KIRK P. DIGHTON

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Walker, Iowa 52352

319-***-****

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Summary

A highly motivated Environmental Health and Safety Specialist with excellent problem-solving skills and experience with risk management in general industry, construction and agricultural settings. Detail oriented for compliance, legal and record keeping management for all aspects of environmental and safety risk management. Excellent communication and presentation skills and a frequent presenter at safety and emergency medical services conferences in Iowa.

Technical & Specialized Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentation programs.

Certifications:

1. Forklift, Aerial Lift, Overhead Crane and Rigging Instructor

2. DOT Hazardous Materials

3. Resource Conservation Recovery Act trained

4. OSHA 501 certification for 10 and 30 hour instruction

5. Paramedic Specialist

6. American Heart Association CPR / First Aid Instructor

7. Emergency Medical Services Instructor

8. Risk Assessment and Job Safety Analysis experience

Professional Experience

International Automotive Components, Iowa City, Iowa

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator – March 2013 to Present

Manage health and safety functions for a busy injection molding and assembly line company in the automotive industry. A heavy emphasis on LOTO, ergonomics, walking working surfaces, fall protection and behavioral-based safety. Heavily engaged in hazard analysis and machine readiness functions to ensure that hazards are reduced as much as possible through strategic engineering methods.

CORDS, LLC, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Independent Safety Consultant – 2012 to Present

Create custom safety programs for customers based upon risk assessment and expressed needs of the company. Provide strategic plans for training, auditing and risk abatement to reduce injury rates and worker’ compensation costs for customer companies. Provide training on forklift, overhead crane, Aerial Lift, OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses and behavior-based safety to name only a few.

Accomplishments:

Successfully built a business following within a short period of time and established a strong safety customer base. Established a network of consultants and specialists along with a satisfied customer base with return work requests.

CLIPPER WINDPOWER, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Environmental Health and safety Coordinator / Administrator - 2008 - 2012

Safety program development and enhancements, training, orientations, daily job safety analysis and risk assessments. Effective problem solving and interpersonal communication talents. Worker' compensation management and early return to work program management. Environmental regulatory compliance including air, groundwater and hazardous waste management.

Accomplishments:

Developed a Behavioral-based safety program leading to a 50% reduction in work place injury in the first year. Initiated an onsite field job safety analysis and daily safety briefings leading to safer working conditions and a safety culture change. Managed a robust worker' compensation program resulting in efficient employee service, return to work and root cause analysis with change management to prevent future injuries. Maintained an effective open line of communication with local and regional environmental regulatory agencies.

LIFE LINE EMERGENCY VEHICLES, Sumner, Iowa

Human Resource / Safety Manager - 2005 - 2008

Talent acquisition recruiting and management for a custom ambulance manufacturer. Specialized safety programs developed through risk assessment and employee feedback. Worker compensation program management.

Accomplishments:

Safety program development leading to a reduction in work place injury and worker' compensation cost reduction with a .74 experience mod rating. Initiated safety committee employee participation, which led to a safety culture change. Maintained a root cause analysis program with a robust "near miss" strategy to prevent future injuries.

AREA AMBULANCE SERVICE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Assistant Chief of Operations, QA, Safety and Training / Paramedic Specialist 1995-2005

1995-2002 Paramedic Specialist in charge of advanced cardiac life support patient care for ground and flight transport service. Staffing public relations events, promoting safety and wellness.

2002-2005 Assistant Chief responsible for personnel staffing, patient safety, quality assurance, training of paramedics and evaluating performance for a staff of 65.

Education

Masters Degree -Environmental Health and Safety 2013

Columbia Southern University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management Healthcare 2005

American Intercontinental University

Associate of Applied Science – Occupational Safety and Health 2000

Kirkwood Community College

Professional Development

1. OSHA 501 Train the Trainer Certification

2. RCRA Unraveled - Hazardous Materials Compliance Management

3. DOT Hazardous Materials Management

4. Certified Trainer- Forklift, Aerial Lift, Overhead Crane and Rigging

5. Ergonomics Assessment Training

6. National Incident Management Certification (NIMS)

7. Emergency Medical Services Instructor

8. American Heart Association CPR Instructor

9. Frequently Requested Speaker at EMS and Safety Conferences

Affiliations / Associations / Memberships

1. Board Chair United Parish Church

2. Iowa Illinois Safety Council member

3. Cedar Rapids Home Builders Association Associate Member

4. Northeast Iowa ASSE

5. Northeast Iowa Safety Roundtable

6. 2012 Iowa Governor’s Safety Conference Speaker

7. 2013 East Central Iowa Safety Conference Speaker

8. Frequent Emergency Medical Services Conference Speaker

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