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JOSHUA COATS

High Point,NC

Summary

Dedicated professional with ten years of outstanding performance and results in the U.S. Military. Safety management professional with proven history of enhancing workplace safety standards and fostering culture of safety compliance. Known for collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams to achieve safety goals and adapt to evolving safety challenges. Skilled in risk assessment and incident investigation, ensuring reliable and adaptable presence in dynamic environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Manager

Cyrco, inc
02.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
  • Updated and maintained compliance in ISNetworld, Avetta, and Veriforce to ensure pre-bid qualifications.
  • Maintained OSHA logs, certificates of insurances, and worker compensation claims.

Platoon Sergeant

United States Army
09.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded leadership development, individual training, discipline, welfare, and morale of 35 Soldiers
  • Assisted Company leadership with planning and preparation of Company and platoon operations
  • Supervised and ensured successful execution of platoon operations, including administrative actions and logistical support
  • Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations

Operations Sergeant

United States Army
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Mentors and provides leadership, technical advise, administrative guidance and instructions regarding programs, objectives, policies, procedures, missions analysis, course of action, problem-solving, and coordination of administrative activities
  • Effectively monitors, communicates, and assists in enforcing critical production indicators, statistics, and solution plans
  • Ensured all communication and detailed information to operate the company's success through mission accomplishment for 109 Soldiers
  • Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration

Senior Drill Sergeant

United States Army
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Skillfully executed the mission of transforming civilians into competent and confident Soldiers
  • Trained over 60 Initial Entry Soldiers in each 10-week cycle
  • Trained over 1000 Soldiers in 2 years
  • Assisted in preparing, executing and assessing rifle marksmanship training, combat fitness training, and common task training
  • Trained, developed, evaluated and motivated team of 5 instructors
  • Served as the Equal Opportunity Leader (EOL) for the organization
  • Provided instruction, assistance, and advice on all Equal Opportunity matters and assisted the Commander in executing the Equal Opportunity Program

Squad Leader

United States Army
06.2016 - 07.2019
  • Supervised a high-functioning team of 12-15 multi-functional Soldiers who were trained and prepared to provide support for national strategic objectives
  • Assisted in planning, training and operational activities to ensure productive work environments
  • Implemented training activities such as classes, workshops, and military exercises
  • Set standards for Soldiers and evaluated job performance and completed evaluation reports
  • Successfully deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve
  • Provided mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability operations supporting National Security Objectives
  • Provided route clearance for maneuver forces, completed logistical transports of equipment and supplies, and security patrols to enable friendly forces

Combat Engineer

United States Army
12.2013 - 06.2016
  • Received directions from supervisors and followed instructions to meet organization goals
  • Operated complex security and communication systems
  • Diagnosed problems and performs minor maintenance and repairs following detailed procedures in technical manuals and publications
  • Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $300,000
  • Constructed floating bridges and temporary roadways to facilitate movement of large convoys of equipment and personnel to and from battle areas
  • Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land
  • Conducted ground reconnaissance for roads, bridges and tunnels and reported findings to commander

Education

Bachelor - Occupational Health And Safety

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
02-2026

High School Diploma -

Southwest Guilford High School
High Point, NC
05.2009

Skills

  • Implementing policies
  • Safety program development
  • Staff training
  • Safety audits
  • Training program development
  • Regulations and compliance
  • Health & safety leadership
  • OSHA rule enforcement
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Team building

Certification

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • CPR Certification
  • Certified Safety Manager (CSM), National Association Safety Professionals (NASP)
  • OSHA 30 General Industry

Timeline

Safety Manager

Cyrco, inc
02.2024 - Current

Platoon Sergeant

United States Army
09.2022 - Current

Operations Sergeant

United States Army
07.2021 - 09.2022

Senior Drill Sergeant

United States Army
07.2019 - 07.2021

Squad Leader

United States Army
06.2016 - 07.2019

Combat Engineer

United States Army
12.2013 - 06.2016

Bachelor - Occupational Health And Safety

Columbia Southern University

High School Diploma -

Southwest Guilford High School

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