Michael J. Wahl, CSP, ARM

Phone: 815-***-**** *116 E Robin Lane

e-mail: acr0g9@r.postjobfree.com Phoenix, AZ 85050

SUMMARY

A hands-on and board certified Safety Professional with over 30 years of environmental, health and safety experience, specializing in retail, distribution environments and manufacturing. Additionally, has over two years of store management level experience as a director of a Wal-Mart Supercenter. Results-driven with strong desire to lead and manage a comprehensive safety program. Ethical, energetic and proven leader in team building concepts, capable of designing and implementing new systems and processes from the ground floor using analytical and practical applications. Comprehensive understanding of business/operational concepts and protocols, with expertise in safety training, hazard control, behavior-based safety processes, and regulatory compliance. Has consistently demonstrated the ability to support multi-site interstate operations, effectively working with all employee levels and possessing excellent oral and written communication/ presentation skills.

KNOWLEDGE AREAS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lowe’s – Phoenix, AZ June 2015 - Present Assistant Store Manager

Responsible for the overall financial performance including merchandise/services, operations, pricing integrity, planning, talent development, expense control and achievement of sales and profitability goals for a Lowe’s Home Center. Additionally, ensures adherence to all safety and loss prevention procedures while performing all manager-on-duty functions.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Anthem, AZ Oct 2013 – May 2015 Store Director (SuperCenter)

Responsible for store operations, standards, staffing, planning, merchandising execution, budgeting, talent development and expense control for a Wal-Mart Supercenter. Store is non-metro with staffing over 300 associates, including both management and hourly.

Key Accomplishments:

Store achieved top honors in Compliance metrics within the Region during 2014;

Achieved top 5 lowest Inventory performances within the Region, leading to a shrink savings of over $500k;

Promoted 1 Co Mgr, 2 Assist Mgr, and 14 hourly supervisors during 2013/2014;

Reported the highest profit goal within the Market during 2014;

During the last five consecutive quarters achieved an associate Myshare bonus.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Glendale, AZ May 2013 – Oct 2013 Developmental Store Manager (SuperCenter)

Transitioning role to acclimate into Store Operations Manager. Learned key aspects of the business including leadership and decision making skills. Learned freight flow capacity and merchandising seasonal strategies.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Phoenix, AZ/Chicago, IL /Bentonville, AR Feb 1998 – May 2013

Business Unit Safety Director – West (23 States comprising of 1200 Stores) /

Divisional Safety Director - Midwest Division (9 States comprised of 900 Stores) /

Regional Risk Control Director - (Multiple Divisions supporting over 1200 Stores, H.O. based)

Led organizational health and safety efforts with responsibility for West strategic planning, direction and administration of all safety and health processes and initiatives. Developed and implemented organizational safety goals, objectives, policies and safety management systems in mitigating risk. Coordinates and led team of Safety Professionals, while supporting operational and other influential business partnerships. Authored foundational written safety programs, corporate policies and procedures and communicated them organizationally. Provided safety leadership/managerial expertise to corporate business partners, including; Asset Protection, Claims Management, Legal, HR, Construction, Store Planning, Maintenance, Compliance, Marketing and Merchandising departments to increase their effectiveness in managing and controlling risks.

Key Accomplishments:

Achieved lowest accident rate within company with over an 18% reduction in FY’10;

Awarded “Divisional Safety Director of the Year” in FY’08;

Led the company in lowest accident frequency, combined with highest reduction percentage during the past 6 of 9 fiscal years with accident cost averaging .15% of sales.

Developed a comprehensive strategic safety plan designed to ensure organizational alignment and to inspire and foster a culture of awareness & ownership at all levels of the organization;

Authored and implemented several company-wide safety initiatives and programs, including: mechanical equipment, industrial powered trucks, Lockout/Tagout, emergency response, accident reporting and investigation, safety motivational programs and management safety training;

Coordinated and approved Job Safety Analysis Critical Job profiles;

Investigated and assisted in resolving OSHA complaints and violations;

Experience with lawsuit casework involving depositions.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

May Department Stores Company, Los Angeles, CA / St. Louis, MO Oct 1989 – Feb 1998

Regional Safety Manager / Regional Safety Consultant

Lead Safety and Health program for the West Coast Region. Coordinated a team of Safety Professional’s supporting multiple retail divisions of the company. Collaborated with senior leadership including; Risk Management, HR, Security and Operations. Conducted comprehensive EH&S assessments designed to identify physical hazards, behavioral trends, potential regulatory deficiencies and work process/flow improvement opportunities. Developed quarterly safety strategies and operating plans designed to reduce the probability and severity of workplace injuries/illnesses. Annually evaluated and improved existing safety programs, procedures, policies, and operating practices taking into account changes in laws, regulations, technical developments, industry standards and best practices.

Key Accomplishments:

Integrated safety and operational processes/practices throughout all levels of the organization thus enhancing safety leadership/management quality, efficiency and effectiveness;

Developed and delivered formal EH&S Audits at each distribution facility and store operation. Performed follow up visits/correspondence to assess hazard abatement progress and to provide technical support;

Achieved accident reductions over 23% combining workers comp and liability losses;

Developed safety scorecards, trend/risk profile databases, and ergonomics/processes.

Liberty Mutual Insurance, St. Louis, MO Nov 1985 – Oct 1989

Loss Control Consultant

Provided service to multi-line companies including; manufacturing, fleet, health care facilities, foundries, chemical plants, and retail businesses. Service included; identification, evaluation and remediation of hazardous conditions and/or practices, injury/incident investigation management, oversight of safety leadership education forums, safety culture promotion/growth activities, development of hazard control programs, and the conducting of facility safety audits. Facilitated extensive training in mechanical/material handling, Industrial Hygiene, emergency response, property and construction/fleet. Assessed employee, liability and property risk of prospective businesses for underwriting consideration.

EDUCATION/SPECIAL TRAINING/MEMBERSHIPS

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON Bachelor of Science Degree

Major: Industrial Engineering

Certification: CSP, August 1995

ARM, September 2013

Distinguished Safety Service Award,

National Safety Council 2015

Chairman of the Business and Industry Division and Board of Directors member for the National Safety Council (2011- 2013), Completed several Wal-Mart Leadership classes including; Food School, AP and Quality Assurance. Active member of the NSC and ASSE.

Computer Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and graphics applications.

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