Wade Boothe
Clayton
Summary
Seasoned Field Safety Manager with demonstrated knowledge in implementing and monitoring safety protocols. Skilled at identifying potential risks, conducting safety audits, and developing effective prevention strategies to ensure workplace safety. Proven ability to lead safety training sessions while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Contributes positively to a safe working environment through proactive risk management and consistent adherence to safety guidelines.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Pro Transmission of Clayton
Clayton
03.2012 - 11.2025
- Built and installed custom and high performance automobile transmissions.
- Provided customer support and service to customers.
- Conducted business to business and retail sales. in my region as well as nationwide.
- Paid off business the first year it was open and sold for a profit 10 years later.
Project Manager
Fritchle Family Farms
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Coordinated company owner, work crews, and subcontractors.
- Provided daily, weekly, and monthly goals to crew members and sub contractors.
- Started and completed 5 flip homes in 9 months while still maintaining my own automotive repair shop.
- Sold all properties within 48 hours of listing them.
Service Department Manager
Safeway Fire & Protection Company
Mebane
01.2006 - 02.2012
- NC State licensed water based fire protection inspector.
- Managed 4 crews with 3 employees on each crew as well as 1 inspector.
- Provided day to day tasking to employees.
- Coordinated with customers and designers to create solutions for their fire protection requirements.
- Acted as a liaison between customers, engineers and work crews to make sure all work was performed properly per NFPA code.
- Provided estimates for repair, installation, and inspection of water based fire protection.
squad leader
U.S. Army
Fort Bragg
02.2000 - 07.2005
- Trained, prepared, and lead soldiers in to combat.
- Fought in the Global War On Terror, in two theaters of operation.
- Was also a certified instructor and taught leadership as well land navigation.
Education
High school diploma -
Mountain Education Center School
Blairsville, GASkills
- Commercial Driving
- Compliance
- Coaching
- Mentorship
- Training
- Conflict Resolution
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Technical Writing
- Team Building
- Documentation
- Safety management
- Incident investigation
- Project coordination
- Emergency response
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Personal protective equipment
- Electrical safety
- Safety training
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Respiratory protection
- Gas detection
- Workplace ergonomics
- Hazard identification
- Vehicle safety
- Fire safety management
- Fall protection
- Chemical handling
- Site inspections
- Ladder safety
- Incident reporting
- First aid administration
- Accident investigation
- Confined space entry
- Emergency response planning
- Ergonomic assessments
- Traffic control
- Fire prevention
- Behavior-based safety
- Toolbox talks
- Job hazard analysis
- Safety training development
- OSHA compliance
- Environmental safety
- Time management abilities
- Analytical skills
- Hazard communication
- Written communication
- Interviewing skills
- Active listening
- Safety equipment use
- Toxic substance identification
- Check safety equipment
- Employee interviewing
- Problem-solving aptitude
Assessments
- Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 10/23
- Project timeline management, Proficient, 08/23
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 08/23
- Construction safety, Proficient, 08/23
Certification
- CDL, 10/18, 10/23
- Air Brake Endorsement, 10/18, 10/23
- OSHA 10, 10/23, 10/28
- OSHA 30, 01/21, Present
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, 03/06, Present, I was a level inspector for Water Based Fire Protection. Back then tests were graded so that every element had to pass to get your certification. I am one element from getting my level 2 certification. I did have an inspector's license from the NC State Board of Examiners.
Military Service
US Army, United States, Sergeant, 02/00, 07/05, Was an instructor in the primary leadership development course at Fort Bragg, NC., Deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Project Manager
Fritchle Family Farms
01.2021 - 11.2023
Owner/Operator
Pro Transmission of Clayton
03.2012 - 11.2025
Service Department Manager
Safeway Fire & Protection Company
01.2006 - 02.2012
squad leader
U.S. Army
02.2000 - 07.2005
High school diploma -
Mountain Education Center School