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Benjamin Skipper

Lake City,FL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Officer

Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
Lake City, FL
09.2010 - Current
  • Conducted safety inspections of job sites and equipment to identify potential hazards and recommended corrective action.
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Maintained records of all incidents, including accident reports, near misses, and unsafe conditions or acts.
  • Investigated workplace accidents and provided recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
  • Provided training on safe work practices, emergency procedures, hazardous materials handling and other topics related to occupational health and safety.
  • Ensured that all employees had proper personal protective equipment available at their workstations.
  • Participated in incident investigations by interviewing witnesses, taking photographs of the scene, collecting evidence, preparing written reports and making recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
  • Checked and calibrated equipment for safety.
  • Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.

Salesperson

A& B Marketing
Jacksonville, FL
03.2008 - 11.2011

Test Water

Sell Water Treatment Equipment

Owner

B&S Repairs and Saleman
Lake City, FL
11.2008 - 09.2010

Repairs on houses and mobile homes

Sales merchandise at flea markets

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Townshomes, LLC
Lake City, FL
12.2004 - 03.2008

Overseen employees in building mobile homes

Inspected work performed by employees up to code

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Homes Of Merit
Lake City, FL
04.1995 - 12.2004
  • Ensured safety of personnel by enforcing safety rules in the workplace.
  • Supervisor, Finish department, 2002-2004.
  • Framing Department Leadman, 2001-2002
  • Plant Floater, 1998-2001
  • Production Line Worker, 1995-1998

Stockman and Sales Associate

Lake City Paint Center
Lake City, FL
10.1994 - 04.1995
  • Received shipments of stock, checked items for accuracy and quantity against invoices.
  • Operated forklift and other industrial machinery safely and efficiently to move stock items into designated areas.
  • Processed customer orders, picked items from shelves or bins, packed them securely for delivery.

Production Worker

Homes Of Merit
Lake City, FL
09.1990 - 10.1993

Installation of OSB

Installed Lap Siding on Mobile Homes

Education

High School Diploma -

Columbia High School
Lake City, FL
05-1989

Some College (No Degree) -

Lake City Community College
Lake City, FL

Skills

  • OSHA Compliance
  • Vehicle safety
  • Facilities Inspection
  • Workplace Safety
  • Incident Investigation
  • Worker Training
  • Accident investigation
  • Safety Training
  • Fall protection
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Training and mentoring
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Management

Accomplishments

  • Safety and Risk Management of the Year by Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust 5/1/2024

Certification

  • Advanced Hazwoper Awareness(MOD 1&2) 7/28/2016 by: Target Solutions #86064258/86064270
  • Advanced Hazwoper Awareness (MOD 3&4) 8/1&4/2016 by: Target Solutions #86064282/86064294
  • 10 Hour OSHA Outreach Training for General Industry 5/12/2022 by: University of South Florida #06772681
  • Risk Management Course 7/12/2022 by: Brentwood College #CR5457
  • Coordinated Response Exercise(CORE) 9/12/2022 by: Paradigm/FS Fire College #ATPC 18034
  • CPR, AED and First Aid 6/5/2023 by: Southern Regional Technical College #235417543634
  • OSHA Operator Safety "Train the Trainer" Course 6/22/2023 By: Ring Power Lift Trucks Corpoiration
  • Pipeline Security in Rural Communities 2/14/2024 by: University of Findlay Training Center

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Safety Officer

Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
09.2010 - Current

Owner

B&S Repairs and Saleman
11.2008 - 09.2010

Salesperson

A& B Marketing
03.2008 - 11.2011

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Townshomes, LLC
12.2004 - 03.2008

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Homes Of Merit
04.1995 - 12.2004

Stockman and Sales Associate

Lake City Paint Center
10.1994 - 04.1995

Production Worker

Homes Of Merit
09.1990 - 10.1993
  • Advanced Hazwoper Awareness(MOD 1&2) 7/28/2016 by: Target Solutions #86064258/86064270
  • Advanced Hazwoper Awareness (MOD 3&4) 8/1&4/2016 by: Target Solutions #86064282/86064294
  • 10 Hour OSHA Outreach Training for General Industry 5/12/2022 by: University of South Florida #06772681
  • Risk Management Course 7/12/2022 by: Brentwood College #CR5457
  • Coordinated Response Exercise(CORE) 9/12/2022 by: Paradigm/FS Fire College #ATPC 18034
  • CPR, AED and First Aid 6/5/2023 by: Southern Regional Technical College #235417543634
  • OSHA Operator Safety "Train the Trainer" Course 6/22/2023 By: Ring Power Lift Trucks Corpoiration
  • Pipeline Security in Rural Communities 2/14/2024 by: University of Findlay Training Center

High School Diploma -

Columbia High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Lake City Community College
Benjamin Skipper