Sarah Ames
About Sarah Ames
Sarah Ames is a Hazardous Materials Specialist at URBN and an Environmental Health Safety Engineer at Schneider Electric. She is also a volunteer EMT and has a strong background in hazardous materials compliance and emergency response.
Current Role at URBN
Sarah Ames serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist at URBN, a company that encompasses Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Vetri Family. She has held this position since 2017, where she manages compliance with global hazardous materials regulations. Her responsibilities include ensuring the safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials in warehouses. Additionally, she trains new associates on hazardous materials handling and safety protocols, contributing to a safer work environment.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current role, Sarah worked as a Quality Assurance Lead at Urban Outfitters from 2015 to 2017. She also has experience as a Supervisor at Kohl's Department Stores from 2013 to 2015. In her current position at Schneider Electric as an Environmental Health Safety Engineer since 2021, she continues to focus on environmental safety and compliance. Sarah has also served as a Sergeant at Garden Spot Fire Rescue since 2020, where she is involved in emergency response and management.
Education and Certifications
Sarah Ames holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science with a Minor in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University Online, which she completed from 2015 to 2020. She graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High with a high school diploma from 2010 to 2014. Sarah is certified to the operations level of hazardous materials emergency response and has technical rescue specializations, including vehicle rescue, water/boat/ice rescue, and ropes/high angle/confined space rescue.
Volunteer Work and Community Engagement
In addition to her professional roles, Sarah volunteers as an EMT with New Holland Ambulance. This involvement reflects her commitment to community service and emergency response. Her role at Garden Spot Fire Rescue as a Sergeant further emphasizes her dedication to protecting people and the environment from hazardous materials releases.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional commitments, Sarah enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, and running. She also engages in wine and beer tasting as a leisure activity. Sarah values family and friends, making efforts to maintain strong relationships and ensure their happiness.