Marc R. Whitman
**** ****** ****** ( Dexter, MI 48130 ( 734-***-**** (
************@***.***
Qualifications Summary
Safety, Health & Risk Management / Loss Prevention / Training &
Training Development / Emergency Response & Homeland Security / Fire
Safety Auditing / Subrogation Specialty / Ergonomics / MIOSHA & OSHA
Regulations / Public Speaking / Staff Supervision & Training / Program
Development / Policy & Procedure Development / Marketing/ Fleet Safety
Management
Innovative and tenacious leader with a proven history of
accomplishment and bottom-line contribution. Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build
trust and rapport. Resourceful decision-maker with strong problem-
solving and organizational skills. Exceptional leader in a team-
oriented work environment.
Professional Experience
Marc R. Whitman, Consultant ( Dexter, MI
Consultant ( 2008 to present
Provide occupational safety and health consulting for construction and
industrial accounts. Conduct risk management assessments for
insurance companies. Also, develop fleet safety programs for several
large trucking companies within Metro Detroit.
Accident Fund Insurance Company of America ( Lansing, MI
Senior Loss Prevention Consultant ( 2003 to 2008
Provided occupation, safety and health, fire protection, homeland
security, and risk management services for government entities in
Michigan.
( Developed and facilitated safety and health training programs
for clients.
( Provided industrial hygiene testing and evaluation, and
ergonomic evaluation and training.
( Assisted clients to focus on loss sources to reduce workers'
compensation exposure and costs.
( Acted as a technical resource for clients and staff regarding
MIOSHA and National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
compliance.
( Developed Emergency Response and Evacuation, and Homeland
Security programs.
( Performed arson investigations and fire safety audits.
( Conducted computer workstation ergonomic assessments for in-
house staff.
( Complete third-party workers compensation and liability
investigations to determine subrogation potential.
( Sample Clients: Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County,
City of Ann Arbor, City of Livonia, Detroit Metro Airport, Willow
Run Airport, Michigan Sugar, Beaumont Hospital, Providence
Hospital.
Accomplishments:
( Developed a highly successful marketing program to identify an
opportunity for increased business by meeting unmet service areas.
( Created a process to track clients and billable hours, and
developed reporting formats.
( Wrote and implemented policies and procedures for the loss
prevention department.
Cambridge, Inc. ( Chicago, IL
Senior Safety Consultant ( 1995 to 2003
Provided occupational, safety, and health services for self-insured
clients.
( Reduced and eliminated injuries through ergonomic evaluations
and safety program centralization.
( Developed and implemented training programs, resulting in a
reduction or elimination of injuries and workers compensation
claims.
( Performed ergonomic assessments and industrial hygiene
evaluations.
( Created and implemented proposals to secure loss control
billable hours.
( Conducted multi-line insurance coverage risk assessments for
underwriting.
( Sample Clients: Detroit Public Schools, Chicago Public Schools,
Thor Industries, Kent County.
Marc R. Whitman
page 2
Professional Experience (continued)
Reliance, Inc. ( Troy, MI
Loss Control Manager ( 1991 to 1995
Managed loss control and served as national construction specialist,
coordinating and managing construction sites nationwide.
( Supervised and mentored senior loss control representatives.
( Developed and implemented safety and health training programs
for staff, contractors, underwriters, and agents.
( Evaluated all sprinkler system accounts, determining if system
design was in accordance with National Fire Protection Association
standards.
( Managed and serviced highly protected risk accounts.
Alexander and Alexander ( Detroit, MI
Safety and Health Coordinator ( 1987 to 1991
Oversaw all risk management and safety/health requirements for GM
construction projects.
( Developed and implemented safety and health training programs to
provide guidelines to follow.
( Worked with Security and Safety Director to oversee and audit
project safety performance.
( Wrote the Owner's Controlled Insurance Program Safety Manual for
general contractors.
( Provided injury and accident data to quantify if projects were
above or below incidence rates.
Accomplishments:
( Saved more than $145M on 28 General Motors self-insured
projects.
Education
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti
M.L.S., Technology, 1998
Emphasis: Training Technology; Organizational Behavior and Development
Madonna University, Livonia, MI
B.S., Criminal Justice, 1984
Concentration: Safety, Health and Fire
Certifications:
Certified Fire Protection Specialist
Certified Defensive Driving Instructor (NSC)
Certified Rescue Scuba Diver (PADI)
Licensed Life, Accident and Health Producer
Associate in Risk Management
OSHA 511 General Industrial Certification
Memberships
National Fire Protection Association
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Presentations
Presenter, Michigan Safety Conference, Lansing, MI, 2003
Presenter, Risk Insurance Management Society Conference, Atlanta, GA,
1987
References
Marc R. Whitman
Mark Mann
Vice President
Meryl Lunch
Ann Arbor, MI
*********@**.***
Lieutenant Chris Heatley
Detective
Ann Arbor Police Department
Ann Arbor, MI
********@**.***
Douglas Ripley
(Former Supervisor)
East Lansing, MI
Terry Kelly, President
Benchmark Coating Systems
Ann Arbor MI
*******@*****.***
Derrick Washington
(Former Client)
Assistant Human Resources Director
City of Livonia
Livonia, MI
dwashington@city of Livonia.MI.us.gov