Leon Terrell Morgan
Albuquerque, NM 87112 United States
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Work Experience:
FEMA, Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC
**/****- Present
Environmental Health & Safety Manager {Reservist}
Safety Advisor/Officer promotes and provides a safe and healthy work environment for FEMA employees, our emergency management partners and disaster customers at fixed sites, incident operations, and facilities. Conduct job hazard analysis to identify and alleviate occupational risks, purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE} and disseminate occupational safety and health hazard information in person or virtually.
Cloverleaf Solutions- Contract
5600 Wyoming Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, 87108
12/2020-02/2021
Construction Safety Professional
Contract Project Safety Manager for Department of Energy equipment installation at Pantex facility in Amarillo, TX. I interacted and performed construction safety duties at host location and sub-contractors. Compiled daily safety records, made recommendations, and stopped work when safety was compromised. Conducted pre task safety training and tailgate training.
PAE-Contract
Wyoming Blvd, Kirtland, AFB, NM 87117
08/2018 - 01/2019
Safety Manager
Safety Manager for facility maintenance contract. Established rapport and interacted with wing safety, COREs, and outgoing contract personnel. Establish safety program for the contract, Preformed New Employee Orientation, conducted daily audits of workplace spaces, employee safety and equipment safeguards.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
NAVAHCS, Hwy 89
Prescott, AZ 86313
01/2017 - 07/2018
Safety Manager
As the Safety Manager, I was responsible for overall general safety of veterans, visitors, volunteers, and employees at our campus and at fifteen remote clinics on and off the Navajo and Hopi reservations in Northern Arizona. To accomplish this, I had a staff of four highly trained staff members with specialties in Emergency Management, Fire and Life Safety Industrial Hygiene and Environmental. Some of the tasks we had included fire protection, prevention, life safety surveys, hazardous materials, ergonomics, Lock Out/ Tag Out and confine space enforcement and construction contractor Safety oversite. I received and taught NFPA 101, 99 and 70E to maintenance staff.
Shiprock Service Unit, IHS, DHHS
PO Box 169
Shiprock, NM 87420
03/2012 – 12/2016
Safety & Emergency Management Manager
In my position I implement, managed, and directed a Safety, Occupational Health, and Emergency Management program at Shiprock Service Unit for over 1,000 employees, residents, patients, visitors, and housing tenants for a geographical area including portions of the states of NM and AZ. I chaired both the Safety and Emergency Management
As the safety officer I, developed, and improved safety, occupational health policies and procedures for approval by hospital executive and governing bodies, by applying Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, CDC, EPA regulations and recognized NFPA and IBC codes. I planned, coordinated, and conducted surveys, provided guidance, led teams to investigate safety/security incidents, conducted job hazard analysis, produced reports with findings of mishaps, violations and remediation recommendation to the safety committee, executive office, and area office. I also utilized my work experiences and training in areas such as ergonomics, lock out tag out, personal protective equipment, hazardous materials, and other related programs. Also, I provide recommendations on personnel and perimeter control to the Security Supervisor to enhance the security program. I received and taught NFPA 101, 99 and 70E to facility staff
As the emergency manager, I developed and evaluated the Continuity of Operation Plans (COOP) and All Hazard Plans for the Shiprock Service Unit. I also have experience reviewing and evaluating Navajo Area and Navajo Nation (all hazard plans. As part of my duties I have developed, taught and/or coordinated various types of training, such as NIMS, firefighting and rescue, helicopter operations, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) TEEX, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) CDP, FEMA, and other similar types of training for staff, law enforcement, fire, ems. Also, I was the emergency management/ first responder liaison between the service unit, Navajo Nation, county, states of NM, AZ, and various federal agencies.
Morgan and Morgan
Crownpoint Service Unit, IHS, DHHS
03/2011- 12/2011
Contract Safety & Emergency Management Manager
I provided contract services to Crownpoint Service Unit, Navajo Area IHS as the Manager of Safety and Emergency Management program for employees, residents, patients, visitors, and housing tenants.
I chaired both the Safety and Emergency Management Committees, managed the respiratory protection and hazardous materials programs.
As the safety officer I developed, and improved safety, occupational health policies and procedures for approval by hospital executive and governing bodies, by applying CMS, OSHA, CDC, EPA regulations and recognized NFPA and IBC codes. I planned, coordinated, and conducted surveys, provided guidance, led teams to investigate safety/security incidents, conducted job hazard analysis, produced reports with findings of mishaps and violations to the safety committee, executive office, and area office. While at Crownpoint I also utilize my work experiences and training in areas such as ergonomics, lock out tag out, personal protective equipment, hazardous materials, and other related programs. Also, I provide guidance on personnel and perimeter control to the Security Supervisor to enhance the program. I received and taught NFPA 101, 99 and 70E facility maintenance staff.
While as the emergency manager, I developed and evaluated the Continuity of Operation Plans (COOP) and All Hazard Plans for the Crownpoint Service Unit. I also had experience reviewing and evaluating Navajo Area and Navajo nation all hazard plans. As part of my duties I developed, taught, and/or coordinated various types of training, such as NIMS, firefighting and rescue, helicopter operations, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) FEMA. LOTO, Confine Space and other similar types of training for staff, law enforcement, Fire, EMS. I was the emergency management/ first responder liaison between the service unit, Navajo Nation, county, state of NM, and various federal agencies.
Fort Defiance Service Unit, IHS, DHHS
Navajo Hwy 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
07/2007 - 12/2010
Safety & Emergency Management Manager
In my position I implemented, managed, and directed a Safety, Occupational Health, and Emergency Management program at Fort Defiance Service Unit for over 1,000 employees, residents, patients, visitors, and housing tenants for a geographical area including portions of the states of NM and AZ. I chaired both the Safety and Emergency Management Committees, managed the respiratory protection and hazardous materials programs.
As the safety officer I developed, and improved safety, occupational health policies and procedures for approval by hospital executive and governing bodies, by applying CMS, OSHA, CDC, EPA regulations and recognized NFPA and IBC codes. I planned, coordinated, and conducted surveys, provided guidance, led teams to investigate safety/security incidents, conducted job hazard analysis, produced reports with findings of mishaps and violations to the safety committee, executive office, and area office. While at Fort Defiance, I also utilized my work experience and training in areas such as ergonomics, lock out tag out, personal protective equipment, hazardous materials, and other related programs. I led a federal security team that consisted of a physical security specialist and thirty-six security officers. The security team provided physical security and first responder services to the service unit on the Navajo Indian Reservation. Also, I provide guidance on personnel and perimeter control to enhance the program. Received and taught NFPA 101, 99 and 70E to staff in formal and informal sections.
As the emergency manager, I developed and evaluated the Continuity of Operation Plans (COOP) and All Hazard Plans for the Shiprock Service Unit. I also had experience reviewing and evaluating Navajo Area and Navajo Nation of training, such as NIMS, firefighting and rescue, helicopter operations, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) TEEX, FEMA and other similar types of training for staff, law enforcement, Fire, EMS first responders. I was the emergency management/ first responder liaison between the service unit, Navajo Nation, county, states of NM, AZ, and federal agencies.
SC Dept of Health and Environmental Control
Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
10/2005 - 07/2007
CMS Fire& Life Safety Surveyor/Investigator IV
I conducted and documented comprehensive fire and life safety code certification surveys, inspections, and audits (initial, recertification, complaint and follow up) per Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), SC DHEC and SC State Fire Marshal office polices and regulations at: hospitals, long term care facilities, intermediate care facilities for mentally retarded ambulatory surgical centers and hospices. I reviewed and recommended acceptance of provider, plan of correction. I also had experience reviewing and evaluating emergency management plans and procedures for patient protection.
Education:
East Tenn. State Univ Johnson City, TN
Bachelor of Science 12/1982
Major: Environmental Health
Environmental Health and Safety related course work.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Major: Logistics Minor: Safety
Course work in Logistics and minor in Safety
GPA 3.75
American Military University Charles Town, WV United States
Master’s Program
GPA: 3.67
Major: Emergency Management
Course work in emergency management course work
Job Related Training:
OSHA Academy
2020-OSHA 30Construction Industry
2019- OSHA 30 General Industry
FEMA Supported and Provided Training
Center for Disaster Preparedness
2022- BASIC Safety Officer Course
2016- Personal Protective Measures for Biological Events
2016- Standardized Awareness Training Program
2016- Standardized Awareness Authorized, Training Program, Train the Trainer
2016-Respiratory Protection Program Development and Administration
2016- Integrated Capstone Event, Healthcare Leadership
2016- Framework for Healthcare Emergency Management
2015- Instructor Training Course
2015- Field Force Command and Planning
Incident Command Courses
2015-MGT-383 Emergency Operations Plans for Rural Jurisdictions
2015-IS 100.hcb Intro to ICS
2015-IS 200.hca ICS for Health Care
2015- IS 700.a Intro to NIMS2011- EOC Management & Operations
2009- MAG 191 ICS/EOC Interface
2008-MAG 300 Intermediate Incident Command
2008-MAG 400Advance Incident Command System
TEEX
2016- WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders
2014- Medical Management of CBRNE Events
2013- Operational Level Response to Haz Mat/WMD Incidents
Joint Commission 2017
2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
2017 -NFPA 99 Health Care Code
2015-Fire and Life Safety Basic Camp
Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services
2006- Fire and Life Safety Code Surveyor
SC Fire Marshal Academy
2006-Fire Marshal
Military:
USAFR
01/1996 - 08/2001
Aerial Port Operations Specialist -Staff Sergent
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Worked in Special Handling section as armed courier, also worked in ramp, cargo, and load planning sections. Processed incoming and outgoing freight for shipment by land, sea, and air. Managed material handling equipment maintenance and operations Hazardous Material Preparer (Initial) Mobile DoD LCAZP2T251 00AA Hazardous Material Inspector
SCARNG
02/1991-02/1995
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: HAWK Missile Crewman. Basic crewman operations, Specialist
US Coast Guard
10/1984 - 09/1989
Fireman and Quartermaster 3rd class
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: In port and underway Engineering and Deck watch stander. Various lifesaving, firefighting, security and law enforcement responsibilities
USMCR
05/1977 - 10/1984
Ammunition Tech/Infantry Squad Leader - Sergeant
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Ammunition technician- receipt, storage, issue, and handling of all types of ammunition and explosives. Provide perimeter and personnel control at field locations. Supervised up to 20 men in various tasks.