Yaphet LaToison

*** ********** **., ***********, ** 29485

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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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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.

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