Manager Safety

Steven M. Elkins

** ********* *****

Jackson, Tennessee 38305

Cell – 731-***-****

Cell - 731-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE My goal is to secure a position that will utilize my knowledge, skills and abilities derived from my training, career experience and education.

EXPERIENCE

6-2015 to Present Position: Innotrac Inc. Safety and Loss Prevention Manager

I am responsible for all aspects pertaining to safety and loss prevention. Develop policy and procedure to ensure a safe work environment. Partner with human resources department and managers to provide training and disciplinary action as required. Investigate and work al accidents and injuries to include workers compensation cases.

Protection of Innotrac assets by developing and training a security team to conduct patrols, monitor employees and contractors entering and exiting the facility, utilizing CCTV cameras and metal detectors. Investigate and report all known losses to include accidents and injuries. Develop partnerships with the audit team to identify potential losses to the company.

5-2004 to 4-2015 Position: Kirkland’s Safety Manager

I have completed an OSHA Compliance course and I have been certified through the American Red Cross as an instructor in first-aid, CPR, AED and Blood borne pathogens.

Duties: Develop and manage the distribution center, corporate offices and all store safety programs. Responsibilities were to hire and train the team for the DC safety and security department. Developed the policy and procedures for our team and developed and trained all employees on the following general industry standards:

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Lockout/Tag out

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Portable fire extinguishers

Blood borne pathogens

Emergency response

First-aid

Hazard communication

Medical and exposure records

Noise

Ladder safety

Additional Duties:

Developed safety plan, safety policy and procedures for 300 plus stores

Conducted safety audits to ensure safety procedures were followed

Conducted research to identify and implement updated procedures and equipment to reduce injuries and reduce damages to merchandise

Worked closely with the claims department to identify areas of frequency or repeated claims

Investigated, documented and followed up on worker’s compensation claims. Provided first aid provided a medical panel as needed for additional treatment. Partnered with management to return the employee to work if we could accommodate restrictions imposed by a doctor

Investigated and documented claims while partnering with managers, HR and claims department for re-training and corrective action

Partnered with our insurance providers to visit and audit our safety program in all areas of our business

Developed and served as company safety committee chair

Partnered with external consultants to evaluate company safety programs to ensure we were compliant from an outside viewpoint

EXPERIENCE

5-2004 to 4-2015 KIRKLAND’S - Jackson, Tennessee

Position: Regional Loss Prevention Manager/DC Security Manager

I served as the loss prevention regional manager responsible for the 100 stores located in the southeast region.

Duties:

Conducted LP and safety training for managers and team members

Conducted audits to ensure compliance with company policy and procedures

Conducted internal/external interviews utilizing Wickland-Zulawski interview techniques to resolve issues

Participated in inventory audits of stores and warehouses

Used inventory metrics to determine stores that fell below company averages

Followed up with low performing high loss stores conducting interviews and training to reduce loss, damages and injuries

Conducted covert camera and in person operations to identify, investigate and terminate or forward to law enforcement for prosecution

Utilize in store and DC CCTV cameras to identify opportunities to reduce risk and implement additional training

Developed good communication and trust with team members and managers

Investigated and followed up on all OSHA compliance issues including settlement of the cases

Investigated all fire marshal complaints partnered with construction and other business partners to ensure compliance.

1-2003 to 5-2004 Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) – Jackson, Tennessee

Position: Federal Law Enforcement Officer

Duties: To protect the employees and property of TVA.

10-1998 to 1-2003 Anchorage Police Department (APD) – Anchorage, Alaska

Position: Police Detective Sergeant

Duties: Promoted to Police Detective Sergeant to supervise all duties related to human resources for my department and handling drug informant payments and budgets.

Supervised Crimes Againtst Children Unit (CACU)

Supervised Forensics Crimes unit

Handled hiring, promoting, transferring employees

Supervised FBI “Safe Streets” Task Force

Performance management, rewards, & discipline

Initiated cutbacks, layoffs, terminations & recalls

Policy enforcement, grievances & adjustments

Benefits administration

Purchasing and procurement of equipment

Nominated as Anchorage Municipal Employee of the Year ‘00

1991 to 1998 Anchorage Police Department - Anchorage, Alaska

Position: Detective

Duties: Promoted to Detective, providing administrative duties while serving on the Safe Streets Task Force, the Gang Unit, the Fraud Unit, and, the Metro Drug Unit. Was cross-designated as Federal Agent representing, FBI, DEA, US Customs, and US Marshall.

Responsible to prepare affidavits for search & arrest warrants

Accurately completing police reports in a timely manner

Documented reports between APD, the FBI & the DEA

Held “TOP SECRET” clearance with the FBI

Initiated and executed raid and arrest plans for drug busts

Coordinated raids with multi-agency law enforcement teams

Managed confidential informants

Maintained budget for drug purchases and informants

Awarded Detective of the quarter in April, 1996

Served 5 years on the Forensic Response Team (CSI)

1986 to 1991 Anchorage Police Department - Anchorage, Alaska

Position: Police Officer

Duties: To serve and protect the citizens of Anchorage, utilizing a

Community Policing method of patrol.

Served 5 years on the Crisis Intervention Response Team (S.W.A.T)

Awarded Medal of Valor for rescue of fellow downed officer

1984 to 1986 Aleyska Pipeline Company - Anchorage, Alaska

Position: Pipeline Security Officer

Duties: Security for the pipeline Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay, AK.

1980 to 1984 Paris Police Department - Paris, Tennessee

Position: Police Officer

Duties: To serve and protect the citizens of Paris, Tennessee

1974 to 1980 Tennessee National Guard - Paris, Tennessee

Position: National Guardsman

Duties: To serve and protect the citizens in the state of Tennessee

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education – Wayland Baptist

University, Anchorage, Alaska

Major: Human Services Minor: Criminal Justice

Attended: 8/13/198*-*-**-****, Graduated: 2-25-1995

Master of Science Degree in Business and Organizational Management – University of LaVerne, Anchorage, Alaska

Attended: 8/1/199*-*-*-****, Graduated: 5-31-1996

CERTIFICATES

Advanced Criminal Investigation five-day course 1998

Reid advanced school of interview and interrogation two -ay course 1999

Completed Verbal Judo Instructor Course 1999

40 hours First Line Supervisor Training 1999

Reid advanced school of interview and interrogation 2001

Specialized Advanced Intensive Sexual Abuse Skills Interviewing three-day course 2002

Multidisciplinary Team Development Training three-day course 2002

Ethics instructor Certification Course 2002

Graduated two state law enforcement academies

Donaldson Tennessee State Law Enforcement Academy graduated 1980

Anchorage Police Department Academy graduated 1986

Graduated federal law enforcement academy 2003

Wicklander-Zulawski intermediate and advanced interview courses 2015

CIVIC SERVICE

Executive Board Member for the Alaska PD Employees Association

Served on the United Way Committee to hire Network Coordinator

Chairman of the APD Employee Recognition Board

Served on the Anchorage Children’s Advocacy Center Board

Served as president of Wyndchase Homeowners Association, located in Jackson, TN. for 2 years

Developed and served as Chair of Kirkland’s Safety Committee

Volunteer with my church to help build several homes with Habitat for Humanity and build or restore several other charitable organizations in Jackson, TN.

INTERESTS

Fishing, Golf, Reading, Working Out

Spending time with my wife and the family

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