Quality Assurance Occupational Safety

HAYFORD OWUSU

Waldorf, MD *****

571-***-**** ********@*****.***

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH United States Army Veteran leveraging more than 10 years of proven experience in managing the safe delivery, receipt, storage, and distribution of petroleum products. Adept at leading teams of 20+ in dynamic, challenging environments. Possess a comprehensive background in managing quality assurance and occupational safety activities, ensuring the safe and timely distribution of fuel in support of worldwide transportation operations. Managed the accountability of equipment and supplies valued at more than $15M while managing risk, safety, and quality assurance career supported by a master’s degree in occupational safety & health and multiple professional certifications. Active Secret Clearance.

● Occupational Health/Safety

● Quality Assurance

● Inventory Control

● Fueling Operations

● Environmental Management

● Team Collaboration

● Communication

● Customer Service

● Risk & Safety Management

● Regulatory Compliance

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Occupational Safety & Health (Environmental Management) Columbia Southern University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology Columbia Southern University Associate of Arts, General Studies Columbia Southern University PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Building Maintenance & Safety Manager

National Links Trust/Troon Golf, Washington DC April 2024 - December 2024 Prepared and monitored annual budget, revenue goals and expenses as well as generating various business volume forecasts in all maintenance and safety operations for all three Golf Courses. Conducted safety training, developed class schedules, maintained necessary records/data, maintained classroom equipment, facility. Conducted portions of investigations of mishaps and prepared and presented findings. Participated in established Occupational Safety Programs to include hazard abatement, confined space, and ergonomics. served as a firefighter performing work to control and extinguish fires, rescued people endangered by fire and reduce or eliminated potential fire hazards.

• Scheduled all preventative maintenance and kept electronic records of said preventative maintenance of HVAC equipment, facility lightening equipment and all heavy and light or small equipment. Performed monthly safety inspections of all three golf facilities and made any necessary repairs to keep the facility safe for customers and employees alike. Performed safety training for employees and kept records of training, conducted special assignments in keeping with the formal training plan. Involved in building inspections in all Golf Courses and other facilities where hazards are anticipated and found quick solutions by eliminating them or minimizing the hazards.

• Planned and implemented safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations. Ensured managers and employees were trained in worksite safety practices, fire prevention and correct handling techniques for machinery, equipment, chemicals. Also, new employees hired, safety orientations training courses are organized and attended by all required personnel and ensured the required safety training are instructed. Conducted inspections of all installation grounds and facilities for violations of fire regulations and codes.

• Prepared and analyzed of industrial accident caused by any hazard to health for use by company, personnel and outside agencies. Inspected organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determined corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures are implemented and participated in the investigation of accidents and injuries ensured robust root cause and corrective actions are implemented.

• Compiled and submitted accident reports required by regulatory agencies; maintained safety files and records; supported and mentored Safety Committee; drove continuous improvement and streamlining of processes and procedures and led and managed special projects, which may be larger or of a significant scale, as assigned and maintained confidentiality of employment and workers compensation. Officer-In-Charge/Tactical Instructor

Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Lexington, Virginia May 2023 – February 2024

• Primarily focused on safety, security, and maintained good order and discipline in areas outlined and emphasized by the Commandant. Functioned as a first responder in the event of emergencies or incidents.

• Prepared, arranged, and maintained indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provided program options for cadets with unique requirements.

• Served as a Cadets and adults Program Assistant in a cadet services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of adults, instructors, and cadets. Enforced VMI policies, procedures, and to maintain, manage, and protected the organizations by safeguarded personnel, information, and/or critical assets; recorded visitor information, and determined whether authorization for access exists; protected property against hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass, and maintained order and protected life. Supervised the Cadet Guard Team in the maintenance of proper order and discipline, conducting routine in-rank inspections and inspections of cadets’ rooms.

• Advised and mentoring cadets assigned to one of the ten companies throughout the academic year completing weekly safety reports as required before due dates and sharing reports with the leadership team. Investigated any incidents that occur on-site; manages the incident reporting process and procedures, evaluates, and arranges initial and concurrent EHS training for over a thousand personnel as needed.

• Supervised a group of professional and technical positions engaged in performing a variety of security programs, such as information security, industrial security, and physical security. Managed emergency response actions and communications such as those executed within a Higher Headquarters in accordance with standard operating procedures; evaluated and wrote policies for implementation within the organization; managed security programs in support of the organizational leadership. United States Army Various Locations

Safety Manager, Petroleum Distribution Panzer Kaserne, Germany August 2020 – May 2023 Oversaw all petroleum distribution, supply, and safety operations in support of U.S. military, civilian, and contract personnel spread across Europe and Africa, totaling over 10,000 personnel. Coordinated all administrative aspects of the fuel facilities, properties and laboratory operations planned and corrective maintenance systems.

• Managed senior-level leaders and civilian contractors on safety matters by enforcing safety programs to identify how to perform tasks step by step in all job hazards and find controls to mitigate the hazards concerning all safety operations and maintenance services. Maintained daily surveillance over conditions impacted by receipt and shipping of hazardous materials or changes in the storage locations.

• Incorporated safety in all aspects of daily duties as a direct result of maintaining a workplace free of injuries, developed, and implemented preventive maintenance programs to stop any unsafe activities or processes that are unhealthy in the work environment, and submitted reports to higher headquarters.

• Served as Safety Coordinator on matters concerning safety operations and conducted investigations of all accidents, inspecting safety sites and civilians or soldiers to identify issues or non-conformity to make sure all civilians and soldiers are wearing preventive and protective equipment (PPE) in workplaces.

• Recognized as a Safety Manager on safety operations and conducted investigations of all accidents, inspecting safety sites and civilians as well as soldiers to identify and make on-the-spot corrections. Also, interpreted petroleum operations management reports to determine the impact and outcome of maintenance and loss of components on operability.

• Tracked and managed the safe movement of over 3,500 pieces of equipment, and experienced with storage of commodities, experienced with planning, and operational aspects of managing packaging, receipts, storage, costs, and disposal of materials, as well as ensured quality control and safe handling of bulk petroleum fuels. Monitored fuel consumption, inventory levels, and market trends to anticipate fuel demand and optimize fuel procurement processes accordingly.

• Presented to the public or via electronic media, wrote policies, standard operating procedures, and staffing policies. Researched, analyzed, and identified the cause of safety, health and fire protection issues and recommended solutions. Collected and organized data of agency programs, Performed hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis

• Served as a Tasked Forces deployed to the border of Ukraine while served in Germany to support Operations in Poland, and Ukraine Border, performed duties as border, customs, immigration, and agriculture regulations; ensured mutual understanding of trade and travel happened smoothly to all Local Nationals, conducted massive Xray inspections of individuals, civilian convoys at most Entry Control Points (ECPs), determined the admissibility of individuals for entry into Poland for all citizens of Ukraine. Additional duties performed while served as TF was, prevented the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods, services and the smuggling of illegal drugs including all contrabands for the safety of all citizens of Poland and Ukraine.

• Served as a trip leader when accompanied by other staff, cooperators, groups, and/or stakeholders. While on patrol, provided visitors with information and education to ensure their safety, obtain their cooperation, and facilitate safe visitor use of resources while on duty as TF in the border of Ukraine and Poland.

Project Manager, UPS Fuel Distribution Center Louisville, KY July 2019 – August 2020

• Evaluated fuel suppliers, negotiated contracts, and maintained relationships to ensure reliable fuel supply are delivered. Published an article for U.S. Army Petroleum Center of Excellence on UPS fuel farm facility operations with a storage capacity of 6.5M gallons of jet-A fuel in the Fuel Farm. Coordinated with customers for locker reviews to include shelf-life reviews.

• Analyzed market pricing, exchange rates, and geographical factors to make informed decisions on fuel purchasing and hedging strategies. Engaged with all fuel truck drivers and demonstrated a deep knowledge and effectively communicated the need to have everyone to perform their monthly QC of their assigned fuel trucks.

• Completed a PowerPoint presentation on the Army Fuel System Supply Point (FSSP) and Army Fuel Quality Surveillance program. Updated on Industry and UPS regulations, compliance standards, and environmental policies related to fuel procurement and supply. Received over 60M gallons of Jet-A fuels with no supervision and managed the maintenance and movement of thirty-seven fuel trucks valued at over $1.5M, resulting in 100% successful fuel operations during the high-volume season.

• Managed and coordinated fuel supply chains ensured the availability of fuel resources to meet operational demands. Incorporated into all aspects of UPS fueling from distribution to contracting, consistently improved productivity level, the UPS World-port Fuel Farm by providing military expertise to the team. Contracting Officer Representative Hohenfels, Germany June 2018 – July 2019

• Coordinated contracted planning, coordination, and logistics worth about $9M to support participants during ten separate training rotations. Orchestrated and implemented different tracking mechanisms which closely monitored all essential rotational resources including personnel, supplies, equipment, and fuel.

• Ensured all contract deliverables were satisfactorily issued, and contractors performed. Directed the contracted vendors to emplace timely contracted support for Multinational and U.S. training units. Served as the liaison between the organizations Technician Representatives utilizing contract services and the Contracting Officer (KO) responsible for the contracts

• Prepared solicitation documents which incorporated required Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and organizational policies and provisions; requirements for technical proposals; cost data requirements; and all other required data. Ensured the provision of contract health care services within the organization for the purpose of optimizing utilization of health care resources within the organization.

• Advised the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) Logistic Planners on contractual support capabilities and timelines to build mutual understanding. Prepared contract support documentation to augment/maintain medical and support service levels utilizing General Fund Enterprise Business System

(GFEBS). Coordinated the final release of the document.

• Performed Quality Assurance inspections of sustaining contracts that saved the government over $9M by reducing over-estimations, performed cost/price analysis, including analysis of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness and conformance to applicable regulations.

• Conducted market research, developed health and administrative service requirements, Performance Work Statement (PWS) in direct coordination with Departments, provided contractual support to over 30K U.S Soldiers and Multinational forces over multiple training rotations, advised, and provided recommendations in all aspects of COR duties.

Observer, Controller/Environmental Specialist Hohenfels, Germany October 2017 – June 2018 Supervised and mentored Forward Support and Headquarters leadership teams during the planning, preparation, and execution of Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE) and Mission Rehearsal Exercises (MRE).

• Environmental protection program that embraces a range of subjects directly or indirectly concerned with public safety and welfare and with the protection of natural resources in and around the work area and other detachments. Served as Environmental Coordinator on matters concerning waste management operations and provided expertise in rules/regulations, and standards to civilians and soldiers to identify issues or non-conformity to make sure all personnel are safe.

• Maintained military readiness and reduced maintenance costs, protected all situations from environmental degradation with diverse types of surface technologies. Developed and demonstrated the science, tools, and techniques needed to meet critical military performance criteria while also reducing the impact on the environment and protecting the health of civilian workers and military personnel.

• Developed work instructions and other guidance documents that are applicable to the implementation of environmental regulations, policies and requirements that utilize data from surveillance, inspections, and other applicable environmental regulations. He provided advice and guidance to management, supervisors, and Soldiers on all aspects for environmental protection programs.

• Possessed mastery knowledge of hazardous waste management at military facilities, construction, and support requirements which helped to train clients on environmental standards. Performed duties as Environmental Specialist, assisted in controlling briefings by providing accurate and relevant operational sustainment updates across the European theater of operations. Ensured compliance with environmental laws, responsible for the technical adequacy of plans, designs, and specifications to ensure environmental concerns are addressed and met all compliance, insisted regulatory drivers to follow Federal Regulations.

Logistics Manager Camp Humphreys, South Korea July 2015 – October 2017 Managed the Combat Service Sustainment Battalion, consisting of six different organizations totaling nine hundred personnel military, civilian, and contract personnel.

• Supervised personnel, evaluated performance, scheduled work, and performed, resolved group grievances through effective conflict resolution and prioritization of issues; updated databases with appropriate shelf- life information. Possessed in-depth knowledge of standardized supply regulations, policies and procedures related to receipts and/or issue of stocks.

• Managed the Supply Supervisor and the supply room, seven trucks, and associated equipment valued at more than $6.5M and mentored five separate leadership teams through five overseas rotations with an emphasis on improving their organization’s overall planning, coordination and logistics expanded their capabilities. Assisted in the development of 5 After Action Reports and provided doctrine-based observations to leadership teams.

• Maintained 100% accountability and 95% operational readiness for equipment valued over $15M, maintained 100% accountability of over 300K gallons of fuel valued at approximately $650K by utilized maintenance tracking systems to develop periodic management schedules and yearly maintenance plans to benefit the organization.

• Developed concepts of support that integrated logistical capabilities, increasing the organization’s efficiency by 20%, generated and managed bulk fuel accounts in support of five organizations valued at more than $8M. Developed and implemented comprehensive fuel supply strategies and plans to meet operational requirements and minimized fuel cost for the organization.

• Collaborated with internal teams to ensure accurate forecasting and planning based business needs and market conditions are organized. Led in the disposal of personal, excess property to include property reutilization, as well as involved in the decisions of all issues of Hazards, Disposal materials, and customer complains.

• Involved in aspects of inventories, property accountability, logistics operations, reutilization, transfer, and property sales. Performed different tasks relating to disposals, reutilization, transfer, and property issues. Involved in team activities to make sure employees and employers are following Local, States, and Federal regulations to meet OSHA standards.

• Identifies initial or new requirements; coordinates, develops, and implements new and revised policies, procedures, plans, and programs. Provided technical advice, guidance, training, instruction and help to assigned disposal activities, and developed quality assurance programs such as property inspections including moving and non-moving equipment.

Instructor/Curriculum Writer Fort Lee,

Gregg-Adams, Virginia June 2012 – July 2015

Developed daily lesson plans, curriculum, and evaluated student performance, and employed critical thinking in all lessons presented. Implemented quality control checks to ensure the highest performance metrics and to optimize available resources.

• Developed, evaluated, maintained, and delivered training programs and related materials to meet training objectives for U.S. Army Petroleum Center of Excellence; Developed a work environment for the development of seventeen military personnel and five instructors.

• Planned, coordinated, and conducted activities that met the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs for program participants based on the Soldiers or the AIT Students and any programs organized in the footprint, as indicated in the Quartermaster environment/policy.

• Established a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with students. Also, maintained program participation data and completed daily report for the Petroleum Division Sergeant Major.

• Identified students’ deficiencies and provided remedial training/counseling to reinforce subject knowledge resulting in an average test score of 90% and maintained 100% accountability for 6 Army Learning Model classrooms, supplies, and equipment valued at over $20M.

• Facilitated training sessions, while providing leadership and supervising daily activities for over 175 personnel, accounted for, and maintained military property and equipment valued at more than $30M. Conducted training sessions and developed criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities while maintaining records of training activities, participant progress and program effectiveness. CERTIFICATIONS

CDL Class A with HAZMAT and Endorsements T,N,H,P,S

Demonstrated Senior Logistician Course

Certified Petroleum Professional (CPP) Level 5

Petroleum Test Construction Course

Oil and Gas Safety and Health Professional; Oil and Gas Safety and Health Manager; Oil and Gas Safety and Health Train-The-Trainer

Technical Transportation of Hazard Material Course

Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health

40-Hour HAZWOPER for General Site Workers

Construction Safety and Health Professional; Construction Safety and Health Manager

Construction Site Safety Supervisor

40-Hour EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness for Contractors

Operational Contract Support Course

Contracting Officer Representative Course

Theater Sustainment Planner’s Course

Basic Instructor Training Course and Cadre Training Course

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