James W. Evans
*** *********** ***** ********, ******** 23693 757-***-**** Alt.757-***-****
Objective A challenging and rewarding career with a well established company
as a risk manager or safety professional. Ideally, this position would
encompass aspects of safety compliance, multi-media training
development, program management, and hands on interactive
involvement in a fast paced industrial environment. An opportunity
to utilize 20 years of experience to safeguard the company’s
personnel, assets, and reputation in the business community. The
ideal position would be based in Virginia with responsibility for
corporate or regional safety program development.
Experience
Jack L. Massie Contractor, Inc. – Director, Safety & Training
2006-Present
W orkers’ Comp. & Return to Work program management.
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Interactive leadership and safety training development & dissemination.
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OSHA 500 & 501 10/30 hr course instruction.
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Driver safety series and commercial driver preparation & road tests.
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Accident investigation, field inspections, and construction/mine safety.
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Heavy equipment operator training and pre-job hazard analysis.
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HR policy development, professional development/leadership programs.
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Trader Publishing Company – Corp. Director of Safety, U.S. Ops.
2004-2006
Direct oversight of safety department staff & dept. objectives.
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Commercial & non-commercial driver safety & background/DOT records.
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Field inspections of industrial complexes, printing facilities, office bldgs.
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Development of written safety programs, training, and audit processes.
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Developed interactive computer inspection program for field locations.
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Managed department fiscal budget & capitol expenditures.
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Rental Service Corporation – Regional Safety Manager (GA-OH)
2002-2004
Developed high profile incident management/investigation process.
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Heavy equipment & construction safety.
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Equipment inspection and safety device analysis.
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Field inspections covering 11 states and accident prevention measures.
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W orker’s Compensation management & accident investigation.
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Developed site safety profile & standardized recordkeeping.
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Company representative for regulatory issues or customer incident review.
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Dominion Virginia Power – Chesapeake Power Plant Safety Manager
1998-2002
Reduced workplace accidents by 81% and overall safety incidents by 57%.
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Managed Worker’s Compensation & assisted HR w/return to work programs.
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Developed, presented, and distributed multi-media safety training
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presentations covering a full range of safety compliance topics.
Implemented a community relations program involving fire, rescue, and law
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enforcement entities to create a comprehensive emergency response
network. Developed outreach incentives and improved relations.
Managed safety program budget, and employee relations program budget.
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Risk management & safety program inspections, audits, & compliance efforts
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for the power plant, 4 combustion turbine sites, 2 large construction projects
simultaneously.
Managed security program and implemented security procedures.
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James W. Evans
134 Gardenville Drive Yorktown, Virginia 23693 757-***-**** Alt.757-***-****
Coca-Cola Enterprises Mid-Atlantic Div. - Division Safety Manager
1996-1998
Developed safety programs and organizational safety management tools that
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resulted in over $250,000 for the Division in the first year of employment
Reduced Worker’s Compensation costs by greater than 80%.
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Direct supervision of 8 safety specialist, 8 worker’s compensation assistants,
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10 driver trainers. Safety responsibility for 8 facilities in 3 states.
Sought as a regulatory subject matter expert.
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Active member of the Corporate Regulatory Task Team creating training
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plans and compliance proposals for new/proposed regulatory issues.
Smithfield Packing Company, Smithfield Foods Corp. Safety Director
1992-1996
Developed and managed safety programs for two processing plants
(Kinston & Wilson North Carolina – 600+ union employees)
• Reduced overall plant accident & incident rate by 55%.
• Developed and implemented safety policies for both facilities covering a wide
range of safety issues (i.e. commercial driving operations, pinch points,
machine guarding, confined space, respiratory protection, hazard
communication, control of hazardous energy, fall protection, worked as
liaison with union and employee groups).
• HAZMAT Incident Commander and Emergency Response.
United States Air Force – Bioenvironmental Engineering
1989-1992
Served stateside during Desert Storm. Texas & New Jersey.
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Earned military degree Environmental & Safety Engineering.
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Computer Experience
Microsoft Office Suite / Digital Editing/Formatting / Custom Video Production / Aerial Photography
Education
2008 Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance Safety Seminars
2007 Smith System Certified Commercial/Non-Commercial Driver Instructor
2007 OSHA General Industry Outreach Instructor 500 & 501
2007 Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
2006 Virginia Traffic Control Instructor – Flagging & Lane Closure
2006 Mine Safety Instructor – General Mineral Mine – VA Dept. Minerals, Mines, & Energy
2002 Certified Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager – N.A.S.P.
2000 Virginia Commercial Driver’s License Class-A / FAA – Licensed Pilot / VA-EMT
1997 Maryland Fire Rescue Institute – Certified Hazardous Material Incident Commander
Professional Recognition: (last 24 months only)
VA Contractors Group/Rutherfoord (VACO) Silver Award for Excellence in Safety
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VA Contractors Group/Rutherfoord (VACO) Gold Award for Excellence in Safety
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VA Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) – Safety Award for Excellence
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National AGC Associated General Contractors Safety Award -2006, 2007, 2008
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VA Div. Mineral Mines – Annual Safety Award Program Winner – 2007.
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Personal
I am very involved in community affairs. I enjoy business and recreational flying, performance
power boating, and outdoor recreation. Member: E.C.S. Council, A.S.S.E., N.A.S.P., N.F.P.A.
Member: Civil Air Patrol Search & Rescue – N.N. Composite Squadron.