Education

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky

B.S Occupational Safety, Expected Graduation Date: May, 2025

New River Community College, Dublin, VA

A.A.S Machine Technology, May 2004

Professional Experience

International Paper, Lynchburg, VA

Complex EHS Manager – February 2023 – November 2023

Strategic direction for three International Paper Box Plants within region, in all safety, health, and environmental (SHE) matters.

Ensure compliance with all legislation and regulatory bodies at federal, state, and local levels, including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DOT. Work closely with our Corporate EHS team to ensure any and all company and/or regulatory changes are implemented in a timely manner.

Maintain all required federal, state, and local permits which are required at each of the three facilities spread across two states which includes VA and NC.

Maintain records necessary for preparation and distribute accurate and timely reports. Collect, analyze, and disseminate Health, Safety, and Environmental data to corporate executives, fellow leaders, and the site workforce.

Manage expenditure reports for travel as well as ratify and present budgets for multiple facilities and their EHS capital projects.

Develop and manage a comprehensive and effective safety and training program to include but not limited to: accident/incident prevention, reporting, accident analysis while utilizing and implementing for leadership a Safety Management System (SMS). Currently, proficient in using Velocity Safety Management System.

Primary contact/liaison for all EHS regulatory agencies at the federal, state, and local authorities with all jurisdictions across multiple locations in multiple states.

Bausch + Lomb, Lynchburg, VA

EHS&S Supervisor – September 2021 – February 2023

Provide strategic direction for Bausch LDC – Lynchburg Distribution Center in all safety, health and environmental (SHE) and Sustainability matters including the establishment of: (a) Organizational agenda & annual work plan, (b) Site-wide goals and evaluation of LDC network, and (c) Site resources – recommending appropriate levels of resource at the site level.

Ensure compliance with all legislation and regulatory bodies, including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DOT. Research occupational, environmental, sustainability and other regulations and policies and institute changes to ensure compliance.

Maintain records necessary for preparation and distribute accurate and timely reports. Collect, analyze and disseminate Health and Safety data to Corporate Executives, fellow leaders, and the workforce.

Review and analyze expenditure, financial, and operations projects to determine needs for increasing safety and compliance. Prepare reports/recommendations on findings for review with fellow management and deliver potential solutions.

Develop and manage a comprehensive and effective safety and training program to include but not limited to: accident/incident prevention, reporting, investigation and analysis while utilizing and implementing for leadership a Safety Management System (SMS).

Conduct and oversee all site level EHS training and recordkeeping as required by state, local, federal regulations, as well as those requirements required from our corporate and site level requirements. Collaborate with other departments to implement a Learning Management System (LMS) to assist with EHS training.

Primary contact/liaison for all EHS regulatory agencies at the federal, state, and local authorities with jurisdiction. Acting as the emergency coordinator for the site across three shifts.

Unique Industries Inc., Blairs, VA

Corporate Safety Manager – January 2018 – Sept. 2021

Provide strategic direction for Unique Industries in all safety, health and environmental (SHE) matters including the establishment of: (a) Organizational agenda & annual work plan, (b) Company-wide goals and evaluation of Unique’s SHE network, and (c) Organization resources – recommending appropriate levels of resource at the site level and throughout the business.

Ensure compliance with all legislation and regulatory bodies, including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DOT, IATA, and IMDG. Research occupational, environmental and other regulations and policies and institute changes to ensure compliance.

Develop and manage a comprehensive and effective Safety, C-TPAT and training program with responsibility for multiple facilities.

Maintain records necessary for the preparation and distribution of accurate and timely reports. Collect, analyze and disseminate Health and Safety data to Corporate Executives, fellow managers, and the workforce.

Review and analyze expenditure, financial, operations and other reports to determine requirements for increasing safety. Prepare reports/recommendations on findings for evaluation by senior management.

Evaluate, with the support of on-site safety committee’s and the site safety professionals, the manufacturing, distribution, and other processes to identify unsafe aspects, and amend/adjust those processes to eliminate those unsafe aspects. Conduct periodic research to determine if processes must be updated, and implement as necessary.

Safety Engineer - January 2016- January 2018

Conduct Safety Training

First Aid, CPR, AED Instructor

Create and Maintain safety programs

Promote a positive safety culture

Manage Safety for a 700,000+ sqft facility of 500+ employees; combination full-time and leased employees and supervise temporary employees for ongoing safety projects.

Griffin Pipe Products, Lynchburg, VA

Safety Coordinator - August 2011- January 2016

Conduct Safety Training

First Aid, CPR, AED Instructor

Create and Maintain safety programs

Promote a positive safety culture, Lead 5S project

NFPA 70E 2015 Trained

Carter Machinery, Salem, VA

Machinist - September 2010-August 2011

Machines used include: Manual Lathe, Manual Mills, Lap Face grinders, Cross Hatch grinders, Drill Press, Band Saw

The Babcock & Wilcox Company, Lynchburg, VA

Machinist - July 2006- September 2010

Duties include machining components and other various jobs in nuclear setting

Six-Sigma Techniques Experience

Operations include Magerle 6-axis creep feed grinder, Acer Mill, Fryer Mill, and multiple manual operations

Certifications

OSHA Outreach Instructor

First Aid/AED/CPR Instructor – National Safety Council

HAZWOPER 24 Hour

RCRA

DOT/IATA/IMDG Hazardous Materials Management

Community and Professional Involvement

Master Mason, Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M., of Virginia

May 2002-Present

Shriner, Kazim Temple – Hillbilly Parade Unit

October 2002-Present

American Society of Safety Professionals – Star Valley Chapter

Treasurer - 2018 to 2021

Executive Committee Member – 2018 to 2021

National Safety Council

Member 2012 to Present

WARA (Wildwood Area Recreation Association)

Board Member – Maintenance & Member Activities

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