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)