Brad J. Avis

**** ******* ****** **, *** **, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404

319-***-**** (cellular phone)

E-mail: rp7ptu@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

*Experience being trusted with highly confidential information; holds a security clearance with the U.S. Government (United States Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office)

*3+ years experience managing a safety program in a manufacturing/industrial setting

*Excellent presentation skills; trained, and provided information to, a wide-array of audiences

*Leadership roles in the military; Team Lead and program management experience in civilian sector

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

•Experience in OSHA and EPA compliance in relation to managing a safety program in a production facility. Was company resource on such matters.

•Comprehensive experience in writing and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manuals and developing and implementing work/safety policies.

•Responsible for research, implementation and oversight of the company’s Electrical Safety (Arc Flash) and Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures Programs.

•Led Company's Safety Committee which met on a weekly basis and organized safety incentive programs such as: Safety Violation/Safe Day Off, Safety Scares, Annual Safety Picnic, etc.

•Background in ensuring compliance with Hazard Communication, Energy Control (LOTO), Electrical Safety, Emergency Action Plans (including participating/leading emergency response teams) and Bloodborne Pathogen written programs in accordance with OSHA standards.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

June 2009 to Present

Rockwell Collins Cedar Rapids, IA

Security Coordinator

Daily duties in a Security Operations Center (SOC) that approves and manages employees, contractor and foreign national access to secured buildings across the Rockwell–Collins Cedar Rapids, IA Headquarters. SOC coordinates emergency/safety response at the corporate campus and outlying buildings in the Cedar Rapids, IA area. Team member on a customer service point of contact for security-related issues across the Rockwell-Collins enterprise. Holds a security clearance from the United States Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office.

March 2006-March 2009

Color Web Printers Cedar Rapids, IA

Safety Coordinator

Managed and led the company’s safety programs and policies, including enhancing the safety culture by leading the Safety Committee and Emergency Action Team. Tracked and managed the company’s Workers Compensation claims and return to work program. Conducted accident investigations for each claim. Coordinated, and occasionally instructed, monthly and annual safety training for a 24/7 operation.

July 1997-Septenber 2005

McLeodUSA Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA

Safety-Security Coordinator II

Created and maintained McLeodUSA Security Standard Operating Procedure Manual. Approved, tracked and documented access to various secured control points thought-out the corporate building, including limited entry areas. Spent time as a Building Lead responsible for the supervision of 4-6 employees.

December 1992-December 1996

United States Marine Corps

Security Force Company-Security Forces/Infantry

Held the title of Training NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer). Created a Standard Operating Procedure manual for the position; received a Certificate of Commendation. Received an Armed Forces Service Medal while attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Operation Joint Endeavor, 1995/1996)

EDUCATION

Kirkwood Community College – completed one year of Criminal Justice classes in 1991-1992; taking adult accelerated courses towards a Liberal Arts AA, leading into a Bachelor's Degree in marketing (starting 2011)

Certifications/Professional Affiliations

*Advanced Safety Certificate via National safety Council.

*30-Hour OSHA Training for General Industry

*American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certified Instructor

*Served on of the Newspaper Association of America’s Technology Committee/Health &Safety Board

*Hold 2 Certificates of Commendation from the United States Marine Corps