Carl Brown
Blythewood
Summary
State Safety Manager with strong expertise in safety program management and compliance. Focuses on reducing incidents through strategic training initiatives and effective communication with leadership. Skilled in conducting trend analysis and providing actionable insights to enhance organizational safety standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
MAIT Supervisor
JFHQ, South Carolina Army National Guard
Columbia
04.2024 - Current
- Advised unit commanders on equipment and combat readiness, enhancing decision-making for operational effectiveness.
- Evaluated facilities ensuring sustained operational readiness across all units.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify operational hazards, promoting a safer work environment.
- Assessed lower-graded repairers' performance, delivering targeted technical assistance to improve skill development.
State Safety Manager
SAAO
Eastover
08.2018 - Current
- Oversaw the State Ground Safety Program, including facility inspections, assistance visits, State Safety Council, accident and incident prevention, investigation, reporting and tracking, trend analysis, and MSC Safety Awards programs.
- Implemented proactive measures to keep Service Members informed on current trends in accident/incident prevention.
- Stay current and proficient in accident/incident safety investigation and reporting.
- Managed the completion and documentation of annual, semi-annual, quarterly, and monthly inspection items (ISR, MICP, CASDAP, ASOHMS).
- Track and report the status of the programs and their effectiveness to the SAAO.
- Led meetings to share safety information, address occupational safety inquiries, and ensure training continuity.
- Determined funding allocations and monitored expenditures to ensure proper utilization and compliance with plans.
- Reviews budgetary and performance information against regulations to ensure effective execution of fund expenditures.
- Develops Annual Spend Plan and allocations.
- Advises commanders, conduct risk assessments, and inspect facilities to maintain operational readiness.
Trustee
Trinity Baptist Church
Columbia
03.2010 - Current
- Coordinated team efforts to submit annual budget requests for property maintenance and improvements to finance committee.
- Supervised maintenance of church property, buildings, and equipment to ensure safety of congregation.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve issues related to products and services.
Training, Advising and Counseling (TAC) Officer
2nd BN (OCS/WOCS) 218th Regiment (LDR)
10.2015 - 09.2021
- Educated candidates on leadership art and science, served as a leadership role model, and mentored to instill essential leadership attributes and competencies for Warrant Officers.
- Engaged Warrant Officer Candidates to deepen understanding of Army leadership doctrine in ADP 6-22/ ADRP 6-22.
- Planned and executed tactical exercises to enhance skills and readiness for operational scenarios.
- Assisted in planning and executing tactical exercises for skill enhancement.
Additional Duty Safety Officer
Combined Support Maintenance Shop
Eastover
10.2013 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with Shop Superintendent to implement Army and OSHA safety policies across all shop activities, enhancing overall safety compliance.
- Collaborated with safety council to identify safety violations and implement corrective actions, improving workplace safety standards.
- Conducts quarterly meetings with safety council and implements internal safety inspections of the facility.
- Coordinates with the State Safety Office to schedule annual facility safety inspections, specific training and training aids.
- Documented workplace accidents in ReportIt, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and facilitating compliance audits.
- Reminded supervisors to conduct safety briefings with individual shops before holidays and extended weekends.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of safety meetings and inspections. of meetings, risk assessments, HAZLOG and accident reports.
Command Evaluation Team (COMET) Chief
Combine Support Maintenance Shop
Eastover
03.2010 - 08.2018
- Coordinated evaluation teams with subject matter experts to improve inspection accuracy and effectiveness, leading to higher compliance rates.
- Advised commanders on corrective actions for identified violations, facilitating compliance and operational readiness.
- Presented entrance and exit briefings during inspections, clearly communicating findings and actionable recommendations to enhance operational readiness.
- Conducted inspections on Army National Guard maintenance facilities across South Carolina, identifying compliance gaps and areas for improvement.
- Analyzed reports from GCSS-Army, ensuring adherence to regulations.
Allied Trades Supervisor
Combined Support Maintenance Shop
Eastover
10.2008 - 08.2018
- Managed body frame, hull repair, painting, glass, radiator, canvas, and woodworking shop operations.
- Directed setup, operation, and maintenance of machine tools and welding equipment for part fabrication and repair.
- Oversaw quality assurance and production control programs to meet work standards and timelines.
- Coordinated with repair shops to expedite equipment repairs and returns, enhancing overall workflow.
- Established and maintained shop stock of repair parts and maintenance items, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing downtime.
- Developed training programs to ensure staff proficiency in maintenance techniques and equipment operation.
- Implemented safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a safer work environment.
- Applied mechanics principles, metals identification procedures, shop mathematics, and layout techniques.
Contracting Officer Representative
218th MEB
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Contracting Officer Representative for the Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR) Maintenance Support Team (MST).
- Ensured contractor compliance with KBR contract commitments through regular evaluations.
- Compiled and submitted monthly reports to Contracting Officer detailing contractor activities and performance.
Additional Duty Safety Officer
218th MEB
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Led quarterly safety council meetings and conducted safety inspections of maintenance facility, Ammunition Holding Area (AHA), office buildings, and living quarters on Forward Operating Base (FOB).
- Convened safety council to address and implement corrective actions for identified violations.
- Investigated accidents to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Conducted thorough investigations of accidents to determine causes and contributing factors.
- Collaborated with safety council to identify and execute corrective actions for safety violations.
- Attended daily Brigade Update Briefs (BUB) to inform the Brigade Commander of any potential hazards.
- Reported to Brigade Commander on safety policy implementation across Camp Bondsteel activities.
Education
Explosive Safety - Occupational Health And Safety
Professional Cert. in Explosive Safety 1
Army Training Information System01-2026
Continuing Education - Occupational Health And Safety
Professional Cert. in Safety and Occ. Health
University Of Texas Arlington07-2025
Warrant Officer Senior Service Education -
Warrant Officer Career College
Fort Rucker, Alabama01-2023
Safety - Occupational Health And Safety
Ground Safety Officer Course
Ft. Novosel, Alabama11-2020
Additional Duty Safety Officer - Occupational Health And Safety
ALMS
Army Learning Management System03-2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Limestone College
Gaffney, South Carolina12-2010
OSHA 30 Hr General Industry Course -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Columbia, South Carolina02-2009
High School -
Richland Northeast
Columbia, South Carolina06-1986
Skills
- Faculty development and instructor training
- Resiliency and fitness training
- Safety program management
- Accident investigation and regulatory compliance
- Effective communication skills
- Safety training and respiratory protection
- Data analysis and compliance auditing
References
- Karl Boston, Mentor, Chief Financial Officer, SC Department of Public Safety (803) 622-4688, karlboston@scdps.gov
- Latasha M. Oneil, Mentor, SCARNG, (803) 299-4009, latasha.m.oneil.mil@army.mil
- Reverend Perry Oliver, Advisor, Brookland Baptist Church, (903) 479-6868, faithbro@gmail.com
Timeline
MAIT Supervisor
JFHQ, South Carolina Army National Guard
04.2024 - Current
State Safety Manager
SAAO
08.2018 - Current
Training, Advising and Counseling (TAC) Officer
2nd BN (OCS/WOCS) 218th Regiment (LDR)
10.2015 - 09.2021
Additional Duty Safety Officer
Combined Support Maintenance Shop
10.2013 - 08.2018
Contracting Officer Representative
218th MEB
09.2012 - 04.2013
Additional Duty Safety Officer
218th MEB
09.2012 - 04.2013
Trustee
Trinity Baptist Church
03.2010 - Current
Command Evaluation Team (COMET) Chief
Combine Support Maintenance Shop
03.2010 - 08.2018
Allied Trades Supervisor
Combined Support Maintenance Shop
10.2008 - 08.2018
Explosive Safety - Occupational Health And Safety
Professional Cert. in Explosive Safety 1
Continuing Education - Occupational Health And Safety
Professional Cert. in Safety and Occ. Health
Warrant Officer Senior Service Education -
Warrant Officer Career College
Safety - Occupational Health And Safety
Ground Safety Officer Course
Additional Duty Safety Officer - Occupational Health And Safety
ALMS
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Limestone College
OSHA 30 Hr General Industry Course -
Georgia Institute of Technology
High School -
Richland Northeast