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Virginia Beach, Va, Us

Norfolk, Virginia, Us

Providence, Ri, Us

Responsible for Risk Management Pre and Post Loss Services,OSHA,DOT,EPA,USDA/FDA,Security,Property and Casualty Insurance and Executive Risk Insurance for a public Whole and Natural Food Distributor with Canadian and US operations and annual sales of ~9 B ,10,000 associates,40 plus locations and over 1000 power units.Position leads the UNFI efforts to prevent associate injuries/illnesses,vehicle accidents , product liability incidents and property incidents.Ensures good cost and quality Property and Casualty Insurance,manages various service providers(Broker,Third Party Claims Administrator) , ensures regulatory compliance and obtains World Class results by reducing the companies'​ Cost of Risk. Involved in the acquisition 4 new companies and integration into UNFI in 2016 plus Tony's Fine Foods(~800 M in annual Sales) in 2015. Involved in the construction of large Distribution Centers in Denver,Wisconsin,New York , California . Responsible for the design and implementation of State of the art Security systems that are being installed in these Distribution Centers.Direct oversight and leadership of the National Risk and Safety team that includes Regional Directors,Regional Fleet Safety Managers,National Claims Management and dotted line leadership of Facility Safety Managers in the Distribution Centers in three Regions plus the Divisions that include Albert's Organics,Select Nutrition,Woodstock Farms and Earth Origins Market.As payroll, sales , power units and property values have grown year over year, we have reduced the Cost of Risk in each of my 5 plus years at UNFI. Numerous loss prevention processes have been implemented that include Policies and procedures;Incident Management system to track and monitor incidents,audits and Risk and Safety training;Safety Shoes;Physical Abilities Testing for New Hires and Return to Work;PIT Impact Monitors;Trailer restraints;Truck Cameras that record driving behavior inside and outside of the cab and more.

Risk Management,Environmental,Health and Safety and Management Consulting.

Richmond, Va, Us

Responsible for Risk Management Pre and Post Loss Services,OSHA,DOT,EPA,Property and Casualty and Executive Risk Insurance for a public and then private food distributor to restaurants with US operations and over 10,000 associates,60 plus distribution locations and 1400 power units.Position lead the PFG efforts to prevent associate injuries/illnesses,prevent vehicle accidents ,prevent product liability incidents , prevent property incidents,ensure cost and quality competitive Insurance,manage various service providers,ensure regulatory compliance and obtain World Class results in reducing the companies' Cost of Risk.Helped with acquisitions and integration into PFG Risk Management processes as the sales grew from 1 B in 1998 to over 8 B annually.

Led the Environmental Health and Safety business segment of an Occupational Medicine group.Managed the professional staff,consulting and marketing efforts, and accounts payable/receivable.Also responsible for strategic planning for continued growth.Increased sales by 100% and improved customer satisfaction while reducing operating costs.

London, Gb

Marketed Risk Management Services to clients worldwide.Conducted Benchmark study of Fortune 500 corporations with successful Safety and Health programs.Generated new business contacts in Healthcare and manufacturing from Figgie Medical days as well as serviced clients from a Risk Control perspective.

Managed staff including clinic,inpatient and surgical operations for a total joint reconstruction practice.Managed sales and marketing,accounts payable/receivable, and quality assurance programs in all areas.Formed an Independent Physician Corporation(IPC) with over 30 Physicians in NE Ohio to secure contracts on a fee for service basis.First Orthopedic practice in the world to be ISO-9001 certified in the clinic,operating room and inpatient settings.

Led start-up operations for an orthopedic practice management company also manufacturing orthopedic implants used in Joint replacements.Responsible for sales and marketing to surgeons,quality assurance in manufacturing and surgeon management,budget administration,procurement of manufacturing technology and merger and acquisition activities.Responsible for patent and intellectual property protection involving corporate and outside attorneys.Provided Executive oversight of Safety,Health and Environmental Affairs Department.Created "Center for Excellence for Total Joint Replacement in major U.S. cities.First orthopedic manufacturer of hip and knee replacements to be ISO-9001 certified and to secure FDA approval to market these products.

Responsible for over 16,000 employees in 40 divisions in over 100 North American locations.Responsible for prevention of loss,regulatory compliance,and post loss management.Also marketed and consulted with numerous Fortune 500 companies.Developed a Product safety program for various products ranging from sporting goods equipment to respiratory protection equipment.Reduced worker's compensation claims by 40% and costs by over 50%.

Managed compliance for all North American operations.Risk profiles included welding,brazing,spray painting, respirable and total dust,brass foundry(lead),mercury,noise and hazardous waste.Ensured compliance with OSHA,EPA and JCAHO regulations.

Managed a number of departments including:Security,Fire Prevention,Employee Health/Safety,Worker's compensation,Loss prevention,Environmental and maintenance in a 350 bed hospital.Ensured compliance with OSHA,EPA and JCAHO regulations.

Ensured regulatory compliance, safety,and health of employees in a research and development (R&D) center working with over 4,000 hazardous chemicals in a high noise environment.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Biology, General

High School Diploma, College Preparatory