Manager Project

WILLIAM J. COOK, JR.

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Regional Manager and EH&S Specialist with 15+ years of progressive management experience and excepti onal

people skills. Quick study with an ability to rapidly achieve organizational integration, easily assimilate job

requirements and aggressively employ new methodologies. Energetic and self -motivated team player/builder. At

ease in high stress, fast -paced environments with emerging and multiple responsibilities.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Operations & Employee Management Training & Development

Results Oriented Computer Proficient in Word, Excel &PP

Client – Focused Financial budgets, records & processing

Self-Starter

Contract Negotiations, Review & Drafting

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Raised the number of residents on the Solid Waste Program from 860 to 3200 within a 6 month period.

● Worked with the Macon County Planning Commission to develop a proposed Zoning Ordinance and

Subdivision Regulations.

● Owned and operated a full service travel agency in Montgomery, AL from 1991 t o 1 994 named "World

Over T ravel."

● Operated and managed a joint Child Care Center in Tuskegee, Alabama. Name of the facility was "Creative

Child Care” with a capacity of 60 kids.

● Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official (CAPZO). Completed through the University of North

Alabama, May 2009.

● Ran a political campaign for the office of Chairman of the Macon County Commission in 2008.

EXPERIENCE

Regional Manager 01/2013 to 01/2014

ClearWater Solutions, LLC Opelika, Alabama

Effectively organized, managed and monitored activities required to operate multiple water and wastewater

systems throughout the Alabama Southwest Region. Analyzed operational process control procedures and

instituted changes when necessary to achieve full compliance with all loc al, state and federal regulatory agency

standards. Prepared, administered, and monitored annual operational budgets. Conducted contract

management, site visits and client relations with existing clients and prospective new business projects.

Environmental Health & Safety Director 01/2013 to 01/2014

ClearWater Solutions, LLC Opelika, Alabama

OSHA Certified in General Industry with pr iotory focus on safety. Implemented safety training and material

(PPE, LOTO, Hazard Communic ation, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Back Safety, Ergonomics

etc.) to Project Managers on a mont hly basis. Provided risk management, workman's compensation assistance

and conducted bi-annual site visits to ensure training and that all safety measures are in place. Assisted PM's in

various activities, including but not limited to investigating accidents, prepare and maintain required reports.

identify countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence and implementing compliance on Chemical Safety Data Sheets.

Provided programs regarding waste minimization, pollution prevention and control and various compliance

activities in all areas of EH&S. Responsible for new hire, random drug and alcohol testing. Prepared bi-annual

written safety objectives and actio n plans to PM ’s and upper management.

Project Manager 05/2010 to 01/2013

ClearWater Solutions, LLC Opelika, Alabama

Directed the complete management and operations of the water and solid waste division of Wilcox County,

Alabama. Responsible for contract management and client relations. Prepared and presented monthly

operational reports to the client (county commission, city council or water board) at their monthly public

meeting. Maintained accurate operational r ecords and reports to the local, state and federal regulatory

agencies. Provided client with capital rehabilitation projects management, progress reviews and capital project

recommendations. Planned and executed payroll, scheduling and vendor invoicing

Compliance Officer 06/1999 to 05/2010

Macon County Commission Tuskegee, Alabama

Enforced local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to Solid Waste Disposal. Collected evidence of illegal

dumping and initiated civi l proceedings as necessary. Developed and prepared the budget for the Compliance

Department. Worked closely with all other county (Finance, Huma n Resource, Accounts Payable &

Receivable) departments.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Business Management

Auburn University Montgomery M ontgomery, Alabama

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS

Vice President of PALS (People Against A Littered State) Macon County Chapter.

Member of the Macon County Humane Society.

Member on the ACCA's (Association of County Commissioners of Alabama) Environment & Land Use

Steering Committee for 3 y ears.

WORK HISTORY

REGIONAL MANAGER 01/2013 to 01/2014

ClearWater Solutions, LLC Opelika, Alabama

E NVIRONM ENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY DIRECTOR 09/2011 to 01/2014

ClearWater Solutions, LLC Opelika, Alabama

P ROJECT MANAGER 0 5/2010 to 01/2013

ClearWater Solutions, LLC Opelika, Alabama

C OMPLIANCE OFFICER 0 6/1999 to 05/2010

M acon County Commission Tuskegee, Alabama

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