Kevin McCartney
Risk & Safety Manager County Government
Loganville,GA
Summary
Dynamic, results-oriented leader with extensive expertise in risk management, safety compliance, and operational excellence across diverse sectors. Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects simultaneously while guiding cross-functional teams to achieve measurable outcomes. Specialized skills include incident investigation, claims processing, regulatory compliance, employee training, and efficient resource management. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement to drive organizational success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk/Safety Manager
Rockdale County Risk Management
01.2024 - Current
- Lead county-wide risk and safety initiatives to protect employees, vendors, and the public. Develop and manage risk policies, ADA compliance programs, and insurance operations for county assets.
- Conduct root-cause investigations for vehicle and personal injury incidents; develop corrective action plans
- Oversee audits of capital investments to ensure appropriate insurance coverage
- Deliver training programs for employees, supervisors, and department leadership
- Manage defensive driving courses and drug/alcohol testing programs
- Lead Safety Committee and represent the county in legal matters related to loss
- Monitor KPIs, prepare budgets, and track claims (liability, property, and workers’ compensation)
- Respond to open records requests and manage all required safety reporting
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
Code Enforcement Analyst
Rockdale County Planning & Development
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Oversaw operations and analytics for the Code Enforcement Department; provided expertise in ordinance enforcement and legal proceedings.
- Managed all data tracking: citations, court outcomes, fine collections, and officer performance
- Represented Code Enforcement in court proceedings; 97% attendance rate over 4 years
- Provided SOP development, conflict resolution, and ordinance enforcement
- Served as departmental SME and point of contact for software/system issues
- Authored reports, correspondence, resolutions, and prepared documentation for court
- Created departmental SOPs and best practices manuals
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
Field Supervisor
Legacy Electrical Services
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Led 12 commercial electricians; oversaw dispatch, billing, rentals, and permitting.
- Transitioned team to electronic dispatching using Verizon Works
- Increased billing accuracy and profitability through improved work order tracking
Business Analyst I
Vankirk Electrical
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed a 17-person coordination team for multi-family construction sites nationwide.
- Designed QA scorecards to reduce rework and improve site performance by 10%
- Led virtual and in-person training; conducted bi-annual employee evaluations
Project Coordinator
Ansco & Associates (AT&T Contractor)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed regulatory submissions for AT&T’s cRAN Small Cell Project.
- Streamlined submittal process, reducing turnaround time for approvals and billing
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Design Engineer
RTS & Associates (AT&T Contractor)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Created engineering and financial documentation for Project Lightspeed.
- Designed fiber builds and accelerated turnaround through optimized workflows
- Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
Business Support Specialist II
Ameriben
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed ICD-10 conversion project; successfully transitioned all clients by deadline
- Translated technical issues into actionable tasks for support teams
- Provided expert support and troubleshooting via telephone and web chat services.
Sales Specialist
Lowes
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Exceeded all monthly sales targets; Employee of the Month (Dec 2014)
- Conducted inventory and processed custom order
- Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
- Provided first-rate service to all customers and potential customers.
Store Manager
Extreme Outfitters
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Led store operations, growing revenue to $1M in Year 1
- Gave presentations to U.S. Army audiences of up to 300 at National Infantry Museum
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Design Specialist
BellSouth/AT&T
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Led DS1/Fiber-to-the-Cell service requests for NE Atlanta District
- Tracked progress of service jeopardies and managed escalations
Field Assist Manager
BellSouth/AT&T
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Managed team of 17; improved productivity through training and job rotation
- Awarded Regional Excellence Award for top-performing team
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Load Balance Manager
BellSouth/AT&T
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Scheduled/managed 200+ technicians for Augusta, Savannah, and Athens areas
- Improved key metrics for service restoration and customer satisfaction
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Network Manager
BellSouth/AT&T
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Led 17 techs in installation/repair operations; managed $2M capital tools budget
- Created and led district-wide training programs for fault isolation and testing
- Improved network performance by implementing advanced monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques.
Education
No Degree - IT Management
Boise State University
Boise, ID01.2015
No Degree - Computer Information Systems
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA01.2010
Associate of Science - Business
Georgia Perimeter College
Clarkston, GA01.2009
Skills
- Incident & Accident Investigation
- Project Scheduling & KPI Tracking
- Defensive Driving Course Management
- Regulatory Compliance (ADA, IPMC)
- Microsoft Office Suite, Quickbase, Verizon Works, BSTCAD, OSPCM
- Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
- Leadership & Team Development
- Incident investigation
- Hazard identification
- Staff training
- Risk identification
- Training program development
Timeline
Risk/Safety Manager
Rockdale County Risk Management
01.2024 - Current
Code Enforcement Analyst
Rockdale County Planning & Development
01.2020 - 01.2023
Field Supervisor
Legacy Electrical Services
01.2019 - 01.2019
Business Analyst I
Vankirk Electrical
01.2018 - 01.2019
Project Coordinator
Ansco & Associates (AT&T Contractor)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Design Engineer
RTS & Associates (AT&T Contractor)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Business Support Specialist II
Ameriben
01.2015 - 01.2016
Sales Specialist
Lowes
01.2014 - 01.2015
Store Manager
Extreme Outfitters
01.2011 - 01.2012
Design Specialist
BellSouth/AT&T
01.2007 - 01.2010
Field Assist Manager
BellSouth/AT&T
01.2005 - 01.2007
Load Balance Manager
BellSouth/AT&T
01.2003 - 01.2005
Network Manager
BellSouth/AT&T
01.2000 - 01.2003
No Degree - IT Management
Boise State University
No Degree - Computer Information Systems
Georgia State University
Associate of Science - Business
Georgia Perimeter College
MILITARY SERVICE
U.S. Navy – Petty Officer (E-5) | Honorably Discharged
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