Manager Safety

Executive Summary

I am a safety professional that keys on performing at a maximum and who continues to seek ways to improve. These characteristics are at the heart of my abilities and qualifications. With over 25 years of progressively increasing responsibilities in the safety management field, I have the financial, administration, interpersonal, organizational skills, and background to immediately impact your organization. Being a dedicated team player, supporting the company mission and vision is my ultimate goal.

Thank you, for taking the time to read my Resume or what I consider my Personal Business Plan. Clearly the objective of my plan is to present you with my experiences and qualifications as a first step in exploring the possibility of a career opportunity within your organization.

I am certain you will find that my employment background, formal education, computer competency, and work experience will provide your company with an excellent candidate for the safety management position.

Through my experiences I have performed: multi-site business management, building a management team, budgeting, complying with D.O.T. and O.S.H.A. standards, hazard analysis, safety assessments, labor negotiations, due diligence analysis, pro-forma financial analysis, claims management, operational auditing, human resource management, direct inside and outside sales management, marketing, forecasting, policy/procedure creation, and many other functions.

I am a licensed Commercial Driver, NSC Certified Advanced Safety Manager, certified Smith System defensive driving instructor, and certified NSC defensive driving instructor. I have extensive hands-on experience and a thorough working knowledge of heavy duty diesel equipment and heavy industrial machinery. I have a thorough understanding of occupational safety and health in heavy industrial and manufacturing work environments.

Please review the information in the next few pages. I am assured that your needs will be fulfilled with my goals, qualifications, motivation, creativity, and genuine desire to succeed.

Current and Past Performance / Tasks

Planning and scheduling all safety activities for multi-facility operations in transportation, manufacturing, and heavy industrial environment

Staffing, recruitment and selection for workforce of 1500+ employees

Implemented a consistent recruitment and selection process

Performed mock OSHA inspections, safety audits, and monthly facility safety assessments

Implemented safety incentive and rewards programs

Targeted residential route density plan and converted numerous municipalities to fully automated service, reducing turnover, driver fatigue, & employee injuries

Developing and Implementing root cause analysis and Safety Corrective Action Plans

Administer Drive Cam program with favorable results for past four consecutive quarters

Actively strive to track measure and reduce Hours of Service issues

Deliver professional presentations to OSHA Director for Informal conferences/mediations

Represent the company at mediations and depositions

Interact with DOT & OSHA inspectors to reduce exposure during audits

Analyzed variance reports & conveyed results to upper management

Recruiting, mentoring, and employee development

Conduct Safety training seminars, safety meetings, & public awareness safety presentations

Developed community relations programs and administered activities

Controlled shipping/receiving recycled materials by barge, rail, & OTR

Claims Management: Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis reducing both WC & AL frequency & severity

Purchased safety, fleet, container & Portable Toilet assets and supplies

Launched cost cutting and safety incentive plans for SW operations and POL

Administered safety program in large manufacturing mill recycling scrap steel

Increased uniformity of safety policies and procedures between departments

Conducted safety training including defensive driving instruction

Administered workers’ compensation and auto liability claims

Managed substance abuse program and DOT Drug/Alcohol Testing

Administered collective bargaining agreement: labor relations

Reduced Occupational Injury rate TRIR 50% & Collision rate VARR 40%

Enhanced PPE compliance & Development of Safety Character & Culture

Controlled post-hurricane debris removal activities & safety plans for Hurricanes Hugo, Andrew, Ivan, Katrina, Frances, Charlie, & Jean

Employment History

Company Name

Location

Position

Years

Business Industry

Progressive Waste Solutions of Fl. Inc.

Clearwater, FL

Regional Safety Manager, Florida

03/07-Present

Solid Waste Industry, Transportation & Landfill

Tube City/IMS at Ipsco Steel

Mobile, AL &

Freeport, FL

ESH/HRM Steel Manufacturing Mini Mill

03/06-03/07

Steel Recycling manufacturing

Allied Waste Services

Mobile, Alabama

General Manager

01/05-03/06

Hauling, and MSW LF Environmental Management

Waste Management, Inc.

Fort Pierce & Melbourne, Florida

District Manager

6/99-12/04

Hauling Operations Environmental Services & Recycling

BROWNING FERRIS INDUSTRIES

Delray Beach & West Palm Beach, Florida

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

9/86-6/99

Solid Waste Industry Operations and Recycling

Educational Training

School

Location

Degree

Major

Graduated

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida

Bachelors of Science

Management

Human Resources

1995

City University of New York at Kingsborough

Brooklyn, New York

Associates Science

Biology Environmental Science

1977

I appreciate the opportunity to discuss consideration for future endeavors within your company. I am confident, motivated, and uniquely qualified to best serve your organization.

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