Andrew K. Stith

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Hampton, VA *****

757-***-****

adg835@r.postjobfree.com

Occupational Health and Safety Professional with 20+ years’ experience:

Industrial Hygiene; Risk Assessment/Risk Management; Building Audits/Inspections; Developing Contingency Plans; Accident Reports and Investigations; Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Incident Preparedness and Response; Disaster and Emergency Preparedness and Response; Environmental Compliance Officer; First Responder Training; HAZWOPPER Training; Biohazard Training; Medical Waste Training; Confined Space Training; Lock out/Tag-out; Cradle-to-Grave Training; Hazardous Material Transport; Spill Response; Terrorism Readiness; Federal Emergency Management; CPR; First Aid

EDUCATION

2019- Present Certification: Aviation Maintenance Technician, Aviation Institute of

Maintenance, Norfolk, Virginia

2008- 2011 Master of Science (M.S.): Occupational Safety, Health/Environmental Management,

Industrial Hygiene Management, Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL

1999- 2000 Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Management; Minor: Biology

Excelsior College, Albany, NY

1992- 1993 Associates of Science (A.S.): Science

Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA

2002-2003 Certification: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Specialist, United

States Chemical School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

1987-1987 Certification: Signal Support Systems Specialist, United States Army Signal

School, Fort Gordon, GA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

District Safety Manager/Assistant/Program Administration Specialist I/ Veterans Internship Program-July 2019 to November 2019

Virginia Department of Transportation, HRHT- Hampton Roads Harbor Tunnels, Hampton, Virginia

Overseed all Safety Programs for both Bridge Tunnels, Maintenance Shops, all Satellite Offices and welfare for all Personnel, Developing Contingency Plans

Updated, inventoried and changed over the whole District to the new Global Harmonizing System from Material Safety Data Sheets to Safety Data Sheets

Some of the key roles Safety Advocacy, Workplace Safety Training, Reporting and Analysis, Accident Reports and Investigations, Program Management, Assessments Reviews, Learning and Development, and Technical Assistance to working group

Safety Officer / Special Projects Administrator ~ January 2019 to February 2019

Reliance Staffing ~ Suffolk, VA

Placed at the City of Suffolk, Human Resources & Risk Management Dept. (City Hall)

Prepared OSHA 300 Logs to record employee Workplace Injuries and Illnesses for all Departments

Completed and maintained Workman Compensation Claims

Observed and conducted inspections of forklifts, public buildings, pumping stations, work zones

Provided written reports of all safety violations for supervisor

Health & Safety Analyst

March 2017 ~ June 2017

Newport News Industrial Corp ~ Huntington Ingalls ~ (via CTR Group) ~ Newport News, VA

Responsible for ensuring that firm and facilities were in compliance with Health & Safety regulations

Served as a Safety Analyst and analyzed various plants and machines

Stayed updated on various EHS norms and performed Inspections and Investigations

Initiated audits in the area Environmental Health and Safety programs

Taught Safety and Environmental classes

Building Maintenance Janitorial Technician

July 2016 to March 2017

Vista Pro Cleaning, LLC ~ Norfolk, VA

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining two apartment complexes

Cleaned Clubhouses, Gyms, and Administrative Offices

Senior Supervisor, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Department

Nov 2010 ~ Dec 2015

United States Army ~ Texas / Germany

Orchestrated and oversaw EHS and HAZMAT operations, including decontamination of facilities

Initiated EHS inspections of facilities/operations, including biohazard and radiation inspections

Served as the Environmental Compliance Officer for EHS operations and the Fire Marshall

Served as the Energy Conservation Steward (since 2007)

Supported OSHA investigations and maintained current knowledge of OSHA standards

Performed risk and hazard assessments as well as Risk Mitigation

Developed and maintained emergency response plans

Interacted across a matrix environment (Operations, Hazard Response, Communications, etc.) and advised on the hazards and risks of areas and operations

Supervisor, Facilities Management

Feb 2009 ~ Nov 2010

United States Army ~ Oklahoma

Managed the Biological Research Laboratory including several employees

Supervised air, soil and water sampling and analysis

Energy Conservation Leader: Conducted Inspections for the Department of Energy

Responsible for supervising maintenance and repair of laboratory facilities

Managed EHS training program and coordinated team-building activities

Performed hazard evaluation of sample components and maintaining extensive knowledge of domestic and international regulations

Equipment/software/modeling proficiencies: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook

Team Leader, Facilities Management

Feb 2008 ~ Jan 2009

United States Army ~ Germany

Responsible for the Biological Research Laboratory

Conducted air, soil and water sampling and analysis

Management for several laboratory employees including their development, training, etc.

Software programs/database proficiencies: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook

Manager of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Department

July 2005 ~ August 2007

United States Army ~ Washington

Calculated computer-based modeling of attack simulations to proactively identify/mitigate risks

Responsible for sustainability: identified hazards and implemented material substitutions

Energy Conservation Leader: conducted inspections for the Department of Energy to identify and assess opportunities for Conservation

Responsible and accountable for departmental equipment and training

Responsible for clear communication of hazards/risks between Senior Management and Staff

Community outreach: liaison with State Health Dept., Wildlife Commission

Equipment/software/modeling proficiencies: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook

Manager of Facilities and Chemical Operations

March 2004 ~ March 2005

United States Army ~ Hawaii

Supervised facilities and Maintenance Departments

Conducted Chemical/Biological/Radiological Safety, HAZMAT and Decontamination Trainings

Procurement of commodities and overseeing work order completion

Executed building inspections; responsible for adherence of 10+ buildings to safety codes

Worked with Finance/Logistics to establish and adhere to budgets

Managed 200 employees – primarily contractors

Equipment/software/modeling proficiencies: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Internships:

July 2019 to November 2019 District Safety Manager/Assistant/Program Administration

Specialist I/ Veterans Internship Program, Virginia Department

of Transportation, HRHT- Hampton Roads Harbor Tunnels,

Hampton, Virginia

Fall 1991 WTKR-TV News 3 Weather Intern, Norfolk, VA

Summer of 1990 Virginia State Health Dept. ~ Norfolk, VA

Performed Environmental Inspections on restaurants, beauty shops, mosquito control

2005-2007 Washington State Health Dept. ~ Tacoma, Washington

Performed Environmental studies on the Puget Sound to help keep it clean

1985-1986 Chesapeake Bay Foundation ~ Hampton, VA

Performed Environmental studies for floods, erosion, runoffs

Teaching Experience

2017-Present CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor Course/Instructor Course, American Red Cross

2016-Present Environmental Health & Safety classes-Denbigh House for Traumatic Brain Injuries, NN, VA

2015-Present Youth Church/Vacation Bible School, Queen Street Baptist Church, Hampton, VA

2013-2015 Sunday School Teacher; Rhine Ordinance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Germany

2003-2005 Hazardous Material Transport; Camp Howze, S. Korea

2007-2011 Hazardous Material Storage; Vilseck, Germany

Volunteer Experience:

2019- 2020 City of Hampton Fire & Rescue (Citizen’s Fire Academy), Bloodborne Pathogens, and HIPAA

City of Hampton Community Emergency Response Team Training

City of Hampton Citizen Codes Academy

City of Hampton Diversity College, Level 1

2018-Present Member, National Association of Advancement of Colored People-Hampton Branch, Hampton, VA

2015-Present Queen Street Baptist Church-Health Ministry, Bus Ministry, Youth Ministry/Youth Church,

Brotherhood, Board of Christian Education-Member, Food Feeding Card

2009-Present American Red Cross-Disaster Action Team, Government Liaison, Fire Alarm Campaign,

Disaster Assessments/Information/Shelter Monitor

2009-Present Medical Reserves Corps, Virginia Peninsula-Member, Newport News, VA

2006-Present Toastmasters International, Inc. Member and Held Multiple Offices

Additional Coursework and Experiences:

2019-2020 Completion Certificate-Completed Both 10 & 30 OSHA Outreach Training for General Industry

2020-Present Working on-Both 10 & 30 OSHA 1926, OSHA Outreach Training for Construction

2000-Present-Industrial Hygiene; Risk Assessment/Risk Management; Building Audits/Inspections;

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