Experienced and dedicated Occupational, Environmental Health and Safety professional with over 22 years of proven leadership in Bioenvironmental engineering. Expertise in managing and coordinating environmental health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing mission readiness. Skilled in team leadership, training, and resource management, with a track record of achieving operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight Chief
United States Air Force
Robins Air Force Base, GA
11.2022 - Current
Leads AF's Second-largest Bioenvironmental Engineering office, empowers 20 military, 16 civilian and 3 contractor subject matter experts to execute 75 preventive medicine programs supporting 22,000 workers, and 7 critical weapon systems across 3 unique base organizations producing critical depot, research and engineering missions.
Safeguards community and environmental health via planning/evaluation of emergency management exercises and by conducting unit occupational health compliance inspections across Robins Air Force Base.
Managed crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong decision-making skills and prioritizing safety above all else.
Mentored junior staff members to develop their skills and advance their careers within health and safety industry.
Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Coordinated 4,500 chemical hazard evaluations & expanded
quality of protective measures for 8,500 workers, mitigating exposures of 1,200 OSHA regulated
products to 23,000 workers
Championed work-center restructuring by reinforcing supervision and accountability of 8
leaders which maximized throughput of 20,000 hazard evaluations and control assessments by 49 staff,
ensured worker readiness, and negated delays to Robins Air Force Base $3,500,000,000 mission.
Senior Enlisted Leader/Contingency Ops NCOIC
United Sates Airforce
Ft. Sam Houston, Texas
11.2018 - 11.2022
Mentored 130 Air Force, Army, and Navy medical personnel by applying senior enlisted leader expertise for 35 administrative actions which improved organizational effectiveness and quality of life for three areas of operation.
Orchestrated 11 Joint Medical Operations courses for 522 tri-service leaders, enhancing joint force interoperability.
Acquired and repurposed 831 CBRN assets for austere field environment training, saving $242K and revitalizing readiness for 364 personnel.
Executed National Defense Strategy requirements, equipping 508 total force and international medics with weapons of mass destruction defense posture tactics.
Created decontamination training terminal learning objectives, ensuring $575K funds allocation for 6 organizations and 28 training missions.
Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight Chief
United States Air Force
11.2012 - 11.2018
Directed 42 programs occupational and environmental health programs and drove health risk assessments for 35 work centers on 976 inspectable items,
Safeguarded 31,000 personnel and supported $69,000,000,000 in base construction designs.
Streamlined 1,500 projects, saving $50,000,000 annually, leading to HQ Air Mobility Command recognition.
Preventive Medicine Specialist
United States Air Force
04.2003 - 11.2012
Streamlined incident reporting processes, leading to quicker response times and more thorough investigations.
Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
Managed hazardous materials effectively, ensuring proper storage, handling, and disposal procedures were followed consistently.
Established relationships with external organizations such as regulatory agencies, local first responders, trade associations in order to stay informed about industry trends and share best practices related to workplace safety.
Developed emergency response plans for various scenarios, minimizing potential risks during critical situations.
Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal occupational health and safety regulations by staying up-to-date on policy changes and industry best practices.
Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication lines between staff members regarding health and safety concerns or suggestions for improvement measures implementation.
Led incident investigation teams, identifying root causes of accidents and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities, identifying potential hazards early on for prompt resolution.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Self-motivated, organized and detail oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Waldorf College
Forest City, IA
05.2020
No Degree - Basic Instructor Course
Air University
Montgomery, AL
03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
08.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
08.2007
Skills
Occupational and Environmental Health Risk Assessment
Radiation Safety Program Management
Confined Space Program Management
Project management
Construction Design Review
Preventative Medicine Specialist
Respiratory Protection Program Manager
Routine and Special Surveillance program management
Affiliations
Council of Occupational Hearing Conservationists
Certification
- Certified Occupational Hearing Concervationist
- Certified Project Officer
- Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
- United States Air Force Professional Manager Certificate
Timeline
Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight Chief
United States Air Force
11.2022 - Current
Senior Enlisted Leader/Contingency Ops NCOIC
United Sates Airforce
11.2018 - 11.2022
Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight Chief
United States Air Force
11.2012 - 11.2018
Preventive Medicine Specialist
United States Air Force
04.2003 - 11.2012
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Waldorf College
No Degree - Basic Instructor Course
Air University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Applied Science - Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology
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