JAY KARPIN

*** ******** ******, ***** ***, Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-***-**** actpib@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE

Accomplished, resourceful and goal-driven professional with extensive experience and demonstrated success as a Safety and Environmental Consultant for a number of prominent companies. Proven expertise in providing OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, FDA, CGA, NFPA, NEC, EPA, and JC and ISO compliance and training. Excellent interpersonal skills, with proficiency in training personnel such as HAZMAT drivers and formulating solutions to resolve customers’ problems. Expert at implementing processes that improve efficiency, with demonstrated success in diverse roles of responsibility, such as Machinist, Jig Builder, Foreman Supervisor, Engineer, Tool Designer, Maintenance Supervisor, EHS Director.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Safety and Environmental Consultation ● Personnel Training ● Preventative Maintenance ● OSHA & EPA Compliance ● Product Design ● Profit & Loss ● Budget Management ● Customer Service ● Compressed Gas Systems, HVAC ● Risk Management ● Problem Analysis & Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JAY KARPIN SAFETY CONSULTANT, Brattleboro, VT formerly Jay Karpin & Associates LLC

Senior Consultant, 1989-Present. Consultant to many Manufacturing companies,

Provide !00 % Programs for compliance to OSHA DOT EPA and sub regulations like SARA TEIR II and CAA

MERRIAM GRAVES, NH,VT,NY,MA CT

Vice President, as a Consultant with direct reporting to President1990-1998

Responsible on VP level for Safety and Environmental programs for COMPRESSED GAS SUPPLIER

Covered 4 states fill Plants, Stores and HAZMAT TRUCKS

Provided all Training for CDL Drivers and Fill Plant Employees

Reduced injuries, accidents and Workers’ Compensation costs by 90%

AIRGAS EAST Provided Air Monitoring of welding operations at company customers

IH Programs especially HEXAVALANT Chromium

VERMONT TAP & DIE, Lyndonville, VT

Plant Engineer, Maintenance Manager, Safety Director, Environmental Director, 1980-1989

Maintained responsibility for all trades, including electricians, machinists, millwrights and welders

Conducted preventative maintenance for 150 Machines Equipments and HVAC

Maintained Profit and Loss responsibilities for Machine Tool Acquisitions and Building construction

Developed budgets, including the annual budget Budgets

Facilitated OSHA and EPA Compliance, Waste Water and Solid Waste Management programs

provided consultation services for sales solutions for customers

VERMONT PRECISION PRODUCTS, Bartonville, VT

President & Founder, 1972-1980

Functioned as an ultra precision manufacturer of a variety of diverse, complex computer and defense components. Early Utilization of NC operations. Tolerances often .000050

Trained over 50 Machinists in the machining of Ferrous and Non Ferrous Materials

Fellows Gear Shaper Designed the largest gear measuring machine for Bucyrus Erie Coal operation

Bryant Computer Products Instrumental in the manufacture of the FIRST COMPUTER DISC MEMORY

REPUBLIC AVIATION From Apprentice Machinist to Asst General foreman in the Tool division 8 years Supervise Jig Builders to assemble Aircraft components

EDUCATION

College Preparation Course, Hicksville High School Hicksville, NY

Chemistry Refreshers, Rhodes School, NY

Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Suffield College

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

US ARMY Air Forces (3.5 years), Commissioned Officer