Matt Bearden
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Dynamic senior level Safety Manager with a proven track record enhancing safety awareness and reducing workplace accidents through innovative training programs and proactive hazard assessments. Skilled in accident investigation and fostering collaboration, I excel in developing compliance initiatives that ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Safety Manager
Sunstate Equipment Company
12.2021 - 06.2025
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying up-to-date on industry standards and updating company policies accordingly.
- Provided ongoing support for employees in maintaining safe working environments through coaching sessions and resources.
- Enhanced employee safety awareness by organizing regular safety meetings and workshops.
- Led incident investigations and root cause analyses to prevent future occurrences of similar events.
- Improved overall regional safety by implementing new training programs and protocols.
- Maintained open communication channels between management and staff, addressing concerns promptly to maintain a culture of trust around safety matters.
- Reduced workplace accidents through conducting thorough hazard assessments and implementing proactive measures.
- Streamlined reporting processes for increased efficiency in documenting incidents and near misses.
- Developed emergency response plans, ensuring timely action during critical incidents.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues.
- Developed compliance training initiatives and materials, educating staff on regulations.
- Managed a team of safety professionals, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement in safety performance.
Equipment Safety Trainer
Sunstate Equipment Company
11.2015 - 12.2021
- Provided equipment safety training for customers and employees.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA regulations by staying updated on relevant legislation and ensuring proper implementation throughout the company.
- Assessed training effectiveness by monitoring employee performance and conducting follow-up evaluations, adjusting program content as needed for maximum impact.
- Developed strong relationships with local regulatory agencies, ensuring ongoing compliance with changing industry standards and requirements.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Delivered engaging presentations at company-wide meetings, as well as customer sites emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe work environment for all staff members.
Sales Representative
Sunstate Equipment Company
04.2007 - 11.2015
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
Regional Safety Manager
Sunbelt Rentals
08.2001 - 04.2006
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing safety programs, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
- Organized annual audits to gauge the effectiveness of implemented procedures, refining strategies based on findings when necessary.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish a comprehensive safety management system for consistent practices.
- Streamlined reporting processes for increased efficiency in documenting incidents and near misses.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential risks and address them proactively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Dekalb Community Collage
Decatur, GASkills
- Slip, trip, and fall prevention
- Workplace inspections
- Safety audits
- Construction safety
- Behavior-based safety
- Hazard identification
- Personal protective equipment
- Accident investigation
- Safety training
- Lockout and tagout
- Manual material handling
- Occupational health
- Excavation safety
- Incident management
- Chemical safety
- Powered industrial trucks
- Environmental management
- Injury prevention
- Machine guarding
- Noise control
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Vehicle safety
- Heat stress prevention
- Fall protection
- Safety program development
- Safety auditing
- Safety inspection
- Regulations and compliance
- Microsoft office
Timeline
Regional Safety Manager
Sunstate Equipment Company
12.2021 - 06.2025
Equipment Safety Trainer
Sunstate Equipment Company
11.2015 - 12.2021
Sales Representative
Sunstate Equipment Company
04.2007 - 11.2015
Regional Safety Manager
Sunbelt Rentals
08.2001 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Dekalb Community Collage
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