CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION and CREDENTIALS

OSHA 500

OSHA 501

OSHA 510

OSHA 511

OSHA 5400

First Aid/CPR/AED

Bloodborne Pathogens

Ergonomics

Scaffolds

Stairways & Ladders

Fall Protection

Walking & Working Surfaces

Electrical

Basic Plus (Refinery)

Confined Space

Lockout/Tagout

Machine Guarding

Forklift & Man lift

PPE

TWIC

U.S. Passport

HAZWOPER 40

OSHA 30- Construction

OHSA Recording & Record Keeping

3M Hearing Protection & Conservation

DuPont Refinery Safety Training

MARSEC

Safety, Health, Environ. & Risk Mgmt.

EDUCATION

Tulane University Bachelor of Arts Major: Paralegal Studies with an emphasis on employment labor and

New Orleans, LA Cum Laude federal and state regulatory compliance

Minor: Business Administration

University of Texas OSHA 500 Trainer Course for Construction Outreach Training

OSHA 501 Trainer Course for General Industry Outreach Training

OSHA 5400 Trainer Course for Maritime Outreach Training

OSHA 510 Standards Course for Construction

OSHA 511 Standards Course for General Industry

SHERM 101 Safety, Health, and Environmental Risk Management Principles

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Authorized OSHA 10 & 30Hr Outreach Construction Hazard Awareness Trainer

• Authorized OSHA 10 &30Hr Outreach General Industry Hazard Awareness Trainer

• Authorized OSHA 10 & 30Hr Outreach Maritime Hazard Awareness Trainer (Shipyard Employment- Ship Repair, Shipbuilding, & Shipbreaking; Marine Terminal Operations; & Longshoring)

• HAZWOPER 24Hr, 40Hr, and 8Hr Refresher Trainer

• Write safety training material and plans in English and Spanish

• Conduct training and orientations fluently in English and Spanish

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe

• Often work with various governmental organizations such as: OSHA; EPA ; EEOC; USDOJ; DOT, USACE; and various non-governmental organizations such as ISNetworld, SAP, and ISO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US Risk Management- New Orleans, LA

HSE Manager/Specialist, Trainer and IH 7/2010 to present

HSE work environments and facilities include: barge manufacturing- industrial facility flood recovery and restorations; electrical and switch gear replacement; plumbing and gas line (Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Natural Gas, Nitrogen, and Acetylene) replacement, HVAC demo and install; and warehouse overhead, gantry and semi-gantry crane operations and repairs. Emergency response/Turnaround- refinery material release response with high altitude confined space decon, hazardous substance cleanup; GOM oil spill clean-up, vessel and water safety, barge and flotilla inspections and audits.

• Lead HSE consultant/advisor, trainer and IH for disaster recovery operations and site-work restorations

• Coordinator between insurance risk personnel, corporate and HSE management, and contractor and sub-contractor project managers, superintendents and HSE representatives

• Lead HSE representative in recovery and restoration logistic and planning meetings

• Organize and conduct daily and weekly HSE training meetings, as well as task oriented safety training

• Conduct English and Spanish HSE meetings and orientations

• Observe daily operations and develop HSE plans to help prevent injuries, illnesses and exposure to contaminants, as well as make PPE recommendations to help minimize or prevent potential worker injuries or illnesses

• Conduct worksite assessments in order to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace conditions that may cause worker injuries or illnesses

• Draft HSE hazard awareness training and JHAs for various hazard awareness issues such as: electrical, walking and working surfaces, fire and emergency plans, hazard communications, ladder and scaffold use, mobile and stationary cranes heavy equipment, machine guarding, etc…

• Develop site-specific content for tailgate and toolbox HSE talks

• Perform incident investigations for illness, injury, property damage and material release

• Assembled and review investigative information and results and determined root causes

• Use environmental monitoring and analytical methods to detect the extent of worker exposure and employ engineering and work practice controls, and other methods to control potential health hazards, such as: air contaminants, chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic hazards

• Monitor and educate workers on heat stress, exhaustion and stroke awareness and draft hydration plans

• Conduct worksite and job hazard analysis and draft HSE awareness training for safety meetings

• Air tested with 5 gas detector and issued hot work and confined space permits and test work environments daily for H2S, VOCs, CO, LELs, and O2 levels

• Monitored work environment for ergonomic concerns and potential remedies

• Train and educate workers on the awareness and importance of Bloodborne Pathogen control and protective measures to ensure workforce and public safety

• Monitor worker environments for noise hazards, in order to assure hearing conservation, and PELs and explore best practice solutions

Allstar HSE Services– New Orleans, LA

HSE Compliance Lead/ Risk Manager 8/2008 to present

HSE work environments facilities include: refinery; maritime; steel, paper, and furniture manufacturing; hospital and nursing home- assessments for Safety and Health Hazards, CBRNE awareness, and bloodborne and ergonomic training and concerns; high rise- asbestos abatement and safety, worksite analysis; emergency evacuation plans and training.

• Conduct Health and Safety assessments and oversee the development and production of Site HSE Plans

• Draft and manage various Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) plans

• Assemble, review, and maintain MSDSs to insure compliance with OSHA Hazardous Communication Regulations

• Review and provide solutions for Jones Act compliance issues relating to MARAD in order to comply with U.S. laws

• Develop hot work and confined space permits to insure accountability, compliance and best practice

• Promote safety standards related to OSHA Regional Emphasis Programs for outdoor heat-related health hazards

• Convey the importance of standards and procedure for the clean-up of blood and blood-containing materials in order to limit the risk of others being exposed to bloodborne pathogens and contaminants

• Compile OSHA rulings and regulations, hot releases, compliance enforcement current events, and recent fines

• Provide HSE hazard awareness training for various hazard awareness issues such as: fire and emergency plans, hazard communications, ladder and scaffold use, mobile and stationary cranes heavy equipment, electrical, walking and working surfaces, machine guarding, etc…

• Oversee asbestos abatement processes to ensure safe worker conditions and the proper handling and disposal of hazardous substances

• Frequently work with the OSHA 3000 publication to calculate potential OSHA violations and fines, including the creation of fine and penalty matrixes

• Coordinate compliance assistance with DEQ Title V Permit programs, applications, requirements and conditions and prepare Title V program and permit submissions to assure compliance

• Manage compliance assistance with DOT- Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) 2010 requirements

• Respond to requests for information from regulatory bodies

• Monitor OSHA PSM- Process Safety Management- policies and practices to ensure compliance with hazard recognition; evaluation and control; required standards

• Assist offshore owner/operators and contractors with BOEMRE requirements to implement SEMS- Safety

and Environmental Management Systems- programs in order to achieve required compliance and improve offshore process safety performance

• Maintain and review OSHA 300 Logs; OSHA 300A Summaries; and OSHA 301 Injury and Illness Reports

• Prepare requests and applications for compliance and training grants from federal and state agencies

• Conduct compliance field audits and inspections for projects related to USACE projects

• Identify and analyze workplace loss exposures to help improve manufacturer and assembly quality control

• Conduct risk management evaluations and provide assessment solutions for quality control

• Review E-mod calculations to help employers negotiate lower premium Worker’s Compensation Insurance

• Assist clients with ISNetworld submissions related to Review & Verification Services & insurance requirements

• Provide compliance assistance with FDA HACCP regulations related to vessel cargo loads protocol

• Provide consulting on matters concerning EPA-RCRA Compliance Guidelines, including HAZWOPER training

• Conduct incident and accident investigations, write investigation reports and determine root causes

• Assist in designing and implementing internal controls, policies, procedures, and best practices techniques to assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and third party guidelines

• Manage audits and investigations related to regulatory and compliance issues

• Provide support to clients in order to conform with ISO 9001,14001, 22000, 26000 & 31000 requirements

• Review and edit policies and procedures to assure compliance with various employment laws, such as: ADEA of 1967; ADA of 1990; Privacy Act of 1974; and Worker’s Compensation Claims

• Litigation support and prevention assistance for matters concerning mitigating and eliminating worker injuries and illnesses, through hazard awareness training programs to assure preventative measures

• Litigation support, to employers, for various matters including: OSHA, EPA, DOT,DOI, and DEQ

NOLA Plumbing, New Orleans, LA

Safety Lead/ Trainer 6/2002- 8/2008

HSE work environments facilities include: refineries and industrial plants- HSE hazard concerns related to plumbing and gas line repair, removal and installation; HVAC, duct, sheet metal, and insulation removal and installation, and modification; along heavy equipment and man lift operations.

• Conducted new employee orientations and safety meetings in Spanish and English

• Performed safety walk-downs, audits and reviews

• Organized training classes related to hazard awareness and recognition

• Oversaw and safety-trained hole-watch and fire-watch personnel

• Monitored air and issued hot work and confined space permits

• Conducted incident and accident investigations, determined root causes, and reported investigation results

• Conducted daily and weekly site-specific safety meetings

• Implemented the use of the newly required OSHA 300, 300A, and 301forms

Federal Protection Services, Metairie, LA

Safety Tech 1999-2002

Work environments facilities include: Industrial, commercial, and government building low voltage electronics installations with HSE concerns related to ladder and stairways; eye, face and hand safety, fall protection, boom and scissor lift operations, and PPE regulations and enforcement.

• Safety program and requirements coordinator for equipment installers and service personnel

• Prepared incident reports for occupational injuries and illnesses, and prepared OSHA 200 logs

• Participated in safety orientation sessions for English and Spanish installers and service personnel

• Reviewed OSHA regulations to assure company was in compliance

• Conducted safety evaluations and recommended alternate safety procedures

• Assessed worksites and made proper PPE recommendations for hazardous material handling, storage, & disposal.

• Conducted safety audits, and conducted JHA safety meetings

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