Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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James Burke

Lexington,VA

Summary

Adaptable Loss Control/Risk Management Consultant skilled in hazard identification, communication and remediation with over 12 years insurance industry experience and an additional 9 years occupational safety experience.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Loss Control Consultant

Central Mutual Insurance Company
Van Wert, OH
02.2021 - Current
  • Performed inspections of facilities to evaluate insurability.
  • Conducted interviews with staff members regarding their understanding of company-wide safety policies.
  • Identified client needs and worked closely with risk management personnel to ascertain appropriate solutions.
  • Maintained accurate records pertaining to all aspects of loss control efforts including costs, outcomes.
  • Trained personnel in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.

Risk Management Consultant

Nationwide Insurance Company
Des Moines, IA
06.2011 - 02.2022
  • Performed inspections of facilities to evaluate insurability.
  • Conducted interviews with staff members regarding their understanding of company-wide safety policies.
  • Identified client needs and worked closely with risk management personnel to ascertain appropriate solutions.
  • Maintained accurate records pertaining to all aspects of loss control efforts including costs, outcomes.
  • Trained personnel in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.

Construction Safety Consultant

SOS Consulting
Luray, VA
01.2003 - 06.2011
  • Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
  • Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
  • Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
  • Assessed the effectiveness of existing health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.

Safety Director

Piedmont Virginia Companies
Elkton, VA
04.2006 - 03.2011

· Executed successful compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs.

· Analyzed data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses or accidents.

· Created and managed training classes to educate new hires and existing employees about compliance concerns.

· Tracked progress of corrective actions taken following identified hazards or violations of safety regulations.

· Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.

Safety Director

E. A. Breeden Inc.
Elkton, VA
09.2002 - 03.2006
  • Executed successful compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses or accidents.
  • Created and managed training classes to educate new hires and existing employees about compliance concerns.
  • Tracked progress of corrective actions taken following identified hazards or violations of safety regulations.
  • Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Luray High School
Luray, VA
06-1990

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician

Colby Community College
Colby, KS

Certification - OSHA Outreach Trainer Construction and General Ind

OSHA Training Institute
Charleston, WV

Skills

  • Loss Prevention Strategies
  • Risk Management
  • Report Writing Skills
  • Safety Training

Affiliations

  • Woodworking
  • 3d Printing
  • Hobby CNC

Accomplishments

Work very well with both producers and insureds.

Founded the Shenandoah Valley Safety Alliance which grew into the AGC of VA Safety Alliance.

Certification

  • Currently obtaining AINS certification and will follow-up with ARM.
  • Former OSHA outreach trainer for both construction and general industry. Can require.
  • Former AHA First Aid/CPR trainer. Can require.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Loss Control Consultant

Central Mutual Insurance Company
02.2021 - Current

Risk Management Consultant

Nationwide Insurance Company
06.2011 - 02.2022

Safety Director

Piedmont Virginia Companies
04.2006 - 03.2011

Construction Safety Consultant

SOS Consulting
01.2003 - 06.2011

Safety Director

E. A. Breeden Inc.
09.2002 - 03.2006

High School Diploma -

Luray High School

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician

Colby Community College

Certification - OSHA Outreach Trainer Construction and General Ind

OSHA Training Institute
  • Currently obtaining AINS certification and will follow-up with ARM.
  • Former OSHA outreach trainer for both construction and general industry. Can require.
  • Former AHA First Aid/CPR trainer. Can require.
James Burke