DAVID HODGSON
North Lawrence, OH 44666
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.