DAVID HODGSON

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North Lawrence, OH 44666

330-***-****

330-***-**** (Work)

Highly motivated to produce quality results, my dedication,

thoroughness, and project management skills will assist me in contributing

to your organization in the area of:

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

QUALIFICATIONS

Over 20 years experience in Environmental Compliance, Environmental Health

and Safety, with emphasis on OSHA Policies, Procedures, and Audits.

Excellent project management skills: organizational, time-management,

motivational and team-building abilities, with follow-through to producing

results.

Proven problem-solving skills: thorough research, analysis, planning,

writing, and program development and implementation.

Effective communication skills demonstrated in training, teaching and daily

interfacing with all levels of management and production personnel.

Computer literate: Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Graphics

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Major in Earth Science

Ashland College, 1986

Master of Science, Geology/Earth Science

University of Akron, 1999/2000

Thesis: "The Extent of Lead

Movement in

Glacial Deposits from Sport

Shooting Activities"

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Severe Weather Spotter - National Weather Service (NWS)

Researcher / Grounds - North Lawrence Fish and Game Club

Secretary - Wayne County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee)

County Loss Control Coordinators Association

Trustee - NEFCO 208 Committee (Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning

and Development Organization - Clean Water Plan (208) Ohio River Basin Task

Force

Past member Stark County Haz-Mat Team

CAREER SUMMARY

Loss Control / Safety Manager

Wayne County Board of Commissioners Wooster,

Oh

Safety / Environmental Regulations

11/02 - present

Accident Investigations

Workers' Comp Claims Reduction and Monitoring

County Solid Waste Management

Employee Training - Safety, Records Management

Emergency Coordinator Wooster, Oh

Wayne County EMA 10/00 - 11/02

SARA III, auditing, Haz-Mat

Oil and gas well reporting, update

Response and procedures, vulnerability studies

Project Manager

Bassett Environmental Assoc.

Cuyahoga Falls,Oh

Phase I Assessments, Due Diligence reporting,

3/00-10/00 OSHA/EPA compliance audits, Geoprobe analysis

marketing, scheduling, topography and subsurface analysis

Environmental & Safety Consultant

JR Engineering

Barberton, Ohio Develop and write

safety procedures and incorporate

5/99-7/01

company wide Safety and Training Manuals. Instruction of

Operation Managers, Supervisors, and employees. Safety

and Environmental audits. OSHA and EPA compliance.

Safety & Compliance Coordinator, Material Control

N. Canton, Ohio

ISO 9000 Auditor / Consortium Committee 9/89-3/97

Liquid Control Corporation

College Instructor

University of Akron, Wayne College

Orrville, Ohio

Presently employed

I currently teach Geology / Earth Science, Environmental Geology,

Environmental Lab, Earth's Atmosphere and the Weather, and Dinosaurs for

the University of Akron (1990 - Present).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / SEMINARS

E.P.A. Brownfields Basic Training for Local Government - 2/20/03

. EPA's Solid Waste Program

. Remedial Response Program

. Voluntary Action Program

. Underground Storage Tanks (BUSTR)

. Site Investigations

State Auditor - Records Training

Management Skills Seminar - 3/27/03

National Fire Academy - Emergency Response to Terrorism

Drug Free Workplace

SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

0. Completed Master's Thesis pertaining to the migration or retention of

surficial lead within the soil matrix, groundwater table, and possible

runoff. Thesis included extensive lab work on soils, site mapping,

background checks, well installation, surface, precipitation, and

groundwater monitoring, and all environmental and geologic aspects

pertaining to the site.

1. Developed and implemented the Corporate Safety Manual for JR

Engineering, Liquid Control Corp., and Wayne County Commissioners

2. Acquired a Department of Transportation Exemption Number allowing

shipment of hazardous equipment in company equipment, and saving the

company $50,000 - $80,000 per year. (Liquid Control)

3. Developed a Safety Audit and Accident Investigation Procedure reducing

lost time accidents and injuries. (Liquid Control, JR Engineering,

Wayne County)

4. Assured EPA and OSHA compliance through knowledge and implementation

of governmental regulations.

5.

6. Researched and reduced incoming hazardous materials.

7. Developed programs including Waste Minimization, Lock Out / Tag Out,

Toxic Notification, Hazard Communication, Employee Safety Training,

Waste Analysis, and Hazardous Material Shipping Requirements (D.O.T.).

8. Responsible for all Environmental Health and Safety policies and

procedures, OSHA/EPA permitting, Employee Safety, Contingency

Planning, Fire Evacuation and Prevention, Respirator Monitoring, and

Right-to-Know Programs.

9. Responsible for recycling and reducing hazardous waste. (Liquid

Control)

10. Responsible for appropriate closure of current plant and evaluating

new building site.

11. Due diligence reports on several corporations. (Alamo Water, Accurate

Forging)

12. Gold and Silver Certificates for instruction service; Wayne College

13. Closure / Phase I Edwards Properties, Strasburg, OH.

14. Phase I and Phase II Dutton Realty Properties

15. 55% reduction in Workers' Compensation Claims (Wayne County)

16. Developed Self Insurance Program reducing significant costs (Wayne

County)

POTENTIAL

My management, analytical, research, and problem solving skills will allow

me to be a long term asset to your firm.

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