BRANDON WILLIAMS

ad22vu@r.postjobfree.com 267-***-**** Philadelphia, PA

SUMMARY

Safety Specialist with 10 years of experience, including previous role as Hazmat Technician/Safety Specialist at Global A 1st Flagship Company. Proven track record in conducting emergency scene risk analysis, developing safety prevention plans, and ensuring compliance with company and federal guidelines. Prior roles include Health and Safety Coordinator at Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company and Security Officer at Sonesta Select hotel, demonstrating a consistent commitment to ensuring safety and security. Eagerly seeking new opportunities as a Safety Specialist. Dedicated hardworker focused on providing safe protocols to support hazardous material clean up. Expertise in medical aid, rescue, hazardous materials, equipment operation and maintaining sites. Committed to emergency hazard mitigation and protection standard protocols.

Resilient professional boosting response team cohesion in hazardous material efforts. Knowledgeable in recognized standards for hazardous material response, fire inspections, investigations and life safety hazards. Attentive to safety precautions to secure hazardous free environments. Highly-motivated warrior with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Adaptable Soldier with 4+ years of experience in the US Army. Highly trained in combat operations and removing threats to civilians. Task-triage-oriented multitasker and coordinated mission organizer, prioritizing team safety and health in compromising scenarios.

Awards and certifications are as follows; Asbestos Inspector certification 10 hr and 30 hr OSHA General Industry certification 10 hr OSHA General Construction certification

24 hr(off-site) and 40 hr Hazwoper certification

Radiation contamination survey monitor(RADIAC) certified Fire watch certified

PPE(head,eye,hand,and foot) protection

Respiratory protection

Confined space(Permit required)

Lock out/Tag out(Authorized Employee level)

Overhead Crane and Hoist Safety

Hazard Communication

Spill Response

Abrasive Wheel Grinding safety

Warehouse Material handling safety

Hand and Portable power tool safety

Fall protection

Industrial Forklift(classroom)

Back Safety and Ergonomics

Container Inspections(U.S. Customs and Border Protection-C-TPAT) Emergency Response Team Coordinator

Emergency Operations Center: Awareness

Emergency Response Planning

Hospital-Based Decontamination: Hazard Recognition Bloodborne Pathogens

Unified Command(Awareness level)

Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ M Device. WORK EXPERIENCE

Global A 1st Flagship Company Philadelphia, PA

Hazmat Technician/Safety Specialist Nov 2022 - Jul 2023

• Conducted emergency scene risk analysis to determine boundaries, proper personal protective equipment, mitigation, clean up and packaging protocols.

• Quarantined chemicals and followed company guidelines, Environmental Protection Agency rules, Department of Transportation regulations and disposal site protocols.

• Performed ventilation and entry operations to secure hazardous environment.

• Analyzed factors affecting emergency response operations and emergency hazard mitigation to develop safety prevention plan.

• Protected emergency response forces, responding to calls and hazardous material incidents.

• Used effective interpersonal and solution-oriented skills to maintain excellent customer service.

• Developed clean-up and removal strategy for each individual case based on materials in question and available resources.

• Used monitoring equipment to identify locations and severity of contamination in structures.

• Utilized industry knowledge to identify and address contaminants, including asbestos lead and oil, at various locations.

• Handled oxygen and gas monitors and mercury vapor analyzer.

• Identified unknown materials utilizing HazCat Kit.

• Built structures to contain spills or hazardous areas prior to clean-up and removal.

• Complied with company policies, as well as federal and local requirements, to maintain team and public safety.

• Tracked chemical inventories and environmental sampling.

• Inspected commercial and public buildings to comply with fire codes and inspection standards.

• Operated hose lines with extinguishing agents to assist firefighting operations. Sonesta Select hotel Philadelphia, PA

Security Officer Jul 2021 - Nov 2022

• Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.

• Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.

• Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.

• Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.

• Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.

• Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.

• Reported safety hazards for remediation response.

• Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.

• Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.

• Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.

• Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.

• Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

• Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.

• Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.

• Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.

• Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.

• Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.

• Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.

• Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.

• Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.

• Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.

• Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.

• Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.

• Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.

• Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises. Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company York, PA

Health and Safety Coordinator Feb 2013 - Jul 2019

• Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.

• Conducted safety meetings to improve internal safety processes.

• Coached employees and contractors to engage.

• Established best practices in workplace safety and environmental quality programs with corrective action plans.

• Investigated workplace accidents and injuries to determine root causes.

• Implemented procedures and practices for site employees to protect workers.

• Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.

• Utilized statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous program improvement.

• Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.

• Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.

• Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.

• Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.

• Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.

• Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.

• Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.

• Wrote technical reports, data entry and queries into various safety and health databases.

• Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.

• Ordered suspension of activities posing threats to workers' health or safety.

• Coordinated right-to-know programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.

• Developed noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring and ventilation surveys.

• Collected samples of dust, gases and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.

• Investigated adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment or lighting potentially affecting employee health and performance.

• Surveyed techniques used in transportation regarding use and storage of chemical agents and toxic materials.

• Supported health and safety technicians aligned to facility by providing guidance, coaching and direction.

• Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.

• Collaborated with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.

US Army/ National Guard Annville, PA

19D Cavalry Scout Nov 2008 - Nov 2016

• Trained and mentored new platoon members, providing assistance when needed and advising on how to perform daily duties.

• Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.

• Planned, memorized and navigated numerous routes during vehicular and foot patrols and coordinated movement between vehicles via radio.

• Understood and followed oral and written directions.

• Relayed information using advanced onboard communications devices.

• Performs duties as crewmember, operates, and performs operator maintenance on scout vehicles, and Cavalry Fighting Vehicle, crew-served weapons, and communications equipment. Loads, clears, and fires individual and crew-served weapons. Operates and performs operator maintenance on wheeled vehicles. Assists in the recovery of wheeled and tracked vehicles. Secures, prepares, and stows ammunition on scout vehicles. Performs mounted and dismounted navigation. Serves as member of observation and listening post. Gathers and reports information on terrain features and enemy strength, disposition and equipment. Applies principles of except and evasion. Collects data for the classification of routes, fords, tunnels, and bridges. Performs dismounted patrols. Supervises scout vehicle crew.Supervises operator maintenance of tracked and wheeled scout vehicles and individual and crew-served weapons.Selects, organizes, and supervises operation of observation and listening posts.Supervises scout vehicle recovery operations.Trains scout vehicle crew.Supervises request, receipt, storage, and issue of ammunition.Leads scout vehicle crew and assists in leading scout squad.Serves as gunner, on CFV, HMMWV, and M1127 Stryker RV.May also serve as an Operations Assistant at brigade or squadron level. Aquired all Health and Safety certifications from working with ESH Specialists/instructors and Industrial Hygenists while on deployment overseas.

• Operated targeting and firing systems following superior's orders.

• Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.

• Operated successfully under wide range of lighting, weather and stress conditions to complete missions.

• Maintained peak physical condition to stay ready for challenging missions.

• Cleaned and maintained weaponry following official procedures for optimum reliability.

• Accounted for multi-million dollar inventories of equipment and supplies with no losses.

• Kept vehicles and critical equipment in peak operating condition with consistent upkeep.

• Conducted regular war games without live ammunition to practice scouting, attacks and counteroffensive movements.

• Set up combat positions and deployed forward weaponry in support of overall combat mission.

• Obtained key intelligence to protect troops and aide in combat decision-making.

• Employed ground weapons such as howitzers and vehicle-mounted guns to support combat operations.

• Destroyed enemy positions to eliminate threats from troops, artillery and long-range missile systems.

• Engaged targets during different types of combat situations following precise orders from commanders. HACC lancaster campus Lancaster, PA

Building Maintenance Worker Jan 2006 - Nov 2008

• Executed minor electrical, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance tasks, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all building occupants.

• Conducted regular inspections on equipment and machinery to ascertain operational baseline, facilitating necessary repairs and preventive maintenance to uphold equipment guidelines.

• Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine optimal methods for maintenance projects, leading to effective troubleshooting and repair of mechanical issues in line with industry standards. EDUCATION

Lancaster Mennonite School

High School Diploma

Lancaster, PA

Jun 2005

SKILLS

Contaminant Monitoring • Emergent Situation Management • Abatement and Decontamination • Materials Identification • Confined Entry Permit • Friendly, Positive Attitude • Problem Resolution • Communication • Teambuilding • Analytical • Supervision & Leadership • Training & Development • Microsoft Office • Confined Entry Permit • Contaminant Monitoring • Emergent Situation Management • Abatement and Decontamination • Friendly, Positive Attitude • Reliable & Trustworthy • Good Work Ethic • PPE Use • Training & Development • Critical Thinking • Conflict Resolution • Organizational Skills • Active Listening • Team Building • People Skills • Combat Mission Readiness • Coordinating and Reporting Activities • Platoon Tactical Movement • Distribution of Combat Fire • Vehicle Transport • First Aid/CPR • Fire Control • Combat Information Evaluation • Platoon Resupply

• Coordinating and Reporting Activities • Report Writing • Teamwork and Loyalty • Weapons Systems • Anti-Armor Weaponry • Radio Communications • Communications Equipment • Safety Protocols • Physical Fitness • Small Arms Weaponry • Offensive and Defensive Combat Operations • Tactical Operations • Automatic Weapons • Forward Operations • Mental Toughness • Warrior Ethos • Key Tactics and Techniques • Sound Decision Making • SIGINT Gathering • Scout Patrols • Intelligence Analysis • Troop Development • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards • experience with safety training and education • strong problem-solving abilities • and adaptability in a fast-paced environment • ability to develop and implement safety procedures

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