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MARK E. LENLING, CSP

** *********** ******, **********, ** 55337 – 952-***-**** - adaxq6@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/marklenling “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” - Benjamin Franklin Visionary Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk, Quality, and Continuous Improvement Leader Summary: Six years Environmental Health & Safety, two years Higher Education, and ten years Quality & Research. Creative & visionary, forward thinking leader with proven record for prevention through strategy & root cause analysis. Strength Finders 2: Futuristic, Learner, Analytical, Input, Responsibility. DiSC: CD (Conscientiousness and Dominance). Myer’s-Briggs: Introversion iNtuition Thinking Perception. https://dms.licdn.com/playback/C4D05AQEg- 4TQG2hdAg/80aaac5cd6a94e40901f4993e692d179/feedshare-mp4_3300-captions-thumbnails/150**********- drlcss?e=155*******&v=beta&t=cZf7lnWiolq0Fy1vdOSQ0sbH2ptyXw5g8maKReB9liE Professional and Management Experience:

Metropolitan State University – St. Paul, MN - http://www.metrostate.edu/ 6/17 - Present Environmental, Health, and Safety Officer

● Governor’s Safety Award Winner 2017 & 2018 per MNOSHA recommendation, high program review, and 0.13 TRIR

● Best Innovator Team Outstanding Employee Award for accessibility auditing & Energy Champion Recognitions

● Optimized safety culture and program metrics from 28% to 83% rating after one year of employment

● Mentor Chemical Hygiene Officer to ensure prevention of sources of harm in laboratories using hierarchy of controls

● Ensure hazard identification, risk assessment, and integration are addressed before and during organization's operations

● Develop, coordinate, evaluate, plan, implement, monitor all environmental health safety & risk management programs; identify, evaluate, and/or control potential hazards & mitigate viable risks through collaboration, teamwork, & innovation

● Implement engineering controls and best practices via influence, budgetary analysis, engineering economics, and ROIs

● Perform slips, trips, falls research, present at safety conferences, mentor statistics students for continuous improvement

● Reduce hazardous waste stream levels; advise & support 1,200 staff and faculty persons on preventive system measures

● Manage contracting, project evaluation, scheduling, & supervision of safety consultants for safety training/inspections

● Chair or serve on seven committees including President for Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) MN OSHA Compliance Division of Department of Labor – St. Paul, MN http://www.dli.mn.gov/MnOsha.asp 1/17 – 6/17 Safety Investigator

● Performed unannounced audits and follow up investigations of complaints & injuries at manufacturing facilities and construction sites within Minnesota for compliance per OSHA, MNOSHA, NFPA, ACGIH, ASME, & NIOSH standards

● Documented information on scope of hazards at sites/facilities observed and conveyed technical information to public, propose citations, provide support in resolving hazards, and make referral to industrial hygiene or consultation division

● Wrote objective reports from information discovered during audits, investigations, interviews, and hazard observations Lakeside Foods – Brooten, MN and New Richmond, WI - http://lakesidefoods.com/ 7/12 – 5/15 Safety, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources Manager

● Managed systems, programs, & personnel for environmental health & safety, food safety & quality, sanitation, and human resources. Personnel managed included two quality assurance supervisors and one human resources generalist.

● Advanced into multi-titled manager within three months including leading majority of plant’s systems and programs

● Oversaw development, implementation, review, maintenance, organization, optimization of records, documentation, policies, procedures, and training for food safety & quality via SQF 2000 System and for safety via OSHA, NIOSH, and EPA horizontal and vertical standards to achieve Best of the Best Recognition companywide for top safety record among 12 plants. Practiced business continuity and mock traceability recalls. Performed preventive and corrective actions via root cause analysis, effective communication and teamwork with plant, corporate, and third party personnel.

● Led 150 employee and 65,000 square foot plant through audits and assessments for Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level 3, USDA, MDA, and Kosher compliance with no major nor critical deficiencies and SQF Level 3 Scores ranging from 91 to 97 including successfully transitioning the plant from SQF Level 2 to SQF Level 3 Certification within six weeks of start

● Increased employee engagement and safety culture from 67% to 92% for improved enthusiasm and safety behaviors

● Managed Process Safety Management Program and instructed personnel to completely prevent incidents and accidents

● Researched sweet corn by-products to increase profitability by 300%; presented research of ATP Swab Testing; initiated continuous improvement and best practice implementation; applied for OSHA's MN STAR Protection Program

● Recruited, hired, coached, mentored, and provided talent management to reduce turnover & increase engagement

● Started and facilitated committees for Ergonomics Analysis, Process Safety Management, Food Defense, and Wellness 2 of 3

Practitioner and Entry-Level Experience:

Schwan Food’s Ice Cream, Convenience, and Specialty Food Plants – Marshall, MN - www.schwans.com/ 5/10 – 7/12 Food Safety and Quality Technician

● Inspected production products, codes, equipment, and coached employees to maintain clean, safe, and sanitary environment using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

● Managed quality assurance related issues to optimize elegance and ensure food safety & quality standards were met

● Examined and reported on check weighers for products to optimize accuracy, quality, and identify irregularities

● Created and implemented procedures & provided feedback to improve sanitation, communication, and teamwork

● Analyzed mixes for quality to ensure specifications were met regarding fat & solid content, viscosity, and pH Hawkeye Renewable Energy – Shell Rock, IA - www.hawkrenew.com/aspx/shellrock.aspx 1/09 – 12/09 Quality Assurance/Quality Control Laboratory Technician

● Investigated water, alcohol, and fermentation samples making adjustments for process optimization

● Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment

● Developed SOPs for laboratory, plant testing, and maintained clean/safe work environment

● Performed laboratory tests using ASTM & wet chemistry methods and trained operators on laboratory SOPs

● Sourced and purchased laboratory chemicals, materials, and supplies University Internship and Research Experience:

NDSU Agriculture & Biosystems Engineering – Fargo, ND - www.ageng.ndsu.nodak.edu/facility.htm 1/07 – 5/08 Ethanol Production Researcher

● Researched the technical feasibility of co-fermenting field pea starch with yellow dent corn for ethanol production

● Sourced, purchased, and assembled chemicals, enzymes, materials, and equipment for biofuels laboratory start up

● Benchmarked and utilized laboratory scale protocols for dry-grind ethanol fermentation, experimenting with enzymes

● Scrutinized fermentations using ANOVA and Tukey’s statistical analyses to compare average ethanol concentrations

● Documented research progress including writing journal article for publication and presentation utilizing knowledge Northern Crops Institute – Fargo, ND - www.northern-crops.com/index.html Summer 2006 Analytical Laboratory Intern

● Analyzed and reported on effects of non-traditional ingredients (flaxseed, flaxseed gum, pea flours, chickpea flour, pea starch, pea fiber, pea protein isolate, monoglycerides) on wheat flour and semolina dough quality using Chopin Mixolab NDSU Barley Laboratories – Fargo, ND - www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/plantsci/ 9/05 – 12/06 Chromatography Laboratory Assistant

● Evaluated barley samples for deoxynivalenol and mycotoxin presence by cleaning, sorting, grinding, weighing, shaking, pipetting, evaporating, vortexing, and using gas chromatography BARI of Anheuser-Busch– Manitowoc, WI - www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_dg9t7b Summer 2005 Laboratory Intern

● Collected green malt samples from kiln, ground samples, determined moisture content using oven moisture and whole grain analyzer methods. This enabled Anheuser-Busch to alter the kilning process allowing green malt to dry efficiently.

● Demonstrated flexibility with rotating plant shifts, days and nights for up to 16 hour work shifts Middle School, High School, First Year College Experience: Valleyfair Amusement Park – Shakopee, MN Summers 2003 & 2004 Foods, Concessions, and Rides

Burger King – Prior Lake, MN 6/99 – 6/03

Team Lead

Entrepreneurial Work around Neighborhood – Prior Lake, MN 1996 - 2004 Lawn Mowing, Shoveling, Raking Leaves

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Education and Certifications in Environmental Health and Safety, Food Safety & Quality, and Research:

● Certified Safety Professional Certification from Board of Certified Safety Professionals (earned 2/17 after ASP, 3/16)

● Bachelor of Science Food Science plus minors in Food Safety and Agribusiness from North Dakota State University - Fargo, ND. Graduation Date: May 9, 2008. Dean’s List two semesters. Participated in over ten extracurricular activities.

● Six Sigma Black Belt from ExpertRating (earned 4/14)

● Process Safety Management for Ammonia Refrigeration Systems from University of Wisconsin-Madison (earned 1/13)

● Clery Act Compliance Academy Campus Security Authority - Campus Crime Report from D. Stafford (earned 8/18)

● Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) from American Institute of Baking (AIB) International (earned 7/12)

● Safe Quality Foods Practitioner-Implementing SQF Systems Post-Grade from Safe Quality Foods Institute (8/12)

● Better Processing Control School from University of California-Davis (earned 10/12)

● Internal Auditing from NSF International (earned 3/15)

● Total Quality Management and Root Cause Analysis from ExpertRating (earned 1/14 and 10/15)

● Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Process Improvement Measurement, and Human Centered Design three day course from Minnesota Management and Budget and Metropolitan State University (completed 11/17)

● Forklift and Aerial Lift Train the Trainer from Online Forklift Certifications (earned 8/15)

● First Aid/CPR/AED from National Safety Council (earned 7/18, valid until 7/20)

● HAZWOPER for Emergency Response 24 Hour from St. Cloud Area Emergency Response (completed 4/14)

● Ergonomics two day course from Minnesota Department of Administration (completed 1/18)

● Hazardous Waste Management one day course from Ramsey County (completed 7/18)

● National Incident Management Systems from FEMA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (completed 2/17)

● Radiation Emergency Preparedness from FEMA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (completed 8/19)

● Mental Health First Aid one day course from Metropolitan State University (completed 10/17)

● Inclusion Ability Ally and LGBTQ Ally from Metropolitan State University (completed 8/18 and 10/18)

● Narcan/Naloxone from Metropolitan State University (completed 5/18)

● OSHA Compliance, Training, Coaching/Mentoring, Leadership, HR Regulations from Fred Pryor Seminars (2013/14) Formal Presentations Given:

● Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention for the Third Age of Safety & Beyond - American Society for Safety Professionals Professional Development and Minnesota Safety Council Safety Conferences at Mystic Lake Center – 2/19 and 5/19 Technical Publications:

● ASABE Technical Library. Integrated Use of Pea Starch and Corn for Ethanol Production. Published by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan at www.asabe.org. Presented at conference in Providence, Rhode Island for Citation on June 29-July 2, 2008. Authors: Mark E Lenling, Dr. Scott W Pryor, and Dr. Dennis P Wiesenborn. Link: http://asae.frymulti.com/abstract.asp?aid=24816&t=1 Professional Organizations and Leadership Positions:

● Minnesota Association for Professional Employees (MAPE) President Local 1201 (VP since 3/18, President by 7/18)

● American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) NW Chapter (active member since 7/15)

● Environmental Health, Public Safety, Equity & Inclusion, Strategic Enrollment Management, Assessment for Course Placement, Behavioral Intervention, Health & Wellness, STEM, Environmental Sustainability Stewardship Committees

● American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Metropolitan Chapter Relevant Strengths and Transferable Skills:

Caring, Compassionate, Friendly, Listening Attentively, Writing/Reading Concisely, Editing, Attention to Detail, Growth Mindset, Analytical Reasoning, Teaching, Mentoring, Coaching, Creativity, Innovation, Inquisitive, Ambition, Integrity, Ethical, Visual and Process Thinking, Risk Management, Trustworthiness, Developing, Dependability, Flexibility, Resilience, Problem Solving Ingenuity, Confidence, Conviction, Genuine, Authentic, Perseverance, Team Player, Sense of Humor, Easy-Going, Enthusiastic, Open Minded, Seeks and Provides Help and Solutions, Collaboration, Strategic Hobbies:

Strength/power training, Obstacle course racing, Duathlons/triathlons, Performing improvisational comedy, Escape games, Attending concerts, Visiting planetariums/museums, Studying wellness, science, technology, Adventure vacations

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