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Manager Training

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Apo, AE
Posted:
April 13, 2014

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Paul R. Hovey

** * ******* ***** *******, New York 14228 716-***-****

*********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/paulrhovey

Organizational Commitment Customer Care Leadership Accountability

Integrity Teamwork Success

Dedicated fire, health and safety professional with lifelong commitment to

designing safety programs and delivering training to reduce the risk of

hazards in the workplace and increase health and safety awareness at all

levels.

Natural leader and forward thinker who has led safety committees, conducted

inspections, investigations and hazard analyses - and reduced

incident/accident rates and property loss - from the U.S. Navy to working

as a firefighter and fire inspector, to serving as a health and safety

manager.

Certifications Safety Program Development Employee Training

Leadership Skills

Certifications: Occupational Safety & Employee Training & Development

Health Professional; Safety Auditor Programs: Developed and delivered New

Certification (SAC); Accident Hire Orientation Program, Fire

Investigation Technician (AIT); Safety Prevention Program, Fire & Emergency

Inspections Technician (SIT); Hazard Services Training Programs, Paramedic

Analysis Technician (HAT); OSHA 30-Hour Training Program, and OSHA Safety

Construction; Fire Officer I; Fire Training.

Inspector II; Fire Instructor III; Fire Inspection: Conducted inspections

Haz-Mat Incident Command; Hazardous of maximum occupancy; fire exits and

Substances & Industrial Hygiene; FEMA proper exit signage; electrical code

National Incident Management System compliance; fire extinguishers;

Courses (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, hazardous materials; flammable

IS800); Mission Systems University materials; fire alarm systems; fire

Environmental Safety & Health Courses drills; and fire training and awareness

Safety Program Development: programs.

Established and implemented safety Leadership Skills: Demonstrated skills

programs that reduced safety incidents, in team building; employee training and

increased awareness and knowledge of development; decision-making and

safety in the workplace, and provided judgment; problem solving; planning /

ROI through leadership, education and time management; and taking initiative.

training. Completed Mission Systems University

Leadership Development Series.

Professional Experience and Accomplishments

Exelis Fire Department, Kabul, Afghanistan 2013 - Present

Lead Fire Prevention Specialist

. Establish, manage and supervise the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES)

Fire Prevention Program, with responsibility for 7 inspectors

throughout the Kabul region.

. Analyze fire protection operations, determine and mediate problems,

and formulate corrective measure plans for more than 1,200 buildings.

. Conduct semi-annual fire inspections and provide public fire

prevention and education to civilians and military personnel.

Maintain appropriate documentation on the inspection and testing of

all fire protection equipment.

Great Lakes Building Systems, Inc. - Buffalo, NY 2011 - 2013

Lead Fire Inspector (NICET Level II)

. Conducted fire inspections of institutions, manufacturing plants,

retail establishments, hotels, apartments, hospitals, schools, service

stations and other establishments to secure compliance with codes and

regulations.

. Conducted special inspections and technical inspections (i.e.,

flammable liquid tanks, fire detection systems, fire protection and

fire alarm systems (Notifier, Simplex, Fike, Mir-Com, Siemens) .

Lafayette Tap Room - Buffalo, NY 2007 - 2010

Restaurant and Lounge Manager

. Managed daily operations of the dining room and lounge including all

HR functions, payroll, scheduling, accounts receivable and payable,

inventories, purchasing, maintenance, and booking of entertainment.

Accountable for quality of service and hospitality.

Professional Experience and Accomplishments (Continued)

Wackenhut Fire & Emergency Services, Iraq Fire Division - Bagdad, Iraq

2006 - 2007

Lieutenant - National Training Division / Crew Chief - Camp Stryker Fire

Department

. As training and development officer, conducted Fire & Emergency

Services Training for firefighters.

. Managed daily operations of the Camp Stryker Fire Department and

assigned crews to daily activities.

. Designed and implemented a Team Building Program which promoted trust,

positive communications and creativity.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire Department, Indian Head, MD 2000 - 2002;

1990 - 1995

Firefighter/ Paramedic

. Responsibilities included fire suppression, prevention, inspection and

public education. Maintained Advanced Life Support, training,

medication, narcotic and equipment records.

. Department CPR coordinator; conducted Fire and Emergency Medical

Services training.

. Designed & implemented EMS data entry system for call documentation

and Quality Assurance.

. Conducted monthly fire extinguisher, fire hydrant and building

inspections. Prepared monthly, quarterly and yearly fire and EMS

reports.

G&P Safety Specialist Inc. - Waldorf, MD 2000 - 2005

Founder / Safety Specialist

. Delivered safety training and management consulting to businesses

across southern Maryland. Hired, trained, and supervised a team of 23

contract employees (firefighters).

. Provided safety evaluations, education and training to clients.

Charles County Association of Emergency Medical Services - Charles County,

MD 2001 - 2002

Training Coordinator - Advanced Life Support

. Coordinated paramedic education and training in southern Maryland.

Adesa Corporation - Buffalo, NY 1999 - 2000

Human Resource Manager

. Responsible for overall human resource activities for 500 employees.

Administered comprehensive benefit program; established and managed

the safety program; supervised payroll department.

. Developed and implemented a Light Duty Program and Accident / Incident

Investigation Program to analyze causes and trends of work related

injuries and motor vehicle accidents.

Rural / Metro Medical Services - Buffalo, NY 1995 - 1998

Health and Safety Manager (Human Resource Coordinator) / Paramedic

. Recruited, interviewed, and selected new employees; conducted New Hire

Orientation.

. Maintained compliance with OSHA regulations including Infection

Control and Hazardous Materials Awareness.

. Developed and instructed OSHA mandated training programs using OSHA

criteria.

. Conducted investigations into incidents and accidents.

Assistant Manager of Education and Safety / Paramedic (Human Resource

Division)

. Developed and managed the New Hire Orientation and Hazardous Materials

programs.

. Instructed Emergency Medical licensing and certification courses.

Implemented Junior / Senior EMT and Paramedic programs; instituted a

Light Duty Program and Accident / Incident Investigation Program.

Mercy Flight, Western New York - Buffalo, NY 1996 - 1998

Paramedic / Crew Member (Part-Time)

Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire Department, Indian Head, MD 1990 - 1995

Firefighter/ Paramedic

United States Navy 1982 - 1989

Interior Communications Electrician, Lead Petty Officer

Professional Training & Certifications

Fire, Health & Safety Certifications and Courses:

OSHA 30 hour Construction - Department of Labor

Certified Occupational Safety & Health Professional - OSHAcademy

Safety Auditor Certification (SAC) - National Association of Safety

Professionals

Accident Investigation Technician (AIT) - National Association of Safety

Professionals

Safety Inspections Technician (SIT) - National Association of Safety

Professionals

Hazard Analysis Technician (HAT) - National Association of Safety

Professionals

Hazardous Substances & Industrial Hygiene

Level II Fire Engineer, National Institute for Certification in Engineering

Technologies (NICET)

Maryland and New York State Paramedic & Instructor - Nationally Registry

New York State Clinical EMT - Paramedic Lab Instructor

Level II Firefighter - DOD, NPQS, MFSPQB

Fire Officer I - MFSPQB, IFSAC

Fire Instructor III - DOD, NPQS, MFSPQB, IFSAC

Fire Inspector II - DOD, NPQS, MFSPQB, IFSAC

Incident Command - DOD, NPQS, MFSPQB, FEMA

Hazardous Materials Operations & Incident Command - DOD, NPQS, MFSPQB, FEMA

OSHA Compliance Course

OSHA Medical Compliance Course

Completed 24 FEMA Courses

Management & Supervisory Courses:

Character First Training

Managing & Motivating Today's Young Workers

Employee Discharge and Documentation

Hiring and Retaining Quality Employees

Employment and Labor Law

Designing a Wage and Salary Program Plan

Choosing the Right Employee

Building Effective Communications

Giving Constructive Feedback

Alcohol and Drug Abuse for Supervisors and Managers

Mission Systems University Leadership Development Courses (2012 - 2013):

Leadership 101; Leadership 102; Ethical Leadership for Supervisors;

Leadership 201 - Modules 1- 6

Mission Systems University Environmental Safety & Health Courses (2013):

Access to Medical and Exposure Records; Bloodborne Pathogens; Confined

Space - Permit Required; Electrical Hazards; Fire Extinguisher Safety;

Flammable and Combustible Liquids; Hand, Wrist and Finger Safety; Hazard

Communication; Housekeeping on the Job; Industrial Ergonomics; Lockout /

Tagout; Personal Protective Equipment (Modules 1-10); Machine Guarding;

Office Ergonomics; Front Line Supervisor ESHS Training; Preventing Back

Injury; Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls; Workplace Violence - Employee

Safety & Health

Professional Affiliations

Member, American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians (ASCET)

Member, International Association of Safety Professionals (IASP)



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