Edward Ford
Safety & Training Coordinator
Beckley, WV 25801
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Twelve years experience in progressive safety training and quality control. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work together with employees of various backgrounds and surroundings. Energetic work ethic coupled with motivational skills. Excellent physical health for lifting and standing for long periods. Work Experience
Safety & Training Coordinator
JUSTICE HIGHWALL MINING - Beckley, WV
2008 to 2009
Provided hands-on safety training for all
personnel in accordance with 30 CFR/Mineral Resources. Coordination, teaching and supervision of annual refresher training for all employees as required by federal and state regulations. Administered random drug-testing for all company employees and employees of trucking contractors. Performed truck inspections per federal and state guidelines. Established a
"Safety First" program which included weekly safety meetings, hands on safety training and monthly performance awards
for participants.
Master Instructor / Health & Safety Specialist
IUOE NATIONAL HAZMAT PROGRAM - Beckley, WV
1997 to 2008
Instructor for OSHA 10 and 30-hour Outreach for General Industry and Construction, 24 and 40- hour HAZWOPER, 8-hour Refreshers and other health and safety classes. Expanded research and development curriculum for health and safety courses. Participated in research and curriculum on Homeland Security Pilot Program for International Union of Operating Engineers, August 2002. Partnered with OSHA Industrial Hygienists and staff on development of new OSHA Disaster Site Worker accreditation program. Completed 6-week respiratory protection training, fit-testing and air monitoring post 9/11 at the World Trade Center disaster in Lower Manhattan, New York. Instructed OSHA General Industry, Construction, Asbestos, Confined Space, and HAZWOPER for over seven years. Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
IUOE NATIONAL HAZMAT PROGRAM - Beckley, WV
1994 to 1997
Lead shipping and receiving person responsible for incoming and outbound shipments using UPS and all freight
companies. Implemented UPS software and controlled inventory of all training materials including personal protective equipment, OSHA manuals and coordination with internal print shop to maintain sufficient supply. Adept at
operation of fork lift and other heavy equipment. Attended UPS training course on 49 CFR (DOT).
Manager
FOSTER'S RESTAURANT - Beckley, WV
1988 to 1993
Responsible for all aspects of operations and planning. Managed eight employees, trained new and experienced employees, conducted job interviews and made hiring decisions. Sales / Marketing Representative
OFFICE DESIGN - Beckley, WV
1985 to 1988
Directed sales team in maintaining multi-million dollar annual sales. Participated in numerous sales training and customer relationship seminars. Represented the leading office furniture manufacturers in the United States.
Sales / Marketing Representative
GATES SUPPLY COMPANY - Beckley, WV
1978 to 1985
Represented company in a three state area providing professional engineering products and services to engineers, coal mines,
land surveyors and contractors.
Education
Associate
Assessments
Supervisory Skills: Directing Others — Highly Proficient June 2019
Motivating others through feedback to identify improvements or corrective actions. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/hmeiyfcmyxne2szf Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.