15 Years experience in the EHS field. Expert on contractor oversight and pollution cleanup. Strength in completing tasks using understanding of regulations, leadership abilities and fostering relationships with outside agencies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Worklife Health & Safety Specialist
Amazon
Philadelphia, PA
07.2021 - Current
As a WHSS I was in charge of ensuring 100% compliance between Operations and support units through audits and deep diving metrics.
In addition to ensuring compliance, I performed assessments of risks related to jobs performed, with the ability to recommend and implement mitigation measures capable of positively impacting the entire network.
I maintained accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics at the site level through partnerships with on/off site personnel
I keep an accurate account of all injuries and Workers Compensation cases and seek accomodations for personnel unable to perform standard work functions.
Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
Facility Inspector
United States Coast Guard, Delaware Bay
01.2018 - 03.2021
Was responsible for a six-person team regulating over 80 Marine-Transportation Related facilities throughout PA, NJ and DE
Spearheaded safety inspections, conducting training, reviewing procedures, analyzing and documenting pipeline failures and presenting information on code violations for facilities
I developed 5 Multi Agency Strike Force Operations resulting in the confiscation of 12 TWIC cards, 5 Arrests and the issuing of 11 Notice of Violations totaling in over $30,000 in fines
Team lead on over 150 Bulk Oil facility inspections, 1,000 containers inspections and conducted 07 Government initiated unannounced exercises
Deployed to Mobile, AL for Hurricane Sally
Served as a member of the OPS Branch in the ICS structure overseeing the identification, clean up and salvage of over 1,000 targets presenting a pollution threat to the environment
Wrote local policy for the transfer of confiscated TWIC cards from the USCG to TSA.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Foreign Freight examiner
Port State Control
01.2016 - 01.2018
Served as a Port State Control (PSC) and Foreign Freight Inspection Officer responsible for inspecting flagged ships to ensure
compliance with both domestic and international ship inspection laws and regulations to promote safe, well-equipped foreign
ships in waters subject to the USCG’s jurisdiction
Responsible for inspecting ship’s bridge and equipment, crew
accommodations, Deck/cargo, Machinery spaces, Fire systems, Lifesaving, crew drills, security and safety management
Led over 150 PSC exams ensuring for the safety of the ship and crew
Was lead on an exam team that detained a vessel for dumping oil overboard bypassing the Oily Water Separator
Resulted in several million dollars in fines and the Captain losing his license to trade in the US
Screened over 1,000 ships entering the Captain of the Port area of responsibility ensuring compliance to enter the
port.
District
01.2012 - 01.2016
Utilized expertise in spill management, response equipment and response techniques to provide support to the Federal On-
Scene Commander during oil spills and HAZMAT releases for the Great Lakes region
Worked directly under the District
Admiral as the subject matter expert on spill response
Conducted HAZWOPER and ICS training for units
Created a decontamination plan for 2 of the 225-foot buoy tenders operating in the great lakes
Conducted preventative maintenance and inventory on spill response equipment training
Coordinated and participated in 10 full scale oil and HAZMAT exercises to ensure unit readiness including joint exercises
with Canadian agencies
Liaison with the Canadian Coast Guard
Conducted annual exercises on VOSS and SORS oil skimming systems on USCG buoy tenders.
Pollution Investigator
US Coast Guard
01.2008 - 01.2012
Worked as a member of an 8-person team responding to, and enforcing, any pollution threats to the environment in the Port
of NY/NJ
In charge of responding to all reports of threats of oil spills, sunken vessels and waterway obstructions
Responded to over 500 reports of pollution during tour
Conducted HAZWOPER training for over 200 persons
First responder for Flight 1549 in the Hudson River
Notice of Violation training officer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sachem High School North
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
06.1997
Skills
Process Optimization
Maintenance Processes
Complex Problem-Solving
Workers Compensation
Certification
Oil Spill Recovery Technician | Bulk Oil Facility Inspector | Port State Control Inspector | Container inspector |
Workshop Facilitation | Team Building and Mentoring | Instruction and Training | ICS DIV/GRP Supervisor | RAD Detection
Level 2 Operator
Additional Information
AWARDS
, CG Achievemnt Medal x3 | CG Good Conduct Medal x4 | CG E Ribbon x2 | CG Meritorious Team Comm Ribbon x3 | CG Unit
Commendation Ribbon x3 | Humanitarian Service Medal | CG COMDT Letter of Commendation Ribbon x2 | CG Meritorious
Unit Commendation | CG Special OPS Service Ribbon
Notable Accomplishments
Awarded Sailor of the Quarter by my peers 4x for being the highest performer over a three-month period.
Awarded COMDT Letter of commendation for being the lead responder for Flight 1549. Ensured the cleanup and
salvage of the aircraft in the Hudson River. Also served as a liaison to the FDNY, NYPD, NTSB, NYSDEC and DEP.
Awarded COMDT Letter of Commendation for a five-week response for Hurricane Sandy in Jamaica Bay, NY.
Awarded the leadership award by my peers in boot camp due to my dedication to the company and helping others in
need of extra training to meet requirements for graduation.