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Responsible for all aspects of Klondyke Construction LLC and Elemental Energy Inc. Corporate HSE program, including the recruitment, mentoring, and management of up to 19 safety professionals; reported to Company President. • Developed, implemented and documented numerous safety policies/procedures, audit/inspection programs and training programs to ensure safe work practices – company and regulatory compliance• Lowered Recordable Injury Rates by 50% and EMOD by 10% while maintaining perfect record of no lost time injuries or regulatory citations – greatly reduced workers compensation expense• Created Leadership Commitment Program focusing on leading indicators, which in turn strengthened leadership responsibility/accountability for HSE and improved the company's Safety culture & morale

Attending networking events Researching Industry LeadersTracking Industry TrendsParticipating in Industry Discussions

Newark, De

Developed and implemented a total comprehensive safety program for several water and wastewater utility companies, encompassing approximately 100 facilities in two states; reported to CFO.• Developed and delivered complete safety training matrix, which documented all employees received complete safety training, per regulatory and company requirements – lowered Recordable Injury Rate 20%• Designed and implemented HSE audit/inspection program and monthly HSE reporting program to document hazard reductions and track the continual improvement process – strengthened safety culture/commitment

Norristown, Pa

Developed and implemented total health, safety & environmental program from the ground up. Worked closely with Transfield Services (Australian parent company) to integrate “world class” safety program and safety culture into USM and its five divisions across all 50 states; reported to CEO.• Implemented Safety/Health Leadership Commitment Program & Scorecard, START Right Program, WC claims management, fleet safety, audit/inspection program, etc. - driving an increase in safe behaviors, strengthening safety culture and reducing inefficiencies and expenses• Developed electronic ALERTS for sharing of incidents, including near misses, and their corresponding lessons learned and best practices – driving continuous improvement across the entire company• Created multipronged approach for managing injuries - prevention, clinic partnerships, case management, and return to work program; significantly reduced EMOD and workers compensation expense• Key player in assessing, re-organizing and integrating 5 companies into one

Newark, De

Provided Safety, Health and Loss Prevention leadership and support for over 10,000 associates in multiple manufacturing, warehouse & distribution, sales fleet and R&D sites, including: Eastern half of U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Dominican Republic, and approximately 20 international operations throughout Europe and Southeast Asia.• Lowered incidence and severity rates at multiple site locations, while increasing overall safety awareness, safe behaviors, and positive safety attitude/culture – dramatically lowered workers compensation costs• Developed Corporate Global Safety, Health and Loss Prevention Manual, Corporate Fleet Safety Program, as well as numerous safety and health policies/procedures• Designed, communicated and implemented a management audit/inspection safety scorecard using leading key performance indicators to evaluate management performance, resulting in increased visibility of safety engagement and measurable continuous improvement at each facility year after year• Established & implemented Avon’s Safety Philosophy, Safety Appraisal System and goals, rules, best practices/SOPs, Accident Prevention Committee, management and employee safety training, Accident Investigation Reports and guidelines, Safety Training Checklists, JSA’s, New Employee Orientation, etc.

Cressona, Pa

Developed and implemented complete safety, health and risk management programs from the ground up. Developed and implemented safety training for all areas including powered vehicles, lockout/tagout, incident investigations, ppe, back safety, hot work, emergency respose, hazard/risk assessments, etc. Reduced recordable injury rates by more than 40%.

M.S. Degree, Health

Earned 2 year Masters Degree with honors in 1 year

Mba Course Work

B.S Degree, Health