Safety Manager Workers Compensation

STRATTON B. WILLIAMS

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936-***-**** ************@*****.***

TARGETING POSITION: DIRECTOR OF SAFETY

~ When it comes to safety, failure is not an option

Accomplished and passionate professional with a genuine commitment to Occupational Health and Safety across highly active workplaces. Recognized for continuously exhibiting a deep-rooted passion for creating safety culture, combining a genuine desire to empower people, with a vast knowledge of OSHA and USDOT regulations. Able to dive deeply into the analytical and numerical management of safety and incidents, with expertise reviewing complex safety metrics. Equipped with 24+ years of experience and perspective on the impact of safe practices on the welfare of people and companies. Trusted decision maker and front-line reader, able to earn respect across diverse teams.

CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

USDOT Expertise

Developing Safety Culture

Leadership & Coordination

Incident Investigation

Safety Advocacy & Ambassadorship

Loss Control & Risk Analysis

Team Positivity & Empowerment

Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat

Constructive Dialogue

Relationships & Partnerships

Information Gathering

Corrective Action

US Coast Guard Manuel & Inspections

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & DISTINCTIONS

Winner of the coveted Joe Atkinson Award for Safety Excellence in 2015, a distinction reflecting status as the Safety Professional of the Year, as chosen by the Houston Council of Safety Professionals.

Current Member of the Board of Directors for the Houston Council of Safety Professionals, with a total 15+ years of active membership with this organization.

Production of multiple engaging and memorable safety videos, including a video on Driver Fatigue that earned the 2016 Eagle Ford Excellence Award.

Management and participation in the annual federal Driver Appreciation Week, personally providing barbecued food for any and all passing drivers.

Administering Policies and Procedures for Oil Filed Customers Unannounced Safety Audits to ensure compliance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American All Waste

HSE Manager

01/2020 - Current

Perform monthly, quarterly, or yearly meetings at customers location. Excelled in creating safety culture, while ensuring compliance with USDOT and OSHA regulations Review safety and risk management needs including, safety training, or a complete written and managed safety program. Works one-on-one with each client to improve workplace safety, reduce worker exposure to hazards and/or help minimize injuries, financial loss and risk exposure.

Along with in-depth training, conducting truck inspections on all vehicles in fleet. From level 5 inspections all the way up to level 1 inspections, for safety compliance.

First Aid, CPR and AED

Smith System Instructor

USDOT Motor Carrier Safety Compliance

Accident Reconstruction

Accident Investigation

OSHA 300

Driver ride along

Tailgate Meetings

Monthly Safety Meetings

Gate Checks

Moffitt Holdings LLC

Director of Safety & Environmental

07/2019 –01/2020

Empowering and educational resource. Excelled in creating safety culture, while ensuring compliance with USDOT and OSHA regulations Review safety and risk management needs including, safety training, or a complete written and managed safety program. Works one-on-one with each client to improve workplace safety, reduce worker exposure to hazards and/or help minimize injuries, financial loss and risk exposure.

•DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing

•Driver Qualification Files

•Electronic Logging Devices

•Permits & Registrations

•DOT Audit Support

•Driver Training and Monthly Training

•Oilfield Frac fueling Procedures & Audits

•Tailgate Meetings

•OSHA Site & Terminal Inspections

•H2S Training

Xcalibur Logistics

Director of Safety

06/2018 - 07/2019

New hire orientation & training Workers Compensation Program, OSHA Workplace and Transportation Safety Compliance, Drug and Alcohol Program, and Hazardous Materials Employee Training.

100 drivers and terminal/driver/safety/environmental compliance Excelled in creating safety culture through a success-driven philosophy, while ensuring compliance with USDOT and OSHA regulations

OSHA 501 Trainer Course – General Industry First Aid, CPR and AED Smith System Instructor

U.S. Department of Transportation Diversity Training HAZWOPER Training

USDOT Motor Carrier Safety Compliance Behavior Based Safety Training

Incident Commander Accident Reconstruction

H2S Training Instructor Accident Investigation

OSHA 300

Transportation Safety Consulting “Self-employed”

01/2017 to 06/2018

Perform monthly, quarterly, or yearly meetings at customers location. Along with in-depth training, conducting truck inspections on all vehicles in customers fleet. From level 5 inspections all the way up to level 1 inspections, for safety consulting and vehicle inspections.

First Aid, CPR and AED

Smith System Instructor

HAZWOPER Training

Behavior Based Safety

USDOT Motor Carrier Safety Compliance

Incident Commander

Accident Reconstruction

H2S Training Instructor

Accident Investigation

OSHA 300

Sun Coast Resources Inc

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY

04/2006 – 12/2016

Sun Coast Resources, Inc. is one of the largest wholesale petroleum marketers in the nation. Licensed in 39 states with 17 locations in Texas, Oklahoma & Louisiana, Sun Coast offers a vast array of products and services including: fuels, lubricants, chemicals, crude oil transportation, emergency response fuel services and much more.

Core Duties: Led and empowered upwards of 900 drivers and terminal/driver/safety/environmental compliance managers for multi-modal transport, as an empowering and educational resource. Excelled in creating safety culture through a success-driven philosophy, while ensuring compliance with USDOT and OSHA regulations.

Leading Spill and Emergency Response Teams Handling all Environmental Spills

TECQ/ GLO and Other agency’s Documented Proper Disposals of all Hazardous Waste Historic Impact:

•Spearheaded the establishment of Sun Coast’s entire training department, after the company’s decision to stop outsourcing this service. Developed and instituted the foundational set of policies and procedures pertaining to the transportation of petroleum products.

•Partnered with the HR department to create new disciplinary action measures, allowing for better enforcement of standards. Created standards based on severity, instituting a concrete structure of discipline. Directly interact with instigators of incident, requiring these individuals to clearly present their intention to improve.

STRATTON B. WILLIAMS 936-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

Historic Impact as Director of Safety (continued):

•Introduced Sun Coast’s new recruitment department prior to its transfer to the HR department, with involvement in the creation of job descriptions, policies, and standard operating procedures able to uphold accountability.

•Presided over key safety programs including Workers Compensation Program, OSHA Workplace and Transportation Safety Compliance, Drug and Alcohol Program, and Hazardous Materials Employee Training. Additional Responsibilities & Contributions:

•Excelled in driving a consistent and growing safety culture by serving as a positive and tactful leader, building meaningful relationships on a philosophy of accountability. Maintained a front-line perspective alongside workers to gain and retain respect and trust.

•Empowered personnel within the company to procure and capitalize on safety certifications, in order to have a stronger foundation of training across staff in the organization.

•Upheld the integrity of the company by initiating corrective action as required, ensuring a constructive yet firm approach to preventing future incidents.

•Conducted appropriate levels of risk management, dealing with insurance companies on audits and pricing, in addition to carrying forward State and Federal DOT audits.

•Workers Comp Utilizing return to work Practices “No Lost -Time Injuries

•Meeting with Doctors and Clinics and going over our return to work Policies

FedEx Freight East

Regional Safety Manager

1993 – 2006

American Freightways (now FedEx Freight East) – Houston, TX

American Freightways is a leading logistics provider with proven expertise in the logistics industry and strives to provide its customers with seamless and cost-effective solutions for their transportation.

Responsibilities & Contributions:

•Experienced a swift upward progression during an esteemed tenure with this DOT-governed corporation, from a Driver, to Supervisor, and finally to the role of Safety Manager. Managed drivers across a region encompassing a total 14 terminals from New Orleans to El Paso.

•Earned valuable experience enforcing the full scope of DOT rules and regulations, while performing the full scope of safety management responsibilities including delivery of training, investigation of accidents/injuries, OSHA/informal driver inspections, and incident data analysis.

•Consistently earned the respect of senior executives within the company for maintaining excellent safety metrics.

FedEx Freight Awards

•Extra Mile award for going the extra mile

•Excellence in Safety Performance Best Overall Safety Region Accident and Injury Frequencies

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Industry Certifications:

OSHA 501 Trainer Course – General Industry First Aid, CPR and AED Smith System Instructor

U.S. Department of Transportation Diversity Training HAZWOPER Training

USDOT Motor Carrier Safety Compliance Behavior Based Safety Training

Incident Commander Accident Reconstruction

H2S Training Instructor Accident Investigation

OSHA 300

Industry Awards:

Eagle Ford Excellence Award for Safety Performance

2016

Joe Atkinson Award

2015

Texas Motor Transportation TXTA Safety Award

2013

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