K ENT R. MCGUIRE
***** *** *** *** ******, OH ***49 Phone: 740-***-**** abnleo@r.postjobfree.com
A self-motivated management professional seeking a well established organization that could utilize my
knowledge and skills in industry. My education, ability, and experience have provided me with the
expertise and resourceful insight, which will enable me to be a productive member of your team. My
experience with troubleshooting, problem solving, supervising, and effective employee training will be
valuable in meeting or surpassing your organization’s goals and expectations.
Expertise Highlights
Construction & Manufacturing Systems Chemical & Hazardous Waste Management
OSHA, EPA, DOT & AIB Food Chain Compliance Warehouse & Distribution Management
Problem Solving & Special Project Management Risk Assessment and Control Measures
Effective training methods & communication skills Supervisory and Management skills
Purchasing & Inventory Control Process Engineering & Efficiency Controls
Sales, Marketing, & Customer Service Effective crisis management
Professional Experience
MARION INDUSTRIAL CENTER – MARION, OH 2000 to 2009
Safety Manager 2002-2009
Property Maintenance Manager 2000-2002
Accountable for establishing and directing the organization's safety programs to protect employees and the company
against harm, and maintain safe working conditions. Formulate d and promoted work safety standards by conducting
training, auditing, and enforcing safety procedures. Accountable for purchasing and maintaining inventory of all safety
supplies. Provided planning and purchasing support for initial start-up of projects and maintenance operations. Maintained
operating condition of buildings and equipment, and managed facility renovations. Exercised knowledge of fundamental
construction and mechanical skills in performing prioritized tasks, when managing maintenance employees.
Essential Functions:
Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state and local legislation and codes governing health and safety by
reviewing regulatory news, actively participating in the local Safety Council, and continuing education .
Performed on-site and work-practice inspections of all facilities and through auditing or assessments indentified
potential safety hazards or regulatory violations in order to eliminate unsafe working conditions.
Interfaced with warehousing clients, management team members, support staff and regulatory agencies to establish
exact facility needs for warehousing, production, or special processes.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and sub -contractors, to provide a high
standard of quality and efficiency for all projects.
Designed and conducted training for 120 employees, of all levels, using teaching aids, demonstration models or other
visual aids, and maintained personnel training records. Training included: Drug Free Workplace, Rail & Intermodal
Operations, OSHA & EPA Regulations, Production Efficiency, Warehousing Practices, Powered Forklift, Supervisory,
and New Hire Employee Safety.
Established workflows and executed control measures to maintain efficiencies, while complying with safety standards.
Established standard operating procedures and emergency response measures to maximize efforts in responding to
all emergency situations, as well as monitoring facility security and managing security personnel.
Provided resources and assistance, including policies, procedures, and training, to all facility and corporate clients
requesting a collaborative effort in providing a site specific safety programs.
Exercised extensive experience in Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, and Visio.
Drawing applications included Auto Cad, Visual Cad, and Microsoft Visio. Utilized SAP inventory control applications on
computer and hand held scanner.
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MCGUIRE CONSTRUCTION – NEVADA, OH 1995 to 2000
Owner
Provided commercial and residential construction services to customers with remodeling or renovation needs .
Accountable for all aspects of managing a small business and maintained services that met construction industry
standards. Coordinated all phases of construction at the job sites, including the use of subcontractors.
Essential Functions:
Recognized customer’s needs when planning and designing projects, while maintaining a budget to produce a
successful project.
Maintained all aspects of construction administrative duties including : estimating, design, blueprint and drawings,
financial analysis, marketing, contract development and review, scheduling, purchasi ng, human resource
management, and safety compliance.
Established training for employees on fundamental construction practices and job site safety .
WALTERS BUILDINGS – ALLENTON, WI 1993 to 1995
District Manager
Joined an industry leading post-framed building company with the responsibility of marketing and sales of post-framed
buildings in the commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural markets of northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan .
Responsible for overseeing the construction process, including developing and training independent dealers. Established
and maintained successful relationships with industry professionals, local suppliers and customers. Achievements include:
1993 - New District Manager of the Year, 1994 - 4th highest gross yearly sales among all Regional or District Managers.
Essential Functions:
Applied construction knowledge and expertise to assist in planning and designing building projects to meet the
customer’s overall needs.
Developed and managed an efficient crew to construct buildings, while maintaining industry, company, and regulatory
standards.
Established construction training to crew members which included construction efficiency and safety standards.
Relevant Experience
WYANDOT EAST FIRE DISTRICT– NEVADA, OH 1997 to 2007
EMS Coordinator
The position entailed responding and providing emergency management to all emergencies, including fires, emergency
medical calls, vehicle accidents, and hazardous materials incidents. Effectively communicated with medical staff re garding
trauma and medical incidents. Coordinated all related EMT continuing education training and documentation . Researched
and secured grants for equipment, supplies or special needs. Accountable for purchasing and maintaining inventory of all
emergency medical supplies and equipment.
Education
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY – BOWLING GREEN, OH
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Education, 1992
(Emphasis in Manufacturing Technologies and Construction Technologies)
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY – MARION, OH:
OSHA 511 – Occupational Safety & Health Standards for General Industry, 2007
OSHA 501 – Trainer Course -Occupational Safety & Health Standards for General Industry, 2007
Environmental Regulatory Review, 2004
Chemical and Hazardous Waste Management, 2004
Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, 2004
WORKING PARTNERS INC. – COLUMBUS, OH / OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS COMPENSATION:
Drug Free Workplace Administration & Train the Trainer, 2003 to 2008
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY:
Volunteer Fire Fighter, 1994 to Present
Emergency Medical Technician, 1995 to Present
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