Maintenance Safety

CHRISTOPHER WHITWORTH

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Mount Juliet, TN 37122

Cell: 615-***-****

Home: 615-***-****

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PROFILE

** ***** ** ********** **************** in the construction and aviation industry. Demonstrated ability to creatively troubleshoot, solve problems, and make informed decisions while successfully guiding others through constant change. Outstanding communication, planning and analytical skills. Expert in identifying new opportunities for saving money, increasing efficiency and improving overall quality

EXPERIENCE

SAFETY REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE

2009 – Present

Stansell Electric Company, Inc.

Safety Director. Ensure safety in the workplace through coordinating, administrating and implementing comprehensive training programs in occupational, industrial, construction and environmental safety. Respond to reported accidents and incidents to evaluate situation, determine primary cause and recommend changes where necessary. Perform specific job site audits to evaluate personnel to eliminate poor safety practices through onsite education.

-Implemented people based safety program that reduced Experience Modification Rating by 22%.

-Continuously met deadlines by utilizing time saving techniques.

-Reduced costs and increased overall bottom line through affective training programs.

DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT

1998-2009

Tennessee Air National Guard

Logistics Management & Safety Officer. Administered an annual budget of $3.5 million. Administered financial reporting for multiple aircraft maintenance sections, maintained general ledger, explained variances and prepared operating budgets. Trained 250 employees in proper safety and material handling procedures. Conducted security training classes focusing on bomb threat procedures, emergency preparedness, asset protection, and public relations. Directed security operations for an Air National Guard Aircraft Maintenance Group. Managed ground safety for an 18 aircraft unit, including but not limited to flight line safety, fall protection, confined space entry, equipment maintenance, equipment operation, facilities maintenance and contractor work.

-Developed and implemented methods to improve security policies, processes and practices and recommended changes that reduces operating costs, improved quality and increased safety and security awareness by 17%.

-Created and implemented short-term and long-term budget plans that maximized the ability to requisition parts leading to a 65% increase in Full Mission Capable Status Aircraft.

-Implemented procedures to procure parts from various vendors when none were available through normal military channels.

-Created and implemented training procedures, including operations, quality and safety within the Maintenance Operation Group that led to a 99% rating on Air National Guard-Air Force Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program.

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONAL

1992-1998

United States Air Force

Aircraft Mechanic. Ensured daily flying schedule was met through performing routine maintenance. Regularly and accurately maintained aircraft maintenance logs. Coordinated with various maintenance departments to expedite and prioritize repair of aircraft discrepancies. Reported aircraft capable status to senior management daily.

-Received 98% pas rate during annual inspection and 5 out of 5 on 8 Enlisted Performance Reports.

-Maintained high quality standards that led to over 125 successful on time take offs for real world missions.

SALES RECEIPT PROCESSING

1991-1992

Kroger, Inc.

Sales Associate. Greeted customers daily and promoted discounted product lines. Maintained and encouraged customer loyalty through the courteous and efficient resolution of disputes, complaints and discrepancies. Operated cash register and computer input applications. Promoted customer satisfaction through clear, concise communication.

-Built a rapport with customers and proposed different products and services based on their account history to help minimize their monthly bill.

-Developed credibility and confidence with customers

-Maintained positive company image during difficult situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

-Highly Proficient in MS Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project.

EDUCATION

2008

Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL

M.S. Occupational Safety and Health

2010

OSHA

Professional Occupational Safety and Health, Construction, OSHA 500

2006

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, FL

B.S. Aviation Business

2006

Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL

A.A.S Aviation Maintenance

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

World Safety Organization

National Association of Safety Professionals

American Society of Safety Engineers

International Safety and Health Organization

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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