Christopher Afinowicz
Riesel,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety/Training Coordinator
Wales Crane And Rigging
08.2006 - Current
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Network Specialist
United States Marine Corps
05.1999 - 11.2003
- Maintained thorough understanding of local area and wide area networking and components.
- Troubleshot and maintained networking devices and infrastructure across enterprise.
- Performed configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routing/switching platforms.
- Upgraded network software and hardware for optimized performance.
- Documented all server and network problems and other unusual events in detail.
- Upgraded and expanded network systems and components.
- Completed remote repairs involving software solutions and hardware repairs.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Monitored system logs for all company computers and devices to maximize uptime.
- Defined security requirements for mainframe, workstations and personal computers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palestine High School
Palestine, TX05.1999
Skills
- Risk Identification
- Training Program Development
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Safety Program Development
- Performance Management
- Safety Inspection
- Implementing Policies
- Technical Support
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Planning and Development
Certification
OSHA 10 & 30 Construction
Certified Trainer for Rigger 1,2 and Signal Person (Crane Tech)
NCCCO
Timeline
Safety/Training Coordinator
Wales Crane And Rigging
08.2006 - Current
Network Specialist
United States Marine Corps
05.1999 - 11.2003
High School Diploma -
Palestine High School