Dade City, FL *****
abnhf9@r.postjobfree.com
Denver R. Whittaker, II
OBJECTIVE To continue my career as Director of Safety, allowing me to integrate my desire with my
education and professional experience, establishing company growth as well as professional and
personal growth.
PROFESSIONAL SAFETY EXPERIENCE 14 YEARS
Precision Blasting, Inc. - Flatwoods, KY
North American Industrial Services - Ballston Spa, NY
Corporate Safety Director - June 2002 to December 2004
Regional Safety & Compliance MGR - June 1995 to April 1998
US Foodservice, Inc. - Clifton Park, NY
Explosives Compliance MGR - June 2002 to December 2004
Safety & Compliance MGR - January 2005 to February 2006
Director of Safety, Explosives Division - February 2006 to Present
14 years OSHA, ATF and DOT training classes for laborers and management
o Recently added MSHA training within past year
13 years experience in electric and nonelectric detonators, detonating cords, dynamite and
binaries
o Experience relative to industrial deslagging
13 years experience in proper transportation, handling and storage of explosives
Maintain accurate files in relation to OSHA, DOT, ATF, MSHA
o Never been cited by OHSA, ATF or DOT for any violations
Assisted with internal audits of OSHA, ATF and DOT files for other locations of the company
Accountable for inventory control
Maintain drug free environment/screenings: pre-employment, annual, post-accident, random,
just cause
Coordinate permitting: city, county, state
Customer relations with client managers and safety coordinators
Human Resource functions: new hires, employee relations, evaluations, weekly time sheets,
etc.
Hold/previously held 18 state/city explosive licenses
EDUCATION
B.S. Occupational Safety & Health, Marshall University, Huntington, WV - 1993
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 501, Trainer Course for OSHA, General Industry – renewed February 2008
MSHA Training, Beaver, WV (Blue Card Holder) – January 2007
PHMSA & DOT Training, Albany, NY – June 2006
US Foodservice Fleet Training, Trenton, NJ – February 2005
RSPA & DOT Module Training, White Plains, NY – August 2004
CPR/FA Trainer, National Safety Council, Albany, NY – August 2003
Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Level B Clearance, Soddy Daisy, TN – February 2003
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Independent - self reliant as well as a team player
Excellent communication, time management, and conflict resolution skills
Excellent math, analytical, problem solving skills
Excellent computer/information technology skills
Excellent in multi-tasking, prioritizing, organizing, and working under pressure
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere that is also comfortable, enjoyable, and fun
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST