DALE NELSON

• Influenced a positive safety culture by promoting open communication between staff and management regarding workplace concerns.
• Championed behavioral safety programs, resulting in increased employee engagement and ownership of workplace safety responsibilities.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements that reduced potential hazards in the workplace.
• Streamlined recordkeeping processes for injury reports and workers'' compensation claims, ensuring accurate documentation and timely submissions.
• Monitored changes to industry regulations, ensuring timely updates to company policies and procedures accordingly.
• Managed incident investigations to identify root causes, leading to the implementation of preventive measures.
• Optimized contractor management practices by establishing stringent pre-qualification protocols to ensure adherence to company-specific safety requirements.
• Reduced accident rates by providing comprehensive safety training for employees and management.
• Developed emergency response plans, ensuring swift and coordinated actions during crisis situations.
• Improved company compliance with OSHA regulations through diligent inspections and corrective actions.
• Spearheaded regular safety committee meetings to discuss ongoing concerns, review incidents, and collaboratively develop solutions focused on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
• Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.

• Drove change through quality-oriented strategies to help operations accomplish ambitious short- and long-term goals.
• Identified areas in need of critical improvement and implemented strategies to achieve targets.
• Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
• Supported department leadership in implementing new policies, procedures and controls.
• Streamlined internal processes for improved operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations by keeping abreast of changes in legislation and updating internal policies accordingly.
• Collaborated with cross-departmental teams in developing cohesive strategies aimed at achieving long-term organizational goals.
• Offered coaching and resources to help program participants maintain progress and achieve goals.
• Led projects by coordinating schedules, organizing resources and delegating work to meet deliverable and timeline requirements.
• Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, resulting in faster onboarding and better overall performance.
• Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
• Oversaw work of junior personnel, helping to motivate strong performance and improve overall knowledge with focus on mentoring and coaching.
• Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional development and nurturing future leaders within the organization.

• Led training courses for employees at all levels.
• Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Provided timely guidance and support for employees involved in accidents or near misses, facilitating speedy recovery and return-to-work efforts when appropriate.
• Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
• Escorted inspectors and answered questions about facility operations.
• Served as the primary liaison between the company and regulatory agencies during inspections or audits, addressing any concerns raised and ensuring timely resolution of cited issues.
• Reduced employee injuries through the implementation of comprehensive safety training programs.
• Performed thorough risk assessments for various job functions, implementing controls to minimize potential hazards.
• Developed emergency response plans, coordinating with local authorities for seamless execution during crisis situations.
• Monitored relevant legislation changes related to occupational health and safety requirements; updated company policies accordingly to maintain compliance.
• Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
• Coordinated emergency response plans and drills to increase preparedness and address issues promptly.
• Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
• Provide OSHA required training for all Facility Operations employees and contractors
  • Assists in the creation, implementation, and upkeep of safety policies
  • Maintains the SDS system
  • Participates in the planning and implementation of evacuation procedures
  • Develops and provides training to emergency response team members(ERT)
  • Oversee the CPR, First Aid, AED program. Includes keeping ERT certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED
  • Maintains Hep B vaccination records as needed.
  • Manages the OSHA 300 Record Keeping and submits reports annually to the Dept. Of Labor, Bureau of Statistics
  • Assists in coordination of Environmental waste and other contamination
  • Write and complete a disaster plan to be submitted to the LEPC for approval. Each campus is due every 5 years
  • Continue the near miss reporting and data collection process to proactively make changes to provide for a safe work environment
  • Conduct injury investigations when accidents or injuries arise.
  • Assists and or leads in project work with common or cross functional teams
  • Oversee Fire Extinguisher maintenance and training
  • Is the liaison to safety inspectors from local government (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction
  • Conducts periodic safety inspections of campuses
  
  Successfully completed OSHA 10, 30 500, 501 Instructor Certifications
  Successfully completed NFPA Life Safety 101
  Successfully completed NFPA Water Sprinkler design for buildings

• Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
• Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
• Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
• Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
• Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
• Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.

• Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
• Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
• Removed unauthorized persons from facility grounds.
• Managed and trained a team of security personnel for optimal performance in maintaining site safety.
• Managed team schedules to provide effective security coverage for building needs.
• Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, providing accurate records for management review.
• Monitored alarm systems, responding promptly to alerts and coordinating appropriate action.
• Coordinated fire drills for staff members, enhancing their understanding of evacuation procedures during emergencies.
• Wrote and submitted daily reports on security team operations.
• Enhanced site security by implementing surveillance systems and conducting regular patrols.
• Oversaw investigation into reported incidents, ensuring timely identification of cause and appropriate disciplinary action if needed.
• Provided guidance to security staff on appropriate courses of action for diverse situations.
• Implemented access badge system, improving tracking of personnel movement within the facility.
• Secured high-value assets through diligent monitoring of storage areas and adherence to strict protocols.
• Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
• Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within mall.
• Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
• Trained security workers on site-specified procedures.
• Recorded daily security occurrences in site assignment log.
• Conducted fire drills and other simulated emergencies to determine overall site safety.
• Supervised, provided schedules, payroll, and training for 16 assigned officers to the account.
  • Maintained, in conjunction with the Modine management an ISO 9000 program enforcing all security and safety rules at the perimeter of property before allowing in.
  • Provided consultation in the examination and selection of new access control CCTV system,
  • Provided safety training to all visitors to the complex. In addition, carried out several basic security
  officer tasks such as: investigations, report writing, physical security tours, and safety inspections.
  • Maintained daily the inventory of company cars used to drive to area plants.
  • Measured a high degree of confidentiality around before market designed products including
  military products.

• Was promoted from Specialist (1995-2001) to Coordinator,
• Responsible for staff of technicians (3) for fire

suppression/evacuation maintenance.
• Worked with technicians to install and or maintain all fire

suppression and evacuation
equipment including halon and other gaseous substances

including kitchen systems.
• Worked with Notifier evacuation systems and fire panels,

and provided support to Metasys and CardKey Systems
• Developed a MSDS system refresh to maintain chemicals

being used at a research facility.
• Managed staff of 25 security officers. Budgeting, payroll,

and reviews. Negotiated contracts for services.
• Developed and maintain security procedural orders and

provided personnel training.
• Noted Project, Managed internal investigations into thefts,

arrested and found guilty in ring of embezzlement stretching

over state lines. Convicted on Federal Tax charges.
• Provided project management support for 1998

underground storage tank extractions per Federal Laws.
• Conducted staff training and created evacuation program for

the company and other safety related response programs
• Provided workplace violence, harassment, and other

company wide initiatives and training.
• Served as liaison to the Glendale Police and negotiated

company funds to successfully
purchase a K-9 Unit for the department.
• Extensive work with gov’t agencies to coordinate executive

protection for George H.W. Bush, Les Aspin, and other local

agencies and dignitaries. Coordinated efforts by Police, FBI

and Secret Service.
• Member of the American Society of Industrial Security 22

years. Elected local chapter Asst. Treasurer and held seat

for 2 years (1998 and 1999) serving on the board in that

capacity.
• Member of the Downtown Security Network DSN for 30

years and maintain membership currently.