Operations, Safety & Process Leader with Crisis Response Experience

DARIUS TIMES

Jacksonville, FL ***** (***) ***–***0 ********@*****.***

OPERATIONS & SAFETY MANAGEMENT TEAM LEADER PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven operations and safety professional with over 6 years of experience across industrial coordination, emergency response, and federal security. Proven leader in managing daily plant operations, enforcing quality and safety standards, and training teams for performance excellence. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving under pressure, and streamlining processes. Ready to transition into a management role in operations, safety, or logistics.

LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

●Team Leadership: Supervise plant staff, providing ongoing training in quality control, safety compliance, and data procedures.

●Process Improvement: Reduced load documentation errors by identifying bottlenecks and updating entry protocols.

●Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with logistics, environmental, and maintenance departments to ensure plant efficiency.

●Crisis Management: Made rapid decisions in emergency scenarios as an EMT, ensuring safety and successful outcomes.

●Safety Leadership: Lead monthly safety meetings and audits; instrumental in reducing on-site incidents and improving compliance.

EXPERIENCE

Safety & Security Coordinator

Georgia Transformer– Savannah, GA March 2025 – November 2025

●Inspect or survey workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.

●Oversee daily safety operations across facility and transport areas, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company regulations.

●Conduct routine safety audits, risk assessments, and inspections to identify hazards and enforce corrective actions.

●Lead toolbox talks and safety briefings to ensure staff are informed of current safety protocols and emergency procedures.

●Monitor facility access points and enforce security protocols to maintain a safe and secure environment.

●Investigate incidents and near-misses, documenting findings and supporting follow-up corrective measures.

●Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to ensure safe handling of materials and adherence to company safety standards.

●Maintain accurate safety logs, reports, and compliance records using Microsoft Office tools.

Scaler Coordinator

International Paper – Savannah, GA March 2020 – March 2025

●Supervise day-to-day scaling operations, ensuring material intake accuracy and quality

compliance with industry standards.

●Lead and train personnel on safety protocols, sampling procedures, and reporting processes.

●Coordinate with department leads to enhance productivity and implement operational improvements.

●Generate monthly safety compliance reports and conduct risk assessments to prevent workplace incidents.

●Leverage Microsoft Office Suite and quality management systems to streamline documentation and reporting workflows.

●Oversee and assist safety with loading/loading safety permits, ensuring incoming and outgoing product is OSHA, DOT and site compliant.

●Schedule maintenance and quarterly calibrations to support operations

While performing fiber quality

●Complete comprehensive Quality Control (QC) testing on random batches of purchased and mill fiber.

● Enter final lot QC data for each batch in Excel spreadsheet.

●Complete daily equipment verifications and periodic equipment calibrations

EMT/Rover

Chatham EMS

Allied Universal / Security Management – Atlanta, GA Jan 2019 – October 2022

Responded to 911 emergency and non-emergency calls, performing rapid patient assessments and delivering BLS care in accordance with local protocols

Monitored vital signs, airway status, and patient condition during transport; identified changes and escalated care to ALS as needed

Provided hemorrhage control, splinting, oxygen therapy, CPR, and AED use in high-stress environments

Communicated patient findings clearly to paramedics, nurses, physicians, fire, and law enforcement during handoffs and on scene

Maintained calm, professional interaction with patients and families during medical and traumatic emergencies

Completed accurate electronic patient care reports (ePCRs) in compliance with legal and agency standards

Maintained ambulance readiness through equipment checks, restocking, and decontamination

Followed infection control, HIPAA, and safety protocols with zero preventable incidents

As on-site EMT for International Paper

●Work aside ERT and Safety department implementing site rule and safe work practices.

●Performing lock out/tag out and impairment tags

●Performing evacuation plans and fire drills annually

●Perform onsite drug testing

●Responded to medical emergencies, making critical on-the-spot decisions to ensure patient care and safety.

●Administered medication and monitored vitals while maintaining detailed medical logs for compliance.

●Inspected and maintained emergency vehicles and life-saving equipment.

●Provided roving security support, helping manage crowd control and facility access for high-traffic areas.

●Assist with after hour warehouse operation

Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – Atlanta, GA Apr 2017 – Jul 2018

Screened passengers and luggage using X-ray machines, metal detectors, and manual searches to identify and prevent prohibited items and security threats.

Monitored security measures and technology, responding to alarms and escalating issues as needed.

Maintained a safe and respectful environmentally enforcing security regulations and directing foot traffic in high-traffic areas.

Provided customer service by answering passenger questions and assisting with navigation through security checkpoints.

Collaborated with other security personnel and law enforcement agencies to ensure coordinated responses to security incidents.

Maintained accurate records and prepared reports on security operations and incidents.

Operated and maintained security equipment to ensure proper functionality

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Savannah State University – Savannah, GA Spring 2016

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

BLS & CPR Certified

OSHA 10 General Industry & OSHA 30 General Industry

International Paper Safety Leadership Award 2020

●Operations Coordination

●Team Leadership & Training

●Safety Compliance & Auditing

●Quality Assurance & Control

●Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

●Load Audit & Reporting

●Emergency Medical Response (EMT Certified – [2019-2022])

●Cross-Functional Communication

●Equipment Inspection & Maintenance

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