C. Drew Laxton, GSP

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Covington, TN 38019

901-***-****

uas7d8@r.postjobfree.com

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EDUCATION

Murray State University Murray, Kentucky

Degree: Master of Science Commencement: Dec. 2010

Area: Occupational Safety and Health (ASAC/ABET Accredited)

Murray State University Murray, Kentucky

Degree: Bachelor of Science cum Laude Commencement: May 2009

Area: Occupational Safety and Health (ASAC/ABET Accredited)

EMPLOYMENT

SRG Global, Inc. Ripley, Tennessee

Safety Coordinator February 2011-Present

• Ensuring compliance with federal and Tennessee state OSHA regulations

• Guaranteeing compliance with Guardian Corporation Loss Control Policies

• Exercising knowledge and skills acquired through previous work and education

Eagle Environmental Health and Safety Covington, Tennessee

EHS Specialist May 2007-Present

• Providing environmental, health, and safety consulting/training

• Conducting hazmat spill response

• Performing waste profiling/disposal coordination

• Carrying out storm water sampling and recovery well monitoring

• Conducting mock EPA audits

• Revising environmental plans

D&M Safety Burlison, Tennessee

Co Owner May 2005-Present

• Selling and delivering safety supplies and equipment

• Conducting safety and health auditing (conditional, behavioral, and recordkeeping)

Hickory Woods Retirement Center Murray, Kentucky

Resident Assistant Sept. 2006-May 2009

• Assisted residents with activities of daily living

Berry Plastics Corporation Woodstock, Illinois

Environmental Health and Safety Intern May 2008-Aug. 2008

• Carried out plant EHS audits

• Performed EHS training sessions (hazard communication and forklift safety)

• Developed air quality report/recommendations

• Revised Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

• Inventoried onsite sulfuric acid

• Evaluated/developed/organized Material Safety Data Sheets

• Developed/revised JSAs

• Developed annual environmental calendar

• Organized and filed required environmental reports

• Worked with local/federal entities regarding sewer discharge permit

• Developed material recycling program

• Arranged proper used oil disposal methods

• Organized and led monthly safety meetings as well as safety team meetings

• Developed safe and environmental friendly work instructions/standard operating procedures

• Maintained employee encouragement programs

• Led monthly fire extinguisher inspections

• Revised plant Confined Space Plan

• Conducted machine guarding audit/report

• Reviewed LOTO program

• Conducted ergonomic assessments in multiple areas

• Revised/enforced fork lift safety rules

• Developed safety checklists for different tasks/positions

• Reviewed/revised job rotation schedules

• Evaluated hearing conservation plan

Osmose Inc. Millington, Tennessee

Maintenance Clerk July 2007-Aug. 2007

• Performed safety and equipment maintenance tasks

• Purchased and inventoried numerous materials

• Became experienced with MP2 Maintenance Software

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital Memphis, Tennessee

Rehabilitation Technician March 2004-Aug. 2006

• Assisted patients with physical and occupational therapy

• Observed the aftermath of various preventable incidents

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• 8 hr Department of Transportation trained

• Fire Extinguisher Awareness trained

• HAZCOM / EAP trained

• Earned Graduate Safety Practitioner designation

• 8 hr Hazardous Material certified

• 24 hr Chem. Spill Response Tech. and 16 hr Spill Response Incident Command formerly certified

• 8 hr Confined Space Entry trained

• Formerly CPR/AED certified

• FEMA ICS 100 and ICS 200 certified

• OSHA 30 hr General Industry and OSHA 30 hr Construction trained

• Passionate about helping others

• Determined

• Punctual

• Demonstrates exemplary leadership characteristics

• Boy Scouts of America Board Certified Eagle Scout

• Exhibits necessary communication skills (People Person)

• Team player

ACTIVITIES/AWARDS

• Annually attend Tennessee Safety and Health Congress

• Rho Sigma Kappa Occupational Safety and Health Honor Society member

• Lee Clark Residential College Honor Society member

• Richard DeVaugn Athletic Scholarship recipient

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