Kareem Tate

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Objective: Seeking employment in the Hampton Roads commuting area. Summary of Qualifications

● Twenty-two years specialized experience enforcing safe operating principles for military and civilian IAW Federal, State, and local Occupational Safety and Environmental compliance.

● Proficient in interpreting OSHA 29 CFR, supporting industry guidelines and military safety regulations to include DOD and OPNAV instructions.

● Self-motivated individual whose expertise and leadership is demonstrated consistently through occupational achievements.

● Proficient in Microsoft Office Software Applications (Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook).

● Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Professional Experience Bus Driver, Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

● Drives a school bus; picking up and delivering students to/from school.

● Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections

● Maintain safety equipment; report unsafe bus conditions

● Adheres to preventive maintenance schedule

● Complete required forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner

● Adheres and complies with safety rules, motoring regulations and laws

● Attend all scheduled meetings

● Load bus according to established procedures

September 2018 - Present

● Assign seats to all students; follow designated route schedule

● Stop at authorized route schedule; stop at authorized stops only

● Notify proper authorities in case of bus breakdown or deviations in schedule

● Ensure that all pupils are accounted for and all runs are covered

● Ensure that all pupils are off the bus immediately following each run

● Perform pre trip and post-trip inspections of school bus; report operating and equipment deficiencies

● Wash bus; clean bus inside and out; fuel bus as required

● Obey all traffic laws and observes mandatory safety regulations for school bus operations

● Transport only authorized students

● Report all accidents and complete required reports

● Conduct periodic emergency bus evacuation drills

● Transport students to special events and field trips

● Ensure passenger safety; maintain discipline on bus

● Make bus available for periodic maintenance

● Perform related tasks as required.

Maintenance, Support Equipment & Tool Control Manager, ATAC(Airborne Tactical Advantage Company) Newport News VA 23602 July 2017- October 2017

● Directly responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all support equipment assets.

● Manages logistics support of all shipping receiving and delivery of company assets across three continents.

● Directed purchasing activities associated with maintenance materials, replacement parts, and stocking requirements.

● Coordinated outside contracting services for emergency repairs and technical support as needed.

● Coordinated inventory and cost control programs.

● Presided over the inventory of all tool room assets ensuring equipment and supplies were always available for repairs to be performed.

● Tracked and ordered replacement maintenance supplies, parts and equipment as needed.

● Responsible for the purchasing of all perishable tooling as well as all outside contract services.

OSH Manager, FRCMA Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 September 2014 - July 2017

● Administered the OSH program for 2200 personnel, in seven geographically dispersed locations. Responded to employee reports of unsafe and unhealthful working conditions. Conducted mishap investigations and prepared follow-up reports with recommendations for correcting unsafe acts/conditions.

● Successfully manage OSH workload requirements six safety professionals utilizing proven skills of Lean Six Sigma, providing clear and concise lines of communication.

● Conducted monthly training for 32 personnel. Trained employees on procedures in performing risk assessments of identified hazardous processes or conditions, ensuring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was in compliance with ANSI standards. to promote an understanding of Safety and Occupational Health practices and procedures.

● Advised managers and supervisors in properly identifying hazardous conditions and procedures to mitigate unsafe conditions.

● Successfully developed and implemented the command’s Safety Management System (SMS) for 2200 personnel, ensuring safe workplace practices IAW OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program were met.

● Managed 32 Navy OSH programs: Fall Protection, Medical Surveillance, Laser, Indoor/ Outdoor Air Quality, Blood-borne Pathogens, Bulletin Boards, Inspections, Confined Space, Aviation Gas Free, Radiation Safety, Respiratory Protection, Asbestos, Mishap, Energy Control, Weight Handling and Ergonomics.

Administrative Supervisor, FRCMA, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23453 January 2013 – September 2014

● Served as safety oversight for five industrial environments, consisting of 600 personnel, ensuring effectiveness of safety policies, plans, programs and procedures were adhered to IAW with Federal and military safety regulations.

● Evaluated program effectiveness for 32 Navy OSH programs, providing technical advice, direction and guidance on safety matters, interpret safety standards and regulations and develop or participate in developing new or revised standards, when appropriate.

● Conducted annual self-assessments for command’s safety program, ensuring program effectiveness. Production Lead, USS Eisenhower, Norfolk, VA September 2012 – January 2013

● Lead production efforts for 46 support equipment personnel, ensuring the safe maintenance for 1,543 items of support equipment.

● Oversaw the implementation of new equipment. Trained 42 supervisors on the Buffer Management Tool (BMT), yielding a 35 percent reduction in repair times.

● Promoted and mentored weekly study sessions for 48 personnel, encouraging advancement and certifications as a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI).

Quality Assurance Supervisor, USS Eisenhower November 2011 – September 2012

● Supervised seven Quality Assurance Representatives in the completion of 93 program and Maintenance Safety audits, effectively overseeing maintenance requirements for 225 employees. These aggressive actions led to the best ever Carrier Nuclear Vessel (CVN) Aviation Maintenance Inspection (AMI) where 41 of 42 maintenance programs received a grade of on-track.

Commercial Drivers License Class B – S&P Endorsement

Virginia DMV

Certifications

Education and Training

Expiration January 18, 2026

August 2017 - Present

September 2016 January 2015

November 2014

September 2015 August 2015 August 2015

July 2015

June 2015

May 2015 March 2015

February 2015 October 2010

March 2001

● South University, Virginia Beach, VA

Bachelor’s Degree - Public Health and Safety Administration Graduate Fall 2019

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● NEC 7609

● NEC 9595

ELECTRICAL STANDARDS AVIATION SAFETY SPECIALIST

INTRODUCTION TO NAVY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

MACHINERY AND MACHINE GUARDING STANDARDS

MISHAP INVESTIGATION

GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY STANDARDS

INTRODUCTION TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASHORE

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT (HMC&M) TECHNICIAN MOBILE TRAINING TEAM (MTT)

OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT

(ORM) APPLICATIONS AND INTEGRATION

NAVY ERGONOMICS PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS

SAFETY PROGRAMS AFLOAT

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONTROL AND

MANAGEMENT (HMC&M) TECHNICIAN

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MANAGER

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN

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