Jason Gahring
*** ****** ******* **. * Coppell TX 75019
Phone: 940-***-**** * Email: ********@*****.***
Energetic and goal oriented professional with four years of experience in construction and industrial safety. Dedicated to developing and implementing safety programs that prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions by utilizing knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws.
Areas of expertise include:
Identification of occupational safety hazards Safety Assessments/Audits/Analysis
Providing training tailored to end-user needs Formalized safety-testing processes
Investigative reporting and documentation Obtaining current PPE feedback
Education and Certifications
Masters of Science in in Safety and Occupational Health Management
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO (May, 2012)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO (December, 2007)
OSHA 10; OSHA 30; MSHA Pink Card; Competent Person Fall Protection
Instructor: OSHA/ANSI Construction Safety: Forklift and aerial equipment safety training; CPR, AED, and First Aid
Professional Experience
Fastenal; Denton, TX March 2010 – Present
Regional Safety Manager
• Manage company pre-surveys, perform risk assessment, conduct safety inspections, provide follow-up training, conduct audits, perform loss trending and claims review for clients
• Manage, map, and organize regional customers safety programs efficiently while increasing customer base and cultivating existing accounts
• Assisted clients with development of safety programs; developed on-site training program subsequently used by 50 different companies
Hertz Equipment Rental; Minneapolis, MN December, 2007- March 2010
Regional Sales Representative & Safety Trainer
• Coordinate relevant safety testing and training- OSHA and ANSI certified
• Negotiate contracts and rental agreements with local and national accounts, increase in customer accounts by over 20%
• Sales forecasting; Increase in sales of new and used equipment and supplies by 50%
• Inventory management – optimize inventory levels, reorder points, customer service levels, managed over $4 million of inventory
• Utilized program evaluation and review techniques to improve daily operating procedures