JAMES MESSICK

• Leading comprehensive safety initiatives at Merck's Millsboro Animal Health facility with deep understanding of site operations, culture, and regulatory requirements
• Reduced incident rates by 25% through innovative leadership and cross-functional team engagement strategies
• Maintained 100% compliance with OSHA, GES, and Site standards while implementing scalable safety programs across multiple departments
• Designed and delivered safety training programs reaching 200+ employees, with focus on hazard identification and incident reporting
• Successfully coordinated safety initiatives with operations, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs teams
• Conducted facility-wide safety inspections and risk assessments applicable to biological materials handling
• Developed emergency response protocols transferable to biological incident management
• Collaborated with management to develop Global safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences

• Reduced total incident rate from 0.97 to 0.52 through collaborative safety culture development
• Developed safety policies integrating input from HR, operations, and quality assurance
• Managed relationships with external vendors and regulatory bodies to optimize safety standards
• Cultivated positive work environment increasing employee engagement and retention rates
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

• OSHA Training Expertise: Served as primary instructor for all OSHA outreach trainings (10-hour, 30-hour certifications)
• Curriculum Development: Designed and delivered technical safety programs in trenching, confined space entry, electrical safety
• Performance Excellence: Achieved 97% average scores on assessments, exceeding industry standards
• Certification Success: Successfully certified 38+ students in OSHA safety programs
• Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, and grades, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders regarding academic progress.
• Managed classroom effectively to maintain a positive learning environment for all students.

• 20-Year Military Leadership Foundation:
• Managed logistics and safety for seven Delaware National Guard facilities, demonstrating scalability applicable to biosafety program management
• Achieved 90%+ inspection ratings for eleven consecutive years through comprehensive safety protocols
• Led radiological emergency coordination between military, state, and local agencies - directly transferable to biological emergency response
• Coordinated interdisciplinary teams in complex safety operations across high-stakes environments
• Developed and implemented safety management systems ensuring operational efficiency and personnel protection
• Generated over $190,000 in cost savings through innovative resource allocation and risk mitigation strategies
• Provided procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and change to support safe and secure operations.
• Supervised logistics functions and operations.

• Conducted comprehensive safety and health inspections of private businesses, identifying hazardous conditions and processes
• Analyzed workplace hazards and developed mitigation strategies to abate safety and health violations
• Applied federal safety regulations and calculated penalties based on gravity, severity, and probability of violations
• Wrote legally sufficient case files documenting inspection procedures, identified hazards, and corrective actions
• Assisted Department of Labor attorneys in evidence preparation and served as expert witness
• Conducted opening and closing conferences with management, employees, and labor representatives
• Improved community health by implementing effective disease prevention and control programs.
• Oversaw continual improvement of regional health and safety program, systems and processes to meet or exceed objectives.

• Certified 135 personnel across 9 locations, engaging over 1,245 employees in safety awareness programs
• Managed safety oversight for solar projects valued $5M-$22M
• Implemented Hazardous Communication Program enhancing chemical safety protocols
• Generated over $200,000 in cost avoidance through proactive incident investigation and corrective actions
• Reduced workplace accidents through conducting thorough hazard assessments and implementing proactive measures.
• Organized annual audits to gauge the effectiveness of implemented procedures, refining strategies based on findings when necessary.

• Magna Cum Laude Graduate
• Sigma Beta Delta Member
• SALUTE Member
• Golden Key International Honor Society

Expected March 2026 (In Progress)