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Calvin Thomas

Mustang,OK

Summary

My skills consist of being a team leader, self-motivated, understanding other point of view, willing beyond what's expected to obtain goals, great motivator and always a helping hand. In my own personal goal, I received multiple letters of appreciation. I also received "The Rookie of the Year" and "Fire Fighter of the Year" in the same year for the Bay District Fire Department. The Fire Fighter of the month at the same district. A special Thank You letter from a mother who was a child and niece I rescued from an automobile accident when I was off duty. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Safety professional with experience ensuring workplace safety and compliance. Skilled in risk assessment, hazard prevention, and emergency response planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with expertise in regulatory compliance, safety training, and incident investigation.

Safety professional prepared for this role with proven track record in developing and enforcing safety protocols. Known for enhancing workplace safety and fostering culture of compliance and awareness. Valued for collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication skills.

Diligent and hard working with solid background in safety management and hazard prevention. Successfully implemented safety protocols that minimized workplace incidents and ensured compliance with industry standards. Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and emergency response planning.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Coordinator

Western Flyer Express
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2022 - Current
  • I assist others to the best of my abilities with the resources that I am provided with. Daily inspections and I run the Safety Dept at night on the weeks I work. I deal with many drivers roughly easily 75 a night. They must call me when they are stopped by D.O.T, have an accident or have any questions regarding Safety or their Hours of Service to make sure not only the drivers but the company is abiding by the State and Government regulations

Driver/ Trainer

Gemini Motor Transport
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2017 - 06.2022
  • Operator of a tractor, trailer, and transporting Crude oil. Wearing proper safety equipment when loading and unloading oil. Train new drivers that are new to the company and being a leader between them and the regional manager. I help the company make the decision on where to place the new drivers. I assist others to the best of my abilities with the resources that I am provided with. Daily inspections and minor maintenance.
  • Developed training programs to enhance driver safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Mentored new drivers, ensuring adherence to company policies and best practices.
  • Also monitored roughly 43 trailers
  • As my final position I was promoted to being a Supervisor

Driver /Spotter

Advance Foods
Enid, OK
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • Load and unload trailers using a stand up and/or seated forklift. Ensure empty and loaded trailers are properly transported from site to site. Make sure safety in all areas. Support, and back up co-workers in the area.

OTR Driver/Trainer/Trainer

Swift Transportation
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • HOOK AND UNHOOK LOADS. PRE AND POST INSPECTIONS. DO SAFETY INSPECTIONS BEFORE HOOKING TRACTOR TO TRAILER. TRAINER AND MENTOR TO NEW DRIVERS AND STUDENTS. HAVE HAZMAT, DOUBLE, TRIPLE, TANKER LICENSE. TRAINING SAFETY IN ALL AREAS.

Roll Off Driver

WASTE RUNNERS
Orlando, FL
02.2015 - 08.2015

OTR Tractor Trailer Driver

TRANSPORT WASTE TO LANDFILL AND HARVEST POWER
Orlando, FL
05.2014 - 01.2015

Maintenance Mechanic

Custom Fabrication, Inc
Orlando, FL
07.2013 - 05.2014
  • PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON MACHINES AND PREVENTABLE MATENANCE ON VARIOUS MACHINES AND VEHICLES. REMOVE AND REPLACE PARTS AS NEEDED TO RUN EFFICIENTLY

Maintenance Mechanic

Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2012 - 05.2013
  • Perform maintenance and sanitize machines for redistribution to vendors. Immobilize damaged/non-operational machines and cannibalize the selected machines for salvageable parts/ material for repurpose.

Machine Mechanic/Maintenance

Lucas Color Company
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2012 - 05.2013
  • Perform routine and start up maintenance on various types of labels, gift card machinery. Troubleshoot and bring new card machines into operation. Develop and implement new and innovative measures to assist in increasing machine production and reduce downtime.

Seasonal Apartment Maintenance Tech

Coventry Cove Apartments
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2012 - 09.2012
  • Perform routine apartment and ground maintenance existing of internal apartment Maintenance (filter changes, disposal repair/replacement, air conditioner service, etc.). Perform external maintenance, (service/repair laundry facility machines; perform pool cleaning and chemical balance, walkway repair, etc.).

Technical Mechanic and Warehouse Manager

A Subsidiary of the Law Firm Kurtz and Blume
05.2009 - 10.2011
  • Assigned Sole Responsibility for Maintaining an Industrial Mail Referred as an Inserter Machine; To Include Performing All Maintenance and Identifying and Implementing Cost Saving Measures.
  • Negotiated and Ordered Required Parts for the Inserter
  • Contact: Matt Schedler - 919-782-9334

Maintenance Technician

Peak Fitness Center
06.2008 - 04.2009
  • Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and general maintenance of equipment, common areas and refuse removal.

Maintenance mechanic

11.2007 - 10.2008
  • Assisted With Apartment Readiness Campaign and Performing Maintenance Performed Grounds Upkeep and Beautification (Removing Damaged Shrubs, Cleaning Through-Ways, Touch Painting, Etc.
  • Contact Richard Lucewicz - 919-244-4339
  • Part time

Night Supervisor

Michaels Arts And Crafts
10.2007 - 05.2008
  • In Charge of Night Crew Unloaded Trucks Restock Shelves The Park Apartments

Bouncer/Bar Back

Salvetti Brothers
Ocean Springs, MS
01.2004 - 08.2005
  • Performed Security for the Bar and Restaurant Maintain Appropriate Stock on Floor, Restock as Needed Serve Beverages when needed and as Relief/Interim Bartender when appropriate
  • Contact: Patrick Salvetti (228) 931-1007

Bar-back

BARHOP
Gulfport, MS
06.2002 - 10.2003
  • General Construction and Restaurant Maintenance Perform Various General Maintenance Duties; To Include, Plumbing, Carpentry and Cosmetic Overhauls.

Direct Care Worker/ Assistant Supervisor

South Mississippi Regional Center
Gautier, MS
05.2001 - 03.2003

Truck Operator

BFI
Latimer, MS
05.1998 - 12.2000
  • Pick Up, Replace and/or Remove Various Container Units. Also performed regular route refuse removal

Firefighter/Driver

Ft. Meade Fire Department
Fort Meade, MD
02.1994 - 03.1995
  • Fire Suppression, Rescue and Presentation of Fire Related Safety Material. Extrication of Accident Victims, Cave-Ins, Etc. Inspected buildings And Commercial Sites As directed; Recommend Solutions to problems Areas Perform Small Engine Repair Ladder and Engine Truck Driver

Firefighter/Driver

Philadelphia, PA
01.1993 - 02.1994
  • Performed The Same or Similar Duties as Described Above.

Jet Engine Mechanic and Volunteer Firefighter

U. S. Navy
01.1985 - 01.1991

Education

University Of Maryland
La Plata, MD

Skills

  • Safety and compliance inspections
  • Training and mentoring
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Accident prevention
  • Safety courses
  • OSHA standards and codes
  • Incident investigations
  • Hazard identification
  • Safety training
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Protective equipment
  • Site visits

Certification

  • Hazardous Materials Technician November 1989 to Present Knowing the procedure of the correct way of approaching and handling the different types of hazardous waste and material. The types that you might encounter, a fire ground or other emergency circumstances. Possess the mentality to know how keep those that are under my command safe. I use this certification in both military and firefighting situations.
  • Advance Rescue May 1989 to Present The knowledge to extricate a patient from dilapidated vehicles, confined space rescue, and repelling down hills to the water tower. Preplanning the firefighting strategy for a local strip mall located in Lexington Park in Maryland. Under the guidance of Chief Wayne Hale of Bay District Vol. Fire Department.
  • Incident command April 1989 to Present Being able to control an environment where there are multiple fire equipment and personnel. Being accountable for all personnel. Determined to make sure everyone goes home safely and to THEIR FAMILIES.

Military Service

Branch: United States Navy Rank: E4. I worked on P6, P8 and P408 on the US Kittyhawk in September of 2022

Timeline

Safety Coordinator

Western Flyer Express
10.2022 - Current

Driver/ Trainer

Gemini Motor Transport
11.2017 - 06.2022

Driver /Spotter

Advance Foods
09.2016 - 11.2017

OTR Driver/Trainer/Trainer

Swift Transportation
08.2015 - 08.2016

Roll Off Driver

WASTE RUNNERS
02.2015 - 08.2015

OTR Tractor Trailer Driver

TRANSPORT WASTE TO LANDFILL AND HARVEST POWER
05.2014 - 01.2015

Maintenance Mechanic

Custom Fabrication, Inc
07.2013 - 05.2014

Maintenance Mechanic

Coca-Cola Bottling Company
12.2012 - 05.2013

Machine Mechanic/Maintenance

Lucas Color Company
09.2012 - 05.2013

Seasonal Apartment Maintenance Tech

Coventry Cove Apartments
05.2012 - 09.2012

Technical Mechanic and Warehouse Manager

A Subsidiary of the Law Firm Kurtz and Blume
05.2009 - 10.2011

Maintenance Technician

Peak Fitness Center
06.2008 - 04.2009

Maintenance mechanic

11.2007 - 10.2008

Night Supervisor

Michaels Arts And Crafts
10.2007 - 05.2008

Bouncer/Bar Back

Salvetti Brothers
01.2004 - 08.2005

Bar-back

BARHOP
06.2002 - 10.2003

Direct Care Worker/ Assistant Supervisor

South Mississippi Regional Center
05.2001 - 03.2003

Truck Operator

BFI
05.1998 - 12.2000

Firefighter/Driver

Ft. Meade Fire Department
02.1994 - 03.1995

Firefighter/Driver

01.1993 - 02.1994

Jet Engine Mechanic and Volunteer Firefighter

U. S. Navy
01.1985 - 01.1991

University Of Maryland
Calvin Thomas