Multi-tasking, results-oriented professional with more than 60 years' experience combined with law enforcement and military service. Engaged leader with proven ability to manage and effectively recruit, train, and manage motivated, culturally diverse, and successful-driven teams of highly qualified personnel. Excellent written and verbal communication, professional development, and personal administrative skills. Recognized and decorated leader with ability to create and foster efficient and productive workplace environment with exceptional levels of interpersonal and team communications.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Director / Trainer
First Class Services, Inc.
Lewisport, KY
06.2016 - Current
Instrumental for First Class Services, Inc. receiving accreditation certification for the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) program, completing technical specifications to establishing risk management initiatives to create an effective Environment, Safety, Health, and Security (ESHS) program to protect people and environment.
Provide oversight of company's drug & alcohol program as regulated by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Dept of Transportation (DOT) requirements for DOT and NON-DOT employee Personnel.
Oversee driver qualification and certification requirements as per federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), including background checks, and driving history. Conduct safety training and orientation for all incoming drivers, annual recurrent requirements, and quarterly training for maintenance personnel.
Manage and promote a culture for safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations in conjunction with (FMCSA) to maximize awareness and productivity.
Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions needed.
Coordinate off-site medical care and drug and alcohol testing for employees.
Investigate, resolve, and report on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
Liaison with Local Emergency Planning Committee, emergency services, police and fire to update company Emergency Action Plan.
Provide hazmat & facility training for all company employees as per required by (FMCSA).
Investigate and follow up on incidents to handle workers' comp claims.
Command Master Chief / Senior Instructor
United Staes Navy
10.1978 - 09.2016
Senior Enlisted Advisor & Instructor for Navy Individual Combat Command (NIACT) at Camp McGrady-Fort Jackson, SC and Liaison to Army 171st Infantry Division (Task Force Marshal) with planning, coordination, and execution with providing basic combat skills training and readiness for more than 28,000 Sailors being deployed to Southwest Asia. (2010-2016)
Deployed as Senior Enlisted Advisor & Instructor for Navy Law & Order Detachment to SW Asia to enforce law enforcement and International laws within Kuwait and Central Command (CENTCOM) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Responsibilities encompassed 7 installations with more than 16,000 military service members, coalition forces, and 10,000 civilian and host nation personnel serving in the Area Support Group (ASG) Kuwait (2006-2008)
Guided 48 Naval Expeditionary Logistics Support Group (NAVELSG) to maximize readiness for more than 500 Sailors completing Unit Training and Readiness Assessments (ULTRA) preparing for deployment. Provided global support for more than 3600 Sailors performing worldwide cargo and ordnance handling operations for various combatant locations (2008-2009)
Deployed as OIC & Instructor for Naval Law Enforcement Physical Security (LEPS) Ft. Worth, TX, post 9-11-2001 providing recertification training for more than 300 Naval personnel being mobilized to augment security detachments. (2001-2003)
Senior Instructor managing team of instructors providing basic Naval training curriculum to 1,500 recruits attending Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, Illinois. (1996-1998)
Senior Enlisted Advisor, trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training including professional and personal development.
Prepared, planned for, and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
Assessed complex documentation for combat, weapon systems, and anti-terrorism programs.
Range Master certification provided small arms training and qualifications more than 30 years for various units holding security and law enforcement responsibilities and duties.
Master Trooper / Instructor
Indiana State Police
11.1984 - 04.2010
Provided public safety services toward prevention, protection, and response to various public threats threats and hazards.
Assigned as District Crisis Intervention Coordinator following Columbine School shooting, April 1999. Orchestrated and implemented an intervention plan, including an active shooter response, facility assessment, evaluation, and recommendations for 17 school corporations.
Coordinated with various agencies, public officials, and community leaders to plan and implement a problem/community-oriented policing concept to vulnerable geographical areas with increased criminal activity.
Interacted jointly with prosecutors, school representatives, elected city and county officials with information sharing, reports on criminal activity, policing objectives, victims' advocates, and emergency management situations.
Collaborated with criminal justice and civic organizations providing training, guidance, and recommendations to promote and enhance public safety awareness.
Investigated vehicular or roadway-related accidents, assisting persons involved and coordinating response.
Served as Field Training Officer (FTO) more than 20 years for newly appointed troopers, providing oversight, guidance, and instruction preparing them for their roles, responsibilities, policies, and procedures as an Indiana State Trooper.
Certified firearms instructor more than 20 years provided firearms training and qualifications for southern state police district personnel and ISP academy recruits (1988-2010).
Provided more than 300 public programs combined with schools, civic organizations, emergency service agencies, and intra department personnel regarding elderly abuse, meth labs & addiction, active shooter, and crisis intervention to enhance Emergency Action Response.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Fort Jackson, SC
01-2015
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College
Naval Air Station, Ft. Worth, TX
01-2003
Skills
Safety Training
Field Training Officer
Emergency Action Planning Coordinator
Safety Procedure Implementation
Accident / Incident Management
Lockout and Tagout Procedures
OSHA Compliance Manager
Hazmat & Facilities Security Coordinator
Crisis Management
Hazmat Transportation Instructor
Accomplishments
Presidential Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Award), Naval Expeditionary Combat Command, Ft. Jackson, SC, 2016
Presidential Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), US Central Command, Area Support Group Kuwait, 2007
Presidential Meritorious service medal (1st Award), Navy Law Enforcement Training, NAS, Ft. Worth, TX, 2003
Navy Commendation Medal, (2nd Award), Navy Expeditionary Support Group, Williamsburg, VA, 2009
Navy Commendation medal (1st Award), Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm, Naval Weapon Station, Concord, CA, 1991
Army Commendation medal, Joint Operations Central Command, Area Support Group (ASG) Kuwait, 2008
Life-saving Award, Indiana State Police Jasper District, 1985
Instructor of the Year, Junior Achievement, Perry County Junior Achievement Program, 1995
Received more than 50 letters of appreciation correspondence, commendations, and awards during my service with the Indiana State Police.
Timeline
Safety Director / Trainer
First Class Services, Inc.
06.2016 - Current
Master Trooper / Instructor
Indiana State Police
11.1984 - 04.2010
Command Master Chief / Senior Instructor
United Staes Navy
10.1978 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Administration