David Atkinson

• Oversaw staffing, recruitment, interviews, and selection of potential team members in alignment with company needs.
• Held responsibility for the development and management of the department budget.
• Orchestrated and presided over meetings to convey crucial safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries and concerns, and promote consistent training.
• Led safety meetings with key organization members to identify methods for enhancing overall employee safety.
• Ensured the inspection and readiness of site fire protection.
• Managed a team consisting of 57 department members while maintaining close oversight of their performance. Fostered a skilled group of departmental employees by providing exceptional mentoring, coaching, and teaching expertise.
• Prepared, revised, and maintained company safety response procedures, including updates to departmental protocols and the Site Emergency Plan.
• Devised training progressions for the Emergency Prevention and Response Personnel and evaluated the efficacy of training drills and exercises for the Emergency Response Team.
• Implemented an Operational Cost Efficiency Plus Program, enhancing departmental operations and cost reduction.
• Maintained exceptional standards of excellence for security initiatives.
• Enforced safety regulations and policies to safeguard employees and reduce company liability.
• Conducted thorough investigations to identify root causes of accidents and proposed preventive strategies for future risk mitigation.
• Expanded the department's team and technical capabilities through the recruitment and training of skilled individuals.
• Conducted routine and surprise drills to ensure security team members were well-practiced in response plans.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment in managing a fast-paced environment, adapting to changes with a sense of urgency.
• Assessed daily activities, incidents, and irregularities, recording equipment and property damage, theft, and unauthorized presence.
• Followed safety protocols and company processes and procedures.
• Recruited, trained, and coached employees to provide exceptional customer service.
• Enforced adherence to departmental policies, procedures, as well as state, CFATS, and federal laws.

• Strengthened emergency preparedness and immediate responses while commanding oversight and maintenance of safety inventory and equipment.
• Inspected company buildings and job sites to identify possible hazardous conditions and immediately remedied these issues with corrective actions.
• Designed training progressions for the Emergency Prevention and Response Personnel and assessed the effectiveness of training drills and exercises for the Emergency Response Team.
• Prepared records and reports of department responses to fires or other emergencies.
• Aided with preparation, review, and monitoring of department budget.
• Managed staff schedules for shifts and events to minimize overtime costs.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Responded to site emergencies and evaluated the emergency to direct company operations.
• Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
• Assisted with updated emergency response plans or procedures.
• Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.

• Established best practices in workplace safety and environmental quality programs with corrective action plans.
• Investigated workplace accidents and injuries to determine root causes.
• Implemented procedures and practices for site employees to protect workers.
• Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
• Completed regular inspections of equipment to identify malfunctions and leaks impacting performance or safety.
• Inspected specified areas to verify the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.
• Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks, and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
• Coordinated right-to-know programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
• Operated fork trucks safely and reported process upsets, chemical releases, and security events to appropriate departments.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

• Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
• Operated, monitored and performed limited maintenance on mission-critical systems.
• Planned and conducted tactical and assault support missions.

Awards Received

• Received Navy Achievement Medal
• Naval Reserve Sailor of the Quarter
• Honorable Discharge from The United States Navy