Paris Williams
Cincinnati Asphalt
Cincinnati,OH
1
Certification
6
years of post-secondary education
38
years of professional experience
Senior EHS executive driving compliance, risk mitigation, and injury reduction through strong safety programs, employee training, and hands-on team leadership.
Work History
Vice President of Environment, Health & Safety
3 Years 11 Months- 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.
- Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents [Number]%.
- Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries.
- Mentored and managed team of safety specialists and enforced safety protocols among associates.
- Trained company employees in safety procedures and provided in-depth documentation for review.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Director of Training and Safety
10 Years 11 Months- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than [Number] employees each year.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching, and managing to enterprise targets.
- Coordinated and prioritized required training courses for [Type] employees.
- Created in-depth training manual for all employees.
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs.
Regional Director of HAZMAT Response
11 Months- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Informed health professionals, property owners and general public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater.
- Reviewed and provided advice and recommendations on environmental management, erosion and sediment control plans and spill control and response plans.
- Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup requests with organized approach.
Vice President of Operations
3 Years 3 Months- Produced and analyzed scorecards and other performance management tools to identify and mitigate risk exposure and monitor progress towards stated project goals.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for [Type] and [Type] training courses.
- Trained and mentored [Number] new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Executive Director of Safety and Protection
26 Years- Supervised and coordinated staff, assessing program details and experts in each role.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Trained, scheduled and evaluated [Number] employees.
- Directed preparation of regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and establish policies for execution.
- Responded to complaints or investigations involving student behavior and documented, managed and reported on student discipline data.
- Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Recourse Management
Master of Science - Leadership Studies
Skills
Health and safety regulations compliance
Health and safety programs
Environmental health and safety (EHS)
Learning management systems
Human resources management
Emergency medical training
Hazard communication
Hazardous materials
Public safety coordination
Certification
Red Cross First Aid, CPR & AED Instructor.
Hazardous Materials Management.
OSHA 30 Certified.
Emergency Response Coordinator.
Army Senior Safety Leader Instructor.
Army Safety Investigator Course.
Army Composite Risk Management.
Timeline
Vice President of Environment, Health & Safety
Cincinnati Asphalt
11.2022 - CurrentRead More
Regional Director of HAZMAT Response
First Call Environmental
10.2021 - 09.2022Read More
Vice President of Operations
War Fighter System Solutions
04.2017 - 07.2020Read More
Director of Training and Safety
Associated Builders and Contractors
05.2015 - 04.2026Read More
The University of Texas At El Paso
Master of Science from Leadership Studies
01.2010 - 08.2011Read More
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science from Human Recourse Management
08.2003 - 08.2007Read More
Executive Director of Safety and Protection
United States Army
04.1989 - 04.2015Read More