Michael J. "Mike" Holmes Sr.

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Loxley, AL 36551

251-***-****

Email: abycs3@r.postjobfree.com

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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