Professional Summary
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Work History
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Michael Stephens

Wood Stuff and More...
Valparaiso,IN
27
years of professional experience

Experienced safety supervisor with a strong focus on safety inspections, training, and compliance. Proven ability to enhance safety protocols and lead educational initiatives, ensuring a safe and informed workforce.

Work History

Owner/Operations

4 Years 7 Months
Wood Stuff and More... | 07.2016 - 02.2021

Build and assemble custom containers to specific dimensions for a military contractor

Build and sale outdoor hobby projects in the store (bird houses, planters, dog houses, wishing wells, etc...) to the public

Perform repairs on custom works of art

Conduct weekly classes for Scouts in the shop on how to safely handle woodworking tools for their hobby projects

Safety Supervisor

9 Years 6 Months
Usher Transport | 11.2006 - 05.2016

Train new employees on proper DTL fueling procedures and operations according to all safety protocols

Conduct random weekly safety inspections across all locations East of the Mississippi River

Coordinated and managed all required paperwork between various railroads and the home office

Scheduled all maintenance for company equipment

Administered spot quizzes to location managers on safety procedures and regulations

Organized and led monthly safety meetings involving both railroad and compsny employees

Manager

11 Years 10 Months
Western Truck School | 05.1994 - 03.2006

Managed the rotation of 72 students and 10 instructors through a comprehensive 9-week course, encompassing both classroom and field operations resulting in the students receiving a CDL tractor-trailer license and several job offers

Education

M.D. - Engineering Physics

University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | 05-1977

Skills

Customer relations
Small business operations
Relationship building
Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Owner/Operations

Wood Stuff and More...
07.2016 - 02.2021Read More

Safety Supervisor

Usher Transport
11.2006 - 05.2016Read More

Manager

Western Truck School
05.1994 - 03.2006Read More

University of Arizona

M.D. from Engineering Physics
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Michael Stephens