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Aiken, SC, US

Duluth, Georgia

• Introduced programs and policies that resulted in savings of $45,000+ in Worker Compensation insurance.
• Conduct safety training and education programs for both Formetco employees and their customers creating revenue through product sales and class fees exceeding $100k per year.
• Orchestrated measures to protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Added hygiene programs such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, and asbestos management plans.
• Introduced in-house hearing testing which saved $10k per year and improved employee evaluation.
• Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices, to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• VP Safety and Training, Oct 2000 - Feb 2016
• Optimized safety, health, and environmental programs for 54 domestic locations using only indirect reports.
• Chaired Global Safety Committee comprised of over 200 safety professionals who shared best practices.
• Internal consultant for diverse business operations such as radio/television broadcasting, Supercross/Arenacross racing, Monster Truck Racing, and Live Music venues reducing employee and patron risk exposure.
• Performed Labor Union contract negotiations with 3 different bargaining units resulting in a less than 2% increase in labor cost.
• Evaluated acquisitions regarding risk exposure and regulatory compliance.Director of Safety and Training Aug 1998 – Oct 2000

M.A. Organizational Leadership, Emergency Management

Occupational Safety And Health

Occupational Safety And Health