Robert A. Horton
***** ***** **** *****, *******, Texas 77429 281-***-**** *********@*******.***
Objective
Motivated; team oriented professional, seeking to join an organization in which I can utilize my previous
management experience, paired with recently acquired occupational safety and health education, to assist the
organization in increasing objective safety programs, achieving result driven solutions, and promoting a positive
safety culture throughout the organization.
Education
Bachelor of science expected 2015 columbia southern university
Major: Occupational Safety and Health
Related coursework: Technical Writing, Legal Aspects of Safety and Health, OSHA Standards
Associate of applied science 2005 lone star college
Major: Legal Studies
Related coursework: Business Law, Torts & Personal Injury Law, Interviewing & Investigations
Related Courses and Certifications
OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Construction
OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
CPR / AED Certified
Certified Texas Peace Officer
Skills & Abilities
safety & risk Management
Successfully implemented and maintained worker, pedestrian and traffic safety for various jobsites relating to the
construction industry, to include underground utilities, roadway building, and multi-level building construction.
Effectively coordinated the safety efforts of multiple locations simultaneously, while maintaining a diligent approach
in accomplishing the goals and policies of the company.
Promoted a positive safety culture among all personnel to ensure the continued success of the company’s overall
business efforts while maintaining a well-balanced relationship between management, line-level employees and
contractors.
Technical & Professional
Ability to utilize database resources and technical data in researching solutions for obtaining compliance. Experience
utilizing OSHA Federal Standards, Trade Organization Guidelines; as well as National, State and Local codes to
develop workplace practices that align with the business needs of the organization.
Relentless in fact finding, interview techniques, and accident investigations, including witness statements, and
detailed report writing, while assuring factual information and diligence is maintained.
Experienced in the application of Microsoft Office, Various Case Management Software, and Digital Photographic
and Video Equipment in performing job tasks related to the position.
Communication
Proven ability to effectively communicate verbally with all levels of personnel while maintaining a professional
business acumen and emphasizing focus on attaining results that attribute to the overall goals of the company.
Superb writing skills, with attention to the detail and quality necessary in achieving the comprehension of the
material to all audiences.
Previous and current work experience in which I have developed excellent interpersonal skills necessary in relating
to persons of all backgrounds. This skill has proven helpful in dispute resolution, directed problem solving, and the
ability to gain cooperative relationships in working with outside contractors, government agencies and various other
groups such as media outlets, public relations, and accident witnesses.
Experience
traffic safety coordinator tejas underground utilities, llc 2010-current
Review and implement traffic control plans with adherence to jobsite safety plans in an effort to maintain a safe work
environment for personnel, contractors, and the public.
Effectively coordinate and manage traffic safety officers for various jobsite locations; including training, safety
audits of jobsite set-up, and scheduling.
This position has also provided exposure to other areas of workplace safety such as trench safety, confined space
work, fall protection, machine and equipment hazards and PPE standards. I maintain a close working relationship
with the Safety and Health Director of the company and actively participate in walkthrough inspections and training
with employees.
operations manager – contract civil process Certified Civil Process 2007-2014
Responsible for developing and maintaining business relationships on a national level which included active marketing, client
relations, contract negotiation, customer service and effective time management skills to deliver the end product.
Preparation of legal documents, affidavits, and motions in conjunction with jurisdictional court rules.
Oversight, management, and field training of independent contractors in regards to hiring, scheduling, assigning tasks.
Responsible for maintaining office operations, databases, record keeping, jurisdictional filings and business accounting
practices.
Civil Investigator / Process Server Applied Security Technologies 2005-2007
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Responsible for conducting surveillance operations on both, civil and criminal investigations. Concentration of investigations
were primarily worker compensation cases, but also included theft, infidelity and child custody cases.
Preparation of investigation reports, witness statements, and affidavits while maintaining diligence in completeness.
Utilized effective time management skills to coordinate office and field operations to ensure that assignments and investigators
tasks were aligned with scheduling needs while maintaining client expectations.
Other responsibilities included maintaining office operations, opening new case files, performing background data searches,
witness and defendant location, and civil process operations.
Other work experience
Reserve Deputy Constable – Waller County Precinct 2 Constables Office 2011-current
Reserve Deputy Sheriff – Waller County Sheriff’s Office – 2010-2011
Duties include: enforcement of local and state laws, vehicle patrol and traffic enforcement, responding to emergency
service calls, report writing, public event details and special assignments.
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