Michael Gavere

• Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
• Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
• Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
• Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
• Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
• Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
• Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
• Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
• Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.

• Conduct independent harassment and sexual assault / sexual harassment investigations for misconduct that takes place in the work place.
• Professionally communicate with members of different agencies throughout the United States.
• Extensive experience in workplace safety, employee rights, and employer rights.
• Thoroughly complete report of inquiries in compliance with NOAA policy and procedures.
• Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
• Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
• Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.

• Investigate personal crimes to include Homicide, Attempted Murder, Assaults, Robbery, Child Abuse, Sexual Assaults, and Domestic Violence.
• In-depth interviews with suspects, victims, and witnesses.
• Report writing, accident and crime scene documentation, records management, fleet inspection, and equipment inventory.
• Certified instructor in interviews and interrogations, emergency vehicle operation, defensive driving, de-escalation, and Field Training Officer.
• Deliver calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
• Identify witnesses and collect statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
• Fraud and vulnerable adult investigation experience.

Key Achievements:

• Medal of Valor award winner
• Multiple life saving awards for conducting CPR and First Aid

• Develop, implement, and regulate standard operating practices, team policy, and FAA Regulations.
• Supervise 14 pilots from 5 different entities who conduct approximately 125 emergency operations per year.
• Instruct monthly training on crew resource management, flight safety operation, and team communications.
• Complete post-flight maintenance reports and work with crew members for post-maintenance check flights.
• Aerial mapping, photography, inspection, and reconstruction.
• Meet with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
• Monitor pilot performance and coach individual crew members to improve abilities.

Key Achievements:

• Created a Flight Risk Assessment Program
• Implemented a digital flight log book to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Successfully manage a $185,000 yearly budget.

• Seasonal farm hand, heavy equipment operator, tractor / trailer operator with airbrakes.
• Ensured equipment was compliant with DOT requirements and overweight permits.
• Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
• Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

• Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
• Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
• Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.

Key Achievements:

• Implemented the Field Training and Evaluation Program for new employees.

• Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
• Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
• Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.