Training Management

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate-degreed EHS professional with 14 years of progressively-

responsible experience in the design, implementation and management of

comprehensive Environment, Health, Safety & Emergency Response training and

compliance programs in diverse industries, including telecommunications,

healthcare, and environmental investigation.

. Excellent EHS/Emergency Response Generalist compliance

knowledge.

. ISO 9001 Lead Internal Auditor and Trainer.

. North American Ergonomic Program Team Lead.

. North American Sustainability Program Team Lead.

. Eligible for EHS professional certifications; CSP, CHMM,

CIH, REM.

EMPLOYMENT

Weston Solutions (Philadelphia, PA) contract with Nortel Networks (Based in

Dallas, TX (Richardson)

Central Region Environment, Safety & Emergency Response Compliance Engineer

1999-Present

. 10,000+ employees (Central Region remote locations and Richardson

multi-building campus)

. Provided regulatory compliance and training for EHS/Emergency

Response Programs, including EPA, OSHA, DOT, TCEQ and NFPA

regulations.

. Lead internal auditor for ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

. Team Lead for the North American Ergonomic Program.

. Team Lead coordination for development and implementation of EHS

online training program.

. Team Lead for the North American Sustainability Program, including

recycling programs, energy conservation, Green Teams and Earth Day

and Earth Hour events.

. On call 24/7 for EHS/Emergency Response situations.

. Managed the Central Region (Richardson campus and remote sites)

Emergency Response Program

. Conducted Emergency Response and Business Continuity Planning

drills and scenarios

. Coordinated campus emergency response and medical emergency

response teams

. Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state and company EHS

regulations, policies and procedures.

. Developed and implemented EHS curriculum for employees and

contractors, to include Contractor Orientation, Electrical

Safety/Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), Working Alone, Elevated Heights/Fall

Protection, Confined Space, Industrial Hygiene Programs (RF, Noise,

IAQ, Mold Investigation), Hazard Communication, Injury & Illness

Prevention Program (IIPP), Emergency Response & Office Ergonomics.

. Managed and conducted ISO 9001 Quality Management System audits.

. Collaborated with internal clients, including Lab Operations,

Facilities, Human Resources and Occupational Health to implement

effective EHS programs.

. Provided EHS review of facility-related and contractor on-site

construction projects.

. Teamed with Occupational Health to report incidents or injuries for

Workers' Comp and Department of Labor. Conducted investigations

and inspections to identify root cause and resolve hazards.

. Maintained safety and industrial hygiene equipment, including

annual and secondary calibrations.

. Conducted annual reviews of Safety & Environmental Aspects and

comprehensive compliance audits.

. Reviewed and implemented the Central Region Annual Operating Plan

(AOP). Updated quarterly.

. Reviewed and updated data for cost savings, corrective/preventive

action, Material Safety Data Sheets, and ISO documentation system

databases.

HomeCare Concepts of America, Dallas, TX

Risk Management, Occupational Health Compliance Specialist

1998-1999

. Coordinated occupational health activities for 15,000+ employee

home healthcare agency, including TB, HBV, HIV, needle sticks, drug

and alcohol testing program, CDL/DOT pre-placement physicals, Drug

& Alchol Policy, On-The-Job Injury Program and Occupational Health

Compliance Program.

. Provided monthly safety in-service training.

. Ensured compliance with OSHA healthcare provider regulations.

Allen & Hoshall, Memphis, TN (Based in Irving, TX)

Environment, Health & Safety Specialist

1995-1997

Provided oversight for EHS compliance on RCRA-facility investigations.

Established SOPs for site investigation to ensure compliance with EHS

regulations.

Acted as liaison between public, government, and contractor personnel.

Provided technical expertise on hazardous waste compliance issues.

Developed and implemented safety programs and training.

Assured that each operating area maintained safe work practices.

Provided oversight for utility clearances and regulatory compliance

inspections and audits.

Coordinated EHS programs for site investigations.

Designed and implemented corporate and site-specific EHS training programs.

Coordinated storage, handling, classification, and disposal of hazardous

wastes generated during environmental investigation activities.

Maintained employee documentation for all EHS programs.

Provided EHS oversight, to include continuous air monitoring,

decontamination procedures, and selection of appropriate PPE.

EDUCATION

M.S. Environmental Compliance Management - University of

Oklahoma, Norman, OK

M.S. Industrial Hygiene/Safety - University of Oklahoma,

Oklahoma City, OK

B.S. Biology, Chemistry & Math - Northwestern Oklahoma

State University, Alva, OK

TRAINING, SKILLS, AND PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

. OSHA's 1910.900 Ergonomic Standard & HumanTech Office Ergonomics

. NARDA Radiofrequency Non-ionizing Radiation Safety Officer Training

. CPR/AED/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogen Certification

. AIHA Annual Conference - Nanotechnology EHS Issues Workshop

. Windows Operating System and MicroSoft Office Suite proficient

. ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems & Lead Auditor Training

. Membership: American Society of Safety Engineers ( ASSE)

. Membership: Society of Texas Environmental Professionals (STEP)

. Past Board Member - Toastmasters (Nortel Chapter)

. Present Director/Co-Founder & Board Member - DFW Wildlife Coalition

REFERENCES

Contact information will be provided upon request for:

. NORTEL, Vice President of Global Environment, Health & Safety

. NORTEL, Director of North American Environment Health & Safety

. Weston Solutions, Vice President of Advanced Technology Division

. Weston Solutions, U.S. Manager, Weston @ NORTEL contract

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