Safety Manager

Entrepreneurial, innovative workplace safety and risk management executive, with extensive experience in highly-regulated manufacturing, distribution, and hazardous environments. Proven success designing and implementing safety programs and administering workers’ compensation programs. A collaborative communicator, able to train and build effective teams across all levels of an organization.

Areas of Expertise

EHS Management Systems

Health & Safety Strategies

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

OSHA, DOT, EPA Compliance

Fleet Management

Claim Management

Staff & Leadership Development

Regional/Global Expertise

Emergency Response Planning

Professional Experience

AMERICAN FIRE PROTECTION GROUP, INC. Edina, MN 7/2012–1/2018

A full-service fire protection construction company.

Corporate Director, Safety & Risk Management

Directed safety and risk management functions globally, across 17 branches in eight states. Managed a team of 18 safety managers, including recruiting, training, performance management, and discipline. Oversaw the administration of workers’ compensation claims, and workplace safety, drug, and alcohol programs, FMLA leave and ADA accommodations. Managed a fleet of 450 vehicles, with full accountability for compliance of DOT regulations, maintenance, and budget oversight.

Key Accomplishments:

Significantly reduced overhead and improved recordkeeping and efficiency by achieving a fully digitized, paperless department.

Integrated what had been 17 separately-operating branches into a single, cohesive, cooperative working team.

COOPER INDUSTRIES Reno, NV 11/2007–06/2012

A manufacturer and distributor of electrical products.

EHS Manager

Managed the Environmental, Health and Safety program for light and heavy manufacturing and distribution plants in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Maintained thorough knowledge of applicable regulatory workplace safety requirements and directed all efforts to comply with legal standards. Consulted with senior leadership regarding the strategic planning and protocol development for the Corporate EHS Plan.

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully orchestrated closures, consolidations, and moves of four facilities in California and Mexico.

Investigated fraudulent workers’ compensation claims, actively pursued, and participated in criminal prosecutions.

SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF VENTURA Oxnard, CA 5/2005–11/2007

A global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products.

Risk Manager

Oversaw all risk-related functions, including facility safety and security, product and property protection, workers’ compensation and general liability claims. Managed DOT regulatory compliance for a fleet of 170 vehicles operating across a wide distribution network. Orchestrated all on-site compliance audits and safety inspections for state and federal regulators.

Key Accomplishments:

Achieved closure without any findings or fines on a wall-to-wall OSHA audit and a PSM OSHA audit.

Managed over 30 workers’ compensation litigated claims, reducing premiums by effectively investigating claims, appearing at depositions, and securing a string of consecutive favorable outcomes in consultation with corporate counsel.

JET PROPULSION LABORATORY (JPL) Pasadena, CA 2/2002–2/2005

A federally funded research and development center and NASA field center.

Senior Safety Engineer

Managed safety and security for a team of high-profile engineers and scientists in a highly-regulated, federally-funded environment. Investigated workplace incidents, including property damage, accidents, and injuries. Designed and enforced safety protocols for chemical and laser laboratories and clean rooms, including handling and clean ups for hazardous materials and chemicals.

Key Accomplishments:

Designated as a key member of the accident investigation team for a significant NASA Mission.

Selected as the Division Laser Safety Officer, one of 15 positions in a 10K employee population.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science Human Resources Bachelor of Arts Communications

University of Phoenix, California, 2005 University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin

Training Courses & Certifications

Mechanical Power Presses; Machine Safeguarding;

Confined Space Entry; Lockout/Tagout; Lifting Devices (Cranes)

OSHA 30 Hour Training; Green Belt; CPR/First Aid/AED; Powered Industrial Trucks (Train-the-Trainer);

Respiratory Protection (Fit Testing); Smith System; Human Resources Management;

FMI Leadership Institute; Industrial Safety

References*

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Jennifer Sturm 775-***-****

Senior Policy Analyst, Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau

I had the pleasure of working with Patti 6 years ago at Eaton Corporation (f/k/a Cooper Industries). As our EHS Manager, Patti was instrumental in successfully implementing safety requirements and training within our facility in Reno, and at other locations. As the HR representative at the facility, I was grateful and impressed with Patti's ability to always communicate with other senior staff. She was very responsive to the safety needs of the staff. She is an exceptional professional and always willing to go the extra mile and step in when needed, even if it does not fall under her job duties. She is a great listener as well and I'm honored to call her my friend.

Kelli Mireles 651-***-****

Senior Claim Analyst, APi Group, Inc.

Patti and I worked very closely together when she was at American Fire Protection Group. What amazed me the most was how organized she was while serving as Corporate Safety and Risk Director for a company with 17 locations. She was well respected by all those she led and worked with at APi Group. We implemented a new RMIS system and she was one of the first to embrace, learn how to navigate, and teach others how to use it. We have bi-annual safety and risk summits; Patti was always one of our biggest participants and was asked often to share the best practices she implemented and taught. Not only is she excellent in her business life, she is an all-around superior human being.

Konica Crouch 505-***-****

Regional Safety & Risk Management Leader, American Fire Protection Group, Inc.

Patti was an accomplished Director with several years of management, strategy, delivery and experience in the Safety and Risk Management industry. She is a pleasure to work with.

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