Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Nicholas Sage

Priority Waste
Metro Detroit Area
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience

Committed and highly motivated professional with credentials in Safety, Emergency Management, Fire safety inspection & prevention, Risk Management and Budget Management. Passionate about operational readiness, continuous operational improvement, quality assurance and excellence in service.

Experienced with regulatory compliance, risk management, and policy implementation. Utilizes analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure adherence to legal standards. Knowledge of collaborating with teams and maintaining up-to-date compliance protocols.

Work History

Safety & Compliance Officer

2 Years
Priority Waste | 01.2024 - 01.2026
  • Facilitated employee onboarding and training sessions to ensure smooth integration into the company.
  • Performed field inspections and delivered remedial training, documenting findings to enhance safety protocols.
  • Field inspections, remedial training & documentation.
  • Facilitated regular safety meetings, prepared compliance reports, and ensured adherence to regulatory standards.

Safety & Emergency Management Officer

1 Year
Medxcel/Ascension Hospital System | 01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed safety and EM programs in 2 hospitals and approximately 30 stand-alone clinics.
  • Life safety inspections, risk management & Emergency Preparedness.
  • Collaborated with Human Resources to conduct trend analysis on employee injuries and implement return-to-work strategies.
  • Responded to incidents swiftly to ensure safety and compliance.

Deputy Fire Chief

4 Years
Eastpointe Fire & Rescue | 01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, managed budget and staffing to ensure efficient fire department functions.
  • Managed risk, coordinated employee injury responses and return-to-work processes to maintain workforce stability.
  • Ensured crew compliance with training standards to promote operational effectiveness, operational readiness.
  • Conducted fire education sessions to inform the public about fire prevention., field investigations & fire investigations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Emergency Management

Purdue University | 01-2021

Business Continuity Series

Texas A&M | 01-2021

Skills

Regulatory compliance
Risk assessment
Safety audits
Safety documentation
Internal safety checks
Critical thinking
Time management
Adaptability
Leadership
Teamwork
Communication

Certification

  • State of MI Paramedic
  • State of MI PEM
  • State of MI Fire Inspector
  • State of MI Code Official
  • OSHA 30 General Ind.
  • HAZWOPER 40
  • ASP In Progress

Timeline

Safety & Compliance Officer

Priority Waste
01.2024 - 01.2026Read More

Safety & Emergency Management Officer

Medxcel/Ascension Hospital System
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More

Deputy Fire Chief

Eastpointe Fire & Rescue
01.2019 - 01.2023Read More

Texas A&M

Business Continuity Series
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Purdue University

Bachelor’s degree from Emergency Management
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Nicholas Sage