Progressive Safety Leader
Resume:
Michael J. "Mike" Holmes Sr.
Loxley, AL 36551
Email: *********@*****.***
Highly accomplished and detail-oriented EH&S / Risk Management professional with a demonstrated track
record of development of cost containment EH&S program strategies within the industrial manufacturing,
environmental remediation maritime, general industry and construction industries. Adept at forging strong
internal/external relationships and able to secure the cooperation of cross-functional teams that align with
business goals and required change management procedures.
Education
1993 Emergency Medical Services, University of South Alabama
2010 Bachelor of Science, Columbia Southern University
2012 – Master of Science, Columbia Southern University
Awards, Fellowships, Grants
1993 Lifesaving Award, Baldwin County Citizens Corps.
2000 Meritorious Service Award, Alabama Chiefs of Police
Positions Held
Mar 2013 – Present – Director of Safety & Risk Management
Flexicrew Staffing Services
Responsible for the development, implementation and supervision of safety & risk management programs.
Creates and modifies policies to comply with safety legislation and industry practices. Coordinates and
develops organization-wide programs for risk-free services. Develops and implements appropriate safety
programs and best practices for both internal use as well as distribution to clients. Act as the liaison to
attorneys, insurance companies, brokers, and individuals. Investigates any incidences that may result in an
asset loss. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Extensive experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of management tasks. Leads and directs the work
of others. Possess a wide degree of creativity and latitude in associated safety & risk management models.
Feb 2012-Jan 2013 - Environmental, Health & Safety Director
Delco General Contractors Company
Responsible for the direction of several direct reports, including administrative staff and safety specialists.
Possesses the ability to lead and direct, plan work schedules, assign or delegate work on a daily basis, develop
and mentor employees and take corrective actions when necessary. Maintains a current working knowledge of
safety rules and regulations at all levels of government, including federal, state and local. Proven ability,
through demonstrated experience, to accomplish the following: conduct safety audits and inspections to
ensure compliance with occupational and environmental health and safety requirements; develop, implement
and maintain employee training programs; establish and maintain complete safety and training records; and
develop, update and manage workplace safety programs, procedures and policies. Also responsible for the
training of all assigned or potential employees, current employees, and supervision at all levels.
Delco General Contractors
Major Projects include:
ASCENDS Performance Materials – Pensacola, FL
ARCLIN Chemical Facilities – Andalusia, AL
Georgia Pacific – Brewton Mill – Brewton, AL
Georgia Pacific – Alabama River Cellulose – Perdue Hill, AL
AMVAC Chemical – Axis, AL
Armstrong Production Facility – Pensacola, FL
Mississippi Phosphates – Pascagoula, MS
2010-2012 Safety Coordinator
G.A. West & Company
Responsible for the coordination of all safety measures and actions on private industrial sites. Worked with
team management approach to obtain the expected goal. Versed in steel, pulp/paper mills, as well as
chemical, natural gas, manufacturing, and production plants. Also worked with supervision to ensure proper
enforcement of policies and procedures as well as initiated and monitored behavior based safety programs.
Instructed and certified employees in all heavy equipment use to include aerial lifts and conducted various
other safety certification classes.
G.A. West & Company
Major Projects include:
ThyssenKrupp Steel – Calvert, AL
El Paso Gas / Gulf LNG – Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal – Pascagoula, MS
International Paper – Pine Hill, AL
Georgia Pacific – Brewton Mill – Brewton, AL
Georgia Pacific – Alabama River Cellulose – Monroeville, AL
S.S.A.B. – Steel Mill – Axis, AL
Arkema Chemical – Axis, AL
Alabama Power – Barry Steam Plant – Bucks, AL
RockTenn – Pulp/Paper Mill – Panama City, FL
Georgia Pacific – Naheola Mill – Pennington, AL
Boise Inc. – Pulp/Paper Mill Jackson, AL
Evonik /Degussa – Chemical – Theodore, AL
2004-2009 Safety & Risk Management Instructor / Consultant
Public Safety Specialists
Responsible for providing Industrial and Public Safety related entities with consultation & training regarding
safety, security, investigative techniques, personal protection, OSHA standards, safety program
implementation, etc. Responsible for the review, evaluated current and potential policies as it affected the
given industry or process and recommended corrective actions and policy revision. Provided audit systems
for conformance with federal, state, and local policy.
1991-2004 Law Enforcement Officer
Various Agencies
Served the public sector in the position as a law enforcement officer, holding various supervisory positions
and responsibilities to include Chief of Police, Patrol Shift Commander, Emergency Response Team Leader,
Investigative Service Commander, K-9 Enforcement Director, and Training Division Leader.
1988-2004 Construction Worker
Various Companies
Worked various residential, commercial, and industrial constructions throughout the years as a part time job,
to include but not limited to carpentry, iron work, and limited residential and commercial pipe.
Specialized Certifications
OSHA 510 40 hr. Construction Standards U.S. Department of Labor
Qualified Rigging / Signal Person Instructor ProSafe Solutions Inc.
Qualified Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor – ProSafe Solutions Inc.
Workplace Accident Investigation and Reporting OSHA
Confined Space Entry, Attendant & Rescue Instructor DSS
Risk Management Specialist – HazTek LLC.
40 Hour HazWoper Training Instructor – OSHA Regulated
Certified Field Drug Test Collector U.S. Department of Labor
Certified Breath Alcohol Testing Technician OHC /DOT
OSHA 29CFR. 1910 General Industry Standards - US Dept of Labor
Field Drug & Alcohol Testing Alabama Dept. Forensic Science
Certified Fire Investigator / Inspector II State of Alabama
National Registered Emergency Medical Technician – State of Alabama
ZIP for Leaders- Zero Incident Process Training - Sentis
Internal Business Investigations STAR Group, LLC
S.C.B.A. / Respirator Instructor – Shelton State Community College
Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils (ARSC) Basic PLUS Safety Orientation
Process Safety Management – TSCI
ICS-100, 200, 300, 400 – Incident Command Systems – FEMA
NIMS 700/800 – National Incident Management Systems - FEMA
Fields of Interest
Occupational Health and Safety Management – Risk Management/Loss Control EHS Compliance and
Workability. I have experience working in the above fields while working with various agencies and/or
companies. My specialization is in safety practices and policies that will mitigate the dangers and hazards that
employees are subjected to in the workplace as well as plan, initiate, and monitor safety related programs. I
have extensive experience involving accident investigations as well as field safety.
Areas of Excellence
Remarkable field and management experience in Environmental, Health, Safety, and Risk Management
Huge knowledge of Safe Work, PSM, and other detailed containment principles
Wide knowledge of compliance practices, programs, and directives.
Posses a deep knowledge of OSHA 1910, 1926, 1915 & other regulatory laws.
Well versed in Behavior Based Safety programs, Lean Six Sigma, and ZIP Focus 5.
Amazing ability to communicate effectively, develop, implement and monitor progressive safety programs.
Superior Communication skills
Professional Organizations
American Society of Safety Engineers
National Safety Council
National Association of Fire Investigators
National Rifle Association
Personal Interests and Activities
Participate in local civic activities and local challenge corps for troubled youth.
Personal Hobbies
Golf, Fishing, Music, Boating
Computer Skills
Well versed in computer skills to include but not limited to Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Power Point,
Publisher, Access, Outlook, etc.) as well as other safety/investigative programs and databases. Extensive
experience in operational & functional Program Development.
References
John David Long, GA West & Co. 251-***-****
Sgt. John Mabus (Ret.), US Army. 601-***-****
George Pugh, Georgia Pacific / ARC 334-***-****
Anthony Lewis, Volunteers of America 251-***-****
Tommy Strawbridge, Saia Inc. 877-***-****
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