Robert Dewey
Norwalk, IA 50211
******.******@*****.***
Objective
A Management position involving
Safety Management … Process Improvement … P & L … Operations Management
Human Resources…
utilizing proven success in:
Staff Development … Developing/Enhancing Client Relations … Training
Project Management …
Summary of Qualifications
Three years Field Safety Manager: Trained personnel on new procedures and safety requirements; review old procedures and safety requirements to make improvement recommendations; supply and review Personal Protection Equipment; calibrate air monitors monthly; assist Safety Director with field emergencies; assist Field Supervisor with delivery of safety products; in the absence of the Safety Director, act as the “Designated Company Representative” during governmental compliance inspections; conduct accident investigations which included bodily injury, auto, general liability, property and utility cuts. Performed 14 years as a Facilities and Branch Manager for a large information services Corporation prior to the Safety Manager position. Human Resources manager, answer to the director.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Conducted Tool Box Talks bi-weekly for training on new procedures and current safety requirements with over 30 crews.
Performed Regular Inspection of the Companies Utility, DOT, Private Grading, and Maintenance departments to insure appropriate work behaviors. Investigated any accidents and produced detailed accident reports. Conducted chains, slings and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) inspections on a monthly basis.
Maintained and updated corporate vehicle tags and registrations. Reviewed inventory of the PPE’s and supplies and ordered as necessary.
Formulated and planned budgets and forecasts. Improved revenue and margin from $2.6MM annual revenue and 35% margin in 1996 to $5.4MM annual revenue and 48% margin in 2000 through process improvements and customer service.
Established improved Quality Control procedures for a $5 million organization. This resulted in annual maintenance charge savings of $50K; equipment cost savings of $84K; reduced staff and inventory annual savings from $45K to $24K.
Conducted weekly staff meetings and quarterly general meetings with all employees to review the organization’s performance, plans and problems. This resulted in improved employees’ participation, significantly reduced turnover and improved communications.
Robert D. Dewey
1313 Wright Rd. Apt 12
Norwalk, IA 50211
******.******@*****.***
Professional Experience
Good Life Retirement Center, Norwalk, IA Sept 2018 – Jul 2021
o In-Home caregiver (my Mom)
Tropicaire Resort, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL May 2016 – Sep 2018
oResort Manager
CMU by Jeffrey and Robert, LLC, Lauderhill, FL Mar 2014 – Feb 2016
oCo-Owner
Toys R Us, Clive, IA May 2010 – Feb 2014
oHuman Resources/Front-End Department Supervisor
McAninch Corporation, Des Moines, IA Feb 2007 – Jan 2010
oSafety Manager
Custom Marine Upholstery, Lauderhill, FL 2000 – 2007
oOperations Manager
Anacomp, Inc., Poway,CA 1987 – 2000
(Formerly First Image Management Corp.; Formerly Zytron)
oData Center Manager II, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 1996 – 2000
oCenter Manager, (First Image), Moline, IL 1992 – 1996
oAssistant Manager, (First Image), Moline, IL 1992
oSystems Supervisor, (Zytron), Des Moines, IA 1990 – 1992
oSystems Operator, (Zytron). Des Moines, IA 1989 – 1990
oShift Supervisor, Shift Operator, (Zytron) 1987 – 1989
Course / Certificates / Seminars
-Traffic Control Supervisor – American Traffic Safety Services Association Feb 25, 2009
-Traffic Control Technician – American Traffic Safety Services Association Feb 23, 2009
-Mine Safety – U.S. Department of Labor Feb 3, 2009
-Adult CPR – Emergency University Dec 8, 2008
-Automatic External Defibrillator – Emergency University Dec 8, 2008
-Licensing Regulations – Iowa Motor Truck Association Oct 16, 2008
-Construction Site SWPPP and Inspections – Iowa Association of
Municipal Utilities Oct 7, 2008
-OSHA #510 30-Hour – National Safety Council Jun 12, 2008
-Trench Safety – United Rental Apr 25, 2008
-Confined Space – National Safety Council Apr 22, 2008
-OSHA 10-Hour 1926 – Construction – National Safety Council Apr 7, 2008
-Project Management Training – Anacomp Training Course 1998
-Integrated Leader as Communicator, The Executive Speaker 1997
-Learning Systems, ILS Training Course 1997
-Data Center Manager Skills – First Image Training Course 1997
-Operations Management – First Image Training Course 1995
-Complete biology and art courses, Central Michigan University 1979 – 1981
References
oExcellent personal and professional references available upon request.