Matthew S. Harris
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Phone: 317-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
Objective: Obtain an EHS Manager position with a company that will provide me with continued professional growth and opportunities along with increased responsibility.
Education:
Arkansas Tech University; Russellville, AR
Master of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security, May 2012
FEMA Certification in Emergency Preparedness
FEMA IS-Courses; IS-120a, IS-130, IS-139, IS-230a, IS-235, IS-240, IS-241, IS-242, IS-244
Thesis work: Safety/Insurance Audit; asked by Beech Grove City Schools to inspect and audit the districts past insurance claims as well as the districts current Emergency Management Plans.
University of Indianapolis; Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Science in General Studies, May 2008
Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy; Indianapolis, IN
Certified School Safety Specialist, April 2008
Developed a Prevention and Mitigation Plan, Emergency Operations Planning, Safe and Effective Emergency Drills. Conducted Tactical Site Surveys and School Violence.
Work Experience:
Ryobi Die Casting: Shelbyville, IN
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, August 2016 – December 2016
Responsible for developing the company’s forklift monitoring system (GForce)
Managed company-wide risk assessment program and tracking portal
Conducted daily safety audits to ensure safe work practices and policies are followed.
Authored and administered Confined Space, Trench Work, High Voltage, and Working-From-Height training programs.
Celadon Trucking: Indianapolis, IN
Environmental Health and Safety Manager, February 2014 – August 2016
Developed and implemented company’s first disaster plan safety program; maintained wastewater permits, fuel tank permits; conducted site inspections, emergency drills; reviewed and updated emergency plans; monitored contractor safety, etc.
Engaged weekly with 15 different warehouse facilities across the country to ensure their compliance with OSHA, NFPA, DOT, EPA, ANSI, and State regulatory requirements.
Driver of company-wide First-Aid and CPR certification training programs.
Facilitated closure of, and updates to, worker’s compensation claims for warehouses.
Championed compliance with ISO-9001, ISO-14001, and ISO-18001 initiatives.
Developed company’s training program (Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Working-From-Height, Forklift, Blood-Borne Pathogen, Confined Space, High Voltage, etc.).
Created web based tracking portal for all incidents and near misses.
Lead investigator for all company incidents.
Obtained OSHA 30 Hour Certification
Department of Code Enforcement; Indianapolis, IN
Property Inspector, July 2012 – January 2014
ICC Certification, Zoning Inspector, March 2013
Performed inspections of commercial and residential properties to ensure compliance with NFPA and City Zoning Codes.
Beech Grove City Schools; Beech Grove, IN
School Safety Specialist, August 2010 – May 2012
Ensured school met all state/federal guidelines for safety & environmental management.
Performed safety and security audits and risk assessments.
oWeekend Facility Manager, November 2011 – May 2012
oApplied Technology Teacher, August 2010 – May 2012
Taught basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint, and Typing) to 4th-6th grade students.
Imagine Indiana Life Sciences Academy East; Indianapolis, IN
School Safety Specialist, August 2008 – July 2010
Developed school-wide Emergency Handbook.
Performed and monitored all fire and tornado drills for the school.
Assisted in the installation and monitoring of school wide security cameras and building access system.
Ensured school met all state/federal guidelines for safety & environmental management.
Performed school safety and security audits and risk assessments.
ESG Security Inc; Indianapolis, IN
Security Supervisor, May 2005-Present
Trained in terrorism, weapons disarmament, gang identification, crowd control, de-escalation techniques, escorting techniques, pressure points, and hand-to-hand combat.
Responsible for checking in guards for shows and assisting the Event Supervisor with any duties.
Supervised house staff during events and handling any guest situations that arose.
References
Gary Vandegriff Bruce Wishart
Project manager Director Corporate Security
I-69 Development Partners LLC Celadon Group
Telephone # 317-***-**** Telephone # 317-***-****
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Jon Russell Dr. Thomas Keeley
President Assistant Superintendent
Celadon Logistics Beech Grove City Schools
Telephone # 317-***-**** 317-***-****
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