DEAN MYERS JR
Cell: 832-***-**** Tyler, TX 75701
***********@*****.***
Safety Executive with success in driving top- and bottom-line performance in diverse high-tech sectors. Skilled in general management, manufacturing, mining, multisite operations, training, site audits, accident investigations, environmental compliance, claims reduction, substance abuse programs and strategic planning.
Reduction of w/c claims at an average of 75% per year with an average savings of $300k per company and an average insurance premium reduction of $1 million or more, enabling 55% to 65% revenue growth.
Reduction of auto claims at an average of 62% per year with an average savings of $280K per company and an average insurance premium reduction of $500K to $1 million per year.
Reduction of GL claims at an average of 31% with an average claim savings of $510K per company, per year.
Strong Leader who blends strategic thinking with tactical execution to deliver results in highly complex work environments.
Drove the Safety 24/7 concept to reduce all claims, restoring profitability by as much as $2 million per year.
Established working safety incentive programs to help reduce claims and have employees take ownership of the whole safety process.
Established a simulated training center that utilized a full motion based driver simulator.
Managed Safety aspects for manufacturing, mining, concrete, asphalt, heavy highway construction, healthcare and apartment complex operations.
Managed outside vendor training and proper insurance compliance
Managed $350K to $500K per year safety budgets
Analytical Problem Solver who diagnoses root cause, innovates solutions and energizes companies around growth plans.
Spearheaded the design and implementation of the Texas Training Center to help companies reduce claims and teach employees proper safe work and driving practices.
Implemented & enforced job task analysis (JTA’s), pre-shift plant inspections & corrective measures, return to duty procedures and peer to peer coaching techniques
Safety Certifications: OSHA Training Academy, New Jersey. MSHA Training Academy, Beckley, WV
Apprentice Electrical License: Professional Career Training Institute (PCTI), Houston, TX
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Caterpillar, Inc IMOD – Manufacturer of Dipper & Dragline Buckets: March 2011 to Present
EHS Senior Associate – Safety Division
Reduced W/C claims by 72% within the first 8 months of Caterpillar employment
Reduced the TRR/RIF rate from 8.8 to 2.9 within the first 8 months of Caterpillar employment
Implemented the Safety 24/7 process
Managed all EHS related aspects
L-3 Communications/MPRI- provider of simulated training: 2010 to March 2011
Contract Trainer – Salt Lake City, UT Division
Trained CDL drivers on correct driving practices developed by MPRI
TXTC- provider of simulated and innovative employee training. Owned by Frontier Materials Concrete: 2005 to 2009
General Manager - Training Division
Managed training development and materials for 135 employees
Managed marketing of TXTC (Texas Training Center) to the public sector
Frontier Materials Concrete, 2005 to 2009
Safety & Environmental Compliance Officer- Safety Division
Reduced auto claims by 90% by implementing simulated driver training and the safety 24/7 process
Reduced W/C claims by 75% by implementing the safety 24/7 process and new safety incentive process
Managed mining safety program and procedures
Led executive team through creation of comprehensive 3-year strategic growth plan and safety goals roadmap.
Stavola Management Company- Mining, Asphalt, Heavy Highway Construction, Strip Malls and Concrete- 2002 to 2005
Safety Manager
Reduced auto claims by 60% by implementing new driver training materials
Reduced W/C claims by 46% by implementing behavior based training materials and enforcement of company and federal compliance regulations
The DePaul Group- Mining, Asphalt, Concrete, Heavy Highway Construction, Apartment and Healthcare operations
Safety Manager- 2001 to 2002
Reduction of W/C claims by 76% the first year by implementing new safe work procedures and hazard awareness training.
Reduction of auto claims by 38% the first year by developing new innovative training materials
CAREER SUMMARY
As an Environmental, Health & Safety professional, I have been responsible for the following:
Workers Compensation Claims Management Strategic Planning Substance Abuse Programs
Auto Claims Management Microsoft Programs Pre-Employment Programs
MSHA Compliance Conflict Resolution Return to Duty Programs
OSHA Compliance Site Audits Safety 24/7 Process
TCEQ Compliance Root Cause Analysis Record Keeping
Accident Investigations Simulator Training Mine Training
Job Task Analysis Training Video Development DOT Management
Violations Negotiations Budget Management Environmental Audits
SWP3 Program Management Environmental Permits Safety Awards Programs
COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Word Crystal Graphics Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel MPRI Simulator Software
Microsoft Powerpoint MPRI Scenario Builder
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