Environmental Management
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Terrace Park, OH *****
************@*****.***
SUMMARY:
An executive with a proven track record of delivering tangible results in
global corporations, representing a variety of industries. Over 25 years
of experience in Environmental Management, Health & Safety, Product Safety,
and Risk Management. Innovated performance improvements by utilizing
business improvement processes (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean) with substantial
quantitative gains.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Rockwood Service corporation, 2009 - 2015
Director of Reliability
Environmental and Safety Consultant
Led environmental, radiation safety, and occupational health and safety
functions for the largest non-destructive testing company in North America.
Developed a comprehensive environmental compliance program. Collaborated
across all businesses to improve performance, in a wide array of
manufacturing and service industries. Defined and implemented all aspects
of the environmental and safety programs including organization, metrics,
policies/procedures, training, management review, and reporting processes.
Continuing to support the company through an ongoing advisory role.
Praxair, 2007 - 2008
Vice President, Safety & Environmental Services
Led Environmental, Safety, Product Safety, FDA Compliance, Medical
Services, & Corporate Assessment functions for a $10 billion company
operating in 40 countries. Managed a staff of 20 and functionally directed
over 150 global professionals. Created environmental performance measures
and supported external reporting including the Down Jones Sustainability
Index. Formulated a CO2 reporting strategy that became the basis for the
industry's position. Established Praxair as the industry leader in safety
performance by delivering double-digit improvements in injury and accident
rates. Applied Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to drive corporate S&ES
strategies, greater productivity and improved performance.
Nestle Waters North America, 2004 - 2007
Director, Safety & Risk Management
Led the corporate Risk Management, Safety & Security functions for a $4
billion manufacturing, distribution, and delivery company. Participated in
Nestle's Safety Council, charting the strategy for a $75 billion global
food and nutrition company. Accomplishments:
. $5 million reduction in insurance costs/losses, with over a $1 billion
growth
. 80% reduction in lost work days and lost time injuries
. Re-engineered the claims function to establish a shared service.
R.R. Donnelley, 1998 - 2004
Environment, Health, Safety, & Security Director
Led Environmental, Health & Safety, Worker Compensation, and Security
functions for two Business Units comprising over 100 locations, 6,000
employees, and over $1 billion in revenue.
Formulated EH&S service models unique to each business. Established
business unit strategies, set metrics, developed the full breadth of EH&S
programs, instilled management systems, and successfully drove
implementation to reduce:
. Hazardous waste generation by 60%
. Injury rate by 30% and Lost work case rate by 41%
. Worker compensation costs by 28%
. Vehicle accidents by 30 and DOT compliance incidents by 78% within the
first year.
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, 1994 - 1998
Environment, Health & Safety Manager
Directed EH&S programs at manufacturing and distribution facilities
globally for a $13 billion company. Led ISO 14001 certification at all
manufacturing locations world wide. Reduced injuries to 43% below industry
average and serious injuries to industry benchmark; improved environmental
compliance audit ratings by 76%.
Corporate Product Stewardship Manager
Managed a global program to incorporate EH&S considerations into all
products and services. Integrated Design for Environment (DfE) concepts
into product development and standardized EH&S product assessments.
Established systems for tracking product-related EH&S legislation and
market developments world-wide. Conducted market research on
differentiating DfE features and benchmarked competitor positions.
Responsible for investigation, risk analysis, and case management of
product safety incidents.
Corporate Acquisition, Divestiture & Remediation Manager
Established a world-wide program for managing all environmental
liabilities, due diligence, and environmental issues related to plant
closures. Developed corporate policies and other management systems to
control risks, compliance activities, and finances.
Booz, Allen & Hamilton Inc., 1987 - 1994
Consultant
Performed and managed a wide array of environmental and management
assignments for government and private-sector clients. Environmental
assignments included: auditing, regulatory analysis, remediation, pollution
prevention, and innovative compliance strategies.
EDUCATION:
M.B.A., Finance, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1987
B.S. Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1984
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