Alahondro Brown
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Safety and Health Manager with extensive experience at Department of Air Force. Specialist in risk assessment and compliance oversight, effectively implementing safety training programs that significantly improved workplace safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Safety and Health Manager
Department of the Air Force
Dobbins AFB, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary to overall management of a diverse occupational safety program.
- Plans, directs and conducts investigations and analyzes of mishaps and hazardous conditions to determine origin, causes, and contributing factors and prepares written evaluation reports concerning findings and proposed recommendations for corrective actions.
- Reviews plans and specifications for new construction, major building alterations, and or changes in equipment and monitors project through completion to ensure compliance with OSHA and NFPA standards.
- Develops and provides technical safety training/instruction to supervisors, employees, and or Unit Safety Representatives on a wide range of work operations areas, such as traffic safety techniques, proper storage of hazardous materials, common laboratory hazards, and building evacuation procedures.
- Prepares supplements to instruction and manuals and develops specialized local instruction defining mishap prevention programs and procedures based on facts and/or policies formulated by federal government agencies.
Safety & Occupational Health Manager
Department of Defense
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2021 - Current
- Designated as the Command Navy Safety and Occupational Health Manager, Command Fire Warden, Hazardous Material Coordinator, and Emergency manager.
- Advisor to the Commanding Officer for the Navy Safety and Occupational Health Program, Navy Environmental Management Program, and Emergency Management Program.
- Performs periodic onsite safety inspections for a primary medical treatment facility and two satellite medical treatment facilities to include all outlying buildings to identify hazards stemming from or relating to hazardous materials and safety related deficiencies.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts inspections on workplaces, machines, equipment operations, work practices, protective devices and equipment, safety procedures, and construction sites for compliance to Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Regulations, Navy Safety Regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and other recognized safety and health standards.
- Advises supervisors and safety representatives of appropriate safety and occupational health measures to control or eliminate hazardous operating processes or environmental conditions.
- Recommends measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices and conditions which may cause mishaps: prepares written documentation of deficiencies for communication to respective areas for proper abatement.
- Provide technical safety training to supervisors and employees using a wide variety of materials, publications, exhibits, protective devices, and visual aids.
- Coordinates the command's inspection program and hazard abatement program.
- Recommends measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices and conditions that may cause mishaps.
- Investigates mishaps, obtains statements from witnesses, and records circumstances of mishap, extent of injuries, estimates cost of property damage, prepares a final report of findings with recommendations to correct the unsafe act or conditions which caused the personnel injury or property damage.
- Reviews construction designs, plans of proposed new construction, and modification to existing structures prior to construction to determine compliance with applicable occupational safety and health standards (e.g., location of exits and stairs, floor loading capacity, aisle space, adequacy of sprinkling systems, ventilation, electrical services, equipment layout).
- Develops and revises safety instructions and guides that are relevant to current or planned medical treatment facilities employees.
- Identify work areas, processes, or tasks that require respiratory protection.
- Monitor OSHA policy and standards for changes and make changes to agency's policy.
- Executes all system safety processes across safety and occupational health programs which require the self-evaluation of a safety management system that contains 32 major safety and occupational health programs resulting in a self-assessment based on mishap prevention, regulatory compliance, training, and customer focused support.
- Conducts projects at a multi-mission health care facility that directly impacts the local installation.
- Consults and coordinates with other Naval forces Atlantic experts including industrial hygienists, physicians, environmental engineers, and fire prevention engineers in the resolution of difficult environmental hazards and the development of safety guidance procedures.
- Manages and maintains the safety data capture, safety data management, safety data analysis, and dissemination of the leading indicators of safety risk to navy and civilian personnel in the automated Risk Management Information (RMI) system.
- Managed the command Respiratory Protection Program as the program manager.
- Serves as the Command Ergonomics Program Manager.
- Serves as the Command Traffic Safety Program Coordinator.
- Serves as the Command Motorcycle Safety Representative.
- Represents the Command as a member of the Installation Traffic Safety Council.
- Manages the Command Recreation and Off Duty Safety Program.
- Serve as the commands Operational Risk Management Program Manager.
- Provided safety indoctrination and education for the command and obtained and maintained safety equipment and material.
- Completed all Naval required training for Job Series 0018 per OPNAV instruction 5100.23 h.
- Manages and directs the command Voluntary Protection Program.
- Received recertification for VPP Star program for Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi and Naval Health Clinic Kingsville.
- Participated in MEDIG, SOHME, and Joint Commissions with 0 discrepancies and or discrepancies corrected on the spot.
Safety & Occupational Health Specialist
Department of Defense
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Performs periodic onsite safety inspections for a primary medical treatment facility and two satellite medical treatment facilities to include all outlying buildings to identify hazards stemming from or relating to hazardous materials and safety related deficiencies.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts inspections on workplaces, machines, equipment operations, work practices, protective devices and equipment, safety procedures, and construction sites for compliance to Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Regulations, Navy Safety Regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and other recognized safety and health standards.
- Advises supervisors and safety representatives of appropriate safety and occupational health measures to control or eliminate hazardous operating processes or environmental conditions.
- Recommends measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices and conditions which may cause mishaps: prepares written documentation of deficiencies for communication to respective areas for proper abatement.
- Provide technical safety training to supervisors and employees using a wide variety of materials, publications, exhibits, protective devices, and visual aids.
- Coordinates the command's inspection program and hazard abatement program.
- Recommends measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices and conditions that may cause mishaps.
- Investigates mishaps, obtains statements from witnesses, and records circumstances of mishap, extent of injuries, estimates cost of property damage, prepares a final report of findings with recommendations to correct the unsafe act or conditions which caused the personnel injury or property damage.
- Reviews construction designs, plans of proposed new construction, and modification to existing structures prior to construction to determine compliance with applicable occupational safety and health standards (e.g., location of exits and stairs, floor loading capacity, aisle space, adequacy of sprinkling systems, ventilation, electrical services, equipment layout).
- Develops and revises safety instructions and guides that are relevant to current or planned medical treatment facilities employees.
- Identify work areas, processes, or tasks that require respiratory protection.
- Monitor OSHA policy and standards for changes and make changes to agency's policy.
- Select respiratory protection products.
- Monitor respirator use to ensure that respirators are used in accordance with their certification.
- Distribute and evaluate education/medical questionnaire.
- Evaluate any feedback information or surveys.
- Arrange for and/or conduct training and fit testing.
- Ensure proper storage and maintenance of respiratory protection equipment.
- Manage types of respirators that need to be used.
- Ensure the respirator program and worksite procedures are followed properly.
- Enforce/encourage staff to use required respirators.
- Ensure employees receive training and medical evaluations prior to performing fit test.
- Coordinate annual retraining and/or fit testing.
- Executes several system safety processes across safety and occupational health programs which require the self-evaluation of a safety management system that contains 32 major safety and occupational health programs resulting in a self-assessment based on mishap prevention, regulatory compliance, training, and customer focused support.
- Conducts projects at a multi-mission health care facility that directly impacts the local installation.
- Consults and coordinates with other Naval forces Atlantic experts including industrial hygienists, physicians, environmental engineers, and fire prevention engineers in the resolution of difficult environmental hazards and the development of safety guidance procedures.
- Manages and maintains the safety data capture, safety data management, safety data analysis, and dissemination of the leading indicators of safety risk to navy and civilian personnel in the automated Risk Management Information (RMI) system.
- Serves as the command Respiratory Protection Program Manager.
- Serves as the Command Ergonomics Program Manager.
- Serves as the Command Traffic Safety Program Coordinator.
- Serves as the Command Motorcycle Safety Representative.
- Represents the Command as a member of the Installation Traffic Safety Council.
- Manages the Command Recreation, Athletics and Home Safety Program.
- Serve as the commands Operational Risk Management Program Manager.
- Provided safety indoctrination and education for the command and obtained and maintained safety equipment and material.
- Completed all Naval required training for Job Series 0018 per OPNAV instruction 5100.23 h.
- Manages and directs the command Voluntary Protection Program.
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (ATC) MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS CHIEF
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA
Yuma, AZ
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervised surveying, siting, installation, and maintenance tasks on ATC systems; ensured ATC equipment met or exceeded flight certification requirements; instructed personnel in safety, operation, and maintenance of ATC systems and equipment.
- Supervised 28 Airfield Electronics Maintenance Division personnel on proper safety and maintenance procedures; provided guidance to subordinate Senior Non-Commissioned Officers; prepared, updated, and tracked casualty reports in support of ATC systems and equipment.
- Supervised and provided training to 28 AEMD personnel on proper maintenance procedures, test equipment handling, safety procedures, and Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems and equipment operations; planned and corrective maintenance on all ATC systems and support equipment.
- Managed USMC OSHA programs (e.g., workplace inspection, Ergonomics, Respiratory, Mishap programs) to confirm proper implementation; devised policies or procedures to control or eliminate identified hazardous conditions.
MARINE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND LANDING SYSTEMS CHIEF/QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA
Yuma, AZ
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Reviewed and recommended policies and procedures on all S-6 matters to include electronic, support systems and safety procedures; provided maintenance and budgetary expertise, experience, and guidance and leadership.
- Trained and provided guidance to Detachment Maintenance Chiefs and Maintenance Officers on safety, maintenance, budgetary requirements, employment and restoration of ATC electronic systems.
- Trained Detachment Maintenance Chiefs and Officers on maintenance, budgetary requirements, employment and restoration of ATC electronic systems; managed an $833K operation and maintenance budget.
- Managed USMC OSHA programs (e.g., workplace inspection, Ergonomics, Respiratory, Mishap programs) to confirm proper implementation and continuous improvement; devised policies or procedures to control or eliminate identified hazardous conditions.
MAINTENANCE MATERIAL CONTROL OFFICER
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA
Yuma, AZ
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Served as Air Traffic Control (ATC) Maintenance Division Manager for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma; coordinated and directed planned and corrective maintenance and certification of electronic systems utilized by the ATCMD to ensure safety of flight.
- Supervised Air Traffic Control Maintenance Division Mentorship program; guided and counseled 24 Marines; provided training on proper maintenance procedures, test equipment handling, safety procedures and Air Traffic Control systems and equipment.
- Oversaw completion and documentation of all annual training within ATCMD; supervised and ensured the completion of approximately 1,355 hours of planned and corrective maintenance on all ATC systems and support equipment.
- Managed USMC OSHA programs (e.g., workplace inspection, Ergonomics, Respiratory, Mishap programs) to confirm proper implementation; devised policies or procedures to control or eliminate identified hazardous conditions.
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS CHIEF
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR
San Diego, CA
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Supervised surveying, siting, installation, and maintenance tasks on ATC systems; ensured ATC equipment met or exceeded flight certification requirements; instructed personnel in operation and maintenance of ATC systems and equipment.
- Supervised 28 Airfield Electronics Maintenance Division personnel on proper safety and maintenance procedures; provided guidance to subordinate Senior Non-Commissioned Officers; prepared, updated, and tracked casualty reports in support of ATC systems and equipment.
- Supervised and provided training to 28 AEMD personnel on proper maintenance procedures, test equipment handling, safety procedures, and Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems and equipment operations; planned and corrective maintenance on all ATC systems and support equipment.
- Served as Division Maintenance Chief, ensured proper operation and maintenance of all Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems and equipment; directed division training program; monitored and validated budget expenditures and provided input for annual budget.
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL RADAR CHIEF
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON
Oceanside, CA
06.2009 - 04.2011
- Maintained oversight of all maintenance actions within the Division through periodic planned maintenance spot checks and equipment inspections; created, implemented, and maintained all Division maintenance management documentation in accordance with current directives.
Education
Technical or occupational certificate - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
Emergency Management Institute
Emmitsburg, MD04.2023
Technical or occupational certificate - Basic Incident Command System For Initial Response, ICS-200
Emergency Management Institute
Emmitsburg, MD04.2023
Technical or occupational certificate - Introduction to Incident Command Command System, ICS-100
Emergency Management Institute
Emmitsburg, MD04.2023
Technical or occupational certificate - An Introduction to Hazardous Material
Emergency Management Institute
Emmitsburg, MD04.2023
Technical or occupational certificate - National Response Framework, An Introduction, IS-800
Emergency Management Institute
Emmitsburg, MD04.2023
Master's degree - M.S. Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL08.2021
Bachelor's degree - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Adelphi, MD05.2018
Technical or occupational certificate - Storm Water Awareness
The City of Yuma Environmental Health & Safety Office
Yuma, AZ06.2017
Technical or occupational certificate - HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training Course
The City of Yuma The Environmental Health and Safety Office
Yuma, AZ04.2017
Technical or occupational certificate -
Naval Civil Engineers Corps Officers School Port Hueneme, California
Skills
- Occupational safety regulations
- Risk assessment and hazard analysis
- Safety training development
- Incident investigation
- Compliance oversight
Clearance
Secret Clearance, 11/16/17 - 11/16/27
Awards
- NAVY AND MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL X2
- AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL X1
- NATO MEDAL-ISAF AFGHANISTAN X1
- NAVY MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION X3
- NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL X2
- CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION X3
- MERITORIOUS MAST X5
- NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION X1
- GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL X2
- SEA SERVICE DEPLOYMENT RIBBON X4
- NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL X5
- SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE MEDAL X2
- MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL X7
- LETTER OF APPRECIATION X5
- Performance Monetary Award
Computer Literacy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Managed and maintained Enterprise Safety Application Management Systems (ESAMS)
- Managed and maintained Air force Safety Automated System (AF SAS)
- Managed and maintained Risk Management Information Streamlined Incident Reporting (RMI SIR) system
- Managed and maintained Defense Health Agency Safety Automated System (DHA SAS)
- National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association Certified Alarm Technician
Job Related Training
- NAVY COURSE: C-555-0046, OOMA QA ADMIN, 4 Days, Upon completion of this course, Quality Assurance Officers (QAOs), Quality Assurance Supervisors (QASs) and Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) will have sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the functions assigned to Quality Assurance.
- MARINE CORPS COURSE: 605, Aviation Maintenance Workcenter Supervisor by Correspondence, Maximum, 52 weeks, Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to use safety-oriented programs, exercise procedures for tool and material upkeep, monitor the four directive programs (TPL, NAMDRP MI, and the Training Program), perform personnel management programs, and perform team player programs.
- NAVY COURSE: C-103-2112, Marine Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems Analysis, Class M3, 3-4 weeks, Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to perform as a supervisor for Marine air traffic control and landing systems equipment.
- NAVY COURSE: C-103-2111, Marine Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems Maintenance Management, Class M3, 4 weeks, Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to perform as a supervisor for Marine air traffic control and landing systems equipment maintenance operations and embarkation procedures during field operations.
Timeline
Occupational Safety and Health Manager
Department of the Air Force
10.2023 - Current
Safety & Occupational Health Manager
Department of Defense
10.2021 - Current
Safety & Occupational Health Specialist
Department of Defense
01.2019 - 10.2021
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (ATC) MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS CHIEF
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA
01.2017 - 08.2018
MARINE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND LANDING SYSTEMS CHIEF/QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA
10.2015 - 01.2017
MAINTENANCE MATERIAL CONTROL OFFICER
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA
08.2013 - 10.2015
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS CHIEF
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR
04.2011 - 08.2013
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL RADAR CHIEF
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON
06.2009 - 04.2011
Technical or occupational certificate - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
Emergency Management Institute
Technical or occupational certificate - Basic Incident Command System For Initial Response, ICS-200
Emergency Management Institute
Technical or occupational certificate - Introduction to Incident Command Command System, ICS-100
Emergency Management Institute
Technical or occupational certificate - An Introduction to Hazardous Material
Emergency Management Institute
Technical or occupational certificate - National Response Framework, An Introduction, IS-800
Emergency Management Institute
Master's degree - M.S. Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor's degree - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Technical or occupational certificate - Storm Water Awareness
The City of Yuma Environmental Health & Safety Office
Technical or occupational certificate - HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training Course
The City of Yuma The Environmental Health and Safety Office
Technical or occupational certificate -
Naval Civil Engineers Corps Officers School Port Hueneme, California