Full-Time: Trainer, Safety Officer-Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS)Instructor and Curriculum Developer for Environmental, Health and Safety programs supporting the US Navy Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC); an enterprise of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).• Manages and provides industrial safety training covering environmental, health and safety requirements relating to the Maritime Industry. Maintains required environmental, health and safety records and documentation.• Develops course curriculum and serves as the instructor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards for the Maritime Industry-Shipyard Employment 10-Hour Course, Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock-Out/Tag-Out), and Electrical Safety courses.• Manages, and supports administrative functions for SWRMC Hazard Recognition and OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Fundamentals courses. Initiated curriculum update for the SWRMC EHS Department Command Indoctrination briefing.• Coordinates schedules and training facilities with SWRMC Training Department to maximize student access and throughput.• Collaborated with SWRMC Department Heads to secure a training facility in response to flooding and subsequent building renovations at the command. Organized and arranged training room to create a professional learning environment.• Documents training records using US Navy Enterprise Safety Administration and Management System (ESAMS) as well as the University of California San Diego Extension OSHA Outreach Training Institute Education (OTIEC) online application.• Tracks training goals and projections and prepares programmatic reports, justifications, charts, graphs, statistical, and narrative data for organization-level presentations and briefings.

Provided Environmental, Health and Safety compliance oversight for Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. for the San Diego region. Responsible for program EHS policy and procedure updates and implementation of best management practices across the enterprise.• Managed and provided industrial safety training covering basic environmental, health and safety requirements relating to the Maritime Industry. Maintained required environmental, health and safety records and documentation.• Scheduled and conducted environmental, health and safety inspections and surveys, within company-operated (government and contractor), shipboard and in-shop environments and performs audits and evaluations of subcontractor activities.• Monitored and assisted with Injury and Illness Prevention Program reporting and maintains internal log. Assisted Human Resources staff with OSHA reporting requirements.• Implemented the safety screening and surveillance programs. Performed Job Safety Analysis/Job Hazard Analysis and prepared JSA/JHAs.• Assisted Program Managers, Project Managers, and Supervisors in the understanding of NAVSEA Standard Items and other customer-related requirements to ensure work is conducted accurately and safely.• Coordinated California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) data collection and reporting. Coordinated the collection and removal of all Hazardous and Universal Waste.• Verified availability and monitored use and maintenance of safety equipment.• Prepared specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conformed to health and safety standards.• Performed accident investigations to help determine Root Cause and Corrective Actions.• Collected and analyzed data points and metrics for trend determination, forecasting and the targeting of specific EHS training topics to reduce mishaps and increase employee awareness.

Coordinated the Safety, Training and Logistics support functions for Littoral Combat Ship Mission Module Readiness Center (MMRC) San Diego Facility supporting the U.S. Navy Mission Package Design, Engineering, Production, Sustainment Program. Recognized as a Training Systems and Safety Program professional.• Managed site Environmental Safety and Health Program including Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste, Ergonomics, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Fall Protection (Program Manager and Competent Person), Rigging Material inventory and inspection and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Instructed various safety-related courses and briefings. Authorized user of California Environmental Reporting System (CERS).• Chaired Program-wide Environmental, Health, Safety and Fire Protection Committee. Revamped processes, forms and reports to increase oversight and tracking of key functions and align company, federal, state and customer regulatory mandates and policies.• Worked in partnership with government facility representatives and company safety managers to inspect, identify improvements and correct deficiencies in installed safety systems as well as day-to-day processes focused on worker safety and environmental protection. Participated in site’s first corporate EHSFP Audit including San Diego and PT Hueneme locations. • Organized training program for technicians and team to support formal coursework, On-the-Job Training (OJT) and certifications to support requisite qualifications and professional development. Selected to oversee multiple sites’ training functions for the entire program.• Certified OSHA Forklift Safety Trainer and Company Appointed Evaluator.• Authorized Trainer for OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry.• Qualified HAZWOPER (40 hour credential).• Qualified Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator.

Principal company representative to sub-contractors and US government entities. Supervised and inspected all aspects of construction for the installation of automated vehicle gates for anti-terrorism/force protection measures aboard military installations in the Southern California region.• Applied Federal, State and Company safety programs and conducted daily, weekly and monthly safety meetings and training.• Authored Activity Hazard Analysis procedures for Saw-Cutting, Trenching, Electrical Systems work, Roadwork and Pavement, Traffic Control, and Vertical Lifts.• Inspected work during construction to ensure compliance with national and local building codes as well as OSHA safety requirements.• Maintained daily logs and reports on progress of construction. Created Project Schedules which identified critical paths, milestones and coordinating events to prevent project delays.• Construction Quality Management for Contractors, US Army Corps of Engineers-Navy Facilities and Engineering Command (NAVFAC).• General Industry Safety and Health 30 Hour, OSHA.

Managed the operational aspects of ongoing customer-oriented functions and serve as liaison between program management and customer representatives for Fleet Introduction services and support. Identified the goals, scope, and resources to manage special projects and improve business practices and value. Responsible for initiating, scheduling and tracking work packages and milestones for the initial organization of new US Navy ships. Employed mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients. Managed performance metrics and data collection reflecting the status of local contract deliverables.• Led team direct-report employees for delivery of services to the Littoral Combat Ship Program. Coordinated operations between sites and managed the scope and schedule of Personnel, Administration, Facilities, Security, Training and Logistics functions as well as developed and implemented plans for managing individual projects of commissioning new-construction ships.• Developed job requisitions for technical, administrative, logistics, security and personnel services. Screened applicants, conducted interviews, negotiated salary offerings and coordinated onboarding efforts. Worked with Human Resources Staff to ensure legal, ethical and moral requirements were met.• Represented the company at career expositions and fairs. Coordinated multi-media displays and staffing of vendor booth. Interacted with prospective employees and fellow presenters to promote the organization and increase awareness by creating interest in local and national opportunities.

Manage external application procedures for web-based planning system for US Navy Fleet Introduction services. Validate United States export compliance credentials and sponsor government and industry representatives for access to online work package tracking tool.

Oversee and direct the operational aspects of ongoing customer-oriented functions and serve as liaison between program management and customer representatives. Identify goals, scope, and resources to manage special projects and improve business practices and value. Responsible for initiating, scheduling and tracking work packages and milestones for the initial organization of new US Navy ships. Represent the Bath Maine Fleet Introduction Team as prime internal and external contact on administrative services programs and projects. Employ mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients. Manage performance metrics and data collection reflecting the status of local contract deliverables. Participate in RFP preparation as required. Provide detailed briefings to executive staff. Offer technical expertise in overall process planning and execution. Lead team in the performance of direct customer service in Administration, Security, Facilities Management, Information Systems Technical Support, Learning & Training Resources, Special Events and Personnel Services. Provide cross-functional local and remote technical and administrative support to the entire Fleet Intro Program. Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures, schedules and performance standards. Conduct performance evaluations, approve timecards, conduct staff training on software applications and oversee task routing and completion for all areas under the Services Directorate. Collaborate with Logistics Manager on budgets, property inventory and purchasing. Oversee maintenance and coordinate periodic renovation of 32,000 sq. ft office and training facility.

• Elected to lead fraternal order local council of 175+ members. Presides over meetings, develops budgets and schedules, appoints directors and committees and sets priorities to meet the charitable goals of the organization.• Membership Chairman (2013-2014): Led recruiting activities for local fraternal organization. Recognized for achieving 167% of annual goal for new members and finishing 5th in CA state standings.

Elected to lead the Northern New England Area (Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine) in efforts through a variety of education programs that remind our fellow citizens that the United States is a maritime nation whose national economic and security interests are inextricably tied to the freedom of the seas.Served on local chapter board of directors as Vice President. Authored and distributed monthly newsletter to local business leaders, local and state elected officials and members.

• Senior Enlisted Advisor of 60-member department aboard US Navy ship. Counseled executive staff during weekly meetings for the newly established organization.• Authored two unit directives for personnel management and instructed 300+ crewmembers in Security/ Force Protection response protocol and Emergency Damage Control skills.• Supervised the development and collection of unit's initial Equal-Opportunity survey, providing feedback for process and work environment improvement.• Created and implemented inspection programs and qualification/training curriculum. Counseled and mentored subordinates including senior managers and technicians in personal and professional growth. Provided periodic performance reviews and fitness reports resulting in unprecedented superior retention and career promotion statistics.

Technical and operational expert in shipboard weapons control systems as a US Navy Master Chief Firecontrolman with 21 years active duty. Progressive career path, with increasing scope of responsibilities in leadership and systems management. Experienced in electronic system testing, evaluation and repair including digital circuitry and programming, microwave components and tactical operation. Duties included planning and implementing inspection programs and personnel training curriculum, coordinating long-range logistical requirements and preparing periodic reports and schedules. Certified Instructor of Advanced Electronics Field.

• Supervised eight US Navy recruiting offices and 20 Recruiters throughout the State of Maine, accountable for $17,000 in government property and consistently attaining numeric, quality, and accession goals for the New England region.• Analyzed production results and utilized complex directives to develop command resources to maximize public relations competencies resulting in increased community awareness of service benefits. Applied extensive and complex federal, state and local directives to determine applicant mental, physical and moral qualifications while attaining numeric and quality goals.• Screened applications for employment, reviewed credentials, and interviewed prospective Navy candidates for acceptance. Educated new recruits and families in program objectives and personal responsibilities to achieve the ‘best-fit’ possible for the prospective member and the Navy.• Conducted numerous educational guidance sessions for local businesses, job fairs, high schools, and colleges promoting vocational options and academic benefits.

Chief Law Enforcement Officer for 900+ member military technical school facility. Graduate of Federal Reserve Police Officer Academy; attained Firearms Rangemaster qualification. Responsible for emergency response planning and hazard mitigation, investigations, indoctrination of new personnel, community awareness, vehicle control, evidence handling, drug screening, and disciplinary duties of military members. Managed all facets of safety, physical security, crime scene, crowd control and military protocol for attainment of unit mission. Supervised campus Traffic Safety program. Researched and submitted budget to appropriate equipment for radar monitoring of roadways to improve conditions for pedestrian and motorist traffic.

• Appointed Chairman, Mare Island Naval Shipyard Red Cross, Disaster Services. Directed Red Cross disaster relief planning and services delivery, community disaster preparedness training, and recruitment of volunteers in the event of emergency. • Qualified in emergency casework management for determining claimant eligibility for disaster assistance and programs. Trained in basic response capacity to provide emergent services to victims of disaster to include Damage Assessment, Logistics and Supply, Shelter Operations, Hazardous Materials and Earthquake Preparedness.• Assisted permanent Red Cross staff in the development of operational budgets by addressing hazards, identifying resources, monitoring expenditures and setting priorities for more efficient utilization of both military and civilian personnel, supplies and equipment.• Certified to instruct basic level courses to the community.• Collaborated with Mare Island Naval Shipyard Disaster Officer and the Solano County Red Cross office in developing a Base-wide disaster plan to provide response to personnel residing on the installation. • Established working liaison with Mare Island emergency services to create and implement a joint response plan and effective mutual aid agreement between Red Cross and federal agencies governing the installation.• Member, National Disaster Relief Team and responded to relief efforts for Hurricane Andrew (1992).• Recruited and trained teams of volunteers to deliver care and services during times of crisis.