Accomplished safety professional and retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 with over 26 years of experience leading maintenance, ground, and industrial safety programs. Managed safety programs in compliance with PWS, OSHA, DoD, and all relevant regulations. Led safety initiatives at the United States Army Combat Readiness Center, reducing mishaps, improving compliance, and overseeing Safety Management Systems. Fostered a proactive safety culture, safeguarded personnel and government assets, and achieved measurable improvements in high-risk aviation and maintenance settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager – Chief Warrant Officer 4
United States Army Combat Readiness Center (CRC)
Fort Rucker, AL
02.2022 - 03.2026
Managed air, ground, and industrial safety programs across multiple operational environments, achieving 100% compliance with OSHA, DoD, and Army safety regulations during inspections and audits.
Ensured adherence to technical manuals, directives and safety procedures improving operational compliance ratings by 25%.
Managed Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) program activities, system safety assessments, and EHS programs for all Army military and civilian personnel, ensuring full regulatory and contractual compliance.
Maintained 100% accuracy and timeliness in Mishaps, Near-mishaps, and Army Safety Management Information System (ASMIS) reporting.
Conducted routine safety audits and inspections, identified and corrected deficiencies, and improved compliance scores by 30%.
Led over 50 accident and mishap investigations, identified root causes, and implemented corrective actions to reduce repeat incidents and implement risk mitigation measures.
Delivered over 100 risk management trends briefings and safety training sessions annually across all organizational levels, increasing the safety culture, workforce compliance, and awareness.
Delivered instruction to branch officers on risk management, safety integration, and ground and aviation logistics operations, enhancing leader decision-making in high-risk environments.
Developed and delivered curriculum incorporating composite risk management (CRM) and safety principles.
Managed and assessed the effectiveness of health and safety programs and practices designed to prevent injury to personnel and loss of property in the military and industrial work environment.
Facilitated scenario-based training that improved hazard identification and mitigation skills across diverse operational conditions.
Conducted risk assessments and safety reviews for logistic missions, identifying hazards and enforcing mitigation strategies.
Enhanced operational readiness by ensuring safety considerations were embedded in all logistics planning processes.
Increased leader effectiveness in accident prevention through hands on safety scenarios and after-action reviews (AAR).
Served as SMF for safety, improving inspection pass rates and quality assurance compliance by 20%.
Led safety initiatives that contributed to a 30-50% reduction in reportable incidents and near misses through proactive hazard identification and risk mitigation.
Promoted and enforced a safety-first culture, resulting in zero lost time accidents over three consecutive years in high-risk environments.
Integrated safety protocols into maintenance workflows, reducing workplace hazards by 35% and improving efficiency.
Developed data driven safety recommendations that improved hazard awareness and decreased incident trends across multiple units.
Led safety meetings and communications that improved reporting accuracy and participation rates by 25%.
Mentored junior personnel on maintenance safety procedures and risk mitigation techniques.
Maintained safety records, logs and reports, ensuring 100% accountability and documentation compliance.
40 hours/Week
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2022
Associate of Science - Military Technologies and Leadership
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
04.2016
Skills
Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis
Safety Program Management
Leadership
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Mishap Prevention & Risk Reduction
Adaptability
Accident Investigation
Safety Audits and Inspections
Effective Communication
Time Management Skills
Emergency Response Planning
Documentation and Record Keeping
Safety program development
Regulations and compliance
Problem-solving
Certification
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited U.S. Army Professional Certificate in Safety & Occupational Health (CP-12) Program
Technical Collision Investigation Certification
Associate Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS)