Management Customer Service
Resume:
PETE J. DURKEE
Plainville, CT. 06062
Cell: 860-***-****
Email: *******@*******.***
SUMMARY
I am a highly educated and well-rounded Environmental Health and Safety professional with over 25 years of diversified experience. With the ability to act as a change leader. I am a motivated problem solver, organized, team-builder, strategic planner, and leader with strong lean processing and analytical skills. I have solid employee relations experience as well as excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
09/2014: Authorized Trainer - OSHA 10 & 30 Hr. - Construction Safety
12/2009: Certificate of Completion, Long Term Care Administration, University of Connecticut, Hartford, CT
08/2006: Authorized Trainer - OSHA 10 & 30 Hr. - Construction Safety
09/2000: Certified Fire & Life Safety Educator I, State of Connecticut Fire Academy, Windsor, CT
12/1999: Certified Defensive Driving Instructor, Fred Matolla Defensive Driving Course
12/1998: Master of Science Occupational Safety and Health with concentration of Industrial Hygiene, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT.
05/1988: Bachelor of Science Arson Investigation with minor in Criminal Justice, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT.
08/1986: Certificate of Completion, Hospital Safety, Security & Executive Protection Training, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
05/1986: Associate of Science Computer Engineering Technology, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Boston, Boston, MA.
09/1982: Certified Firefighter I, 1982, State of CT/Town of Berlin
COMPUTER RELATED SKILLS
Operating Systems (Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Apple) 05/1984-Present
Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) 05/1984-Present
Lotus Office SmartSuite (Word Pro, 1-2-3, Freelance Graphics, Approach and Organizer) 12/1989-07/1997
Business (Recovery) Continuity Planner 05/1984-Present
Adobe Acrobat & Photoshop 05/1984-Present
Patient Health Information (PHI) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) [Allscripts] 12/2010-10/2014
Kronos Timekeeping 03/2013-10/2014
CORT Employee Record System 03/2013-10/2014
ADP Payroll & Business Solutions 03/2013-10/2014
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner, Trainer and Consultant 08/2006-Present
Self-Employed 215 W Main St., Plainville, CT 06062
Job Responsibility: Manage all aspects of Construction and General Industry Occupational Health and Safety Training and Compliance and Risk Management.
Key Aspects:
Developed and Conducted personalized and custom training solutions on topics such as Introduction to OSHA, OSHA Focus 4, Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Back Injury Prevention, Material Handling, Fall Protection, Stairs and Ladders, Scaffolds, Lockout-Tagout, Power Tools, LP Gas Safety, Egress, Fire Protection and Bloodborne Pathogens to name a few.
Project Management of ongoing Occupational Health and Safety Training and Compliance, Health and Safety Inspections and Risk Management Consulting Services.
Safety Compliance Coordinator - HR Comp and Benefits Team 03/2013-10/2014
CT Institute for the Blind dba Oak Hill 120 Holcomb St., Hartford, CT 06112
Job Responsibility: Manage Occupational Health & Safety Risk Management for over 1,400 union/non-union employees in over 110+ sites and was part of the strategic planning and lean processing team while providing excellent Customer Service to all Business Partners.
Key Aspects:
Project Management developing and implementing the organization’s Safety and Risk Management program in a manner that fulfills the mission and strategic goals of the organization while complying with state and federal regulations and accreditation standards. Lead and facilitated the Health, Safety and Wellness Committee, Emergency Evacuations and Random Drug Testing program.
Developed and implemented systems, policies and procedures for the identification, collection and analysis of risk related information.
Collected, Investigated and analyzed root causes, patterns or trends data concerning employee injuries and Identified and implemented corrective action where appropriate.
Educated and trained the leadership and staff concerning their respective responsibilities as they relate to OSHA regulations, as well as other required state and federal regulations.
Identified hazardous physical conditions, practices and ergonomics that might lead to an injury, property damage, or liability claim. Served as the organization’s safety liaison to the organization’s insurance carrier.
Assisted with Human Resource departmental responsibilities, as necessary, including personnel related actions, new-hire process and working with Business Partners as well as Kronos Timekeeping, ADP Payroll, HRIS Business Solutions and the Employee Recognition program.
Legal Department Coordinator 12/2010-03/2013
Neurosurgical Associates of SW CT 67 Sand Pit Rd., Danbury, CT 06810
Job Responsibility: Assisted the Practice Manager by working collaboratively from attorneys, patients and other outside agencies/facilities to process medical record requests and assist with Human Resource and Employee Relation and Risk Management functions.
Key Aspects:
Managed Patient Health Information (PHI) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (Allscripts) including entering and retrieving patient records and information in compliance with all applicable regulations and laws.
Project Management including coordinating and obtaining Meaningful Use Solution certification and complying with the Medicare EHR Incentive Program.
Assisted with Medical Coding and Billing, Collection, Registration & Scheduling, Patient Check-in and Check-out, Medial Assisting, Prescription Management, New Hire and Ongoing Employee Training, Process Development and Analysis, Processing Claims and Governmental forms.
Event Planning and Scheduling outside vendor representative meetings and luncheons.
Corporate Safety Manager 04/2006–11/2008
Kamco Supply Corp. of NE 2 Barnes Industrial Road South, Wallingford, CT 06492
Job Responsibility: Manage Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Risk Management exposures at 10+ sites with approximately 350 employees in the New England Region.
Key Aspects:
Project Management Project Management including developing and implementing the organization’s Safety and Risk Management program in a manner that fulfills the mission and strategic goals of the organization while complying with state and federal regulations and accreditation standards. Developed, Lead and facilitated leadership and staff training, such as the OSHA 10hr Training, Health, Safety and Wellness Committee, Health and Safety inspections and, Emergency Spill Procedures.
Created & ensured execution of Corporate Emergency Preparedness, Event Planning and Scheduling of Emergency Evacuations and Business Continuity policies, procedures and plans.
Assisted in DOT and FMSCA compliance of a 100+ vehicle fleet including Motor Vehicle Record checks and drug testing of new hires and random testing of current employees.
Worked collaboratively with the Corporate Risk Manager to Drive/Promote a Zero incident Environmental Health & Safety culture throughout the sites and assist in HR and Employee Relation functions.
Supported security initiatives for asset protection (physical and personnel).
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