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Milwaukee, Wi

Risk Manager overseeing the management and eventual closure of a successful OCIP (Owner Controlled Insurance Program) for construction projects for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. Manage the District's risk management programs funded within the District's Operations and Capital Budgets. Components of the risk management program includes contractual risk transfer, claims administration, loss control, safety and security. Direct strategies and oversee the activities of external… Show more Risk Manager overseeing the management and eventual closure of a successful OCIP (Owner Controlled Insurance Program) for construction projects for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. Manage the District's risk management programs funded within the District's Operations and Capital Budgets. Components of the risk management program includes contractual risk transfer, claims administration, loss control, safety and security. Direct strategies and oversee the activities of external brokers. Monitor contractor compliance within the insurance and safety disciplines. Liaison between insurance brokers, insurance carriers and legal services. Manages insurance procurement and renewals. Monitor SWMBE participation in insurance program assuring compliance with the State of Wisconsin regulations. Voting member of the former Wisconsin LGPIF (Local Government Property Insurance Fund) Advisory Board. Member of the Southeast Wisconsin Area Maritime Safety/Security Committee (US Coast Guard.) Representative of the District to other governmental agencies such as the Milwaukee Police Department Fusion Center, Department of Homeland Security and Milwaukee County Government. Partner/consultant to Veolia Water, Milwaukee LLC. Member of PRIMA (Public Risk Management Association.)Point of Contact for the District during the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in Milwaukee, WI - 2020 - Hosting FBI, Secret Service, DHS, and other Federal, national and local law enforcement agencies that utilized various District properties for highly sensitive command centers before, during the DNC. Created and managed the District Business Continuity Plan (BCP) which was enacted on March 14th, 2021 with great detail on pandemics. Point of Contact for the District during the COVID - 19 crisis 2020 - 2021. Providing measures to afford employees safety and security during the crisis. Provide various PPS, strict cleaning protocols and enforcement of social distancing. Show less

Fort Worth, Texas

Health Services-Integrated Disability Management SpecialistOccupational Health Nurse Bell Helicopter, Textron Fort Worth, TX Responsible for managing Health Services for over 11,000 U.S. and global aerospace employees to include: Workers Compensation, Short Term and Long Term disability program, FMLA claims, medical surveillance and drug and alcohol programs. Disability management advisor for all Textron Business Units. Designated Employer… Show more Health Services-Integrated Disability Management SpecialistOccupational Health Nurse Bell Helicopter, Textron Fort Worth, TX Responsible for managing Health Services for over 11,000 U.S. and global aerospace employees to include: Workers Compensation, Short Term and Long Term disability program, FMLA claims, medical surveillance and drug and alcohol programs. Disability management advisor for all Textron Business Units. Designated Employer Representative (DER) for FAA, DOT and FMCSA safety sensitive positions. Accountable for post offer/pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. Developed and implemented post offer/pre-employment physicals program. Faculty Member of NAMI (Naval Aeronautical Medical Institute) actively training 6 medical residents per year in Occupational Health Medicine. Member and co-manager of the Bell Helicopter Wellness committee. Member of the Textron Enterprise Integrated Disability Management committee responsible for creating, implementing and setting policies for all Textron Business Units. Manage two medical clinics consisting of 1 physician, 3 nurses, a paramedic and an EMT. Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina

Manager, Integrated Disability Management Occupational Health Nurse Jacobsen-A Textron Company, Charlotte, NC Responsible for developing, leading and communicating the safety vision, policies and programs for the Jacobsen North America Operations. Developed safety, technical and cultural training programs. Represented Jacobsen in administrative hearings as well as health and… Show more Manager, Integrated Disability Management Occupational Health Nurse Jacobsen-A Textron Company, Charlotte, NC Responsible for developing, leading and communicating the safety vision, policies and programs for the Jacobsen North America Operations. Developed safety, technical and cultural training programs. Represented Jacobsen in administrative hearings as well as health and safety agency investigations. Prepared and communicated Plant and Corporate Safety goals with Monthly Safety statistics. Led the development, administration and maintenance of the corporate-wide employee wellness programs. Administered FMLA, disability claims, workers compensation claims and return to work programs. Maintained expenses by being under budget consistently each year. Created company- wide environmental, health and safety programs that resulted in achieving and sustaining over 2 years with zero recordable injuries and or lost time cases. Show less

Lincoln, Nebraska

Manager, Integrated Disability Management Occupational Health Nurse Textron Golf, Turf and Specialty Products, Lincoln, NE 2001-2003Lead advisor regarding EHS policies and procedures to the union manufacturing operations. Ensured EHS programs were implemented and effectively administered to the required standards in accordance with corporate policies and regulatory federal and state agency requirements. Responsible for the maintenance of EHS… Show more Manager, Integrated Disability Management Occupational Health Nurse Textron Golf, Turf and Specialty Products, Lincoln, NE 2001-2003Lead advisor regarding EHS policies and procedures to the union manufacturing operations. Ensured EHS programs were implemented and effectively administered to the required standards in accordance with corporate policies and regulatory federal and state agency requirements. Responsible for the maintenance of EHS permits and associated compliance requirements. Coordinate, execute and track employee safety training program. Investigated work place accidents and ensured incident reports were completed with solid action planning to avert future incidents. Administered health, disability, workers’ compensation cases, FMLA programs and benefits to union and non-union employees. Reduced work comp reserves from 1.5 million to 65k in 17 months. Show less

Racine, Wisconsin

Environmental Health and Safety/Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Textron Turf Care and Specialty Products-Jacobsen-A Textron Company, Racine WI. Responsible for researching and administering benefits, claim trends, and all applicable state and federal guidelines. Reduction of $1.9 million in claims in 19 months. Collaborated with human resources, workers compensation insurance representatives, attorneys, union representatives and medical providers to analyze and create… Show more Environmental Health and Safety/Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Textron Turf Care and Specialty Products-Jacobsen-A Textron Company, Racine WI. Responsible for researching and administering benefits, claim trends, and all applicable state and federal guidelines. Reduction of $1.9 million in claims in 19 months. Collaborated with human resources, workers compensation insurance representatives, attorneys, union representatives and medical providers to analyze and create solutions for eliminating risk factors. Managed reserve funds and insurance usage balances of assigned programs and related financial activity. Managed implementation and maintenance of the annual Medical Surveillance Program. Created, maintained and delivered regional Health, Safety and Emergency Response training programs Show less

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Corporate Manager, Safety and Health Fleming Companies, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK Conducted accident investigations for grocery stores, warehouses, distribution centers and bakery manufacturing facilities in area of customer and associate safety and regulatory compliance. Develop meaningful training seminars for senior management as well as managers of warehouse, transportation, regional central bakery, egg farm… Show more Corporate Manager, Safety and Health Fleming Companies, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK Conducted accident investigations for grocery stores, warehouses, distribution centers and bakery manufacturing facilities in area of customer and associate safety and regulatory compliance. Develop meaningful training seminars for senior management as well as managers of warehouse, transportation, regional central bakery, egg farm, grocery, liquor and drug store managers. Incorporate the use of vended services for additional support to programs, policies and procedures.Provid expert accident investigation for 42 retail, 5 warehouse, 2 transportation hubs, 3 distribution, 1 regional egg farm and 1 bakery facility in multi-state locations. Provide expert testimony in legal cases when needed Show less

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Fleming Companies, Inc., Waukesha, WI Risk ManagerDesign and implement safety orientated programs to help keep associates as well as customers safe within stores, warehouses and a bakery manufacturing plant. Work with the medical community to provide excellent occupational medical care to injured associates. Oversee all worker’s compensation cases that arose out of the work place. Managed all auto liability as well as the majority of the general liability claims to… Show more Fleming Companies, Inc., Waukesha, WI Risk ManagerDesign and implement safety orientated programs to help keep associates as well as customers safe within stores, warehouses and a bakery manufacturing plant. Work with the medical community to provide excellent occupational medical care to injured associates. Oversee all worker’s compensation cases that arose out of the work place. Managed all auto liability as well as the majority of the general liability claims to completion. Oversee all other lines of insurance for a work force of approximately 6,000 employees. Monitor all T.P.A. Insurance Company activities. Work closely with the legal community in litigated cases, both with retained counsel as well as adverse counsel. Show less

Bachelor'S Of Science, Management

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Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing

Occupational Health

Industrial Safety

Industrial Safety