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Kelly Almond, CHST

Safety and Training Professional
Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

A self-motivated, safety and training professional with a background in industrial, commercial, and residential construction with leadership and managerial related fields. As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, leadership, safety, compliance, and job completion are high priorities. With the ability to improvise and adapt to rapidly changing situations, informed decision making and professionalism are characteristics that have helped define me and my work ethic.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Site Safety Manager

NexGen Contracting, LLC
Augusta, GA
07.2023 - Current
  • Conduct scheduled and unscheduled jobsite visits to ensure company, client, and governmental workplace safety compliance.
    Ensure timely performance and documentation of equipment inspections.
    Assess and provide for the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs of field personnel during all aspects of project progression.
    Maintain jobsite hazard awareness and provide for the protection of personnel against the same.
    Assess, develop, and provide equipment, competent person, and jobsite specific training to include but not limited to OSHA 10/30, Confined Space, Excavation, First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP training.
    Conduct Weekly Safety Training aka Toolbox Talks.
    Accident/Incident Investigation to include Root Cause Analysis.
    Review, monitor, and implement changes to the company safety policies and procedures.
    Ensure current and accurate OSHA recording and reporting process.

Safety Director

G.P.'s Enterprises/Georgia Bridge And Concrete
Auburn, GA
12.2021 - 07.2023

Conduct scheduled and unscheduled jobsite visits throughout north Georgia to ensure company, client, and governmental workplace safety compliance.
Ensure timely performance and documentation of equipment inspections.
Assess and provide for the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs of field personnel during mass grading and underground utility installation.
Maintain jobsite hazard awareness and provide for the protection of personnel against the same.
Assess, develop, and provide equipment, competent person, and jobsite specific training to include but not limited to OSHA 10/30, Confined Space, Excavation, First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP training.
Conduct Weekly Safety Training aka Toolbox Talks.
Accident/Incident Investigation to include Root Cause Analysis.
Review, monitor, and implement changes to the company safety policies and procedures.

Ensure current and accurate OSHA recording and reporting process.

Coordinate loss run reports and risk control with workers comp carrier.

Safety Manager

CORE Safety Group
Chattanooga, TN
07.2021 - 12.2021

Conducted safety program assessments for both construction and general industry businesses.

Conducted announced and unannounced jobsite inspections.

Conducted OSHA 10/30 construction training, competent person training.

Managed client accounts regarding purchased program hours.

Assisted with construction and implementation of both construction and general industry company safety manuals.

Region Safety Specialist

T&T Construction
Casselberry, FL
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Conducted scheduled and unscheduled jobsite visits throughout Georgia, Florida, and North/South Carolina, to ensure company, client, and governmental workplace safety compliance.
  • Coordinated and conducted Pre-Erection Safety Meetings for Tilt Wall Operations with General Contractor, erector crew, crane operator, and other ground personnel.
  • Assisted field personnel in assessing and developing daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Task Hazard Analyses (THA).
  • Ensured timely performance and documentation of equipment inspections.
  • Assessed and provided for the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs of field personnel.
  • Maintained jobsite hazard awareness and provided for the protection of personnel against the same.
  • Developed Site Specific Safety Plans (SSSP) in accordance with company, client, and governmental workplace safety requirements.
  • Assessed, developed, and provided equipment, competent person, and jobsite specific training to include but not limited to OSHA 10/30, Forklift, Aerial Lift, First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP training.
  • Accident/Incident Investigation to include Root Cause Analysis.
  • Conducted Weekly Safety Training aka Toolbox Talks.
  • Reviewed, monitored, and implemented changes to the company safety policies and procedures.

<p>Safety Director</p> <p></p>

Cyclone Land Development
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Conduct scheduled and unscheduled jobsite visits throughout north Georgia to ensure company, client, and governmental workplace safety compliance.
  • Ensure timely performance and documentation of equipment inspections.
  • Assess and provide for the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs of field personnel during mass grading and underground utility installation.
  • Maintain jobsite hazard awareness and provide for the protection of personnel against the same.
  • Assess, develop, and provide equipment, competent person, and jobsite specific training to include but not limited to OSHA 10/30, Confined Space, Excavation, First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP training.
  • Conduct Weekly Safety Training aka Toolbox Talks.
  • Accident/Incident Investigation to include Root Cause Analysis.
  • Review, monitor, and implement changes to the company safety policies and procedures.

<p>Instructor/Consultant</p> <p></p>

HB Next
06.2018 - 02.2020
  • Assess, develop, and provide equipment, competent person, and jobsite specific training to include but not limited to OSHA 10/30, Confined Space, Excavation, Fall Protection, Scaffolding, First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP training.
  • Accident/Incident Investigation to include Root Cause Analysis.
  • Conduct scheduled and unscheduled jobsiite visits throughout north Georgia to ensure company, client, and governmental workplace safety compliance. (Mock OSHA Inspections)
  • Provide client-based onsite safety supervision.
  • Developed and taught Workforce Development classes.
  • Taught National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) classes.

<p>Building Trades Instructor</p> <p></p>

Georgia Department of Education
10.2005 - 06.2018
  • Georgia DOE certified Trade & Industrial (T&I) Instructor - High School.
  • Taught Levels I & II National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum to include Carpentry, Electrical, Massonry, and Plumbing.
  • Developed and implemented program lesson plans.
  • Career Advisor
  • Provided hands-on construction opportunities for students.
  • Mentored and prepped students for local, state, and national building competitions.
  • Coordinated with education and industry partners to ensure program aligned with industry standards and expectations.         

Education

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Argosy University Online, Psychology, Bachelors
05.2012 - 06.2016

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Georgia Department of Education - New Teacher Institute
06.2006 - 05.2007

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United States Marine Corps (E-5 Sergeant)
08.1984 - 06.1994

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

iAuditor

Team Building

Networking

Confidence 

Procore

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication 

Certification

Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)

Timeline

Site Safety Manager

NexGen Contracting, LLC
07.2023 - Current

Safety Director

G.P.'s Enterprises/Georgia Bridge And Concrete
12.2021 - 07.2023

Safety Manager

CORE Safety Group
07.2021 - 12.2021

Region Safety Specialist

T&T Construction
11.2020 - 07.2021

Safety Director

Cyclone Land Development
03.2020 - 11.2020

OSHA 501 Authorized Outreach Instructor (OSHA 10/30 General Industry)

11-2019

Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)

02-2019

NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician  (CSST)

01-2019

First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP Instructor

07-2018

OSHA 500 Authorized Outreach Instructor (OSHA 10/30 Construction)

06-2018

Instructor/Consultant

HB Next
06.2018 - 02.2020

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Argosy University Online, Psychology, Bachelors
05.2012 - 06.2016

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Georgia Department of Education - New Teacher Institute
06.2006 - 05.2007

Georgia Dept. of Education Certified Trade & Industrial Instructor

05-2006

National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Certified Instructor/Curriculum Proctor/Performance Evaluator

10-2005

Building Trades Instructor

Georgia Department of Education
10.2005 - 06.2018

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United States Marine Corps (E-5 Sergeant)
08.1984 - 06.1994
Kelly Almond, CHSTSafety and Training Professional