Matthew Armstrong
Seattle,WA
Summary
Proactive Safety Manager with extensive experience developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs and policies. Skilled in accident investigation, safety audits, and employee training to ensure regulatory compliance and workplace safety. Brings strong leadership and problem-solving abilities to foster a positive safety culture and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
Sellen Construction Company
08.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
- Championed a positive safety culture by promoting employee involvement in health and safety initiatives.
- Leveraged OSHA standards as a basis for developing effective safety protocols tailored to organizational needs.
- Consistently achieved high levels of employee engagement in safety meetings, fostering an environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Monitored legislative updates relating to workplace health and safety, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, facilitating collaborative efforts to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
- Mentored junior staff members on professional development opportunities related to occupational health and Safety career paths.
General Manager
Hurricane Cafe
03.2004 - 08.2014
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Enlisted Soldier
U.S. Army Reserve Command
02.2003 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with fellow service members from other branches during joint exercises, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork capabilities.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Ensured mission readiness by maintaining personal weapons proficiency, scoring highly on annual qualification tests consistently.
- Achieved mission success by effectively leading a diverse group of soldiers during high-stress situations.
- Improved team morale by consistently providing clear communication and implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for various missions, implementing safety measures that minimized potential hazards to personnel and equipment.
- Served as an effective liaison between leadership and subordinates, resolving issues promptly and promoting a positive work environment.
- Successfully completed multiple deployments in various regions worldwide, adapting to diverse environments and cultures while maintaining peak performance levels.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Coached and mentored new recruits for motivated, high-performing teams.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Responded calmly and professionally to chemical, biological and nuclear threats.
- Coordinated patrol operations to maintain safe urban and rural environments.
- Relayed crucial information and coordinated operations using radio communications equipment.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Carpentry
Carpenters Apprenticeship
Renton, WA08-2018
Skills
- Implementing policies
- Safety program development
- Safety audits
- Accident investigation
- Safety inspection
- Regulations and compliance
- Site assessment
- Occupational health management
- Developing training programs
- Safety training development
- Lock out tag out programs
- Fire safety management
- Auditing safety processes
- Respiratory protection
- OSHA rule enforcement
- Scaffold safety
- Safety hazards analysis
- Health & safety leadership
- Fall protection
- PPE monitoring
- First Aid/CPR
- Incident Investigation
- Emergency response plans
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Construction safety
- Reliability
- Decision-making skills
- Industrial safety
- Teamwork skills
- Team building
- Accident Prevention
- Safety Training
- Public Safety
- Professionalism
- Record-keeping
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Crisis Management
- Training delivery
- Data Analysis
- Report Writing
- Policy Implementation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Detail orientation
- Workplace inspection
- Safety equipment use
- Communication Skills
- Worker protection
- Workplace hazard mitigation
- Safety protection recommendations
Certification
- Confined Space Entry Supervisor Training Certificate – Various accredited training centers or organizations.
- OSHA 10 and 30 Certified, OSHA, 2024
- Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker, ASHE, March 2023
- CPR/AED Certification
- Washington State Driver's License
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Safety Manager
Sellen Construction Company
08.2014 - Current
General Manager
Hurricane Cafe
03.2004 - 08.2014
Enlisted Soldier
U.S. Army Reserve Command
02.2003 - 08.2014
- Confined Space Entry Supervisor Training Certificate – Various accredited training centers or organizations.
- OSHA 10 and 30 Certified, OSHA, 2024
- Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker, ASHE, March 2023
- CPR/AED Certification
- Washington State Driver's License
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Associate of Arts - General Carpentry
Carpenters Apprenticeship
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