EHS professional with a strong history improving safety culture and increasing training completion rates by 40%. Skilled in incident investigation and OSHA compliance, with a focus on project management and critical thinking. Committed to driving continuous improvement in safety practices and enhancing employee engagement.
Work History
HSE Site Manager
I77 Express
Charlotte, NC
02.2023 - 12.2025
Conducted investigations for incidents, injury and high-potential near misses, with cross-functional teams.
Introduced HOP (Human and Organizational Performance) with learning teams to improve organizational safety, quality, and frontline worker engagement.
Fostered a proactive safety culture, significantly boosting employee engagement in safety initiatives.
Established and maintained a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan.
Implemented comprehensive safety training platform, increasing training completion rates by 40% and electronic management of all training records and certifications.
Efficiently managed claims, investigated incidents, focused on return-to-work programs, and minimized costs.
Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
Regional EHS Manager
ML Utilities
Charlotte
03.2022 - 12.2022
Spearheaded OSHA compliance, audits, inspections, training, reporting, fire prevention, emergency preparedness, waste management, ergonomics, chemical exposure control, machine guarding, spill prevention, and annual submittals for 5 sites.
Provided oversight for site DOT compliance and ELD (electronic logging device) reporting.
Handled all Workers' Compensation (WC) cases from initial stages through to closure and return-to-work.
Steered environmental assessments and permitting, incident investigations, corrective action, monthly reporting, and certifications for all EHS programs from CPR/First Aid to PIVs (powered industrial vehicles).
Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
EHS Site Manager
Hexagon Agility
Charlotte, NC
10.2020 - 01.2022
Led all aspects of EH&S covering report writing, budget, WC, RTW (return-to-work) program, onsite medical clinic, OSHA logs, industrial hygiene, fire prevention program, and emergency preparedness.
Enhanced safety training through introduction of online Learning Management System (LMS).
Resourcefully initiated online system to track EH&S metrics, inspections, observations, and records.
Controlled all environmental programs and permits for air, stormwater, SPCC, and hazardous waste.
Structured, launched, and oversaw subcontractor management program.
Directed confined space entry & rescue team, spill management team, and site first responders.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
Corporate EHS Director
Superior Industrial Maintenance Company
Concord, NC
06.2015 - 07.2020
Orchestrated EH&S operations to include OSHA logs, metrics reporting, budgetary control, drug & alcohol program, continuous improvement, security, fleet management, industrial hygiene, environmental permits, waste management, certifications, DOT Compliance, and Workers’ Compensation.
Introduced company's online LMS for all training requirements.
Applied project management skills toward developing safety plans, confined space entry & rescue plans, and JHAs.
Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
EHS Site Manager
UTC Otis Elevators
Florence
02.2013 - 02.2015
Controlled EH&S programs covering environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, JSA, PIV, subcontractor safety, emergency preparedness, fire prevention, safety training, WC, RTW, and onsite medical clinic.
Improved process controls through Lean process and Six Sigma.
Instituted reporting systems to document incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and steps for resolution.
Pioneered change management program to ensure efficient organizational transitions and adaptations.
Administered certification programs for AED, CPR, bloodborne pathogens (BBPs), first aid, PIV, cranes/hoists, respiratory protection, and confined spaces.
Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
EHS Site Manager
General Electric Company
Salisbury
08.2011 - 02.2013
Controlled all environmental programs and permits for air, stormwater, SPCC, and hazardous waste.
Full-scope OSHA 18001 compliance including as well as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ergonomic assessments, insurance, site inspection reports, and contractor safety.
Administered industrial hygiene program with an emphasis in noise surveys and air sampling.
Directed, supervised, mentored, and empowered site safety teams and first responders.
Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste and implemented programs to increase use of recycled materials.
EHS / Compliance Manager
Sara Lee
Valdese
06.2010 - 08.2011
Managed Workers' Compensation, Loss Control, and R-T-W.
Environmental management: Assessments/audits and permitting: Title V Permitting, Storm Water SPCC Compliance and Planning, and Wastewater.
Introduced and managed various programs: hazardous waste, hearing conservation, fire protection/suppression, PPE, LOTO, emergency management, sustainability and recycling program.
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