Samuel Dixon Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Inbound DG for NVOCCI use my broad expertise in the management and leadership of Dangerous Goods (DG) programs and mastery level knowledge and skills within the Dangerous Goods Safety, Data Collection, Corporate Compliance or Sustainability domain. Responsible for ensuring the highest level of efficiency and organization for all DG processes and procedures.Develop robust, trusting relationships with key stakeholders and senior leadership, and identify opportunity to improve the DG Compliance operations.Analyzed information and processes and developing more effective or efficient processes and strategies.Generating reports and presenting information to upper-level managers or other stakeholders.Providing expert guidance on proper processes, procedures, and documentation for the shipment of dangerous goods and hazardous materials for international logistics.Develop internal DG and hazardous materials programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Research dangerous goods shipping (IMDG Code, DOT CFR-49, Canadian TDG, IATA etc.) and to find the most economical ways to ship suppliers items.Support daily dangerous goods operational challenges & support cross-functional teams questions/needs.Develop proper training for Wayfair associates as required by law for the shipping, handling, and storage of Hazardous Materials.Create systems and workflows for maintaining records of Hazmat material documentation, training certificates, etc. required by regulations.Utilize risk management skills for the wellbeing of the company.Directed Sales Managers for optimum effectiveness and profitability.Highlights:I created a 12-month roadmap for the Dangerous Good (DG) Compliance Program and acceptance. I scaled (from zero) the dangerous goods cargo request acceptance pipeline from zero. My day to day is based around identifying internal & external risk. . By completing this project in-house instead of utilizing a outside supplier, I saved $475,000.

Everett, Washington, United States

At The Boeing Company, I maintain proper checks and balances to ensure safe transportation of hazardous materials as well as confirm adherence to 49 CFR, TDG, IATA, and IMDG. Supervise a team and provide assistance to complete assigned tasks within time. Creation and implementation of records compliance cloud system. Trained in-person and virtually all new employees and current employees in the basics of DG shipping. As a supervisor, I implement best techniques and simplify processes to maintain high levels of customer service. I oversee and examine hazardous material to ensure proper classification and packing. Utilizing my key expertise, I arrange and schedule the logistics for the supply of hazardous freight as well as analyze SDS for appropriate classification and release freight for packing in line with hazardous regulations. Additionally, I maintain operational efficiency by adeptly managing and coordinating the logistics for delivery between DGM and the airlines.Some of my key contributions are as follow:☛ Saved 30 hours of work per week by creating and managing the data management system to compile and report compliance documentation for five sites.☛ Assured smooth and efficient running of functions without any incident by working closely with FedEx Same Day, Trident Safety USA, and Boeing Aerospace.☛ Coordinated with the competent authority to confirm loading of hazardous materials in safe manner and accurate placarding of containers.☛ Leverage key expertise and knowledge while working and training on Haz Shipper (company database) to create dangerous goods declarations, specify packing list, highlight delivery tickets, and provide bill of ladings.☛ Successfully saved Boeing noncompliance fines.☛ Trained all new employees on 49 CFR, safety and basics of the regulatory compliance system .☛ Systematized the shipping of lithium-ion batteries in a manufacturing environment and was the SME for the effective and compliant shipping of all battery types.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Outbound DG and ShippingManage and create warehouse paperwork – including best practices roll outs, and document, package inspection. • Perform dangerous goods specialist services including national and international regulatory compliance and strict adherence to the legal requirements of those regulations. • Advise Boeing on packaging requirements, packaging solutions, intermediates and logistical compliance. • Manage intermediate compliance with Boeing's internal transportation teams along with any outside vendor they use. This includes but is not limited to the Boeing's own compliance and packaging personnel • Establish future projects to increase response efficiency in the dangerous goods program. • Execute imports and exports including returns to third parties.

Redmond, Wa

Outbound and Inbound DGAs a Hazardous Materials Technician, I was responsible for the safe operation of processing thousands of shipments daily, ensuring provision of accurate and on time delivery of material. During this tenure, I work on a team to ensure the functions and operations to guarantee all interstate HAZMAT carriers comply with requirements and regulations. I determined and highlighted proper protocol by conducting chemical testing. Additionally, I generated detailed reports on all package spills for the department of transportation, federal aviation administration, and EPA. Member of the safety committee. JHA on weekly basis. Some of my key contributions are as follow:☛ Contributed efforts in maintaining SOX, USDA, FDA, DOT, and U.S. customs guidelines and regulations.☛ Streamlined the safety response time on the new automated small package sort to under 30 seconds.

Greater Seattle Area

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

At Common Sense Inspections, Inc., I established an environmental and dangerous goods inspection consultancy offering inspection for comercialcompaniesand residential partners. As an consultant, I headed more than 50 people and shared constructive feedback to improve performance.During this period, I identified cause and consequences of indoor quality problems by utilizing key industry knowledge and experience. I expertly developed and implemented effective solutions to significantly enhance environmental health of client's home or work place.Some of my key contributions are as follow:☛ Developed and employed robust marketing strategies to promote company brand, increase sales, and maximize revenue.☛ Grew business with seven years of net revenue growth and new customers of 85% annually.☛ Company nets $750,000 per year through effective management and marketing initiatives.☛ Recruited and on boarded staff members and delivered training to improve performance and complete daily tasks within specified timelines.

Greater Los Angeles Area

At Drymaster Restoration, Inc., I employed best practices to manage day-to-day operations, aiming to support Water and Fire Damage Mitigation Microbial Remediation Project. As Project Manager, I administered and managed 25 people on two teams and monitored their activities to maintain accuracy and efficiency. I introduced quality assurance initiatives for emergency response to water damage and waste disposal. I performed over 150 post remediation inspections and documentation.Some of my key contributions are as follow:☛ Rendered training and coaching to personnel remediating structural water damage and microbial mold.

Paris, Île-De-France, France

Foreign Corispondant for monthly magazine and print house.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Bachelor'S Degree, International Business, Finance (Concentration)

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Occupational Safety