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Colt Bickerdike

Gilmer,TX

Summary

I am very much someone who should have been born in the forests and mountains of the northwest. I enjoy anything outdoors, with extra emphasis on camping, hiking, and conservational hunting. I am a history nerd, movie buff, but above all else enjoy spending time with my two sons and wife.

Safety professional with strong background in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and incident investigation. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring workplace safety and operational efficiency. Highly skilled in developing safety protocols, conducting training programs, and implementing corrective actions. Dependable and results-driven, consistently enhancing safety standards and reducing hazards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Director

Sysco
08.2023 - Current
  • Trained and mentored Delivery Personnel and Warehousing employees in safety practices and evaluation procedures.
  • Conducted regular site inspections for potential environmental impacts from operations activities.
  • Provided guidance on safe work practices to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions needed.
  • Coordinated emergency response drills and exercises as part of preparedness planning efforts.
  • Developed training materials related to workplace health and safety topics.
  • Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.

Safety Manager

Dairy Farmers of America
03.2015 - 08.2024
  • Investigated accidents to identify causes and prevent future incidences.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
  • Inspected facilities regularly for compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Conducted trainings for company employees on safety initiatives to comply with federal regulations.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Collaborated with management teams to develop strategies that promote safe work practices.
  • Spearheaded safety meetings with key members of organization to ascertain methods to improve overall safety for employees.

Safety Coordinator

Torqued-Up Energy Services
11.2012 - 03.2015
  • Performed daily workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and corrective action plans.
  • Prepared monthly safety performance reports for management review.
  • Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.
  • Responded to emergency situations in most efficient, effective ways possible.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of job hazard analyses, recommending changes as necessary.
  • Executed outstanding workmen's compensation performance by reducing claim volume to save money.

Education

Bachelor of Science - History

University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
05-2026

Associate of Science -

Kilgore College
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Gilmer High School
05-2006

Skills

  • OSHA Compliance
  • Emergency Action Planning
  • Safety Training
  • Incident Management
  • Workers Compensation
  • Audit Preparedness
  • Employee relations
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Training and mentoring

Affiliations

  • Hunting
  • Farming
  • Blacksmithing
  • Camping/Hiking
  • History

Education and Training

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Timeline

Safety Director

Sysco
08.2023 - Current

Safety Manager

Dairy Farmers of America
03.2015 - 08.2024

Safety Coordinator

Torqued-Up Energy Services
11.2012 - 03.2015

Associate of Science -

Kilgore College

High School Diploma -

Gilmer High School

Bachelor of Science - History

University of Texas At Tyler

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