Professional, results-driven leader with diverse industry experience well-versed in technical, legal and managerial aspects of strategic planning, documentation, policy/program development and successfully leading projects, project management and personnel management in line with organizational objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.

CHR2A • Wilson, NC • Manassas, VA • (Consulting Firm) (2014-current)

Principal Safety Engineer

Developing written safety documentation, programs and training to facilitate integrate safe behavior into an organization’s culture through the relationship building. Onsite safety management for federal projects.

Safety Lead/SSHO-Federal Projects • Safety Specialist • Principal Consultant

DRAKA, Inc., div. of PRYSMIAN GROUP Rocky Mount, NC ● (elevator cable & braking) (2013-2014)

HSE Specialist - Engineering & Quality

Implemented environmental, health, safety and security programs for 242 employee-company with 5 US and 1 Canadian facilities. Direct management of environmental and safety programs for 160,000 ft2 manufacturing plant and 100,000ft2 distribution center.

NOVABUS, div. of VOLVO Plattsburgh, NY ● (commuter bus manufacturer) (2012-2012)

HS&E Coordinator

Coordination of health, safety and environmental activities for a 235 employee 140,000 ft.2 assembly facility. Facilitated the establishment of a Medical Emergency Response Team trained in first aid, CPR and use of an AED, as well as a daily stretching program as part of a Preventative Body Mechanics (PBM) program.

NC DEPT. of HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Raleigh, NC (Regulator) (2007-2012)

Director, Office of Safety and Security

Developed all environmental, health & safety compliance processes for a 7 building, 300-person, 110 bed campus. Administered a security services contract for 24/7 security guards. In 2010, transitioned to an armed force of DHHS police officers.

Developed Active Shooter and Emergency Response plans for disabled student schools.

JOHNSTON, DOUGLAS & PAIGE • Raleigh, NC • (Consulting Firm) (2003-2006)

Managing Director

Providing EH&S supports in multiple industries encompassing policy development, program implementation and management, recordkeeping, training and risk/hazard identification and mitigation management.

SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC. ● Iselin, NJ ● (medical device manufacturer)

Chief Radiation Safety Officer, Compliance and Quality - Cary, NC (2002-2003)

Wrote and implemented methods to establish & maintain state and federal compliance of field engineering staff. Implemented compliant storage, training and maintained dosimetry records for over 160 staff.

Designed and programmed Radiation Safety Database in Access Relational Database software.

Redesigned dosimetry program to increase sensitivity and reduce cost by 38%.

Corp. Manager, Health and Safety, Corporate executive staff - Iselin, NJ (1997-2002)

Developed, implemented and audited corporate policies and procedures. Managed the safety compliance of 6 plants (nationwide), 2 warehouses and 14 district offices.

Developed online Safety Training program ensuring compliance and saving approximately $1.8 m/yr.+

Established a checklist methodology to facilitate multi-site EH&S compliance

Taught New Employee/Annual Refresher training in compliance with OSHA/EPA

EMILCOTT ASSOCIATES, INC. ● Morristown, NJ ● (Consulting Firm) (1996-1996)

EHS Consultant/Supervisor

Calibrated IH equipment. Monitored ambient atmosphere for fugitive emissions during demolition of New Rochelle Municipal Incinerator. Conducted daily “toolbox talks” for crews renovating and dewatering the diesel switch yard for Metro North Railroad at the Croton-on-Hudson Station. Created, organized and documented daily site audits,

FIELD CREST/CANNON SUREFIT ● Bethlehem, PA ● (Textile manufacturer) (1993-1995)

EHS Manager

Designed workstation modifications resulting in a 17% improvement in production. Monitored pattern makers with personal monitoring, area monitoring using pumps and Draeger tubes. Created a quarterly walk-thru program with the municipal fire department and local EMS.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Occupational Health & Safety (with Honors)

LaSalle University ● 2002

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering/Engineering Management

Pacific Western University ● 1994

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Proven ability to manage multiple staff at multiple sites with consistent data-driven results. Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to lead projects and achieve results. Strategic operations and logistics planning, Project Team Support, ISO 14000, OHSAS 18000 and ISO 45000 standards Implementation and Auditing, Organizational Education & Training, Benefits, Workers’ Compensation Claims Management, Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental,

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and oral communication skills teamed with the ability to develop rapport with employees and peers. Poised and confident in dealing with individuals and groups of all levels in both internal and external organizations. Dedicated to building highly motivated teams aware of their role in achieving objectives, improving productivity, controlling costs and ensuring quality.

Professional Activities

Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) BCSP #11779 2018 to Present

Occupational Health & Safety Technologist (OHST) BCSP #5844 2017 to Present

Certified Safety Manager (CSM) from ASSE 2002 to Present

NFPA 99 (Healthcare Facilities) Technical Committee 1999-2014

ASSE National Conference Speaker 2001

"Improving Occupational Health and Safety in Healthcare Using a Balanced Scorecard Approach"

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor (1997)

HAZMAT Certificates: Technician Level, DOT Certification, Hazardous/Toxic Waste Certification (1998)

OSHA 30 Hours Course for Construction [OSHA 510] (2019)

OSHA 30 Hour Course for General Industry [OSHA 511] (2020)

National Safety Council Regional Conference – Southeast (2020)

COVID-19 update from NSC in partnership with National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (2020)

EM 385-1-1 (40 Hr.) Course (2020)

ISO 14000 Refresher Course (2020)

OHSAS 18001 Complete Auditor Course (2020)

ISO 31000 Course (2020)

ISO 45000 OH&S Migration Training (2020)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP

American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) – Professional Member

Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

National Safety Council (NSC)

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