Geoffrey H. Ward
Savannah,GA
Summary
Safety professional with a proven track record in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering a culture of safety. Expertise in conducting thorough audits, developing effective safety protocols, and training teams. Innovative and results-driven Senior Operational Management Professional with over 20 years of progressive military attention to detail experience planning and directing multiple geographically-dispersed operations. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability drives results through proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement. Dependable team player with keen analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment. Known for conducting detailed audits and implementing robust safety measures. Expertise in hazard identification, risk mitigation, and compliance ensures a safe work environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic situations, with a reputation for reliability and achieving safety goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Environmental Health and Safety Auditor
Amerit Fleet Solutions
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of audit findings, enabling efficient tracking and resolution of safety concerns.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by recommending corrective actions for identified safety issues.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
Regional Operations & Safety Manager
Regional Operations & Safety Manager
10.2013 - 06.2024
- Responsible for successful management, administration, conduct reporting of all business activities including planning, budgeting, scheduling, delivery, inventory accuracy, purchasing, business metrics, and safety related functions
- Technical expert for several regional branches to establish procedural and operating systems, monitoring programs, conducting training sessions, promoting policies and processes for safety along with adherence to state and federal guidelines including Risk Management, OSHA, DOT, and EPA
- Facilitate safety recognition program and identify training needs through continuous assessments and audits, previous losses, employee concerns, industry mishaps, and near misses standards
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Director of Internal Review and Compliance / Inspector General
Director of Internal Review and Compliance / Inspector General
06.2010 - 10.2013
- Provide strategic and tactical leadership for all aspects of day-to-day operations of internal review and compliance programs in support of a community of 70K personnel including soldiers, Department of the Army civilians and family
- Oversee 1,500 case files and 250 corresponding investigations annually; provide expertise and influence decision-making throughout sensitive, highly confidential and complex investigations
- Plan, schedule and conduct the Inspection Program; maintain QA for 35 large organization inspections annually
- Provide trend analysis and generate solutions to identify and execute process and performance improvements
- Principal advisor for managers concerning federal regulations, safety requirements and organizational policy
Director/Senior Operations Manager / Battalion Commander
Director/Senior Operations Manager / Battalion Commander
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Direct all operational, training and equipment needs for a 120+ member organization encompassing military, civilian and contract personnel; facilitate and administer over $3.3M worth of equipment and a $150K operating budget
- Monitor effectiveness and compliance of company level and individual training to guarantee mission-ready workforce while maintaining safety and security of personnel and large volumes of equipment
- Conceptualize, plan, resource and conduct pre-deployment training for fifteen 700+ person battalions and organizations comprised of 150+ personnel
Deputy Director / Brigade Executive Officer
Deputy Director / Brigade Executive Officer
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Chief of Staff and second in command of a 4K Army Brigade with full logistical and administrative responsibility including the recruiting, supervision, training, and mentoring of 125 staff personnel; set priorities, assign tasks, and assess
- Direct logistical and supply operations for over $17B worth of rolling stock, weapons, and communications gear required for mission accomplishment including requesting, storing, and issuing supplies and equipment
- Monitor inventory to ensure adequate product supply levels; verify accurate quantities and documentation of orders, locate reserves, and ensure compliance with quality and production standards
Education
Master of Science - Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MichiganArmy Command and General Staff College -
United States Army
Leavenworth, KansasBachelor of Arts - Criminology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Project Planning/Execution
- Staff Supervision/Training
- Operational/Facility Oversight
- Process/Workflow Improvement
- Budget/Resource Allocation
- Regulatory/Safety Compliance
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Web Site Administration
- Performance/Change Management
- Cost Productivity/Containment
- Human Resource Management
- Multi-Departmental Collaboration
Hometelephone
912.279.7250
Mobiletelephone
912.341.9138
Certification
CDL
Timeline
Regional Environmental Health and Safety Auditor
Amerit Fleet Solutions
07.2024 - Current
Regional Operations & Safety Manager
Regional Operations & Safety Manager
10.2013 - 06.2024
Director of Internal Review and Compliance / Inspector General
Director of Internal Review and Compliance / Inspector General
06.2010 - 10.2013
Director/Senior Operations Manager / Battalion Commander
Director/Senior Operations Manager / Battalion Commander
06.2007 - 06.2010
Deputy Director / Brigade Executive Officer
Deputy Director / Brigade Executive Officer
06.2004 - 06.2007
CDL
Master of Science - Administration
Central Michigan University
Army Command and General Staff College -
United States Army
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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