background in occupational health and safety. She has extensive experience in developing safety management systems across various industries and holds a PhD in Occupational Health and Safety from the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Work at EcoOnline
Catherine Jordan currently holds the position of Product Specialist Manager at EcoOnline Global, focusing on the UKI and RoW markets since 2022. Her role involves overseeing product development and implementation strategies that align with safety and quality management systems. Prior to this position, she served as a Product Specialist in Health and Safety at EcoOnline from 2020 to 2022. In these roles, she has utilized her extensive experience in safety management to influence clients and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Jordan has a strong academic background in Occupational Health and Safety. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the National University of Ireland, Galway, where she focused on Occupational Health & Safety in the food industry for SMEs from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree in Occupational Health & Safety and Ergonomics from the University of Galway, completed in 2008. Her education also includes a B.Sc. in Quality for Industry (Medical Device and Pharma) from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, achieved from 2018 to 2020.
Background
Catherine Jordan has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various sectors such as aviation, healthcare, and food safety. She worked as a Health Safety Environment Consultant at Atlantic Aviation from 2019 to 2020. Her experience also includes a contract role at Galway University Hospitals, where she focused on Occupational Health & Safety Training from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she contributed to a needs assessment project for food safety knowledge in the Irish food and drink sector while at Safefood in 2016.
Achievements
Catherine Jordan has developed and implemented safety and quality management systems across multiple industries, demonstrating a strong track record in regulatory compliance. She possesses comprehensive knowledge of EU and Irish governmental legislative requirements for small businesses. Her expertise extends to various safety and quality regulations, including ISO 22000, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 45001. She is recognized for her ability to analyze training needs and design tailored courses for specific industries, enhancing safety practices among small and medium-sized enterprises.
Professional Skills
Catherine Jordan possesses a range of professional skills that enhance her effectiveness in her roles. She is skilled in diplomatically influencing clients to adhere to OHS and quality legislation while maintaining a pragmatic approach. Her specialization includes the development and revision of food safety management systems, particularly HACCP systems. Additionally, she serves as a food safety management systems auditor, ensuring that organizations comply with industry standards and best practices.