Scott W. Starkey
El Dorado,KS
Summary
Highly experienced professional with a strong background in safety and compliance, mentoring and coaching staff, and developing effective policies. Expertise in conducting safety training, incident investigations, and maintaining compliance standards. Seeking to leverage skills in relationship building, team management, and staff development to excel as a Director of Safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Safety & Compliance
HK Solutions Group
Des Moines, IA
09.2022 - 02.2026
- Mentored and coached staff members, enabling them to reach their highest potential.
- Implemented effective policies and procedures that enabled the organization to meet compliance requirements.
- Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement.
- Developed training modules and documentation to train staff.
- Conduct safety training, via TEAMS, in-person or computer based for new hires and annual refresher training.
- Oversee and maintain accurate reporting of worker's compensation claims.
- Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis of worker's compensation injuries.
- Lead jobsite safety audits across our company
Operations Manager
PK Safety Services
El Dorado, KS
01.2010 - 09.2022
- Oversee the daily operations of the training department and rescue/safety teams operations.
- Coordinate scheduling between PK Safety instructors and customers.
- Develop and submit annual budget.
- Lead educational training, both in-house and for customers.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and professionally while maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Developed talented team, participating in hiring, coaching, and performance management processes.
- Established operational policies, procedures, standards, and objectives in alignment with organizational goals.
Rescue Crew Chief
PK Safety Services
El Dorado, KS
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Daily assignments to crew from schedule.
- Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition.
- Ensure that the crews are properly outfitted with equipment.
- Direct Crews with daily work.
- Gather work order numbers for all jobs.
- Initial tracking of billable time for crew.
Director of Business Development
Integrated Voice Technologies
Wichita, Kansas
05.2004 - 01.2009
- Established relationships with key stakeholders in the industry to create new partnerships and alliances.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Built relationships with both current and potential customers through networking events and other outreach initiatives.
- Developed presentations for prospective clients highlighting company capabilities and services offered.
- Coordinated efforts between internal teams and external partners in order to meet deadlines and exceed customer expectations.
- Created and managed a team of sales professionals to increase revenue growth.
Police Officer/School Resource Officer
El Dorado Police Department
El Dorado, KS
01.1993 - 05.2004
- Answered emergency calls and analyzed situations, responding quickly to prevent injury or loss of life.
- Responded to crimes in progress according to established procedures to effectively de-escalate situation.
- Utilized problem solving skills to effectively resolve conflicts between citizens or groups.
- Created and implemented the School Resource Officer program between the City of El Dorado and El Dorado Unified School District.
- Maintained a safe school setting while working with students and administration.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Organizational Safety, Health & Env. Mgmt
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL03-2023
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Friends University
05-2007
Associates of Arts - undefined
Butler Community College
US01-1998
Kansas Firefighter I - undefined
University of Kansas
US01-1994
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center -134th Basic - undefined
University of Kansas Law Enforcement Training Cent
Yoder, KS01-1993
Skills
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Team management
- Staff development
- Project management
Affiliations
- Kansas Ducks Unlimited State Council
- Kansas Freemason (Patmos Lodge #97)
- Shriner's International (Midian Shrine, Wichita, KS)
Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- 132 Hour Occupational Health & Safety Professional
- OSHA 501 Authorized Trainer
- Adult, child and pediatric CRP/1st Aid/AED
Timeline
Director of Safety & Compliance
HK Solutions Group
09.2022 - 02.2026
Operations Manager
PK Safety Services
01.2010 - 09.2022
Rescue Crew Chief
PK Safety Services
01.2009 - 01.2010
Director of Business Development
Integrated Voice Technologies
05.2004 - 01.2009
Police Officer/School Resource Officer
El Dorado Police Department
01.1993 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Friends University
Associates of Arts - undefined
Butler Community College
Kansas Firefighter I - undefined
University of Kansas
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center -134th Basic - undefined
University of Kansas Law Enforcement Training Cent
Master of Science (M.S.) - Organizational Safety, Health & Env. Mgmt
Columbia Southern University