Michael Brakefield Email & Phone Number

Charleston, SC, US

Responsible for providing EHS oversite for the construction of e-Vac Magnetics new Sumter, SC plant. Serving on the Project Management Team for the greenfield project through commissioning. Key responsibilities include managing owner risk for the 500 million-dollar project and developing EHS systems for e-Vac Magnetics US Operations.

Provide need-based Safety Consulting, Training Services, and Safety Program development tailored to the client's needs.

New York, New York, US

★ Directed EHS operations across the company, encompassing five locations and over 700 employees working in research laboratories, manufacturing, warehousing, sales, and distribution operations.★ Managed two direct reports with indirect authority over 12 professionals. Lead the Safety & Security team and committees encompassing supervisors, coordinators.

Goose Creek, South Carolina, US

★ Performed director-level responsibilities leading the EHS program. Oversaw Environmental Permitting, Air Monitoring, Regulatory Reporting, and Waste Streams. Served on the Mid Atlantic Safety Council Advisory Board and local Hazmat emergency planning committees.★ Safeguarded the health and welfare of workers in the United States and the Caribbean engaged.

Birmingham, AL, US

★ Joined the company as a Site Safety Manager supporting the construction of a nine-story commercial building, with 35 employees and 300 subcontract workers. Represented the company during OSHA inspections.★ Trained subcontractors on job hazard analysis and safety, leading to reductions in injuries and accidents. Conducted observations of work procedures.

Serve as contract instructor for the US Department of Homeland Security's / FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness. Conduct Emergency Medical Operations training at the nations only Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF) for First Responders.

Stockholm, SE

★ In a contract role, supported Skanska as a member of their safety project management team working on the $87M Boeing Decorative Paint Facility Construction Project. The site was enrolled in the SC OSHA VPP Program.★ Protected site workers engaged in underground concrete placement, steel erecting, excavation, work at height, and in confined spaces. ★.

Erbil, Kurdistan, IQ

Developed and managed all aspects of corporate training and Falcon Group's HSSE, Protective Security, and medical services for Oil Exploration (Exxon & Chevron) and US DoD clients. Conducted all new hire orientation and training, including medical, safety, driving, and security topics. Set goals and adapted training according to Oil industry best practices.

Chantilly, VA, US

Recruited and hired based on ability to meet specific U.S. Department of State bio requirements for instructors (1st instructor cleared to teach in the program). Develop, plan, and conduct training for security and administrative personnel at U.S. Embassies in Afghanistan and Iraq. Subjects trained include Firearms, Security, WMDs, Chemical/Biological.

Mclean, Virginia, US

Provided leadership and support for 50+ Police Advisors on 21 Police Mentor and Training teams spanning a large geographical area in Eastern Afghanistan. Compiled reports for submittal to the U.S. DoS INL unit. Conducted Personnel on Board (POB) tracking of all regional personnel. Performed scheduling of in-country rotor wing transport for 150 team.

Served in a dual role as a Police Officer and Firefighter. Performed patrol duties for the City of Cayce, population 20,000. Conducted code enforcement, held community relations meetings, and maintained aggressive criminal enforcement in problem areas. Narcotics K9 Handler.

Operated and managed all aspects commercial site work projects in the Columbia, South Carolina area. Conducted permitting for a construction demolition landfill, wetlands delineation, and asbestos abatement projects. Developed the companies asbestos abatement and environmental services division. Maintained an AHERA Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Licences.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Criminal Justice/Police Science

Osha 501 Trainer - General Industry, Continuing Education In Hse Field

Associates Degree In Public Service, Public Administration

National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate, Emergency Care Attendant

Bachelor'S Degree, Law Enforcement

Fire Service

Heavy Tactical Rescue

Introduction To Oil & Gas, Oil & Gas

Technical Diving / Scuba

Diver Medical Technician / Hyperbaric Operations