Manager Project

EDUCATION

A.S., Safety and Health Engineering Technology, Midlands Technical College,

1982

M.S., Science Education, University of Southern Mississippi, 1978

B.S., Chemistry, Florida Technological University (University of Central

Florida), 1974

CERTIFICATION

1983-Present, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certificate Number 7128

EXPERIENCE

Wackenhut Services Incorporated, 1997-Present Southwire Company, 1981-

1985

Brown & Root Environmental, 1988-1997 Liberty Mutual Insurance Company,

1978-1981

Babcock & Wilcox, 1985-1988 Dow Chemical USA, 1974-1976

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Wackenhut Services Incorporated Serves as the Manager of the Occupational

Safety and Health Department for a paramilitary security contractor at a

large U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) site outside Aiken, South Carolina.

Directs the performance of eight staff members. Participates as a member

of the Integrated Safety, Safety Performance Analysis, and Integrated

Safeguards and Security Committees. Directs Integrated Safety Management

(ISM) functions, Safety Controller functions for performance testing

activities, 10 CFR 851 (Worker Safety and Health Program) initiatives, and

Human Performance Improvement (HPI) initiatives. Serves on the Readiness

Team. Formerly served as the served as the Senior Technical Environment,

Safety, and Health (ES&H) Advisor (2006-2008) and as the Manager of the

Occupational Safety and Health Department (1998-2006). Monitored the

performance of seven staff members, including their involvement in ongoing

procedure development/revision and scheduled occupational safety and health

assessments and surveillances. Served as a member of the Integrated Safety

Committee. Directed DOE Voluntary Protection Program (DOE-VPP) efforts.

Brown & Root Environmental Performed Occupational Safety and Industrial

Hygiene Specialist duties. Prepared for, planned, and conducted

occupational safety and health assessments (e.g., participated in three

occupational safety program audits at two uranium enrichment plants during

1995-1997). Selected assessment criteria, prepared lines of inquiry for

interviews, and conducted field investigations. Prepared assessment

reports listing violations of requirements, describing causes and

consequences, and recommending corrective actions for problem resolution.

Assisted clients in program development and revision of safety procedures

and program manuals. Evaluated employee concerns regarding occupational

safety and health issues.

Also, performed Project Manager duties on both technical and business

development projects. Served as the company's Proposal Manager for a major

proposal prepared by the company and several teaming partners in response

to a major government client's Request for Proposal for technical support

services for a five-year period beginning in 1997. Involved in a variety

of other proposal preparation and business development efforts from 1991

through 1997.

Also, previously served as Manager of the Safety and Information Systems

Department. Directed the activities of a staff of 19, who provided

occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, fire protection,

computer systems, and information management support to industrial and

governmental clients. Ensured that schedules and budgets were met,

technical resources were located and utilized to their full potential, and

work processes were implemented to achieve client satisfaction.

In 1993, founded the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Process Safety

Management (PSM) Working Group, a group of local industry representatives

who met periodically to exchange PSM information and to discuss successful,

compliance-directed implementation strategies. Served as the Working

Group's facilitator until 1995.

Babcock & Wilcox As Safety Engineer, administered the Industrial Safety

Program for the Insulating Products Division (refractory ceramic

fibers/refractory products manufacturing) in Augusta, Georgia. Revised the

accident investigation procedure. Prepared the written Hazard

Communication Program. Directed the preparation and revision of Material

Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and container labeling for division products.

Assisted in revising a product safety and health pamphlet and preparing

videotapes for customer use. Trained employees on safety and health topics

such as hazard communication, hearing protection, and respiratory

protection. Conducted periodic surveys of manufacturing and office areas,

and submitted and tracked corrective action recommendations.

Southwire Company As the Corporate Safety & Workers' Compensation

Director, administered the Industrial Safety Program and the self-insured

Workers' Compensation Program for an aluminum and copper wire and cable

manufacturer in Carrollton, Georgia. Supervised three Safety Engineers and

one Workers' Compensation Assistant. Testified as the company

representative at monthly State Board of Workers' Compensation hearings.

Initiated filing for and obtained reimbursement from the state Subsequent

Injury Trust Fund for expenditures on all eligible cases. Directed and

documented the activities of claimants, attorneys, physicians, and

rehabilitation specialists on all Workers' Compensation claims. As the

Senior Safety Engineer, administered the Industrial Safety Program for the

Utility Products Plant. Investigated all employee injuries. Conducted

periodic surveys of manufacturing and office areas, and submitted and

tracked corrective action recommendations. Conducted new employee safety

orientations. Prepared monthly safety and health training topics for

distribution to supervisors.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company As Senior Loss Prevention

Representative, evaluated hazards and existing control mechanisms within

policyholders' operations and facilities in North and South Carolina,

including but not limited to the following categories: construction,

textile manufacturing, service/mercantile, newspaper printing, stevedoring,

meat packing, fleets, woodworking, and metal fabrication.

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