DAVID ARTHUR
Experienced Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health Professional
***** ********** *****, **********, ** 45241 / *********@****.*** / 513-***-**** Summary
Experienced environmental, occupational safety and health manager, with an established history of developing effective programs that balance regulatory compliance with lowering associated costs.
Proficiencies
Proven industrial EH&S management
expertise
Experienced multidiscipline accident
investigator
Accomplished at generating revenue
through EH&S training
University-level curriculum developer
and instructor
Professional Background
ONSITE WASTE COORDINATOR
VMX, Inc., Detroit, MI (Temporary Project for Heritage Environmental) Sep 16–Date
Managing hazardous and industrial waste activities for a renovation project for Ford Motor Company in Sharonville, OH
EH&S MANAGER
Ply Gem, Inc., Sidney, OH Apr 15–Jul 16
Coordinated environmental permitting activities toward introducing a new process
Repositioned the hazardous waste management to lower disposal costs
Revised and revamped a dormant “Safety Stand-Down” system SAFETY SUPERINTENDENT
178th Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, Springfield, OH Dec 01–May 15
Slashed accident rates by greater than 20 % for the more than 2,600 personnel employed at three independent work locations
Created a detailed system to track and analyze accidents that was noted as being one of the top programs of its type in the Air National Guard
Established a one-of-a-kind motorcycle safety training program, achieving a 0% serious accident rate for over 200 students in two training seasons
Awarded the Air Force Commendation and Meritorious Service Medals, for dedicated and commendable service, and exceptional knowledge
Selected as one of only three safety professionals to perform the initial disaster response during the Hurricane Katrina recovery
PROJECT MANAGER AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPER
Environmental Resource Training Center, University of Findlay, Findlay, OH Oct 95-Apr 98
Generated nearly a $500,000 in annual training revenue managing a national contract with a major automotive manufacturer
Led a cadre of 15 instructors providing EPA and OSHA training to over 4,700 students via more than 300 classes annually at 42 manufacturing sites
Developed awareness training covering RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, SARA, HAZMAT and related topics tailored for each client and location
DANGEROUS GOODS AND SPECIAL HANDLING SUPERVISOR
179th Aerial Port Squadron, Ohio ANG, Mansfield, OH May 96-Dec 01
Primary technical expert and supervisor for shipping dangerous goods, explosives, and David Arthur 2 P a g e
other sensitive cargo by air
Managed air transport operations as the assistant supervisor in charge of Air Terminal Operations
Personally invited by other units to manage their contingency airlift planning and execution PRESIDENT
Environmental Educators, Inc., Boise, ID Apr 92-Oct 95
Reduced remediation costs for industrial clients by as much as 80%
Achieved a 0% accident and injury rate over four years as an occupational safety and health consultant and remedial Site Safety Officer
Provided expert testimony before the Idaho state legislature, as well as EPA permitting boards
Presented technical papers and training at national environmental, hazardous waste, and pollution prevention conferences
Developed and conducted individualized HAZWOPER training throughout the Pacific Northwest
REGIONAL SAFETY MANAGER
Dart Trucking Co., Boise Terminal, Boise, ID Feb 88-Apr 90
Created the Western Regional Safety Manager position, responsible for all safety management and accident investigation west of the Mississippi
Managed Hazardous Waste Flatbed Operations that generated annual revenues of more than $3 million
TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR OCT 85-NOV 87
3760th Technical Training Group, Sheppard AFB, TX
Attained the second-highest pass rate by15%, in a section of 20 instructors
Personally certified more than 1,000 students worldwide to transport dangerous goods by air
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Boise State University
Major: Environmental Health / Minors: Biology and Chemistry ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Community Col lege of the Air Force Major: Occupational Safety and Health
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Community Col lege of the Air Force Major: Instructor of Technology and Military Science ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Community Col lege of the Air Force Major: Logistics
OSHA 501 Approval, OSHA OTI, University of Cincinnati Feb 08-Feb 16 HAZWOPER Technician, Apollo Technical Center Nov 2015 DoT HAZMAT Transportation Certificate, Lion Technology Aug 2016 Affiliations
Former Member and Chairman, Springfield-Clark County Safety Council Former Member, Safe Communities Coalition, Clark County, OH Former Member, National Environmental, Safety and Health Training Association