I began my career in construction and safety as an Apprentice Carpenter. I then achieved Journeyman level status, which lead me to become a Jobsite Foreman, Assistant Superintendent, Project Superintendent, and General Building Contractor, while always keeping a focus on safety compliance.I have achieved several certifications, including Residential & Commercial Building Inspector (ICC), UCSD Extended Studies Program in Construction and Competent Person training for Fall Protection, Excavation Standards, Construction Industry, Electrical Voltage, Scaffolding, Hazardous Materials, Introduction to Safety and Health Management, Industrial Hygiene, Permit Required Confined Space Entry, EM385-1-1 and OSHA 500 Trainer. I have earned a Professional Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health in Construction (245 hours of study) through UCSD’s Extended Studies Program. I have obtained my CHST certificate.My skills and knowledge in many phases of Construction has helped me in preventing accidents and my leadership has demonstrated how to create a culture of safety on the jobsite.