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Drake Nichols

Email: abqdzw@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ******* *****

City: Fort Smith

State: AR

Zip: 72903

Country: USA

Phone: 479-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $40,000

Willing to Relocate

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Drake M. Nichols

9900 Andover Place 479-***-**** (cell)

Fort Smith AR 72903 abqdzw@r.postjobfree.com

Proactive professional offering leadership with significant accomplishments in Construction Safety, Project Management, and Personnel Management. A highly motivated professional with innate ability to empower diverse groups within an organization to accomplish objectives and completion of goals. Creative problem solver who uses communication skills to minimize risk and control costs while simultaneously driving for desired results. Talent for leadership and communication in building productive teams and staffs which improve operational efficiencies.

Core Competencies

OSHA Regulations

Project Management

Visionary Leadership

Group Training

Professional Presentations

Budget Development

Report Preparation

Personnel Counseling

Incident Investigations

Efficiency Improvement

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelors of Science, Organizational Leadership-University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Graduate Student, Occupational Health and Safety, Columbia Southern University

OSHA 511, Standards for General Industry-University of Texas & Arlington

OSHA 30hr/10hr Construction Industry Outreach

Naval Construction Safety Course

Naval Project Management Course

Police Instructor and Field Training Officer-Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Center

Intermediate Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer-Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Center

Professional Experience

Nestle Nutrition 2011 2012

Safety, Health, and Environmental Specialist

Provide regular worksite safety and health inspections, so new or previously missed hazards or failures in hazard control are identified. Maintain a relationship with employees which have created a No Fear atmosphere to address suspected hazards. This creates a since of ownership within the workforce, which has led to greater communication, job satisfaction and productivity. Investigates work place injuries and Near Miss incidents, so root causes and means for prevention are identified and corrected. Provided input in the creation of an emergency action plan for the jobsite. Provides indoctrination training for new employees. Developed and maintains the Hazardous Communications system for the jobsite, providing MSDS information and communicating safe handling procedures and health risk of chemicals to employees. Instrumental part of the safety team leading to the completion of one half million man hours worked without a lost time injury.

POC-Real Estate Revitalization 2009-2011

Managerial/Independent Contractor

Find and develop Investment Opportunities in the refurbishment of dilapidated housing. Create and implement construction project plans in the demolition and remodeling of dilapidated houses. Created overall end goals, construction plans, priorities of work, and scheduling of contractors. Coordinate scheduling between multiple sub-contractors, to insure project completion in a timely manner. Develop relationships with local Banks, providing detailed plans and income projections. Maintained detailed accounting records of construction costs to support long term goals to continue developing new opportunities.

Key Achievements

Made profitable Investment purchased, developed, sold properties

Improved the quality of life for neighborhoods and the local community

US Navy 1994-2009

First Class Builder/AOIC

Recalled to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Deployed to Iraq in support of Marine Corps Operations. Supervised 30 members of Naval Construction Force during combat operations it the construction of forward operating bases throughout the area of operations, while insuring strict compliances with Navy Safety Policies. Assistant Officer in Charge of a Seabee Detachment to remote areas; preformed the duties as Operations Officer during construction operations, supervised construction safety office, scheduled inspections and counseled personnel on safety standards and procedures. Responsible for day to day construction operations for a 21 person detachment. Created a safe working atmosphere and fostered cooperation among team members which lead to the successful completion of deployment goals.

Key Achievements

Planning on completion of two $800,000 construction projects

Three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals

Navy Good Conduct Medal

Two National Defense Service Medals

Iraq Campaign Medal with Eagle, Globe, & Anchor

Naval Promotions

Fort Smith Police Department 2000-2006

Law Enforcement Officer

Assigned to patrol division to patrol designated areas of the city and utilize problem solving, counseling, mediation, decision making, and conflicting resolution skills with minimal guidance from superiors on a daily basis. Provide excellent customer service and communicate courteously and responsively and provide effective and efficient service to the public and co-workers. Perform proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents. Interact with diverse groups of individuals within the department and the community to provide service and collect critical information. Utilize problem solving skills and innovativeness to identify and correct areas of concerns in patrol area. Read and apply departmental policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws and ordinances, and general literature pertaining to policing. Analyze and interpret legal codes and criminal evidence. Prepare written reports and memoranda detailing information. Utilize computers for various reports, communications, and information retrieval.

Key Achievements

Completed Police Instructor and Field Training Officer courses in March 2004.

General and Intermediate Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer Certificates in April 2004.

Completed over 700 hours of law enforcement training.

Volunteer Experience

Harvest Time, Joplin Tornado Victims-Implemented clean up and organized victims valuables and properties.

Harvest Time, Chipas, Mexico Missions-Organized and assisted with the reconstruction, painting, repairing, and roofing of churches and orphanages.

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