Manager Safety
Resume:
CORY SCOTT WALKER
**** ****** ******, **** *****, CA 90815
Cell: 714-***-****
ac0wh6@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Health & Safety Manager offering 15 years of progressive leadership experience in the Maritime Industry for two of
the largest container Terminal operators on the West Coast; Dedicated to promoting a daily positive safety culture for
150-250 International Longshore Warehouse Union (ILWU) members, Terminal management team, Government
agencies and Vendors for both Ports of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles.
Strong decision maker, remains calm and poised in high -pressure situations, thrives in dynamic, challenging and
fast paced professional environments; Committed to develop and deliver successful Environmental Health & Safety
programs, regulatory compliance, policies and procedures for local, state and government agencies.
Natural leader, driven to quickly establish credibility and lead by influence across all levels of the organization;
Possesses a high degree of integrity and an outstanding work ethic, with strong leadership qualities; Organized and
diligent, with excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
APM TERMINALS
Terminal Island, Ca.
Safety/Operations Manager 10/2012 to 01/2017
Managed/supervised daily safety/work assignments for overall Container Terminal operations (Vessel, Rail and
Yard) for all International Longshore Warehouse Union(ILWU) workers, supervisory clerks and foreman.
Responsible for partnering with Operations managers, superintendents, and senior management to implement
proactive solutions to minimize at risk conditions and at risk behaviors while ensuring the health and safety of all
employees, visitors and contractors through the adherence of EHS standards, policies and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of fire prevention standards, oil spill containment procedures, emergency response methods,
respiratory protection and personal protective equipment requirements.
Comprehensive knowledge of ocean import/export operations, freight forwarding, logistics, inter-modal and
multi-modal transportation; communicating and information exchange with clients, business agents, overseas, rail
roads, steamship lines, brokers, and (OTR) Trucking community.
Dedicated to improving safety performance by continuously increasing a level of awareness and improving safety to
reduce, if not eliminate accidents and injuries.
Develop and execute safety inspections and audits to detect and eliminate unsafe practices and unsafe conditions.
Oversee and implement education and training programs in compliance of company policy and with applicable
health and safety laws and regulations.
Prepared and conducted health and safety meetings with operations managers, senior management, superintendents,
foreman and ILWU labor.
Responsible for communicating, implementing and monitoring environmental, safety, accident prevention programs
and procedures in accordance with government regulations and company polices.
Managed and Monitored the Investigation of serious accidents, reviewing all injury reports, determining cause and
recommend future preventative measures.
Inspecting and evaluating workplace equipment and environment with a process to identify potential risks and
hazards.
PORTS AMERICA HANJIN / TTI
Long Beach, Ca.
Safety Manager/ Operations Superintendent 03/2002 to 08/2012
Managed/supervised daily safety/work assignments for overall Container Terminal operations (Vessel, Rail and
Yard) for all International Longshore Warehouse Union(ILWU) workers, supervisory clerks and foreman.
Responsible for partnering with Operations managers, superintendents, and senior management to implement
proactive solutions to minimize at risk conditions and at risk behaviors while ensuring the health and safety of all
employees, visitors and contractors through the adherence of EHS standards, policies and procedures.
Dedicated to improving safety performance by continuously increasing a level of awareness and improving safety to
reduce, if not eliminate accidents and injuries.
Develop and execute safety inspections and audits to detect and eliminate unsafe practices and unsafe conditions.
Oversee and implement education and training programs in compliance of company policy and with applicable
health and safety laws and regulations.
Prepare and conduct health and safety meetings with operations managers, senior management, superintendents,
foreman and ILWU labor.
Extensive knowledge of fire prevention standards, oil spill containment procedures, emergency response methods,
respiratory protection and personal protective equipment requirements.
Comprehensive knowledge of ocean import/export operations, freight forwarding, logistics, inter-modal and
multi-modal transportation; communicating and information exchange with clients, business agents, overseas, rail
roads, steamship lines, brokers, and (OTR) Trucking community.
Responsible for communicating, implementing and monitoring environmental, safety, accident prevention programs
and procedures in accordance with government regulations and company polices.
Managed and monitored the Investigation of serious accidents, reviewing all injury reports, determining cause and
recommend future preventative measures.
Inspecting and evaluating workplace equipment and environment with a process to identify potential risks and
hazards.
INCO (ICB) COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Long Beach, Ca
Construction Superintendent 02/2000 to 06/2002
Responsible for overseeing and managing all day-to-day job site activities, including project team performance, site
conditions, safety and quality standards, compliance with scope, and effective management of trade partners.
Establishing and implementing the baseline schedule based on contracts, while proactively addressing challenges
that could impact the progress of work and ensuring that the work performed is consistent with the contracted scope
of work.
Insure that all subcontractors participate in a safety pre-construction meeting prior to starting work on the project.
Direct field personnel according to the project plan and Company principles.
Communicate issues, events, performance and progress daily to the Project Manager.
Establish effective working relationships with clients and team members.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: HEALTH SCIENCE
California State University-Long Beach, Long Beach, Ca, US
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: FIRE SCIENCE
Long Beach City College, Long Beach, Ca, USA
Firefighter 1 certified
Hazardous Materials training
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
CPR/AED first aid certified
Fire suppression/prevention
Incident command training
First responder training
Confined space training
Drug/Alcohol reasonable suspicion certified
REFERENCES
Steve Naumovski
APM Terminals - Operations Manager
Former supervisor
Joseph Quilico
Ports America- Operations Manager
Former supervisor
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