Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager/Director

EHS Management ( HAZMAT Regulations ( Workplace Safety/OSHA ( Safety

Consulting ( Incident Reporting ( Risk/Loss Mitigation ( Leadership and

Safety Performance ( Regulatory Compliance and Standards ( Staff

Supervision and Training

Summary of Qualifications

Dedicated, detail-oriented, and accomplished professional with

comprehensive years of expertise managing environmental health and safety

aspects of industrial operations. Gain consistent recognition from

superiors for outstanding job performance. Demonstrate adeptness in

consulting within the areas of environmental safety and health; worker's

compensation; and hazardous waste. Exemplify expertise in accident

investigation, facility and equipment maintenance, unsafe conditions, and

workstation design. Possess solid analytical, communication, problem-

solving, and critical thinking skills.

Professional Experience

Cox-Manheim Corporate - Atlanta, GA

Corporate Area Safety Leader, Midwest and Southwest Markets 2011-Present

Provide oversight to 35 operating locations and its entire operations,

which include evaluation of overall safety performance across all

designated locations. Take full responsibility in monitoring regulatory and

compliance standards.

. Consistently succeeded in driving continuous improvement and

developing personal and leadership skills.

. Led the establishment and implementation of Behavior Base Safety (BBS)

goals.

. Took part in attaining the lowest TIR throughout the company's

history.

. Successfully returned $5M for the company through application of risk

management practices.

Manheim Nashville - Nashville, TN

Loss Prevention Manager 2010-2011

Spearheaded environmental, health and safety (EHS) and security functions;

supervised 15 security officers; and developed master safety file plan for

all local, state, and federal compliance records, hazardous waste,

accidents, incidents, and safety training. Initiated the application of Job

Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for the Manheim-

Nashville location.

. Generated $5K monthly savings in Hazardous Waste stream in a span of

90 days of employment.

. Directed supervisors and officers in Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) 10-hour course; succeeded in completing the

Advanced Driving Safety Course and Instructor Training Course.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. - Rossville, IL

Environmental, Health and Safety Manager 2007-2009

Created plans and executed programs in order to train managers and

employees regarding work site safety practices. Thoroughly assessed

accident data to establish trends and to prevent various accident types.

Aided facility safety committees; regulated incident investigations; and

carried out root cause analysis and closure of corrective actions.

. Effectively developed and implemented plant safety programs to ensure

safe and accident-free work environment.

. Carried out various safety key concepts to lead the roadmap to zero

injuries and to provide world class performance.

. Played an integral role in developing and implementing hazard control

methods, safety procedures and programs.

Horizon Hobby, Inc. - Champaign, IL

Corporate Manager, Security and Safety 2006-2007

Administered all aspects of corporate and field security/safety policies,

programs and procedures for multiple Illinois facilities and expertly

observed programs for California facilities. Regulated OSHA audits and

California OSHA audits as well as site and regulatory compliance.

. Earned designation to travel to California to facilitate ongoing

training and ergonomic assessments for associates in all work areas.

. Conducted investigation on accidents; prevented loss; monitored

training files; and pioneered the $100K upgrade of CCTV system.

Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency - Danville, IL

Assistant Director 2003-2006

Introduced new procedures from the Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA) and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) while focusing

on safety and security of county files and regulations. Functioned as

planning liaison for the county Local Emergency Planning Committee and

managed the formulation of safety plans.

. Accomplished duties including the management of Federal Chemical

Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) budget;

implementation of safety inspections and audits; and provision of

support for local departments and law enforcement in real-time

exercises.

. Presided over training regarding various facets of VX nerve agent and

HAZMAT.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Southwest Bible College and Seminary, Sulphur, LA

Professional Development

Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

Introduction to Incident Command System 2003

Exercise Design Course 2003

Emergency Planning 2003

Leadership & Influence 2004

University of Illinois - Fire Service Institute

Hazardous Materials Operations 2004

Operations Train the Trainer 2004

Hazardous Materials Technician A 2004

State Fire Instructor 2004-2006

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

IS-00700 National Incident Management 2004

Parkland College, Champaign, IL

U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA 10 Hour 2008

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA 501 2009

Certification:

Certified Safety Manager 2014

Professional Affiliations

Loss Control Specialists, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS)

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