Manager Safety

Russell M. Shelton

*** ********** ****,, *******,, ********* 70458 *****.****@*****.*** Tel: 423-***-****

Personal Statement

I am a highly motivated self-starting conscientious Safety Professional with over 25 years’ experience. I have an

excellent track record of achieving dramatic safety results. I have demonstrated that working safe is not only the

right thing to do, it's the profitable thing to do. I can bring immediate value to your organization by managing your

safety process, enhancing your existing process or developing new world class safety systems and processes.

Work Experience

Director Safety/Health/Environmental (May-2009 - May-2013)

Boh Corporation, New Orleans, Louisiana

Completely responsible to Owner/CEO for all aspects of EHS process. Boh Corporation is a heavy civil

construction firm that specializes in large infrastructure projects. Completely restructured the safety process by

developing, implementing and managing new safety policies and procedures and cultural safety initiatives.

Managed 43 safety/health personnel. The safety process opened doors to new clients, lowered workers'

compensation cost and insurance experience modification rating.

Senior Construction Safety/Health Manager (Aug-2007 - May-2009)

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America (TEMA), Tupelo, Mississippi

Responsible to TEMA V.P. of Safety/Health for construction safety, health, security, owner controlled insurance

program (OCIP) during the construction of Toyota's 1.8 billion dollar manufacturing facility in Blue Springs,

Mississippi. Managed internal and external safety professionals who provided safety support for 35 prime

construction contractors and over a hundred second tier subcontractors with a total workforce of approximately

2,200 workers. Accomplishments included development of Plan, Do, Check, and Act process (PDCA) cycles for

the construction safety process to provide continuous improvement. Exceeded all safety key performance

indicators.

Vice President - Director Safety/Health/Environmental (Oct-2000 - Aug-2007)

Pen Gulf Incorporated, Pensacola, Florida

Responsible to President/CEO for compliance with all federal and state(s) safety, health, and environmental

regulations and management of company safety process. Provide input and analysis relative to organizational

safety goals. Develop and maintain a long-term continually improving safety culture. Assist clients with OSHA

voluntary compliance VPP certifications. Visit job sites and perform safety audit and facilitate corrective action

plans. Manage project safety managers. Also a member of marketing team.

Regional Safety/Health Manager (Apr-1995 - Oct-2000)

Frucon Construction Corporation - Tennessee Regional Office, Charleston, Tennessee

Responsible to Corporate Safety Director for compliance with all OSHA and EPA regulations throughout the

Southeast. Assured proper reporting and investigation of all work related accidents and injuries. Responsible for

tracking cost associated accidents, public liability and workers' compensation. Developed and maintained

approaches that provided continuous improvement in safety and loss control that reduce risk exposure and the cost

of doing business.

Corporate Construction Safety Manager (Mar-1988 - Apr-1995)

International Paper Corporation, Memphis, Tennessee

Responsible for monitoring contractor safety, health, and environmental performance at pulp and paper mills

throughout the United States and South America. Reviewed project safety plans during the pre-construction

process and recommended changes to reduce risk and eliminate hazards. Monitored contractor conformance

through inspections and generated reports for IP engineering group. Review and approved or rejected contractor

pre-qualifications. Audited ongoing large capital projects and investigated contractor accidents. Served as

Corporate Safety Manager for International Papers internal boiler repair company (Papco).

Regional Safety/Health Manager (Aug-1981 - Mar-1988)

J.A. Jones Construction Company, Clearwater, Florida

Regional Safety Manager reporting to Corporation safety Director for project throughout the Southeastern United

States.

Education

Emergency Medicine - Paramedic (Jun-1985 - Jul-1987)

University of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee Campus

Finished first in class.

Emergency Medical Technician (Mar-1984 - Jul-1984)

Tennessee Technical College, Nashville, Tennessee

Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Services Clarksville, Tennessee

OSHA Authorized Trainer, Certified Asbestos Supervisor, (Jan-2013 - Jan-2013)

Certified Lead Abatement Manager, and others

Georgia Technical College, Atlanta, Georgia

Numerous technical certifications.

Professional Leadership (Feb-2013 - Feb-2013)

FMI Leadership Institute, Colorado, Springs, Colorado

Intensive hands on leadership training. Learning to give effective feedback and lead others.

Achievements

• Member AGC National Safety/Health Committee

• Member AGC Highway Work Zone Sub-Committee

• Board of Directors National Operators Safety Training Group

• Member Willis Bridge and Highway Peer Group

References

Robert S. Boh - Owner/CEO Boh Bros. Construction Co. L.L.C. Office - 504-***-**** *****@*******.***

Mike Fredebeil - CSP National Director of construction safety Willis Group 770-***-**** 404-***-****

Patrick Sickon Senior Safety Specialist TEMA Toyota 895-***-****

Rusty Jackson Senior Project Superintendent Walbridge Construction Company 713-***-****

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