As the Safety Director, I am responsible for writing, reviewing, and administering the Health, Safety and Environmental Program, conducting monthly safety committee meetings, conducting regular physical inspections of all work areas, identify unsafe acts or hazards throughout the company and field jobs, preparing reports that analyze the safety program to identify the trends, identify problem areas and compliance issues within the company, establishing and maintaining a record-keeping system, assisting and reviewing all accident investigations, working in cooperation with the Claims Coordinator to develop and monitor claim reporting procedures, working in cooperation with Claims Adjusters, Loss Control and Risk Management representatives in the investigation of claims, analyzing potential hazards and development of methods to reduce losses, establishing procedures for handling complaints from employees, ensuring the proper safety training and certifications are provided for all employees, conducting safety leadership training, conducting general safety training, inspect and audit maintenance reports regarding key equipment and machinery, establish and maintain good working relationships with host company Safety Directors and their safety departments. As HR Manager, I conduct our new hire process and packages, to include initial safety orientation, receive and manage any employee concerns or complaints, manage our non-work-related injury return to work process, and maintain an open-door policy for all employees.

Safety Manager-Coordinated all safety expects within maintenance, mechanical, and transportation departments. Ensured OSHA, EPA, and FRA regulation compliance.Railroad Foreman of Engines -Conducted all New Employee Orientation training for FRA regulated and OSHA regulated railroad businesses. Completed Engineer, Remote Control, and Conductor certifications. Conducted accident investigations, ensured state and government regulatory compliance, and maintain all training records. Rules Examiner -Safety coordination and rule book maintenance. Conducted field proficiency test, periodic rule exams and achieved new rule buy-in from Steel Worker Union leaders.Transportation Supervisor -Planned for the manpower, equipment, and materials needed to provide service to customers. Direct and supervise performance of trains and engine crews to ensure compliance with the Book of Rules, Special Instructions, Bulletins, Special Notices, and other established practices. Maintained good working relationships with internal and external customers. Completed all required reports. Responsible for the coordination of transportation activities of the railroad with internal and external customers to provide for the safe and efficient movement of cars and trains. Upon the implementation of the company's new "Carnegie Way", I was selected very early to attend CW101 training and was one of two Transtar employees at Fairfield Southern to attend the second level of training, CW201. With that training, conducted CW101 training across the Southern Region of Transtar, reaching our goal of 100%. The Carnegie Way is rooted heavily in Lean Six Sigma, project chartering, role modeling and employee engagement. I have conducted Gemba Walks and Opportunity Identification sessions, as well as, conduct Root Cause analysis for all safety incidents by utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools within the DMAIC process.

Began this career as a Packaging Supervisor for a modular brick manufacture, quickly moved to the manufacturing process, and was transferred to the flag ship plant in Atlanta, GA. I served as the Safety Officer at all three plant locations. In Georgia, I served as the night superintendent for 2 years and was promoted to a newly formed transportation department as Regional Fleet Manager for Alabama and Mississippi. As the Regional Manager I was responsible for 65+ truck drivers, 8 shipping employees, OSHA, EPA, and DOT compliance, inventory at 13 locations, while traveling 85% of the time.

Traveled the Mediterranean in this position on the USS Wyman, served as an Italian translator for National Geographic during a Marco Polo tour, and received a certificate of appreciation from National Geographic for my service.

3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance - As a Scout Leader, trained in crossing enemy lines and calling in air strikes, collecting vital information, and defending against enemy attacks.Security Force - Maintained a Secret security clearance and protected various locations and/or individuals throughout the Mediterranean Region.