Sales Management

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Ontario, CA

Posted:

January 28, 2013

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Ken Pretell - Seasoned Environmental, Regulatory Affairs and Health & Safety Professional

Professional Resume - CV

Kenneth J. Pretell

Ontario, Ca. 91762

E-Mail: abqbt5@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kenjpretell

Objective:An Environmental, Health and Safety Director / Vice President position within a growth-oriented organization. The key leadership position will include responsibility for identification and removal of obstacles, and development of key staff to aggressively support company growth objectives.

Education:

Bachelor of Science (Biology), California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - 1987

Minor Emphasis: Business Administration and Computer Information Systems.

Executive Management Program, UC Riverside, A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management, June 1999.

Achievements:Negotiated the terms of NOV Settlements with South Coast AQMD prosecutors for nuisance violations at Republic’s Large Transfer Station in Orange County, Ca., including facility capital improvements totaling over $6 Million.Administered Grant Funding to build a $1 Million L/CNG Refueling Station (15,000 Gal.) at a CFN site in Anaheim, Ca.Directed CEQA/Public Hearing process to secure a State Solid Waste Facility Permit for a Transfer Station in Colton, Ca.Coordinated a project team to site, build, staff and train for a 40,000 sq. ft. factory in Durango, Mexico.Established Train-the-Trainer Programs and Self-Directed Work Teams.Increased Toxicomp’s regional monthly account billings by 46% in 9 months.Reduced National James Hardie lost time injury frequency by 43% (11 facilities in 5 states).Cut factory lost time injury frequency by 68%, severity by 47% and waste disposal costs by $55,000/yr.Lowered factory Worker’s Comp. claim costs by $150,000/yr. and Experience Modification rate from 1.10 to 0.77. Wrote and implemented the James Hardie Environmental, Health & Safety Manual.Developed new EH&S Training Programs ("A to Z") to be offered to all Industrial/Corporate clients.

Background: (See Addendum for Detailed Experience & Qualifications)25 years of experience at all levels of EH&S Management in industrial and professional environments.Knowledge of and compliance with all relevant International, Federal, State and local regulations.Registered Environmental Assessor (REA) - California EPA.Foreign Language Skills - Conversational in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French and Portuguese.First Aid/CPR Instructor - National Safety Council.Forklift Instructor - National Safety Council.Hazardous Materials Management - Chemical Waste Management, Inc.Site Safety Officer - Chemical Waste Management, Inc.Currently pursuing Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.

Career History:

Title/Role Organization Size Revenue

Director of Business Development Air Permitting Specialists, Inc. 15 Employees $2.5M Annual Sls

Ontario, Ca. (2009 - Present) So. California office of Sacramento-based, full service consulting firm

Director, Environmental & Regulatory Affairs Republic Services, Inc. 31K+ Employees $9B Annual Sls

Anaheim, Ca. (2002 - 2009) Western US division of world’s 3rd largest municipal solid waste firm

Environmental, Health & Safety Director Impulse Designs, Inc. 450 Employees $170M Annual Sales

Van Nuys, Ca. (1999 - 2002) High-volume framed art for Domestic and International retailers

Sales Director (1998 - 1999) Toxicomp Environmental Svcs 130 Employees $29M Annual Sales

Account Manager (1996 - 1998) Consulting- Phase I, II, III ESAs, Asbestos, EH&S Compliance, Training

Sr. Project Director (1989 - 1991) Victorville, Ca.

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager James Hardie Industries 3K+ Employees $2B Annual Sales

Fontana, Ca. (1991 - 1996) Manufactures fiber cement Building Products, Gypsum, Irrigation

Field Analyst Waste Management, Inc. 45K+ Employees $12B Annual Sales

Azusa, Ca. (1988 - 1989) Hazardous Waste Division - Packaging, transport and disposal

ADDENDUM – EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

EH&S programs which I have designed and implemented for all types of industries:Back Care & Safe LiftingChemical Safety & HandlingCPR & First AidEmergency Evacuation & ResponseForklift and Crane Safety & CertificationGrant Funding Applications & ImplementationHand & Tool SafetyHazard Communication (HazCom & MSDSs)Hazardous Waste & Materials (HazMat)Injury & Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP - SB 198)Lock-Out / Tag-Out (LOTO)Odor & Noise ManagementPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Radiation & Laser SafetyRespiratory Protection & Fit TestingRideshare (Car Pool) Programs & ComplianceSafety Awareness & Incentive ProgramsSolid & Liquid WasteStormwater & WastewaterWaste Management & Reduction

Regulatory Agency experience:

EPA – Environmental Protection Agency

OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration

MSHA – Mine Safety and Health Administration

WSHA – Washington Safety and Health Administration

CIWMB – California Integrated Waste Management Board

OEHHA – Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

DOHS – Department of Health Services

RWQCB – Regional Water Quality Control Board

CBMWD – Chino Basin Municipal Water District

SCAQMD – South Coast Air Quality Management District

CARB – California Air Resources Board

LACDPW – Los Angeles County Department of Public Works

OCSD – Orange County Sanitation District

Professional Affiliations:

National Safety Council

California EPA

American Industrial Hygiene Association

American Society of Safety Engineers (National and Orange County Chapter)

National Asbestos Council

United States Green Building Council (National and Inland Empire Chapter)

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