Safety Manager
Resume:
John A. Braun, CSP
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
EMPLOYERS 2015 - Present
Corporate EHS & Physical Security Manager
Business Continuity Manager
Develop one and three years strategic and tactical business plans for EHS, security and business continuity operations.
Develop and recommend annual EHS, security and business continuity budgets. Authorize and approve subordinates expenditures in accordance with approved budgets.
Oversee and direct all EHS, security and business continuity operation at all locations to ensure federal and local jurisdiction compliance.
Create and maintain procedures which identify, authenticate and monitor activity at physical entry points of company facilities and for emergency response training and procedures.
Facilitate Corporate Safety, Safety Leader and local branch Safety Committee meetings on a quarterly, bi-monthly and monthly basis respectively.
Establish a process to ensure safety related materials are communicated to all, to include but not limited to, Emergency Response Procedures, Safety Manual, SharePoint Travel site, etc., are reviewed and updated on an annual or as needed basis.
Conduct business impact analyses and assists business units to determine critical business processes, identifies acceptable recovery time periods, and establishes resources required for the successful resumption of business operations in the event of a disaster.
Perform risk analysis in corporate functional areas to identify points of vulnerability and recommends disaster avoidance and reduction strategies.
Coordinate the efforts of associates in different functional areas in the development of procedures for the continuity of business processes in a disaster situation.
Perform risk analysis assigned corporate functional areas to identify points of vulnerability and recommends disaster avoidance and reduction strategies.
Provide guidance to and manage the efforts of business unit associates in the development of recovery procedures for key areas of the company.
Conduct emergency response and recovery training for designated associates in all functional areas. Assists departments in the assignment and training of associates.
Ensure that recovery procedures are effective for the restoration of key corporate resources and for the resumption of critical business processes.
Works with business participate in the development of corporate emergency response procedures; communicate with unit management to ensure that as new equipment, facilities, services, and systems are installed that the proper business resumption issues are addressed. Page 2
University of Nevada, Reno 2007- 2015
Safety Manager
Construction Safety Manager for all new, remodels and renovations project on all university property.
Develop, implement and manage the University asbestos program and various occupational safety programs, and ensure compliance with federal and local requirements.
Conduct Industrial hygiene activities; fit testing, sound level testing, IAQ, Air sampling, etc. Develop a program to track compliance.
Develop and conduct respiratory protection, Lockout/Tagout, confined space and many other applicable safety and health training programs.
Develop and maintain occupational health & safety policies.
Identify workplace occupational safety hazards, conditions, and work practices that may result in work injuries.
Measures potential exposures to physical and chemical hazards which may adversely affect the employees’ health.
Specify control measures to mitigate identified occupational safety risks.
Developed an Emergency Response Program that included a guide, online information and training for all employees.
Developed a Business Continuity Plan based upon for essential business functions. This included disaster recovery training and exercises.
Double Eagle Consulting 2006 - Present
Managing Director
Conduct business impact analyses and assists business units to determine critical business processes, identifies acceptable recovery time periods, and establishes resources required for the successful resumption of business operations in the event of a disaster.
Develop programs to ensure the proper employees were being tested for Industrial Hygiene exposures. Document the exposures, employee training and sampling completed.
Work with clients and OSHA and developed a corrective action that reduced the amount of the citations. Work with customers to develop programs that corrected the areas that needed improvement.
Argonaut Insurance Group – Los Angeles, CA 2004 – 2006 Executive Safety Management Consultant
Provided field safety services for a variety of customers including: warehousing operations, construction, hospitals, and manufacturers. Activities included site specific training for client’s associates, formal risk assessments, procedure development, and accountability systems.
Implemented corporate safety strategies aimed at reducing customers’ loss exposures and present monthly results.
Developed customized behavior based a safety program that builds a safety culture in the field operations. Direct activities towards reducing At-Risk Behaviors. Page 3
Performed risk control assessments to determine environmental safety and health regulatory compliance and corporate safety program implementations.
Completed field surveys of construction sites, manufacturing plants, hazard abatement operations, and demolition of facilities or portions thereof.
Reviewed business operations and procedures to develop best practices strategies for controlling loss.
Analyzed history of accidents and claims to identify root causes of accidents. Developed action plans aimed at eliminating/controlling exposures to loss.
Developed programs to ensure the proper employees were being tested for Industrial Hygiene exposures. Document the exposures, employee training and sampling completed.
Worked with CAL OSHA consultative services to complete filed assessments of job sites. Worked with a customer to develop programs that corrected the areas that needed improvement.
Participated in sales presentations to present the proposed safety plan for the upcoming policy year for acquiring new business. Presented the safety successes and future safety action plan for renewal business.
Received an award for customer retention.
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES – Irvine & Torrance, CA
Manager of Risk, Safety, Environmental and Training Development 1998 - 2004 I supervised three associates, and vendors that provided services to United States operations. I also managed an operating budget of $1.8 million dollars. Responsible for implementing risk management programs that ensure profitability through direct safety and environmental consultation services for 163 dealerships and 3 manufacturing plants.
Worked with all manufacturing operation to ensure safety in the manufacturing and warehousing operations.
Created, trained and implemented risk management programs that assist dealer principals’ in their understanding of the best risk management practices and how to implement the programs in their dealership.
Completed accident investigations and made appropriate recommendations to eliminate or reduce the potential of repeat injuries.
Responsible for DOT requirements regarding shipments to and receiving shipment the dealers and venders.
Safety Manager for the Toyota Industrial Equipment manufacturing plant. Including battery handling, charging and forklift manufacturing.
Safety Manager for all construction job sites. This includes new building and expansions of existing buildings.
Designed and directed interactive safety training programs designed to reduce work-related injuries, injury frequency and financial losses.
Developed and marketed web-based safety training programs the reduce time between training courses and dealership safety training cost by over 65%.
Developed a National Environmental Assistance Network for all dealership. This enables the dealership to effectively comply with specific state environmental requirements.
Point person for all legal questions regarding Product Safety concerns, depositions and court testimony.
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Risk Services Manager – Torrance, CA 1998 – 1999
Managed five associates and vendors in supporting risk management services for all 1,400 Toyota and Lexus dealerships. Responsible for implementing risk management programs that ensure profitability through direct management and consultation services.
Developed a National Risk Management Program designed to ensure that the dealerships had the appropriate insurance coverage’s, deductibles, and limit values for all line of coverage.
Developed an underwriting/safety survey that evaluated the automobile dealerships’ loss exposures and controls for all lines of insurance coverage.
Developed safety programs designed to eliminate or reduced risk of loss exposures at the dealerships. Developed cost effective solutions to assist and control exposures for property and auto loss.
Reduced re-insurance premiums through negotiating new contracts with three companies.
Developed and marketed a 401(k) Program for Toyota, Lexus and TMHU dealerships that resulted in 87% participation and revenue of over $525,000 in the first year. INDUSTRIAL INDEMNITY/FREMONT – Orange, & Pasadena, CA 1996 - 1998 Senior Loss Control Specialist
Provided field safety services for a variety of customers including: construction, electrical contractors, hotels, and manufactures. Activities included site specific training for client’s associates, formal risk assessments, procedure development, and accountability systems.
Facilitated corporate safety strategies aimed at reducing customers’ loss exposures.
Developed safety action plans with customers aimed at eliminating/controlling sources of loss. Presented results of the plan quarterly with the customer, broker and internal associates.
Developed corporate safety training programs that were used to assist our customers in accident investigation training and hazard communication training.
Performed risk control assessments to determine environmental safety and health regulatory compliance and corporate safety program implementations.
Analyzed history of accidents and claims to identify root causes of accidents. Developed action plans aimed at eliminating/controlling exposures to loss.
Developed programs to ensure the proper employees were being tested for Industrial Hygiene exposures. Document the exposures, employee training and sampling completed.
Participated in sales presentations to present the proposed safety plan for the upcoming policy year for acquiring new business. Presented the safety successes and future safety action plan for renewal business.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP (AIG) – Costa Mesa, CA 1994 - 1996 Senior Risk Management Consultant
Provided field safety services for a variety of customers including: petroleum manufacturing, waste treatment plants, hotels, manufacturers, and distribution warehousing. Activities included site specific training for client’s associates, formal risk assessments, procedure development, hazard identification, and accountability systems.
Collaborated in a Cost Containment Program that resulted in a 46% reduction in cost per claim. Page 5
Managed loss control services to a $73 million book of business and resulted in a reduction in losses by 30-43% each year.
Collaborated with CAL OSHA and customers regarding demolition projects to ensure compliance with requirements.
Coordinated facility expansion for several customers to ensue that all areas of safety were reviewed and programs developed prior to start-up.
Developed safety action plans with customers aimed at eliminating/controlling sources of loss. Presented results of the plan quarterly with the customer, broker and internal a associates,
Performed risk control assessments to determine environmental safety and health regulatory compliance and corporate safety program implementations.
Analyzed history of accidents and claims to identify root causes of accidents. Developed action plans aimed at eliminating/controlling exposures to loss.
Developed programs to ensure the proper employees were being tested for Industrial Hygiene exposures. Document the exposures, employee training and sampling completed.
Participated in sales presentations to present the proposed safety plan for the upcoming policy year for acquiring new business. Presented the safety successes and future safety action plan for renewal business.
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY – FL, NJ & CA 1988 - 1994 Senior Loss Control Consultant
Provided field safety services for a variety of customers including: package shipping, restaurants, fast food, manufacturers, and hotels. Activities included site specific training for client’s associates, formal risk assessments, procedure development, accident investigation, hazard communication training, and accountability systems.
Managed 8 consultants servicing United Parcel Services. Safety Consultant for the construction of the Ontario Air Ramp Project. Identified safety concerns prior to construction and throughout the operation.
Consulted with UPS in developing DOT policies and procedures for accepting and shipping of packages.
Developed a program that reduced the worker’s compensation and auto liability losses by over 30%.
Directed the hazard abatement of materials in several facilities and coordinated the proper disposal of materials. Ensured employees and contractors were trained and the proper Personal Protective Equipment was worn and sampling was completed prior to, and after completion of each phase of the operation.
Field safety consultant for several job sites throughout Orange and LA Counties. Worked to develop safety programs, conducted audits or programs and personnel to ensure compliance with programs.
Coordinated facility expansion for several customers to ensure that all areas of safety were reviewed and programs developed prior to start-up.
Developed safety action plans with customers aimed at eliminating/controlling sources of loss. Presented results of the plan quarterly with the customer and internal associates,
Performed risk control assessments to determine environmental safety and health regulatory compliance and corporate safety program implementations.
Analyzed history of accidents and claims to identify root causes of accidents. Developed action plans aimed at eliminating/controlling exposures to loss. Page 6
Developed programs to ensure the proper employees were being tested for Industrial Hygiene exposures. Document the exposures, employee training and sampling completed.
Participated in sales presentations to present the proposed safety plan for the upcoming policy year for acquiring new business. Presented the safety successes and future safety action plan for renewal business.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE –Retired
1979-1988 United Sates Air Force
1988-1999 United Sates Air Force Reserves
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
BS - Industrial Technology
CERTIFICATIONS/DESIGNATION/MEMBERSHIPS
Board Certified Safety Professional – CSP #13098
Member of ASSE
OSHA 30 hour Construction card
OSHA Outreach Trainer - Construction
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