Safety Manager

Matthew J. Trull

**** ***** ***** **, *********, TN 37312

Cell: 731-***-**** E-mail: **********@*****.*** SUMMARY

An energetic and self-motivated safety professional with relevant education, certifications, and work experience. Known for taking pride in work, simplifying technical aspects for employee understanding, and working well independently or in a team environment. Significant strengths include:

Safety Monitoring and Accountability

Risk Management and Loss Control

Incident Investigations

Safety Training

Ergonomics Expert

Hazardous Energy Control Procedures

Human and Organizational Performance

Team Building

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Occupational Safety and Health (ASAC/ABET Accredited) May 2013 Murray State University, Murray, KY

Awarded Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Board of Certified Safety Professionals EXPERIENCE

Safety Engineer Resolute Forest Products, Calhoun, TN 2014 – Present

Identified and measured potential safety risks/hazards, conducted atmospheric monitoring, and developed procedures to reduce risks of injury, damage, or sickness.

Managed safety processes and procedures for an ongoing, company-wide $385 million project, including demolition, construction, equipment movement, etc.

Researched, developed, and implemented improved chemical unloading procedures.

Introduced the “broken windows theory” to improve housekeeping processes and procedures. Analyzed existing issues, determined potential threats or additional areas of concern, and identified ways of enhancing current work practices.

Provided SCBA and airline training for on-site employees. Explained features, demonstrated system parts and connection requirements, and provided hands-on training exercises.

Served as a member of the computer based training development team. Created voiceover files for PowerPoint presentations and converted media/presentation files for online or computer based usage.

Oversaw a world class emergency response team (50 person team) and managed the emergency medical services. Interacted with the on-site nurse, local fire departments, rescue teams, and paramedics as necessary.

Safety Director Rehrig Pacific Company, Lawrenceville, GA 2013 – 2014

Developed visual controls for safety accountability and created leading indicators with simplified tracking scorecards.

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Updated and improved hazardous energy control procedures, introduced the HOP initiative, and increased involvement with lean manufacturing processes.

Oversaw annual safety budget, controlled material/supplies inventory, and purchased departmental supplies.

Provided all safety-related classroom training, demonstrations, or on-the-job training. Safety Intern Southwest Cheese Company, Clovis, NM 2012

Developed and implemented a HAZCOM training packet and a lockout/tagout permit.

Assisted with the company’s yearly risk management audit, implementation of the behavior based safety program, confined space entries, and ergonomic evaluations.

Led weekly safety meetings for all employees during each month of internship. Driver Manager Western Express, Inc., Nashville, TN 2009 – 2012

Dispatched drivers for two divisions (van and flatbed trailer divisions). Trained and supervised drivers on daily job functions and company policies.

Followed proper procedures when preventing, managing, or resolving a wide range of safety issues.

Performed job safety analysis for the aluminum coil loading processes. Material Handler Jones Plastics and Engineering, Camden, TN 2008 – 2009

Oversaw machine operations during assigned shifts, ensuring machines continually ran, filling hoppers and material bins, or performing material changes during equipment shutdowns. Engaged in troubleshooting techniques when material was not fed correctly to machines.

Maintained area wide cleanliness by breaking down machines, cleaning grinders and hoppers, and cleaning factory floors.

Assumed additional roles and responsibilities, particularly during weekend shifts (Team Leader, Warehouse Manager, and a Material Handler).

CERTIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND SPECIAL SKILLS

Currently pursuing the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Safety and Health Completion

HOP Program Completion (as taught by GE)

GSP from Board of Certified Safety Professionals, projected CSP in 2016

ASSE and NSC member

First Aid, CPR, & AED

EMT-B trained

Emergency Response for Fire, Incident Command, Confined Space Rescue

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