PROFILE
. OSHA *** Trainer Certification. OSHA **1 Certification . OSHA 30hr-
1910.26 Construction Certification . Hazmat Certification . OSHA
Compliance Certification . Power Industrial Truck Certification . GHS
Trainer Certification . OSHA 30hr-1910 General Industry Certification .
HACCP Certification
EDUCATION
. Masters of Science in Human Resource Development, Indiana State
University, May 2010
. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety, Indiana State
University, May 2007
. Associates of Science in Chemistry and Industrial Hygiene, Indiana
State University, May 2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Safety Manager, Americold Logistics, Indianapolis, IN & Pendleton, IN
September 2012-Current
. Improved manager and employee safety performance by identifying and
clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; implementing
selected solution; coaching and counseling managers and employees on
improving overall safety culture.
. Responsible for the professional development of a staff in Safety and
Occupational Health, management concepts, workers compensation
principles, practices and procedures, and audits/accident reporting in
union environment with over 300 associates.
. Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material
handling, engineering standards and shipping requirements by studying
existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements;
advising management on needed actions.
. Responsible for developing and managing safety programs (LOTO, Hazard
Communication, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, Respiratory
Protection, BBP, GHS, etc.) policies and procedures for multiple cold
storage sites. Coordinate worker training in all areas of safety,
regulation of hazardous material and equipment.
Warehouse Supervisor/Safety, Sysco Foods, Indianapolis, IN
March 2012-October2012
. Assist with developing safety procedures and programs for receiving
functions, conduct training and ensure compliance of employees.
. Perform safety inspections and investigate violations to ensure safety
procedures are being followed and counsel managers and employees
accordingly.
. Lead near miss/accident/unsafe act/condition investigation and report
preparation to identify causes and to determine how such accidents
might be prevented in the future.
. Conduct safety and environmental inspections, identifying issues and
developing corrective action plans to insure compliance with OSHA,
EPA,HAZMAT and all applicable safety, health and environmental
regulations state and local.
Safety Specialist & Mental Health Tech, Harsha Behavioral Hospital, Terre
Haute, IN
September 2009-March 2011
. Assist with employee orientation, development of safety systems,
policies, procedures and train employees on rules and regulations
regarding OSHA 1910.
. Conduct routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections.
. Prepare technical reports that include detailed observations, analyzes
of situations, and recommendations for control and correction of
hazards.
. Developed and implemented safety program to prevent or correct unsafe
environmental working conditions.
HR Assistant/Safety Coordinator, Gibault, Inc., Terre Haute, IN
October 2009-October 2010
. Conduct Site Audits: Fire/Security/Safety.
. Perform OSHA required training for 200 employees.
. Ensured monitoring and adherence to corporate and regulatory
compliance standards OSHA 1910.
. Responsible for all aspects of OSHA compliance including management,
documentation, training, OSHA accident investigations and audits.
Director Safety/HR WLS (Warren Life Sciences) Enterprise, Indianapolis, IN
January 2007-May 2010
. Improve working practices to ensure safety and compliance with OSHA
CFR 1910 AND 1926 that resulted in an 85% reduction in workplace
injuries.
. Develop cost-effective safety incentive program and morale-boosting
programs that increased employee satisfaction, safety culture and
productivity.
. Amend safety & engineering operational procedures to identify and
document all relevant hazards.
. Identify and correct safety and health concerns; in addition to the
hazards by surveying environmental, operational, occupational
conditions.
References:
Bill Dardano
Central Regional Safety Manager,
Americold Logisitics,
Rochelle, IL
Brian Dixon
Warehouse Supervisor, Sysco Foods
4000 West 62nd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Michael McDonald
County Coordinator, Hendricks County Coalition for Tobacco Intervention and
Prevention
355. S Washington St. #210
Danville, IN 46122
Jeremy Dixs
Director Human Resource, Gibault School for Boys
6401 U.S 41 South
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Andre Warren
President/CEO WLS Enterprise
8108 Woodland Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46278