Multi-talented Safety professional offers 20 years conducting inspections, leading training and contributing to safety audits. Excellent planning, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Specialist
International Ship Repair
Tampa, FL
02.1999 - 01.2010
Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift.
Escorted inspectors and answered questions about facility operations.
Aligned work processes with bodily mechanics to improve job function which reduced workplace repetitive movement injuries by 100 %.
Helped probation and pretrial services officers carry out investigation and supervision duties, providing assistance and technical support in variety of areas.
Streamlined and directed occupational safety trend and current hazards analyses.
Wrote reports outlining safety issues and potential correction options
Supported audit procedures to check all procedures, processes and work standards
Served as primary backup to officer in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision
Safety Supervisor
TAMPA BAY SHIPBUILDING
TAMPA, FL
1996 - 05.1999
Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries.
Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety.
Inspected work practices and procedures for compliance with company and federal regulations.
Kept main work areas free of debris and obstacles that could cause falls and mishaps.
Led employee training on safe usage of equipment.
Trained company employees in safety procedures and provided in-depth documentation for review.
Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
Achieved zero safety incidents for 12r] years
Reduced safety incidents by 100% by training and teaching risk management techniques, hazard identification, quality checks and documentation
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Environmental Engineering
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA
Associate of Applied Science - Environmental Health
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
High School Diploma -
Western Branch High School
Chesapeake, VA
06.1979
Skills
Protective equipment
Safety and compliance inspections
Occupational health hazards
OSHA standards and codes
Occupational safety
Industrial hygiene
Report writing skills
Audit Procedures
Training courses
Ventilation requirements
Hazards management
Accomplishments
Planned and implemented the company-wide rollout of a proactive safety and health target program, partnering with field management and supervisory staff, and effectively reduced overall accidents by 100%.
Affiliations
American Society of Safety Professionals
Freemason
Certification
CHHM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
CSP - Certified Safety Professional
EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
Additional Information
Im dependable and a hard worker.
Timeline
Safety Specialist
International Ship Repair
02.1999 - 01.2010
Safety Supervisor
TAMPA BAY SHIPBUILDING
1996 - 05.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Environmental Engineering
Tidewater Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Environmental Health