James Robinson
Beaverton,OR
Summary
- Occupational safety and health with 15+ years of supervisory experience, 7 years in construction, and organizational safety management.
- Expert in program design, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and Total Worker Health integrations.
- Skilled in building inclusive, data-driven safety cultures that deliver measurable reductions in incidents and costs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Consultant & Site Manager
LMC Construction
Tualatin, OR
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Led safety operations across multiple sites, supervising a site team of six safety professionals, an assistant, and a foreperson.
- Developed and implemented site-specific safety, occupational health programs, including hazard assessments, health surveillance, and ergonomics initiatives.
- Managed incident investigations (including near-miss and injury investigations), applying root-cause and driving corrective action plans. Resulted in a 30% reduction in lost-time incidents within 12 months.
- Oversaw regulatory compliance with OSHA 1910/1926 and state standards; passed OSHA/OR-OSHA inspection with zero citations.
- Created a safety metrics dashboard and reporting system for senior leadership; identified high-risk trends, proactively deployed training and controls, reducing musculoskeletal claims by 25%.
- Conducted field audits and safety inspections at remote, multi-site operations, and executed emergency response drills under ICS protocols.
- Partnered with HR and wellness programs to integrate total worker health initiatives (ergonomics, fatigue mitigation, mental health awareness) into the traditional safety system.
- Dashboards and KPI tracking tools to monitor safety performance, inform executive decisions, and meet organizational scorecard targets.
Foreperson & Safety Lead
LMC Construction
Tualatin, OR
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Supervised construction teams of over 50 personnel, coordinating safety across high-hazard sites.
- Authored job hazard analyses (JHAs) and facilitated toolbox talks to enhance safety awareness.
- Developed one-page visual safety guides tailored for crews with varying literacy and language levels.
- Mentored team leads and initiated a peer-leader program to boost hazard reporting and safety engagement.
Assistant Women Basketball Coach
Concordia University-Portland
Portland, OR
08.2015 - 04.2020
- Managed NCAA Division II athletic operations, including scheduling, facility coordination, and compliance.
- Supervised and mentored student-athletes, integrating performance analytics, leadership development, and academic tracking.
- Partnered with university leadership and athletic staff to ensure safe, accessible, and high-performing athletic facilities.
- Supported operational planning, facility coordination for athletic events, and ensured compliance with campus safety and accessibility standards.
- Supported recruiting and student support initiatives, ensuring diverse athletes had the resources needed to thrive, both academically and athletically.
President/Executive Director
Sports & Life Inc.
Portland, OR
04.2001 - 07.2015
- Scaled non-profit organization focused on community sports and youth development programs.
- Directed operations across multiple facilities, supervising 5+ staff and volunteers.
- Coordinated tournaments, camps, and after-school programs to enhance participation.
- Managed annual budget exceeding $300,000 and implemented cost-saving strategies, increasing revenue by 32%.
- Established partnerships with schools and local businesses to improve access for underserved youth.
- Oversaw facility safety, scheduling, and event operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Delivered measurable impact, assisting over 120 athletes in earning college scholarships through program engagement.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
PhoenixMaster of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
PhoenixBachelor of Science - Social Science
Portland State University
PortlandSkills
- Program and policy leadership
- Budget and resource management
- Regulatory compliance (OSHA/ ST-OSHA/ ANSI)
- Incident investigation
- Industrial safety and health programs
- Team supervision
- Data analysis and metrics (TRIR/ DART)
- Emergency management (ICS 100 - 800)
- Training development
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Equity and inclusion
Certification
- Construction Health and Safety Technician(CHST), Board of Certified Safety Professional, September 2030
- Certification Number CHST- 19427
- FEMA/ICS- 100, 200, 300, 700 & 800, Emergency Management Institute training FEMA.gov/is/
- OSHA Certification 10,30 & 510, Occupational Safety Heath Administration, May 2024
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Metrix Learning - Currently Enrolled portlandmetro.metrixlearn/
- Associate Safety Professional, Board of Certified Safety Professional - Currently Enrolled www.bcsp.org/
- First Aid/AED, May 2028
Timeline
Safety Consultant & Site Manager
LMC Construction
09.2023 - 08.2025
Foreperson & Safety Lead
LMC Construction
04.2019 - 09.2023
Assistant Women Basketball Coach
Concordia University-Portland
08.2015 - 04.2020
President/Executive Director
Sports & Life Inc.
04.2001 - 07.2015
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Portland State University