Objective
To Advance my Career in the Field of Occupational Safety and Health Management.
Educational Background
• Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)
• OSHA 10 hour Certification
• B.S. Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Southern Mississippi
• Classes included several levels of Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Chemistry, and Biology.
• Optional courses taken in Workplace Health Promotion and Health and Safety
• Internship in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Forrest General Hospital. Hattiesburg, MS
• Deans list recipient Fall, Spring 2002/2005
• Vice President of The Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
• Certified in first aid/cpr
• Shipyard Competent person
Work Experience.
Health and Safety Analyst II: Northrop Grumman Ship Systems: June 2007-Current
• In charge of safety for LPD 23 NAVY ship and Ship Unit construction
• Part of the Corporate auditing team
• Performed safety audits and Navy walkthrough inspections of a 272 acre Ship Yard
• Tested confined spaces for O2, LEL, H2S, and CO levels.(Shipyard Competent Person)
• Reviewed accident reports and met with management for proper corrective action
• Performed Accident investigations.
• Performed foreman Take 5 audits to ensure that workers had a safe and hazard free work area.
• Met with Executive Safety board and consulted with Ship Systems Management
• Attended Electrical Safe Work Practices Course
• Attended Crane and Rigging Course
• Attended Spanish For the Shipbuilding industry
Quality Control Coordinator/Safety: Shaw Environmental& Infrastructure October 2005-June 2007 .
• Compiled daily quality control reports which contained all aspects of construction for a particular work day including Health and Safety reports, Field notes, and all permits required for the operation of the project.
• Worked closely with contractors to assure the proper materials and methods of construction are being utilized properly.(Electrical, Water, Plumbing, Site work/Grading)
• Witnessed and documented various tests such as low and high pressure water tests, and chlorination tests..
• Witnessed and documented LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) leak tests for FEMA temporary housing units.
• In Charge of JSA Reports for LPG Certifications
• Inspected structures (steps, ramps, sidewalks, buildings) in order to make sure that they were ADA compliant
Internship: Cardiopulmonary Rehab. Forrest General Hospital. Hattiesburg, MS August 2004-December 2004
• Responsible for taking blood pressures and vitals for incoming patients
• Implemented exercise and lifestyle programs for patients
• Conducted various exercise stress tests in order to conclude the patients current level of fitness