LYNDSEY GARGANO

**** ***** * • Fort Edward, New York 12828

518-***-**** • ad15xh@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

● Over 14 years of safety experience

● Member of team responsible for implementing OSHA VPP STAR Safety Program

● Responsible for tracking all personnel safety and health training for 500 employee organization

● Proficient in IS Network and various other contractor qualification systems

● Strong knowledge of both state and federal compliance and reporting requirements

● Strong Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA and Federal Railroad Requirements Professional Experience

3M Solutions, Ballston Lake, NY January 2019-Febuary 2021 Safety Consultant/Safety Engineer for The Wesson Group, LLC. & Arch Associates, LLC Design Build Construction of the Maybrook Trailway Section Metro North Railroad 36.5 Million Site Safety Engineer project consists of designing and constructing the Maybrook Trailway Section, a twenty- three

(23) mile segment of trail/bikeway along Metro-North Beacon line right-of-way from Hopewell Junction in Dutchess County to the Town of Southeast Putnam County. Project includes construction of 3 trailheads /parking areas with ramps/sidewalks connecting the trails. Minor bridge rehabilitation and modification to existing structures and steel structure 9 bridge replacements.

● Hired as consultant to review, create and edit all corporate Safety program to ensure compliance with OSHA and State and Federal law updates

● Safety Trainer- Trained company employees on New Silica Rules, GHS Standards, OSHA investigations, First Aid, CPR and AED

● Created all Site-Specific Health and Safety Plans, Emergency Procedures for upcoming jobs

● Created PowerPoint trainings for New Employee Training, Silica Presentations, and Various other Site-Specific Training Presentations.

● As Site Safety Engineer I implement programs, oversee all phases of the construction progress.

● Site Safety Audits daily on multiple crews working in different areas.

● Oversee all safety staff on site

● Monthly Safety reports and meeting with MNR representatives

● Complete and create Safe work plans for all task onsite

● Create Fall Protection Plans for each task

● Create Steel Repair and Lead, Silica plans to ensure all employees are protected from exposure. 3M Solutions, Ballston Lake, New York August 2017-December 2018 Onsite Safety Manager for Harrison Burrowes Bridge Constructors, Inc. D201701 ALBANY PORT DISTRICT COMMISSION WHARF RECONSTRUCTION PORT OF ALBANY - $16.8 million.

Project Safety Manager for this Wharf Reconstruction Project located at the Port of Albany. This project consisted of construction of new high level reinforced concrete wharf platform approximately 840 LF. Project was separated into 2 phases the North and South end. Onsite safety duties consisted of overseeing all critical lift plans, site safety audits daily to ensure all employees were working according to company safety plans, OSHA and State regulations. Identified hazards to prevent accidents or injuries before they happened. Coordinated daily safety meeting with crews, reviewed and help develop daily safety plans. Oversaw 30-40 employees on site. Trained employees on varies safety topics. Investigated accidents or incidents and determined root causes. Observed employees to help identify and establish proper techniques. High level of safety on jobsite. Over 2-year project with only 1 injury. Provided and oversaw all safety required equipment, PPE, and supplies.

● Preform daily safety meetings

● Create and review Daily Activity Plans

● Daily safety audit to ensure company is in compliance with federal and state regulation (OSHA)

● New employee orientation

● Subcontractor orientation

● Created a training database to track employee training

● Perform other office duties as requested

● Order all safety supplies

● Conduct Accident Investigations and root cause analysis

● Observed employee to ensure they were compiling with company policy and OSHA rules and regulations D. A. Collins Construction Co., Inc., Wilton, New York January 2007 – May 2017 Safety Department/Human Resources Coordinator

● Corporate event and meeting planner

● Office manager for safety department

● Coordinated company annual safety day for over 500 employees

● Created a database and pre-qualification system to track all subcontractors

● Managed annual training requirements by scheduling instructors, employees, dates, locations and meals to be provided

● Created an Annual Health Day at company facility

• Reduced costs associated with required annual medical exams and hearing tests

● Part of team that developed new company careers website and back-end system

• Increased efficiency of EEO/ Affirmative Action compliance tracking

• Part of a team that assisted in centralizing a safety system for 5 subsidiaries companies of D.A. Collins.

● Managed all OSHA/MSHA compliance tracking

● Helped team implement OSHA VPP approved safety program

• First local heavy highway construction company to receive Star Recognition

● Processed all workers compensation claims and public liability claims to insurance agency

● Handled all confidential records to ensure all paperwork was received and accurate

● Assisted in tracking loss/restricted days from work and was involved in day to day communication with employees.

● Created safety and health programs to meet all state and federal requirements Bodies by Jay, South Glens Falls, New York March 1999 – November 2006 Office Manager/ Administrative Assistant

● Assisted customers with estimates, invoices and insurance related questions

● Ordered all parts and supplies for company

● Processed payroll for five employees

● Tracked employees to ensure services were completed in a timely manner

● Scheduled all travel arrangements

● Acted a personal assistant to owner

Education

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona

May 2017– September 2018, Bachelor of Science in Business Management/HR University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona

September 2015- February 2017, Associates of Arts in Business Administration Fundamental and Finance Adirondack Community College, Queensbury, New York January 1999 – May 2001 Additional Information

• Certifications: American Red Cross Instructor- First Aid/CPR/AED Bloodborne Pathogens, OSHA 10 HR, OSHA 30hr, Vermont Traffic Control Technician Trainer, NYS Flagger Trainer, NYS Work zone Safety Trainer, New Employee Orientation trainer MSHA/OSHA, OSHA Silica Trainer, OSHA Investigation Trainer, OSHA GHS Trainer, 40hr HAZWOPER training (in progress)

Professional References

Adrianne Barody 518-***-****

Paul Wigger 518-***-****

Jeanette Grant 518-***-****

Diana Gang 518-***-****

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