Robert “Jason” Tucker Page 1-920-***-****
ROBERT “JASON” TUCKER
Kimberly, WI 54136
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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Professional Safety Manager with more than 15 years’ experience in industrial health, safety, and environmental management, plus 20 years in emergency medical services (Paramedic). Experienced volunteer firefighter and certified police officer. Knowledgeable of state and federal OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DOT, DNR, U.S.C.G., USDA, FDA regulations and compliance requirements. Skilled in safety training, auditing, and prevention techniques. Experienced in manufacturing and construction environments. Fluent in Spanish. Proven ability to deal effectively with cultural differences. EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Health, Safety & Environmental Management
• Provided strategic leadership and day to day department management.
• Developed and designed new processes/programs to implement preventive measures that increased employee safety and promoted safe working behaviors.
• Built a safety program from the ground up, including safety training for employees and contractors, orientations and meetings.
• Improved compliance with OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DOT, DNR, USDA, FDA & state regulations.
• Managed site SPCC Plan, Storm Water Plan, and Air Permits.
• Maintained state and federal reports, OSHA 300, TRI, Tier II, Hazardous Waste, etc.
• Investigated job-related accidents, injuries, near misses, and property damages.
• Performed safety inspections/audits & provided corrective actions per federal/state regulations.
• Managed the HAACP program.
• Performed pre-employment, random, post-accident and for-cause drug testing.
• Managed the facility security program including guards, cameras, access cards and keys.
• Maintained drivers’ logs/information per DOT regulations.
• Initiated, followed up and assisted in workers compensation, auto, and general liability claims.
• Presented safety statistics to senior staff on a weekly basis.
• Conducted employee and contractor safety training and orientations. Claims Management
• Investigated all accidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage for workers compensation, auto liability, general liability, product liability and recall claims as well as litigations.
• Performed all product recalls per USDA and FDA regulations.
• Reduced claims by up to 15% while significantly reducing the severity.
• Achieved rate reduction of $130K for 2007 – 2008 and a $750K refund for 2006 – 2007. Nationally Registered Paramedic
• Provided pre-hospital Advanced Life Support in emergency situations in rural and metropolitan EMS settings, utilizing state-of-the-art medical equipment and techniques.
• Utilized mediation/communications skills, often diffusing volatile situations.
• Provided all medical services for injuries and illness as they occurred on the job in remote offshore settings.
• Implemented and monitored safety procedures, and insured good health, hygiene and safe behaviors among offshore crew.
• Worked as a Paramedic with FEMA/FBI at the U.S. Olympics in Atlanta, GA, 1996 and in New Orleans, LA, following Hurricane Katrina, August 2005.
Robert “Jason” Tucker Page 2-920-***-****
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
OMNI GLASS & PAINT, INC., Oshkosh, WI Apr. 2013 – Present Safety & Risk Manager
GOLD CROSS AMBULANCE SERVICE, Menasha, WI Sept. 2009 – May 2013 Paramedic – Part Time
IVI NORTH, INC., Greenville, WI May 2009 – May 2011 Director of Safety – industrial Ventilation/Construction Company with 150+ employees. BARABOO DISTRICT AMBULANCE SERVICE, Baraboo, WI July 2008 – Dec. 2009 Paramedic – Part Time
ARENA FIRE & EMS, Arena, WI Mar. 2008 – June 2009
Volunteer Firefighter/Paramedic
FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS, INC., Madison, WI Mar. 2008 – Mar. 2009 Safety, Health, & Environmental Coordinator – Manufacturing firm with 400 employees. EASI, Pine Bluff, AR / ALLIED EMS, Ward, AR Oct. 2006 – Mar. 2008 Paramedic– Part Time
PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, Little Rock, AR May 2006 – Feb. 2008 Safety & Claims Manager - Food Distribution/Transportation company with 475+ employees. LEXICON, INC., Little Rock, AR Oct. 2003 – Mar. 2006 Health, Safety, & Environmental Manager - Fabrication/Erection company with 500+ employees. TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE, Houston, TX / OHSI, Baton Rouge, LA Aug. 2001 – Dec. 2003 Offshore Paramedic/Safety Specialist - Offshore Construction/Drilling Operations with 300 employees. Various Ambulance Services, Fire Departments, and Sheriff Department, in AR & TX 1991 – 2001 EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - OSHKOSH, Oshkosh, WI 2011 – 2013 Environmental Science Major
ARKANSAS FIRE ACADEMY, Camden, AR 1994 – 2008
Volunteer Firefighter
ARKANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAININGACADEMY, Camden, AR 1997 Certified Police Officer (Reserve Deputy)
GARLAND CO. COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Hot Springs, AR 1993 – 1994 Paramedic (Nationally Registered)
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES, Pine Bluff, AR 1992 – 1993 EMT-A
ADVANCED TRAINING
• OSHA 10/30 Hr. General Industry & Construction Instructor
• Telehandler, Aerial Lifts, & Forklift – Instructor & Certified DOT-126/Hazwaste - Instructor
• Safety Training Instructor – Various Course – General Industry & Construction
• Crosby Rigger Training Instructor, OHSAS 18001, I.A.D.C “Rig-Pass” - Instructor
• HUET/Water Survival (Helicopter Underwater Egress Training)
• R.E.M.S. (Remote Emergency Medical Specialist) / ITLS (International Trauma Life Support)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) / Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) / Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
• Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) / PHTLS
• Basic Trauma Life Support/Simple Treatment & Rapid Triage (START)/ SALT Triage
• Farmedic (Rural & Farm Extrication/Rescue) / Troll Rescue (High Angle Rope Rescue) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• American Society of Safety Engineers • Wisconsin EMS Association ROBERT “JASON” TUCKER
431 Arthur Court
Kimberly, WI 54136
**********@*****.***
Professional & Personal References
Kevin Hildebrandt
Director of Risk Management – Miron Construction
Home: 7147 Hwy. 49, Weyauwega, WI 54983
Cell: 920-***-**** Work: 920-***-****
Dave Smestad, CSP
Safety Manager – C.R. Meyer
Work: 859 West 20th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54915
Cell: 920-***-**** Work: 920-***-****
Ron Kramer
Senior Risk Engineering Consultant – Zurich North America Work: PO Box 525, Fremont, WI 54940
Cell: 920-***-**** Work: 920-***-****
Jim Veldman
Maintenance Supervisor – City of Appleton Housing Authority Home: 1001 West Ann Street, Kaukauna, WI 54130
Cell: 920-***-****
Sandy Black, CSP
Director of Safety – United Natural Foods, Inc.
Home: 3860 Larchwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Cell: 804-***-**** Home: 757-***-****
Allan Frank, NREMT-P
Field Paramedic – Gold Cross Ambulance Service
Home: N2323 Ashley Court Waupaca, WI 54981
Cell: 715-***-****
David Donovan, NREMT-P
CEO/Paramedic – South East Arkansas EMS
Home: 3455 Highway 35 West, Wilmar, AR 71675
Cell: 870-***-****