KENNETH ARLINGTON DAVIS

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Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068

614-***-**** Hm / 614-***-**** Cell

acrjnj@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: Safety/Training professional with 19 years of experience in occupational safety and health management. Proven record of injury reduction and decreased workers’ compensation costs and lower total injuries. Promoted concepts that resulted in increased staff participation to ensure compliance with federal, state and local standards. Experienced leader with exceptional training and communication skills. Proficient in MS Office applications. Recognized with 1998 Champions Of Safety Award.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2013 - 2014 Jeyes, Inc., New Albany, OH

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

Created EHS Program (Startup Facility); Company Newsletter.

Obtained $45,000 Workers’ Compensation Discount Through Destination Excellence Implementation.

Developed SOPs, JSAs and Risk Assessments for Plant Wide Operations.

Created Emergency Action Team, Medical Response Team, HAZWOPER, Fire Brigade, etc.

Created Workplace Organization Program (5S).

Created Procedures to Reduce Company Status from Large Quantity Generator (LQG) to SQG.

2009 - 2013 Sunfield, Inc., Hebron, OH

SAFETY & TRAINING MANAGER

Obtained $60,000 Safety Intervention Grant from Ohio BWC.

Introduced JSA and Behavior Based Safety Modules, improving safe work practices.

Implemented RTW Program (1,000+ Days Without LTA. Reduced LTA Rate from 4.1 to 0).

Implemented Safety Committee, Internal Audit Team & Emergency Response Teams.

Managed Industrial Pretreatment Program and Wastewater BMP to reduce discharge.

Implemented Learning Partner Tuition Discount Program for employee education advancement.

2007 - 2008 Broadband Installation Services, Westerville, OH

CORPORATE SAFETY DIRECTOR

Responsible for 1,000+ Employees in 16 Regions throughout the United States.

Led Team of 2 Divisional Safety Managers, 15 Regional Safety Specialists and Risk Management.

Developed Train-The-Trainer Modules to improve standardized training at local/regional levels.

Implemented DriveCam Process for Driver Behavior Identification and Modification.

2004 - 2007 Interstate Brands Corporation, Columbus/Akron, OH

FIELD SAFETY MANAGER

Responsible for 1,000+ Employees at Bakeries, Depots, Warehouses and Thrift Stores in 5 states.

Led Corporate Steering Committee in development and implementation of new Training Modules.

Implemented new Accident Reporting Procedure, Training and Performance Tracking Modules.

Enhanced Defensive Driver Safety Training to improve Train-The-Trainer application.

2000 – 2003 Kellogg Company, Zanesville, OH

TRAINING/SAFETY COORDINATOR

Reduced Annual Incident Rate by more than 25%.

Created PAC Team for developing SOPs/SOCs. (27% ARC Rate and 65% LTA Rate Reductions)

Expanded Safety Committee to 8 function-specific teams, increasing employee participation by 20%.

Developed and implemented various safety-training programs for locations in 6 states.

1994 To 2000 Canam Steel Corporation, Columbus, OH - Washington, MO – Point Of Rocks, MD

SAFETY/ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR, MIDWEST/MID-ATLANTIC DIVISION

Managed Safety & Environmental process for 4 states (MD, IN, MO & OH).

Developed safety manual; selected as standard for all divisions in the US.

Implemented Medical Emergency Response Team, serving as Principal Responder.

Served as Incident Commander of Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response Team.

Created Corporate re-training program, resulting in 41% accident frequency reduction.

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EDUCATION

Columbia Southern University; Orange Beach, AL – Occupational Safety & Health

B.S. Occupational Safety & Health

Eastern Michigan University; Ypsilanti, MI

Outreach Instructor For 30-Hour General Industry

Florida A&M University; Tallahassee, FL – Mathematical Sciences

ADDITIONAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

-OSHA Outreach Instructor for OSHA 10 & 30-Hour (General Industry)

-NFPA 70E / Mechanical Power Press; Powered Industrial Vehicle Certified Trainer

-Certified Drug-Free Workplace Trainer

-HAZWOPER Incident Commander Training (40 Hour and Refresher)

-Defensive, Commentary & Route Sales Driving Instructor

-First Aid / CPR Training; BBP-ECP - Certified Train-The-Trainer

-Safety Management Institute Pt. I, II, III – Introductory, Advanced & Senior Course

-Behavior Based Safety / Managing Vital Performance

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

-Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher applications

-Multi-Media Applications (Video Capture, Web Design, Graphics and Audio Editing)

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing – Welding, Forklift, QC, VOC/Tensile Testing, Joist Rigging, Crane, Power Press

Retail – Store Manager, CSR, Lead Field Salesperson, Executive Awards Designer.

Medical – Patient Care Technician

Photography – Photographer, Videographer

Fine Arts – Music Composition and Arrangement. Performed with recording artists Wynton Marsalis, Suzette Charles, Alan Wiggins and Wycliffe Gordon. Performed in Paris, France (1989). Recipient of Nat’l. Assoc. of Jazz Educators Award (1984).

AFFILIATIONS

Professional:

American Society Of Safety Engineers – Chapter Communications Chair (2010 – Present)

World Safety Organization (2010 – 2012)

Blacks in Safety Engineering (2010 – Present)

Licking County Safety Council (2009 – Present)

Columbus Safety Council (2004 – 2008)

Zanesville Safety Council (2000 – 2003)

National Safety Council (1996 – Present)

AAIM Association Safety Managers Roundtable (1998 – 2000)

Maryland & Tri-State Safety Council (1996 – 1998)

Civic/Academic:

Saturday Academy For African American Males Volunteer (2009 – Present)

Cub Scouts of America Committee Member (2005 – 2007)

American Red Cross Volunteer (1985 – Present)

United Way Volunteer (1983 – Present)

Junior Chamber of Commerce (FL, GA, MD, OH) (1992 – 2004)

Columbus/Whitehall Youth Athletic Association (2000 – 2003)

Florida A&M University Team Leadership Building Volunteer (1985 – 1987)

HONORS

Selected as Guest Speaker for 2011 Safety Symposium

Recipient of 2009 Licking County Safety Council 100% Achievement Award (safety performance)

Recipient of 2002 & 2009 Ohio BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene Achievement Award

Recipient of 1998 Champions of Safety Award (excellence in safety management / process improvement)

Featured in Occupational Hazards Magazine (November, 1998)

Nominated for 2003 Kellogg Company Armadillo Award for team leadership building.

Featured in Business & Health Magazine (September, 1999)

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