Manager Safety

PAUL K. FORD

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Leominster, MA. *****

Home Phone 978-***-****

Email:******@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

To utilize my extensive background as a

Corporate Director and Safety Professional to administer

effective programs, manage people and various projects.

WORK HISTORY

May 2004 Field Safety Manager, Interstate Brands

Corporation

Present

* Execute Safety Programs for over 700 Route Sales persons

throughout New England.

* Developed/enhanced a comprehensive JSA Program.

* Conducted facility audits to ensure corporate, OSHA, & DOT

compliance.

2002-May 2003 Safety & Health Manager, Wickes Lumber

* Managed Health & Safety Programs for 60 locations in 17 states.

* Enhanced existing safe workplace programs and developed loss

prevention protocol.

* Developed formal plant and facility

inspection/auditing procedures.

* Created JSA program with partnering insurance

carriers.

* Reduced OSHA Incidence Rate from 24 to 4.

* Enhanced Corporate Security protocol to

include all facilities.

2001-2002 Director of Vehicle Operations, AMI Leasing

* Managed Insurance, Safety & Security, Vehicle Registration & Re-

Registrations, Used Vehicle Documentation and New Vehicle

Delivery department's encompassing 25 persons.

* Responsible for development of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual

tasks.

* Created, implemented, and monitored departmental goals and

objectives and reported monthly on their status.

* Conducted annual reviews on all supervisors and endorsed reviews of

associates.

* Responsible for budget and planning for all reporting departments.

* Received Green Belt in Six Sigma training.

1994-2001 Director of Insurance & Safety, AMI Leasing

* Managed overall operation of 5-person Insurance & Safety

department.

* Managed over three thousand claims annually. Worked

closely with TPA.

* Designed and implemented corporate safe workplace and loss

prevention programs for 500+ employees nationwide.

* Developed formal shop safety, DOT, OSHA, compliance and

auditing procedures.

* Scheduled OSHA courtesy consultation visits nationwide to

assure compliance.

1985-1994 Safety Director, AMI Leasing

* Produced workplace environmental, health, & safety

multimedia presentations.

* Developed and implemented fleet safety programs for

corporate employees and expanding customer base.

* Negotiated liability and workers compensation contracts

with partnering insurance carriers.

* Investigated motor vehicle and workers compensations

accidents and analyzed emerging trends.

* Designed merit safety incentive award programs for

corporate employees.

* Maintained liaison with State and Federal regulatory

agencies.

* Established operational support procedures for the

organizations environmental response program.

EDUCATION

Master of Science degree in Environmental and Occupational Health and

Safety.

Anna Maria College, Paxton, MA., 1997

Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services

Springfield College, Springfield, MA., 1992

Associate of Science degree in Business Administration

Mt Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA., 1989

CERTIFICATIONS

CDL A with all endorsements.

National Safety Council Instructor for Car & Trucks

Red Cross First Responder

Scuba Diver

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