Robert E. Coleman
*** ******* ** *********, *.C. 29810 803-***-****
***************@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position as a team-player in a people-oriented
organization; where I can utilize my vast experience in the areas of
occupational safety and health management, construction/emergency
management services, safety prevention programs, and worker's compensation
claims management.
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Safety and Risk Management
Proven ability to design, direct and execute effective safety programs
Orchestrated on-site safety training program
Demonstrated experience in monitoring facilities and processes for
adherence to OSHA guidelines by overseeing inspections, recommending
corrective measures and preparing for OSHA safety audits and investigations
Supervised safety programs several large, heavy manufacturing (construction
and steel) companies
Oversaw managed care operations which involved underwriting, claims review,
OSHA compliance and training, and loss prevention.
Competent in analyzing and deciphering design proposals and schematics
Highly qualified in purchasing, estimating, bidding, and conducting market
analysis for high performance companies
Executing thriving labor tactics, schedules, and assimilations
Investigating and preparing recommendations of critical and beneficial
topics
Technical Expertise
Training and Coursework: OTI 510 OSHA Standard for Construction Industry
(30 Instructional Hours), OSHA Scaffolds Course, Fall Protection Program
(7 Hours) 500 Construction Safety; Forklift Training (Certified);
Firefighting; CPR, First-Aid; Leadership and Effectiveness; Claim
Management and Managed Care; Risk Assessment
Computer skills: Very proficient in Windows, Adobe, Microsoft Word and
Microsoft Office and Works, AutoCad, T-SQL, and Primavera
Communication Skills
Supervise numerous job sites to ensure that OSHA safety and compliance, a
drug free workplace, firefighting, and miscellaneous other job safety
programs are employed
Implement occupational safety control and loss control for employers
Experienced and effective when working with people of diverse cultures and
backgrounds and interacting with all levels of management and personnel
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WORK HISTORY
Southern Pan Services -July 2012 to present
Regional Safety Manager
Manage company pre-surveys, perform risk assessment, conduct safety
inspections, provide follow-up training, conduct audits, perform loss
trending and claims review for clients
Work with insurance carrier, underwriter and claims office and provide
weekly status reviews to ensure proper client selection
Reintjes - December 2011 - January 2012
Project Manager
Served as direct liaison between the service manager and the project
supervisors.
Coordinated with production manager and project supervisors to ensure
manpower was available to complete each project according to given time
constraints while establishing schedules and priorities.
Advised service manager of any changes in work scope or non-conformities as
soon as they occurred to ensure condition reports were prepared for
customer approval.
Diamond Scaffold Services - October 2008 - December 2010
Sales Representative / Project Manager
Called on customers globally that required scaffolding services to market
services that could be provided.
Planned, directed, and managed project after successful award of contract.
Reviewed project status reports during each phase of contract and adjusted
resources accordingly to meet requirements.
Prepared weekly project status reports for upper management
After contract completion, analyzed results to discover more efficient ways
to utilize resources to improve profitability and presented to upper
management.
Bender Shipbuilding & Repair, Inc. - January 2002 - October 2008
Estimator - Ship Repair
Coordinate, develop, compile, and submit detailed information required to
provide complete and comprehensive estimate of all labor, material, and
subcontractor costs associated with a sales project.
Reviewed and evaluated bid specifications, drawings, and overall work
scope.
Reviewed subcontractor and supplier quotations to assure price, scope and
terms complied with schedule and specifications.
Communicated with production, purchasing and vendors to verify project
budgets after successful award.
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Reviewed customer information and developed labor, material, and
subcontractor price estimates to meet specification requirements.
Developed project summary of itemized prices.
Prepared estimates for change orders.
Developed craft labor budgets for planning and scheduling of the required
work.
Compared subcontractor and in-house quotes in order to formulate decisions.
Worked with production management to formulate build strategy for intended
repairs or construction.
Developed work packages for distribution to production.
Bender Shipbuilding & Repair, Inc. - January 2002 - October 2008
Field Engineer
Coordinated with management on labor and material returns on various
projects and suggested methods to reduce man-hours and material budgets.
Participated in various projects designed to improve process flow and
reduce cost.
Bender Shipbuilding & Repair, Inc. - January 2002 - October 2008
Materials Engineer
Coordinated material requirements with production and engineering
departments.
Investigated any material issues with suppliers and subcontractors.
Reviewed technical purchase specifications to ensure compliance with
contract requirements.
Requisitioned all required materials in order for purchasing to
successfully acquire.
Represented department at weekly project meetings.
Assisted sales department with project specifications for potential
contracts.
Bender Shipbuilding & Repair, Inc. - January 2002 - October 2008
Planner
Developed step-by-step work instructions for Process assembly/disassembly.
Tracked and expedite established priority of work packages.
Performed various functional and administrative activities.
Ensured all activities met contract requirements.
Halter Marine - December 1997-January 2002
Material Control Manager
Coordinated material for multiple shipyards.
Coordinated special jobs and meeting with yard managers, ordering
materials, and managing a staff of 20-30 personnel.
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Halter Marine 1997-January 2002
Production Control Support
Coordinated material with all crafts (handling field requests)
Assisted warehouse with shipping and receiving all types of materials.
Ingalls Shipbuilding 1992-1997
Steel Superintendent
Managed a crew of 10 to 100 welders, pipefitters, ship fitters and foreman
on vessels constructed to ABS and USCG requirements.
Responsible for meeting schedules and manpower budgets.
Education
T-SQL (Scheduling/Planning Program), Bender Shipbuilding, Mobile AL, 2004
Auto Cad 2000 Level 1, Bender Shipbuilding, Mobile AL, 2002
Business Management Course, Halter Marine, Pascagoula, MS 1994
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associates of Arts in Business Management
Gautier, Mississippi, 1989
Interests
Playing Golf
Cooking
References
Excellent references available upon request.