Wayne De Priest

**** ******** **** **.

Olive Branch, MS 38654

Cell 662-***-****

acrjqx@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Finding a company that allows me to use and enhance my knowledge base and grow professionally.

Highlights:

Over 17 total years of experience in Health and Safety.

10 years experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic

7 years experience in Human Resources and Safety within a food processing facility with 3 locations and multi-shift setting.

3 years experience in manufacturing/distribution facility with 3 locations, 3,000 employees, multi-shift settings and over 500 Powered Industrial Vehicles.

Proven management and leadership experience working with the largest and most successful furniture manufacturer in the world.

Bachelors of Science in Health and Safety from the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN

Experienced in employee management and safety program implementation.

Experienced implementing ergonomics and behavior based safety programs in manufacturing and food processing environments.

Experienced in managing and implementing on-site medical care for employees

Experienced in training and motivating employees at all levels

Experienced in Workers’ Compensation

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Possess solid computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint

Professional Experience:

Johnson Controls, Inc. (Hart & Cooley) – Olive Branch, MS

Safety Coordinator (August, 2013 – April 24, 2015)

Provides technical health and safety support information

Prepares written health and safety programs and policies

Organizes all in-house health and safety training for managers and employees

Identifies and performs safety training

Develops annual safety and health goals

Carries out site safety inspections

Ensuring the purchase and safe installation of new equipment

Identifies probable risk

Gives advice on safety matter to senior management

Ensures all safety activities are properly documented

Promotes and develops a positive and proactive safety culture

Provides training, assistance and mentoring to all team members

Vast knowledge of Ergonomic training and implementation

Performs all safety investigations

In charge of workers’ compensation, first aid, and ensuring a quick return to the workplace

Ashley Furniture Industries – Ecru, MS

Senior Health, Safety and Security Manager (February, 2012 – August 5, 2013)

Health and Safety Manager (September, 2011 – February, 2012)

Safety Coordinator (July, 2010 – September, 2011)

Oversee implementation and management of comprehensive arc flash program for all facilities.

Revamp safety bonus program to make recognitions activity based

Lead and mentor safety committees

In process of justifying post offer physical program for all new hires.

Implemented standardized monthly safety training, orientation, training, and accident investigation process for all facilities.

Implemented numerous machine guarding improvements.

Coordinate inspections and certifications of facility fire suppression/detection systems.

Conduct routine construction safety audits, ergonomic evaluations, employee and contractor accident investigations, fire drills and noise evaluations.

Facility emergency response coordinator during fire, flooding, spills of hazardous agents, etc.

Routine training for maintenance and engineering staff covering LOTO, confined space entry, hazard communication, hand tool safety, ladder, forklifts, PPE, etc.

Manage all health, safety and securing related programs.

Manage 24-hour facility security at 3 plants.

Maintain close communication with executives and human resources advising of all duties and activities.

Conduct Personal Protective Equipment assessments and Job Safety Analysis.

Investigate, review and monitor Worker’s Compensation claims to ensure return to work.

Work with R&D engineering to provide input during the planning and execution of engineering and new technology applications to ensure related safeguards are incorporated to meet all applicable regulatory requirements.

Develop and implement EHS programs and procedures to ensure institution and regulatory compliance.

Designing, implementing and enforcing required EH&S policies.

Ensure fire protection and security systems are in place and all plant personnel are sufficiently trained to respond to emergencies.

Administrator of the Worker’s Compensation program which works closely with clinics for RTW.

Serve as a contact person regarding all aspects of safety training, record keeping, OSHA compliance and management.

Oversee the Behavior Risk Improvement process to ensure core teams are meeting regularly, completing and tracking observations, setting goals, and celebrating, and leaders are supporting the process.

Investigation of accidents and injuries to determine the root cause.

Responsible for reviewing all injury reports and investigations for accuracy and completeness.

Promote safety awareness through Safety Focus Events, recognition, and training programs.

Track safety metrics identifying trends.

Responsible for monthly audit of the OSHA 300 log and resolution of errors and claims administrators.

Conway Freight – Memphis, TN

Customer Service Representative/Dispatcher (August, 2009 – July, 2010)

Loading and unloading Freight

Dispatch early morning freight for the Memphis metro area.

Jeff Ingram Wrecker Sales – Horn Lake, MS

Outside Sales Representative (September, 2007 – Laid off in June 2009)

Work with towing professionals in a three state area (Tennessee, Arkansas and Louisiana) and constantly seeking ways to improve customer service.

Support towing professionals in determining equipment needs, writing specifications, ordering equipment, delivery and training in the proper use of equipment.

Promptly and effectively solve customer challenges.

Maintain quality control/satisfaction records.

Delta Pride Catfish, Inc. – Indianola, MS

Director of Human Resources and Safety (October, 2000 – June, 2007)

In charge of Human Resources and Safety at 3 plants with up to 600 employees.

Responsible for Employee Safety Orientation.

Held monthly Safety Meetings with safety topic discussions and reviewing Injury-Near Miss reports.

Conducted monthly OSHA compliance inspections.

Successful in reducing the DART rate and Modification rate which removed Delta Pride Catfish, Inc. from their mandatory OSHA annual inspection program.

Responsible for all training which includes; First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, Fire Extinguisher, Accident Investigation, Respirator, LOTO, Hazcom, Confined Space, Portable Gas Detector, Tornado Drills and Plant Evacuation.

Developed an Ergonomic Input Box for employee feedback on any Ergonomic ideas.

Insured that all Hazmat team members received a medical evaluation and a pulmonary function test. This was followed by Quantitative and Qualitative fit testing on all SCBA’s and Level A suits.

Responsible for employee recruiting (exempt and non-exempt), orientation, specialized training, continuing education, DOT files, legal correspondence, grievance issues, benefits, payroll and insurance.

Promoted to a member of the Delta Pride Catfish Executive Management Team in 2005.

Established a Supervisor/Manager Safety Bonus program given biannually.

Chair of Delta Pride Catfish Ergonomics Team.

Member of Delta Chapter of Society of Human Resource Management.

Gulf South Wrecker Sales – Kenner, LA

Outside Sales Representative (May, 1997 – October, 2000)

Work with towing professionals in a three state area (Louisiana, Arkansas & Mississippi) and constantly seeking ways to improve customer service.

Support towing professionals in determining equipment needs, writing specifications, ordering equipment, delivery and training in proper use of equipment.

Promptly and effectively solve customer challenges.

Maintain quality control/satisfaction records.

Vulcan Equipment Company – Olive Branch, MS

Safety Manager (August, 1996 – July, 1997)

Responsible for all medical treatment of employees, Worker’s Compensation, new employee orientation and conducting monthly/annual safety training, maintaining inventory on all new chassis and all towing equipment manufactured at facility, and inspecting plant to ensure OSHA compliance.

Successfully reduced Worker’s Compensation by $200,000.00.

City of Memphis Fire Department – Memphis, TN

Firefighter/Paramedic (July, 1990 – February, 1996)

Education:

University of Memphis – Memphis, TN

Bachelor of Science in Health and Safety (1996)

Accreditations:

Firefighter/Paramedic (1991)

Certified Forklift Instructor (1997)

Hazmat Certification – Level A (2000)

HACCP Certification thru the USDC (2001)

Miller Fall Protection Competent Person Certification (2011)

OSHA 501 Instructor (2012)

RCRA Certified (April, 2014)

References:

Available upon request.

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