JACOB W. KAMSTRA, M. Ed.
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PROFILE
. Experienced supervisor, mentor, and leader - leads by example
. Team player and excellent individual performer - a professional
"go to" person
. Professional performer who is confident, customer focused, and a
quick and eager study of new ideas and concepts
. Educated and highly trained - BS degree in Industrial Safety,
Masters of Education - extensive additional training
. 11 plus years of tough military leadership and management
experience
. Exceptional computer skills and aptitude to include Windows 98 /
ME / 2000 / XP; Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
EDUCATION
M. Ed. in General Studies (Safety/Training) January 2007 - May 2008
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma
B.S. in Industrial Safety, March 2005 - December 2006
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Metro Technology Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Adjunct Trainer - July 2007 - Present
. Design training classes to meet Metro Technology's requirements,
to include Spilt Rim Wheel, Low Bow Trailer Operator Course, JLG
Man Lift, Confined Space and Fall Protection
. Instruct training classes in various locations including OKC
Water and Waste Water Department
Accord Human Resources, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Workers' Compensations Supervisor/Safety Engineer - July 2007 -
Present
. Supervise and mentor five employees on a daily basis
. Represents the company every day and on every site visit -
maintain excellent client retention
. Expand the scope of client engagements with Accord products and
services. Bring in additional revenue for Accord in the same
accounts
. Perform all mathematical, reasoning, presentation, and
implementation requirements flawlessly
. Create customized safety programs for clients; optimized the
solution for the client and Accord
. Trained client's employees on Environmental, Health and Safety
topics, to include, but not limited to, Lockout Tagout, Hazcom,
BBP, Forklift, Confined Space and Fall Protection.
The City of Oklahoma City Water and Waste Water Department,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Professional Safety Technician - August 2006 - June 2007
. Set-up Access database on injury trends over three fiscal years
to identify injury trends. - This database was first of its kind
for the Department
. Assisted with the Emergency Response Plan Drill for all of the
Water and Wastewater Department
. Performed Safety Task Analysis on an elevated water tank-
cleaning project - such projects were normally assigned to more
senior technicians
. Conducted inspections of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
Material Safety Data Sheets, Right to Know Centers and Fire
Extinguisher so that the Water Department conforms to OSHA, NFPA
and Life Safety Code
. Designed a training matrix with Metro Technology to coordinate
all training classes needed with all job titles in the Water and
Wastewater Department
L-3 Communication Vertex Aerospace, Raytheon Aerospace, Fort Hood,
Texas
Inspector/Technician/Lead, Team Lead/Mechanic - January
2003 - February 2005
. Supervised, trained, and mentored a staff of 20 technicians
. Directly responsible for inspecting, refurbishing and re-
manufacturing an array of extraordinarily high technology
military night vision devises valued in the millions of dollars
. Directly responsible for maintaining and controlling the
security of high-dollar, security-sensitive replacement parts,
sub-assemblies, and complete equipment units
. Directly responsible for ensuring team complied with all
policies, mandates, and procedures
. Employed as a lead mechanic repairing, refurbishing, and testing
a multitude of Army heavy equipment and vehicles
. Administer the hazardous materials program for a team of 45
mechanics by controlling the handling, packaging, and
consolidation of hazardous waste materials for turn-in
. Directly responsible for the organization of assigned tasks,
material, and equipment to ensure the timely, qualitative, and
efficient completion of assigned work
. Responsible for the equipment operator's training of newly
assigned team members on military heavy vehicles to be repaired
Kam's Transport, Belton, Texas
Owner/Operator - April 2002 - December 2002
. Owner of a vehicle transport company - responsible for the
profit/loss of all operations
. Served as the manager of an independent, multi-state trucking
firm that focused on the short-haul transport of large,
manufactured items
United States Army
Non-Commissioned Officer - December 1990 - April 2002
. Primary military occupation as a Heavy Equipment Vehicle
Operator; skilled in a multitude of vehicle combinations
. Served in numerous supervisory and leadership positions with
increasing duties and responsibilities both domestically and
internationally
. Managed the daily operations and dispatching of more than sixty
military heavy vehicles
. Directly responsible for equipment valued over 5 million dollars
. Directly responsible for the management of assigned personnel
numbering in the hundreds in multi-task operation of a military
recreation area
. Repeatedly recognized as a "go to" performer and leader to get
the hard tasks completed
. Received numerous formal awards and recognitions for outstanding
performance and dedication to duty - honorably discharged
CERTIFICATIONS
Fall Prevention - Qualified Person Class 2005 - 6 Hrs Confined Space
Class 2006 - 8 Hrs
Confined Space Rescue Class 2006 - 24 Hrs First Aid and CPR
2006
HAZWOPPER 2007 - 40 Hrs OSHA 501 Train the Trainer
2007
2400 Tyler Lane
Moore, Ok 73170
Home 405-***-****
Cell 254-***-****
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