Manager Safety

Stephen D. McWilliams

**** ******* ******, ***. ***

Omaha, Nebraska 68106

Phone: 402-***-****

Mobile: 402-***-****

e-mail: abillf@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking career opportunity as a Safety Manager, or a similar position in a

closely-related field.

QUALIFICATIONS, ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

Experience directly related to the position includes management of safety

and health programs at the Omaha World-Herald newspaper and administration

of Workers' Compensation. Managed EHS efforts at the Omaha World-Herald

newspaper. Involved development of programs, training, and administration,

direct interaction with employees and management, and producing tangible

results. Work-related injuries and illnesses were reduced consistently

through careful planning; focus on problem areas, and proactive attention.

These efforts resulted in a reduction of Workers Compensation costs and a

workforce that was able to remain working - generally free of the effects

associated with being injured.

Career qualifications are environmental, health, safety, and security

management experience at the Omaha World-Herald newspaper. Experience also

includes managing and supervising employees and managing security systems,

databases, property, and fleet.

Attributes are working well with others, learning new things quickly,

adjusting well to changes in the workplace, self-confidence,

perceptiveness, and good decision-making ability. Skills are excellent

computer literacy and proficiency, technical competence, and good writing

and speaking abilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Employment Specialist, Nebraska Department of Labor, Omaha, Nebraska

2010

Assisting unemployed workers find reemployment

Volunteer, Veteran's Unit, Nebraska Department of Labor, Omaha, Nebraska

2009

Assisted unemployed Veterans find reemployment

Safety Manager, Omaha World-Herald, Omaha, Nebraska

1995 -

2008

Managed environmental, health, and safety programs and efforts at Omaha

World-Herald newspaper

. Developed and administered regulatory-required compliance programs

(OSHA, EPA, DOT), including research and interpretation of new

standards for applicability

. Led workplace injury-reduction and prevention efforts

. Prepared and presented employee safety training (regulatory-

required and non-mandatory)

. Managed Workers' Compensation reporting and worked with employees

and medical providers through treatment and return-to-work

. Prepared and implemented written safety and health policies

. Chaired Safety Committee

. Presented safety orientation to new employees

. Developed safety handbook resource for supervisors and managers

. Organized and conducted emergency drills to help ensure employee

preparedness

. Managed, hired and trained security staff

. Managed security access control databases and systems, surveillance

cameras, and fire detection system

. Purchased and maintained fleet of 20 vehicles

. Managed 580 vehicle parking garage

. Calculated and prepared annual operating budget for department

Assistant Purchasing Agent and Property Manager / Safety Coordinator, Omaha

World-Herald, Omaha, Nebraska

. Managed janitorial, security, and building maintenance staffs, as

well as environmental, health, and safety programs and efforts

. Managed a staff of two supervisors and more than 20 janitors,

security guards, PBX operators, and building maintenance

technicians

. Procured equipment, parts, and supplies for department and some

higher-expense items for Company

. Performed most of the duties listed above (Safety Manager)

District Supervisor, Omaha World-Herald, Omaha, Nebraska

. Managed distribution of the Omaha World-Herald to about 5,000

customers in Eastern Sarpy County

Officer, United States Navy

Served on two different ships in technical capacities and as a college

instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy

EDUCATION, ACHIEVEMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS

U. S. Naval Academy, Bachelor of Science, Majored in Mathematics

. Professional member, American Society of Safety Engineers. President

- Great Plains Chapter

. OSHA 10 hour course

. CPR and First Aid certified

. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, Lotus notes

. Good understanding of OSHA general industry standards, EPA and US DOT

regulations

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