Yaphet LaToison
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832-***-**** . ******.********@********.***
Environmental Health And Safety (EH&S) Professional
Staff Training / Supervision ~ Regulatory Compliance ~ Project Management
Risk Analysis ~ Occupational Health ~ Public Safety
Accomplished professional with extensive experience coordinating EH&S
tasks, including background as decorated enlisted Air Force member and
firefighter. Pursuing doctorate in public safety and emergency management.
Collaborate with corporate executives and other departments to administer
occupational health, environmental compliance, and safety programs. Develop
standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintain budgets, and train and
manage staff members. Maintain conformity with OSHA standards, EH&S topics,
and EPA and TCEQ documentation requirements. Coordinate disaster
preparedness programs, spill prevention plans, emergency response
strategies, daily water monitoring, and environmental waste and recycling
programs. Inspect and evaluate workplaces to ensure compliance with
environmental standards and regulations. Conduct audits, perform periodic
assessments and inspections, mitigate risks, manage discipline issues, and
initiate environmental clean-up and hazard removal. Investigate root causes
of accidents and determine appropriate courses of action.
Professional Experience
TIMKEN BORING SPECIALTIES, Houston, TX 2007-Present
Senior Safety, Environmental, and Training Analyst
Manage occupational health and safety programs and create standard
operating procedures (SOPs) for industrial equipment operations. Update
equipment safety procedures and MSDS catalogs. Perform risk analysis.
Investigate accidents, worker's compensation cases, and injuries. Conduct
facility audits and brief employees on safety topics. Oversee facility
security, including video feeds, implementation plans, fence lines, alarm
monitors, and security records. Supervise environmental technicians and
manage discipline for EHS violations. Supervise daily environmental
checklists and water monitoring. Work with corporate management to
implement new procedures and provide compliance data. Ensure compliance
with federal, state, and local regulations and initiate environmental
clean up and removal processes. Maintain documentation and permits,
including those required by TCEQ and EPA.
. Created effective forklift training program for new hires and
current employees.
. Developed and implemented Environmental, Health and Safety session
at Global EH& S Conference.
. Administered first aid / first responder training as well as
disaster preparedness programs.
. Worked closely with environmental contractor to coordinate spill
prevention program.
U.S. AIR FORCE, La Porte, TX and Willow Grove NAS, PA 1989-Present
Texas Air National Guard, 2004-Present
Pennsylvania Air National Guard, 1989-2004
Oversee environmental, safety and occupational health programs and
recommend policies. Create communication plans and train unit staff
members and supervisors on SOPs and safety topics. Facilitate
construction of various communication systems and supervise installation
projects. Inspect workplaces and processes to ensure compliance with Air
Force regulations and work with supervisors to modify workplaces to
control or eliminate hazards. Facilitate pre-installation surveys and
communicate findings. Analyze and evaluate systems for hazards. Manage
major projects; track project changes, maintain logs, and provide staff
supervision, budget allocation, inventory tracking, and supplier
relationship management.
. Apply OSHA regulations and principles to reduce frequency and
severity of accidents and illnesses.
. Coordinated training on upgrades, as well as operations,
communication, and information security.
. Received multiple awards, including Outstanding Unit Award,
Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal,
Longevity Service Award, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
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832-***-**** . ******.********@********.***
Professional Experience (Continued)
THE HIERARCHY, Chester, PA 1998-2003
Communications Specialist and Information Technology Team Chief
Troubleshot issues with networks, hardware, and operating systems.
Managed switches, routers, and hubs and designed computer network
architecture. Developed communication plans, strategies, and tactics and
assessed and defined customer needs and requirements. Initiated requests
for proposals (RFPs), supplier proposals, and purchase contracts.
Measured project progress, created documentation and reports, and
collaborated with supply chain, logistics, engineering, finance, and
program management departments. Performed user acceptance testing.
Recruited, supervised, and trained technical personnel.
CITY OF CHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT, Chester, PA 1994-2002
Journeyman Firefighter and Acting Captain
Completed fire suppression, search and rescue, ventilation, and EMT
activities. Supervised up to 40 firefighters and paramedics. Developed
expertise in confined space rescue, rappelling, water rescue, and
hazardous material identification and containment. Utilized and commanded
wide range of apparatuses, including pumps and ladder trucks. Filed fire
reports and complete minor fire investigations.
. Oversaw emergency management during Hurricane Floyd.
. Instructed elementary school and preschool fire safety classes and
trained new recruits.
Additional experience as certified elementary school teacher in Texas.
Education
Pursuing Doctorate in Public Safety and Emergency Management, Capella
University, Houston, TX.
. Anticipated Graduation: Summer 2012
Master of Science in Information Systems, University of Phoenix, Houston,
TX.
Bachelor of Arts in American Cultures and Media Arts, Temple University,
Philadelphia, PA.
Completed coursework in mechanical engineering at Drexel University.
Training and Certification
Completed United States Air Force Technical Training, including courses in
safety, project management, engineering installation, fiber-optic
telecommunication, and antenna maintenance.
Participated in non-commissioned officer leadership training.
American Red Cross certified CPR, Standard First Aid, and Automatic
External Defibrillator (AED) Instructor.
Hold Texas Teaching Certificate, Early Childhood through 4th Grade, Expires
August 2016.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint;
Windows 2000/XP/Vista.