Manage all aspects of the organization's loss prevention, safety, and hazardous material operations. Responsible for relevant training programs to ensure minimized product shrinkage, employee safety, and appropriate hazardous material procedures.

Business development opportunities on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I have opened my first Chevron gas station and pizzeria/panini bistro. Currently conducting due diligence on another Chevron gas station and a sports bar.In 2009 he recognized a business opportunity in South MS and began the due diligence process of opening a gas station/convenience store on a newly opened highway. After the due diligence, he created a business plan that outlined the ramp up of the new operation. The business plan was presented and approved by a local bank and in July 2010 Dave’s Chevron/pizzeria/convenience store opened for business. Utilizing the skill sets obtained in the corporate world he managed all aspects of the operation. The educational experiences learned as a small business owner helped him in his life rounding experiences.

Energetic, self-motivated Occupational Health and Safety Manager with an extensive record of leadership and innovation driving progressive change across global organizations. Acknowledged expert on environmental, health and safety, and wellbeing issues guided by a firm commitment that healthy employees are key to success. Astute observer with valuable experience researching and integrating worldwide EHS/OHS strategies and best practices to develop and deploy consistent programs and policies that maximize employee satisfaction and shareholder value. Effective, diplomatic communicator able to obtain buy-in at all levels as well as manage and motivate internal and external groups. Proficient using MS Windows 2000/XP, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook as well as Lotus Notes.

Directed the full scope of environmental health and safety efforts throughout North, South and Central America. Developed regional budgets, contributed to environmental due diligence assessments for mergers and acquisitions and represented the company during industry trade association discussions.• Fulfilled role as Regional Emergency Plan Coordinator tasked with implementing emergency evaluation plans in global locations.• Managed EHS project team that earned the 2002 Global Environmental Award.• Collaborated with internal communication and governmental affairs groups to convey consistent EHS messages to investment groups, non-governmental organizations and customers; served as Americas’ SME.• Coordinated with 10-person global EHS teams to define strategies, then communicated strategies to management to gain support and created action plans to ensure successful implementation.

Environmental Health and Safety Production Engineer March 1997 – March 1998Selected to administer daily EHS programs such as lab inspections, new employee orientation and regulatory reporting. Managed a safety team of approximately 10 personnel. Coordinated investigations, ensured compliance with OSHA and other regulations and developed and delivered EHS training.• Credited with devising environmental health and safety programs for production operations, many of which are currently in use worldwide.• Played key role in achievement of the Internal 2000 Environmental Award.

Recruited to design and implement EHS programs and initiatives at a site employing 3,000 personnel. Served as Emergency Plan Coordinator, managed hazardous waste program and maintained compliance with hazardous waste transportation processes. Performed as interface with regulatory agencies regarding EHS issues.• Teamed with the local regulatory agency to establish an equipment recycle program that earned the Motorola Environmental Award in 1996.• Prevented EHS hazards by instituting factory inspection procedures, factory emergency response plan and factory spill contingency plan.• Conducted site audits to advise senior management on compliance with OSHA, EPA and other regulatory agencies as well as internal policies.