Summary of Qualifications
Elske has been involved in the construction industry since graduating from high school in 1993.  Starting off on a production line, separating lumber, she was also responsible for regular machine maintenance/monitoring and fire fighting.  Elske then worked as a labor lead, supervising eight laborers and was responsible for schedules, QC, safety enforcement and training.  Continuing to advance herself, Elske became the safety coordinator for a large contractor where she was instrumental in improving the safety modification rates for the company. 

Elske joins Charter as its new Safety Director and will put her years of field experience to work.  Deeply committed to improving inefficient systems, training, and developing clear and concise procedures, Elske will be a driving force in Charter’s continued commitment to safety. 

Professional Accomplishments

• First aid, respirator fit test and medical evaluation, forklift & flagger certified
• 8 hour Susan Harwood Focus for Safety Training
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Intro to Construction Mentoring Program
• 80 hours Supervisory Training
• Facilitation and Business Skills Training, WA State University
• General Studies Courses, Colville Community College