Curtis Akins
Pineville, LA ****0
318-***-**** hm.
318-***-**** cell.
*******@***.***
QUALIFICATIONS
I have extensive training in all aspects of Regulatory Affairs and Safety Management with a proven track record and reputation for achieving results.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
One of my greatest accomplishments was building the lines of communication between the McKesson Medical Surgical Distribution Operations and the Regulatory Affairs Departments.
Through collaboration with Corp Risk Management and our TPA, I successfully recovered approximately $10.9 million in workers compensation chargeback credits for the Medical Surgical business since FY09.
WORK HISTORY
McKesson Medical Surgical – Richmond, VA – 2006 to present
Corporate EHS/Regulatory Affairs, Director (Remote Employee)
Cold Chain Storage Authorizations
Collaborate with Sales Management and their teams to setup customer accounts
Complete Controlled Substance Questionnaire reviews and RA due diligence process
DEA Controlled Substance Threshold Authorizations
Ensure compliance with Pharma’s Controlled Substance Monitoring Program
AED Tracking
Designated point of contact for safety and security related issues reported through McKesson’s Ethic Points site.
Responsible for working with the following regulatory agencies: DOT, OSHA, IATA, EPA, FAA, FDA and various State Boards of Pharmacy.
Monitor PDMA Compliance
Work directly with Customer Service on Cold Storage Return Request
Assist the Medical Surgical Sales team with various customer licensure issues.
Manage the continuous improvement efforts of the Health, Safety and Environmental systems.
Collaboration with various cross-functional areas/departments, i.e., operations, transportation, risk management, HR, sales and executive leadership in an effort to achieve the “Best in Class Safety Program”.
Conduct field safety performance reviews in order to identify the root cause for potential exposures/liabilities, while drafting action plans for mitigating these exposures.
Draft and implement safety programs within the business to improve existing processes or standard operating procedures.
Provide Environmental, Health and Safety guidance and leadership throughout all cross-functional departments.
Integrated the McKesson Safety Performance Review (Internal Audit) as our primary audit tool within the MMS network.
Conduct Safety/Compliance audits and workplace hazard analysis in an effort to remain compliant with local, state and federal agencies.
Manage the corporate chargeback allocation process for the Medical Surgical, Moore Medical, Edwards Medical, Cypress Medical, PSS/GS and Sterling Medical business units.
Responsible for monitoring and managing the Workers Compensation program for all of Medical Surgical businesses, collaborating with our TPA (Third Party Administrators) as well as, McKesson Corporate Risk Management.
Direct and manage the safety training throughout the Medical Surgical business.
Responsible for maintaining the Business Continuity and Emergency Response/Disaster Recovery plans for the McKesson Medical Surgical Business.
McKesson Automation (APS) – Alexandria, LA – 2003 to 2006
Safety/Facilities Manager
Enhance the APS Safety Program.
Maintain compliance with local, state and federal agencies.
Enhanced safety awareness through hazard assessment.
Developed and implemented a structured Safety Training Program.
Participated in CapX and SG&A budget planning.
Responsible for the APS Life Safety Plan.
Manage the APS Business Continuity Plan and Emergency Response Plan.
Maintain and monitor the emergency generators exercise schedule on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Monitor the building security systems.
McKesson Automation – Alexandria, LA – 2001 to 2003
Engineering Tech
R&D – Design, machine and test prototypes for the pharmaceutical industry.
Inventor – U.S. Patient No. US 7,014,063,B2
Drug Classification – Certifying countable drugs in MAS Counting Technology.
Responsible for McKesson APS Drug Data Base and Drug Imaging.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma Plano, TX.
Louisiana Tech College - Auto Cad-Drafting Alexandria, LA.
Louisiana State University at Alexandria Alexandria, LA.
BS Occupational Health & Safety.
COMPUTER SKILLS
DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98, 2000, XP, Office XP and Vista
Auto Cad release 11 & 12
MS Office
CERTIFICATIONS
FDA Medical Devices Training
Workers Compensation Fraud Training
Certified Safety Planning Specialist (SPS)
Certified Safety Training Specialist (STS)
OSHA Compliance & Workplace Safety Certification
Environmental Health & Safety Certification (EHS)
Certified Safety Manager (CSM)
Certified Safety Auditor (CSA)
Project Management Training
HazMat Shippers Certification
OSHA 10/30 Hour General Industry Trainer Certification from the US Department of Labor.
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