Ronnie Reese

ac0fta@r.postjobfree.com 252-***-**** ***** Willow Hill Ln Chesterfield, VA

Innovative leader with extensive safety management experience within highly competitive markets. Analytical professional skilled in successfully developing and managing comprehensive management programs. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across business lines to drive positive change, cohesive business approaches and policies and procedures designed to enhance safety. Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Planning

Staff Training

Safety Program Management

Safety Development

Relationship Building

Inspections

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Problem Resolution

Professional Experience

THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION GROUP 1/2011 – 2/2017

Subcontractor of Philip Morris USA - Cigarette Manufacturing

Safety Manager

Oversaw +250 employees, providing comprehensive safety management and oversight to ensure secure and reliable work conditions. Developed and facilitated company-wide health and safety programs, including drafting policies, procedures, SOPs, and detailed work instructions. Facilitated training for multiple certifications, including First Aid and Adult CPR, OSHA 1910, Sop’s, Dry Ice Blasting, Pressure Washers, Steam Blasting, MSA Respirators, Hazcom/GHS, Scaffolding, Forklifts, Boom and Scissor lifts. Provided safety training and drug testing for all company employees. Assumed responsibility for ordering and inventory of all PPE and project materials, updating the HAZCOM program to the new GHS system requirements and changing SDS as needed. Conducted risk assessments and safety audits to effectively identify areas of concern and initiated procedures to mitigate risks. Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Share Point, Safety NET, Cyber Train, and WordPerfect.

Key Accomplishments:

Established and successfully managed health and safety programs for at-risk personnel for all, focusing on providing Hearing Conservation base line and Hepatitis shots.

Coordinated and directed critical safety training, including Confined Space Entry’s and Rescue, Hearing Conservation, Hazcom/GHS, Respiratory Compliance, and Blood Borne Pathogens.

Successfully managed safety programs with only four OSHA recordable incidents within six years with zero lost days.

Received Letter of Commendation in 2011 and Letter of Appreciation in 2013 for outstanding performance.

THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION GROUP 7/2010 – 11/2010

New Construction – Steel Mill

Safety Manager

Directed safety program for +162 employees, administering all policies and procedures to ensure health and security of all personnel. Facilitated weekly, monthly, and specialized safety training, including respirator, hearing conservation, eye protection, ergonomics, and Confined Space entry’s and rescue. Regulated monthly fire extinguisher and ladder permits and inspections, conducting periodic and scheduled audits of electrical and protective equipment.

Key Accomplishments:

Certified in Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Line Break procedures, and Defensive Driving to provide superior safety program to all employees.

SYSTEMS CONTRACTING CORPORATION 2/2010 – 4/2010

Subcontractor of Nucor Steel – Steel Manufacturing

Field Safety Officer

Regulated safety programs, including all policies and procedures, for 30-210 personnel throughout Nucor Herford facility. Executed onboarding paperwork for all new hires, including safety orientation training and mandatory drug testing. Developed and facilitated safety training for all employees, including certification training for JLG’s, aerial lifts, and rough terrain fork lifts. Managed and supervised monthly fire extinguisher and ladder inspections, periodic safety audits, and safety equipment inspections to ensure all-inclusive safety program executed in accordance with all regulations. Directed accident investigations, formulating corrective actions and generating recommendations for process improvements.

Key Accomplishments:

Updated Systems Contracting Corporate Toolbox lectures for use throughout the company.

SYSTEMS CONTRACTING CORPORATION 2/2006 – 8/2008

Subcontractor of Nucor Steel - Steel Manufacturing

Field Safety Officer

Managed company safety program, analyzing job hazards and updating all plans and policies to better enable standard operating procedures that center around health and safety of employees. Conducted new-hire orientations, including administering safety training for all employees. Drafted and distributed comprehensive Superintendent, Foreman, and Safety shutdown work books. Oversaw safety program, ensuring complete safety training for 30-210 employees. Administered certification training for employees to gain industrial equipment certifications. Generated Hearing Conservation baseline for all personnel, updating MSDS programs and information accordingly.

Key Accomplishments:

Spearheaded Contractors Safety Committee for Nucor Steel Herford facility, establishing standardized Work Area Daily Job Hazard Analysis sheet for contractors.

Served as Site Coordinator and Proctor for the National Craft Assessment and Certification Program by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) for nine different crafts.

Generated state-of-the-art training lectures, leading to incorporation by Systems Corporate Office nationwide.

Received four consecutive NC Department of Labor Safety awards to having zero lost time accidents.

WELLCRAFT MARINE 2/2003 – 4/2005

Boat Manufacturing

Safety Coordinator

Oversaw safety functions for 750 employees at three facilities. Developed and implemented multiple training programs, including Respirator, Hearing Conservation, Ergonomics, Hazard Communications, Eye Protection, and Blood-borne Pathogens. Managed MSDS system, creating labels to ensure accurate identification of potential hazardous chemicals. Conducted accident investigations, identifying hazards and implementing safety and operational procedures to mitigate risks. Performed weekly fire riser inspections, monthly fire extinguisher inspections, periodic safety audits, and ergonomic surveys.

Key Accomplishments:

Effectively reduced accident rate by 35% and saved $430k in workers compensation in first year.

Launched and directed 30-member Safety Communications Committee, planning and organizing monthly safety meetings and briefs to oversee company initiatives.

UNITED STATES NAVY 11/1971 – 4/1995

Military Service

Aviation Ordnanceman Senior Chief (E-8)

Led +1,500 service members, providing superior Tactical Control, Safety and Weapons training within the aviation field. Served multiple capacities at various duty stations, including on carriers, an LHA, in AIMD, within a Training Command, a shore weapons station, and a Command Wing. Facilitated instruction for conventional and special weapons systems for F4s, F14s, and P3s. Received Flight Deck Safety Officer certification. Managed and controlled all flight operations, overseeing training exercise requirements for all subordinates.

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully qualified as an Air Crewman (AC), Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist (EAWS), and Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS).

Designated as Fire Marshall and Shipboard Damage Control Locker Team Leader/Instructor, managing and drilling shipboard fire parties, conducting inspections, and training all personnel.

Achieved Quality Assurance and CDI/QDR certifications.

In-flight instructor/NATOPS qualifier on P-3 aircraft

Prior Positions:

Environmental Safety Director – Aluminum Casting Technology, 5/2005 – 9/2005

Safety Assistant/Co-Op/Intern – Sappi-Fine Paper North America, 9/1998 – 2/2003

Safety/Lab Technician – University of Southern Maine, 9/1998 – 12/2000

Research/Customer Service Representative – L.L.Bean, 10/1996 – 12/1999

Inventory Clerk – NAS Brunswick Navy Exchange, 6/1995 – 9/1997

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE Gorham, Maine 2002

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, minor in Computer Applications

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE Gorham, Maine 2002

Associates in Liberal Arts

REGENCY UNIVERSITY New York, New York

NSC CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor Certification, 12/16

E-Z Split Key Cup Certification, 8/16

AWP “Train-The-Trainer” Certification, 1/16

Scaffolding Competent person/Erector Certification, 8/15

Leadership Academy, 4/15

Best Practices for the Safety Professional, 2/14

NSC Defensive Driving Course 9th Edition Certification, 12/13

How Safety Can Impact Your Business Profitability, 2/14

HazCom and GHS “Train-The-Trainer” Certification, 2/13

MSA PremAire Cadet Escape Respirator Certification, 3/13

MSA PremAire Cadet Escape Respirator Care/User Certification, 1/13

Fork Lift “Train-The-trainer” Certification, 6/12

OTI# 511: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry Certification, 9/11

OTI# 501: Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, 11/11

First Aid and Adult/Child CPR Train the Trainer Instructor Certification, American Red Cross, 8/11

Fork Truck, Scissor Lift and Boom Lift Train the Trainer Instructor Certification, 7/11

16 Hour Supervisor Course Certification, 7/11

1910 OSHA General Industry 10 hour course Certification, 7/11

I-Cup Drug screen Certification, 12/10

First Aid and Adult CPR Certification, 2/10

JLG, Aerial lift, and Rough Terrain Fork Truck Train the Trainer Instructor Certification, 8/08

ACTP – Coordinator Certification, 2/07

Foreman/Crew Leader Certification, 1/07

OSHA Scaffold User Hazard Awareness Subpart L Certification, 6/06

Confined Space Training for Competent Person Certification, 3/06

Fork Truck and Over Head Crane Certification, 3/06

Trench and Excavation Training for Competent Person Certification, 3/06

Hazardous Material Operations refresher training OSHA 1910.120, 3/04

Respirator Training - Train the Trainer Certification, 8/03

OSHA 14 hour General Industry Certification, 7/03

1910 OSHA Standards for General Industry – 30 hour Certification, 10/02

1926 OSHA Standards for Construction Industry – 10 hour Certification, 11/02

Basics of Safety Performance for Small Business (Certificate course), 6/02

Environmental Safety and Health Twenty-Four Semester Hour Certification, 5/02

Certificate courses: Respiratory Protection, Safety Management for Supervisors, Video Display Terminal “Train-The-Trainer”, Job Safety Analysis, Excavation and Trenching, and OSHA Record Keeping

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