Joseph M Bolton
Jefferson, Texas 75657
***********@*****.***
Objective:
To work with a company that offers a broad base of professional, Safety and
Risk Management services to its employees and clients.
Education:
Hallsville High School, Hallsville, Texas - Graduate 1976
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia - Business Math 1980
Certified Healthcare Environmental Manager, ECRI
OSHA 501 Training
Kilgore College Police Academy, Graduate
Work Experience:
Longview Wellness Center, dba Wellness Pointe
Sept 2008 - Present
Facilities and Risk Manager
. Review / update all insurance policies to ensure that all potential
risks are adequately covered
. Contract and oversee all facility renovations, build-outs, grounds
keeping, janitorial services and major maintenance related issues
. Perform day-to-day maintenance of facilities
. Hold all annually required Safety Training
. Facility Security Officer / Theft Investigations
. Assist with new property acquisitions and lease agreements
Good Shepherd Health System, Longview, Texas
Occupational Injury Plan Administrator
April 2000 - Sept 2008
. Implemented and managed a non-subscriber "ERISA" occupational injury
program for an organization with 2200 employees
. Worked with the company's previous insurance carriers and adjusters to
contain costs associated with previous injuries and bring closure to
claims
. Recommended and implemented safety initiatives throughout the
organization to reduce risk / injuries
. Collected data and made recommendations to Executive Management for
continued program success
. Developed a "managed care" approach for occupational injuries with
local physicians
. Developed a comprehensive Return-To-Work program, reducing lost time
injuries and associated costs
Trinity Industries, Inc - Rail Car Division
1988 - April 2000
. Regional Safety Manager overseeing Employee Health and Safety programs
in 17 facilities covering 11 states
. Developed written OSHA Compliance programs and Corporate Safety Manual
. Implemented Behavioral Based Safety Programs
. Assisted in developing the Corporation's Confined Space Program
. Represented company at informal and formal conferences with OSHA
. Developed training programs for plant level safety directors
. Served as Maintenance Manager over 26 men in Rail Car Plant, OKC, OK
Marshall Texas Police Dept - 5 yrs Patrolman / Drug Interdiction
United States Navy - 6 yrs
Miscellaneous:
. Served as member of Kilgore College Advisory Board