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Fort Lee, Virginia

-Manages the Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Safety and Occupational Health program; identifies hazards, compliance with regulatory provisions, communicating multiple safety and occupational health practices, and procedures to employees, management and contractors. -Assesses the Agency’s safety compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and requirements: program management evaluations, reports of self-inspection and inspection by regulatory agencies, and special investigations resulting from Congressional inquiries. -Develops and prepares the Annual Safety and Health Report; includes Agency and subordinate command level program evaluations, future goals and objectives setting, training development and accomplishment and budgetary requirements.-Develops and maintains new, SOH techniques, updated DOL policies and procedures to manage a wide spectrum of dangerous working conditions and processes in diverse workplace settings. -Knowledge of analytical techniques, including hazard, fault tree and management oversight and the risk tree analysis, sufficient to identify high safety risks supporting the agency and recommend program changes. -Regularly visits Regional commissaries (from Minnesota to Florida) and conducts Safety Program Assistance and Review (SPAR) assessments; 46 stores in all. -Develops and conducts Agency-wide safety training/education programs, including Webinar, desk and classroom formats, for management/employees.-Settles disputes between DeCA and host installations’ parent headquarters over the fulfillment of terms outlined in the Inter-Service Support Agreement for functions provided by the host activities. -Develops an active publicity program for safety, health, and other assigned programs through film showings, articles in publications, periodicals, posters, bulletins, and handouts. -Applied and is accepted by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals to take the exam.

Raleigh

-Provided safety training, inspections and assessments for a plumbing, HVAC and electrical shop, a regular and heavy vehicle motor pool/maintenance garage and a grounds maintenance department with tractors.-Managed Safety, Security & Loss Prevention manual, and County safety policies and procedures; ensured procedures were in accordance with Federal, State and/or local safety regulations.-Developed and maintained a safety training matrix for every departmental work group.-Developed training presentations utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and/or Excel.-Conducted County facility safety inspections and coordinated Fire Marshal facility fire inspections.-Assisted with planning and implementation county evacuation and situational drills.-Established Emergency Action Plans for county facilities; determined evacuation routes, assembly locations and severe weather shelter areas.-Analyzed Risk Management loss reports to make recommendations of eliminating loss trends.-Certified to operate and train forklift classes.

Raleigh, North Carolina

-Provided safety training, inspections and assessments for a Boiler plant, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and electrical shops, a heavy vehicle maintenance garage and a grounds maintenance department, with tractors.-Conducted Indoor Air Quality, Ergonomic and facility/office safety assessments within the divisions and departments; provided direction, support and assistance to the designated division safety representatives and permanent safety professionals.-Managed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) program; 3-year inspections.-Collected and consolidated quarterly and annual statistical accident and illness reports from DHHS departments and health facilities.-Managed life safety and Emergency Action Plans and drills; determined corrective actions in order to comply with department and state requirements.-Certified to operate and train forklift classes.

Raleigh, Nc

-Managed the division's Worker’s Compensation program and the Return-to-Work Program.-Developed Safety Audit log to track recognized hazards and ensured abatement; zero Lost Day accidents in over 3 years.-Investigated accidents and incidents; determined cause and introduced corrective actions-Coordinated medical surveillance for department employees exposed to hazardous materials.-Ensured employees received annual/semi-annual required safety training and respirator fit testing.-Developed training presentations for HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response), Defensive Driving, Lockout-Tagout, Confined Space and Hazard Communications -Managed Personal Protective Equipment program for department employees.-Developed Safety Audit log to track recognized hazards and ensure abatement; zero Lost Day accidents in over 3 years-Developed contracts with area Occupational and Environmental Medicine facilities to perform medical exams for employees exposed to hazardous materials.

United States

-Provided safety training, inspections and assessments for a plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and electrical shops, a housekeeping section and a grounds maintenance department, with tractors; covering over 100 facilities and 800 acres. -Reviewed plans and specifications for renovations and new construction to detect safety hazards and recommend alternatives.-Managed the division's safety training program to ensure compliance. Blood Borne Pathogens, Hearing Protection Program, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry and Proper Industrial Equipment operations-Investigated accidents; determine caused and installed corrective action as necessary.-Conducted monthly reviews of reported work-related incidents; identified trends and recommendations to management for improvement-Managed the Return-to-Work Program for employees authorized to return to work.-Developed and maintained standard operating procedures (SOPs) by OSHA, State, Federal and university safety regulations.-Certified to operate a forklift.

Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, Nc

-Provided safety and environmental training, inspections and assessments for a heavy vehicle and machinery maintenance department. -Supervised 6 Environmental and Safety employees. -Conducted workplace inspections and assessments for industrial hygiene, safety, fire and environmental discrepancies -Ensured employees were scheduled and received annual medical surveillance. -Ensured employees received annual respirator fit testing and respirator inspections. -Managed Occupational Noise program; employees received annual hearing tests and received the required hearing protection. -Ensured employees received and wore the required foot, hand and head protection. -Ensured the hazardous waste containers were properly marked, maintained, stored and disposed within regulated standards. -Advised responsible supervisors of safety and environmental discrepancies requiring corrective actions. -Conducted EHS briefings and safety training classes for newly hired and annual regulatory requirements to all employees and supervisors. -Conducted accident investigations to determine cause /effect findings and related trend analysis for management staff -Administered Workmen Compensation documents in support of occupational injury or illness reporting. -Established and maintained necessary contacts with regular Army Safety office to ensure highest level of assistance and service. -Maintained required safety training and medical records and documents in accordance with OSHA and ITT requirements.

Shreveport, Louisiana Area

-Supervised a section of eight safety personnel located throughout the US and two overseas locations. -Provided Air Force safety guidance and support to 11 active and 14 Guard / Reserve units. -Performed annual and periodic safety audits; ensured compliance with Department of Defense, Air Force, Major Command, and Numbered Air Force policy directives. -Established safety and health procedures and references for associated Air Force base safety managers under supervision. -Developed safety inspection checklists for Air Force colonel's Staff Assistance Visit and staff. -Provided quarterly Power Point safety briefings to base and higher headquarters senior leadership. -Conducted inspections and evaluations on established safety programs for eight Air Force bases under supervision. -Coordinated safety publications and regulations from higher headquarters to Air Force bases under supervision. -Reviewed and forwarded all mishap reports submitted from all associated bases. -Developed statistics from mishaps and provided trend analysis with associated Air Force bases. -Maintained computer and cabinet file system on all statistics and records. -Identified and recommended mishap corrective actions to senior personnel at base and headquarter levels. -Reviewed and coordinated on all explosive site plans from all associated bases -Served as Section Resource Adviser and managed annual budget of over $75,000.00; approved all purchases and acquisitions for office. -Submitted office civilian personnel pay records to Financial Management. -Security Manager for section personnel; maintained classified material in combination safe. -Trained and licensed office personnel to operate government vehicles on base.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

-Supervised six safety personnel; managed one of the largest combat training Air Force bases in the service department. -Conducted inspections on all base safety programs; reduced annual mishap rate by 41% and the Personnel Lost Work-day rate by 65%. -Evaluated and changed the office hazard report procedures; quickly reduced the backlog of over 30 hazard reports -Trained and managed 23 Air Force base personnel to act as squadron and office safety representatives. -Developed safety training lesson plans and exams for personnel on two Air Force bases. -Developed computerized exam for safety personnel enrolled in the Career Development Center. -Provided quarterly Power Point briefings on accidents, hazard abatement and inspection results to Base and Higher Headquarters Senior leadership. -Awarded the Headquarters Air Combat Command's DISTINGUISHED GROUND SAFETY NEWCOMER; for the most productive contributions from a newly assigned individual to the safety career field. -Maintained several safety programs and classes: Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, Seat Belt, Motorcycle Safety, Child Care Development, Newcomers Safety, Hazardous Communications, and Blood borne Pathogens.-Investigated Hazard Reports and installed necessary hazard abatement measures. -Maintained computer files on inspection reports, inspection checklists, hazard reports and other safety related documents. -Coordinated with state OSHA personnel on civilian mishaps and hazard reports.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Occupational Safety And Health, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science, Occupational Safety And Health, 3.67

Activities and Societies: 121 Semester HoursHonors: magna cum laude

Associate In Applied Science, Safety, 4.0

Activities and Societies: -64 Semester Hours - National Dean’s ListAdditional Training: OSHA Accident Prevention Certificate Awareness.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies, 4.0

Activities and Societies: -Phi Theta Kappa -National Dean’s List 1995 – 1996 -President’s List 1995 – 1996