SUMMARY
Strong background in human resources, safety and risk management. Management of Workers’ Compensation claims, light duty programs, safety training, OSHA compliance, director of a large human resource department and affirmative action policies and procedures.
SUCCESSES
·Took company’s Experience Modification (ex mod) insurance rating from 1.57 to 0.57 compared with national standard of 1.0) in three years
·Took company’s lost time rate from 15 loss time accidents a year to zero in one year
·Developed company’s job description, evaluation, and disciplinary processes to a more professional level
·Trained and mentored workers in safe practices, and helped them understand the importance of working safely
EMPLOYMENT
JE Dunn Construction Company
Safety Manager JAN 2022 – Present
Atlanta
Ensured OSHA compliance, training of employees in safety practices, administration of drug testing program, affirmative action policies and procedures, risk management, management of Workers' Compensation claims, and administration of Office of Self Insurance Plans (OSIP) light duty program
Robins & Morton Aug 2021 – Jan 2022
HSE Temporary
Orlando, FL
Ensured OSHA compliance, training of employees in safety practices.
Batson-Cook Construction APR 2021 – Present
HSE Temporary
Charlotte Metro; Charlotte, NC
Ensured OSHA compliance, training of employees in safety practices.
JE Dunn Construction Company
Safety Manager OCT 2015 – DEC 2020
Projects: Corpus Christi, TX - Atlanta, GA - Nashville, TN
Ensured OSHA compliance, training of employees in safety practices, administration of drug testing program, affirmative action policies and procedures, risk management, management of Workers' Compensation claims, and administration of Office of Self Insurance Plans (OSIP) light duty program
SELF EMPLOYED
Loss Control Consult, Northern California Nov 2014 –Oct 2015
Assist in Lost control Workers comp, Safety, Site inspections, Training and leadership development.
ABENGOA, S.A.
Spanish corporation engaged in energy, telecommunications, transportation, and the environment.
Site Safety Manager, Abacus Mojave Solar Project, Hinckley, CA Feb 2014-Nov 2014
Site Safety Manager, PayneCrest Electric, Gila Bend, AZ & Calexico, CA Nov 2010-Feb 2014
Ensured OSHA compliance, training of employees in safety practices, administration of drug testing program, affirmative action policies and procedures, risk management, management of Workers' Compensation claims, and administration of Office of Self Insurance Plans (OSIP) light duty program and OHSAS 18001 (international standard).
·Trained workers in life critical procedures including safe work permit processes, Energy Isolation, Confined Space, Hot Work, and Elevated Work. Managed 8 safety supervisors.
JOHN S. MEEK Inc., Gardena, CA 2009-2010
Corporate Safety Manager
Responsible for OSHA compliance, training of employees in safety practices, administration of drug testing program, affirmative action policies and procedures, risk management, management of Workers' Compensation claims, and administration of light duty program.
·Trained workers in life critical procedures including safe work permit processes, Energy Isolation, Confined Space, Hot Work, and Elevated Work. Managed 8 safety supervisors.
·Reduced lost time rate to zero, with 308 days without a loss time accident.
SELF-EMPLOYED, San Diego, California 2008-2009
Safety Consultant
ALCORN FENCE CO., Sun Valley, CA 2006-2008
Corporate Safety Director
Responsible for OSHA compliance, training of employees in safety practices, administration of drug testing program, affirmative action policies and procedures and risk management. Management of Workers' Compensation claims. Administration of light duty program.
·Conducted background investigations of prospective employees and other human resource management duties, with responsibility for property loss prevention, public safety, human resources, and development of accident prevention program.
·Took company’s lost time rate from 15 loss time accident a year to zero in one year.
TURNER CONSTRUCTION, San Diego 2004-2006
Sr. Safety Manager
Oversaw a team of safety engineers for various constructions sites. Provided direction and management of all aspects of safety, including OSHA compliance, claims, and litigation. Developed and administered corporate training programs.
MIDSTATE MECHANICAL INC., Phoenix, AZ 2003-2004
Human Resource/Director of Safety
Directed and managed all aspects of the Human Resource and Safety departments, including OSHA compliance, FLSA, and handling all hearings, appeals, claims, and litigation. Developed and administered corporate training programs.
·Developed company’s job description, evaluations, and disciplinary processes to a more professional level
AMERICAN SUBCONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA, INC., Phoenix, AZ 2002-2003
Member Services / Safety Manager
Managed membership recruiting and SCF dividend bonus program, provided safety and risk management consultation, and ensured provision of other services by ASA.
ELIASON & KNUTH OF ARIZONA, INC., Phoenix, AZ 1989-1994 & 1995-2002
Human Resource/Safety Director
Directed OSHA compliance, training of employees in safety practices, administration of drug testing program, affirmative action policies and procedures and risk management. Managed Workers' Compensation claims, filing with EEOC, administration of light duty program. Conducted background investigations of prospective employees, and human resource management, as well as property loss prevention, public safety, and human resources. Developed accident prevention program.
·Took company’s Experience Modification (ex mod) insurance rating from 1.57 to 0.57 compared with national standard of 1.0) in three years
BUILDERS GUILD, INC., Mesa, AZ 1994-1995
Risk Manager
Responsible for OSHA compliance, risk management, affirmative action policies and procedures. Management of Workers’ Compensation claims, background investigations, public safety, and human resources.
·Developed company’s job description, evaluations, and disciplinary processes to a more professional level
JOHNSON-CARLIER, Phoenix, AZ 1988-1989
Safety Inspector
Maintain project safety standards, chaired safety meetings, administered OHSA Regulations.
EDUCATION
BS in Safety Science, California School of Modern Science Beverly Hills, CA
IL1991, OSHA INSTITUTE, Des Plaines, IL, 1994, 1997, 2002, 2006
Certification as OSHA 500 Instructor, since 1992
Instructor Training, Behavioral Management
Instructor Training, Stress Management
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Posse Commander, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Special Forces
American Youth Soccer Association (20 years)
Youth Baseball Coach
Scout Master (10 years)
Board Member, Southwest Safety Congress
Chairman of the Board, Fontana Mummers, Inc. Community Theatre