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Overview
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Certification
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Rodney Dorsey Jr.

Atlanta,Georgia

Summary

Experienced with safety management and compliance enforcement. Utilizes safety protocols and training to minimize workplace hazards. Track record of effective risk assessments and incident investigations.

Safety professional with extensive experience in maintaining safe work environments and implementing safety protocols. Known for collaborating effectively with teams and adapting to changing safety requirements. Reliable and proactive, skilled in hazard identification and emergency response planning.

Committed Safety Supervisor with experience conducting proactive and reactive safety training and coaching with employees. Dedicated to researching and implementing safety measures based on company operations and latest information ascertained through official agencies. Outstanding working knowledge of federal regulations and rules.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Supervisor

Fedex Supply Chain
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Promoted a safety-first culture by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to staff members.
  • Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
  • Kept main work areas free of debris and obstacles that could cause falls and mishaps.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for new projects, ensuring all necessary precautions were taken to maintain worker safety.

Lead Forklift Operator

FedEx
05.2018 - 11.2023
  • Resolved issues related to damaged goods or misplaced items expeditiously, maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors and peers alike, ensuring a cohesive team environment conducive to productivity.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring proper placement of products.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for forklift operations, promoting consistent performance across the team.
  • Upheld strict compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies at all times, setting a positive example for the entire team.

Percussion Teacher

MAYS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2013 - 04.2023
  • Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments
  • Display students' work in schools, galleries, and exhibitions
  • Keep students informed of community events such as plays and concerts
  • Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals
  • Act as advisers to student organizations
  • Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
  • Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities
  • Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and performance pieces
  • Assisted in the development of a comprehensive percussion curriculum, resulting in improved student performance and overall program success.
  • Implemented innovative practice routines for students to hone their skills and boost proficiency levels.
  • Led sectional rehearsals with ensembles to refine group dynamics, balance, blend, and precision in performances.

Fence installer

CASCADE FENCE
04.2015 - 03.2016
  • Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications
  • Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers
  • Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts
  • Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts
  • Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames
  • Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers
  • Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves
  • Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates

Security

CASCADE EVENT HALL
08.2014 - 03.2016
  • Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons
  • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
  • Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
  • Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection
  • Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
  • Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed
  • Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary

Forklift Operator

LOWES
01.2012 - 04.2015
  • Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines
  • Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
  • Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records
  • Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas
  • Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas
  • Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
  • Signal workers to discharge, dump, or level materials

Customer Service Rep

PIZZA HUT
06.2012 - 05.2014
  • Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
  • Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils
  • Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold
  • Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, and tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time
  • Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers
  • Serve orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables
  • Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions on customer receipts
  • Listen to and resolve customers' complaints regarding products or services
  • Drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers
  • Sell food specialties, such as sandwiches and beverages, to office workers and patrons of sports events

Guest service Rep / Rides Attentant

ZOO ATLANTA
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons
  • Sell tickets and collect fees from customers
  • Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations
  • Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical riding devices or other automatic equipment in amusement parks, carnivals, or recreation areas

Camp Counselor

CAMP BEST FRIENDS
06.2010 - 08.2010
  • Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety
  • Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities
  • Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies
  • Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties
  • Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment
  • Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants
  • Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms

Education

High School Diploma -

Mays high School
Atlanta, GA
05.2011

Skills

  • Accident prevention
  • Safety program development
  • Implementing safety policies
  • Hazard identification
  • Safety training development
  • Meeting participation
  • Workplace inspections
  • Incident investigation
  • Site evaluation
  • Emergency response planning
  • Company policy compliance
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Accident reporting
  • Incident reporting
  • Quality control
  • Training and mentoring
  • Schedule management
  • Assembly and production
  • Worker training
  • Production planning
  • Process improvement
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Materials handling
  • Staff development
  • Schedule development

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Winner of the highest-level safety award given to employees within the corporation.
  • Trained over 500 new employees on proper forklift operation and safety.

Certification

  • Fall Protection Competent Person Training Certificate – Various accredited training centers or organizations.
  • Forklift Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • OSHA Certified

Timeline

Safety Supervisor

Fedex Supply Chain
11.2023 - 11.2024

Lead Forklift Operator

FedEx
05.2018 - 11.2023

Fence installer

CASCADE FENCE
04.2015 - 03.2016

Security

CASCADE EVENT HALL
08.2014 - 03.2016

Percussion Teacher

MAYS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2013 - 04.2023

Guest service Rep / Rides Attentant

ZOO ATLANTA
01.2013 - 01.2014

Customer Service Rep

PIZZA HUT
06.2012 - 05.2014

Forklift Operator

LOWES
01.2012 - 04.2015

Camp Counselor

CAMP BEST FRIENDS
06.2010 - 08.2010

High School Diploma -

Mays high School

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