Director, EHSS

• Oct 2021 - Present

Safety Director

• Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

NEWCOMB AND COMPANY, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, APRIL 2021 TO PRESENT SAFETY DIRECTOR • Extensive efforts and operations were recognized and commended with the EMCOR Safety Excellence Award for 2020. • Achieved substantial success by leading the company to a 60% reduction in TRIR with a hard-cost savings of $1.2M in 2019. • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee and contractor incidents and accidents, OSHA documentation and requests, and injury and illness reports. • Orchestrate all aspects of new employee safety orientation training to minimize incidents and maximize safety. • Leverage expertise to provide OSHA 10-hour Training programs and certifications over the course of my operations. • Oversee the Fleet and Driver Safety Program and drive the implementation of the Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program. • Guarantee that all internal training, written materials, and signage are in adherence with applicable laws and best industry practices. • Charged with functioning in a Public Relations capacity and performing guest safety talks to partners and subs. • Act as a subject matter expert for a wide range of operational entities, including Operations, Accounting, Engineering, Sales, and Project Management. • Navigate the organization and coordination of safety committee meetings and lead the preparation of company-wide monthly safety reports. • Administer various office safety protocols, including hazardous release, fire safety, and emergency action plans. Show less

Safety Manager

• Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

NEWCOMB AND COMPANY, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, APRIL 2019 TO APRIL 2021 SAFETY MANAGER • Played a key role by operating as the primary point of contact for all employee and contractor incidents and accidents, OSHA documentation and requests, and injury and illness reports. • Carried out the organization, coordination, and facilitation of all new employee safety orientation training. • Administered the OSHA 10-hour Training program and certification, as well as presiding over the Fleet and Driver Safety Program. • Performed extensive onsite and offsite inspections and toolbox talks over the course of my operations. • Certified adherence and compliance with all laws and industry best practices across internal training, written materials, and signage. • Conducted the evaluation, assessment, and modification of field resources and drove the implementation of new best practices. • Led the delivery of guest safety talks to partners and subs while serving in a Public Relations capacity. • Provided expertise, advice, and recommendations to all operational entities, including Operations, Accounting, Engineering, Sales, and Project Management. • Presided over all office safety protocols, such as hazardous release, fire safety, and emergency action plans. Show less

Senior Specialist, Safety and Health

• Jul 2016 - Apr 2019

AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION, CARY, NORTH CAROLINA, 2008 TO APRIL 2019 SENIOR SPECIALIST, SAFETY COMPLIANCE • Acted as primary point-of-contact for employee and contractor incidents and accidents, OSHA documentation and requests, and injury and illness reports. • Handled the drafting and implementation of all internal safety policies and procedures across my operations. • Tasked with overseeing vendor compliance and external contractors regarding field incidents and site safety. • Spearheaded all aspects of the creation and presentation of American Tower’s first RF Safety Program for DAS and International RF Safety Training program. • Served in an integral role by administering the OSHA 10-Hour Training program and the Driver Safety Program • Coordinated and facilitated site tours for regulatory counterparts, agencies, and industry associations, such as Senator Rouser and Staff, the FCC, and Wireless Industry Association. • Developed and provided promotional materials and led the development and administration of recognition systems to support safe and healthy work environment. • Dealt with a wide variety of RF Safety concerns from external customers and neighbors emanating from the NOCC, Landlord Relations, and Legal Participate in operations meetings to represent the Compliance team and address relevant safety topics and field concerns. • Piloted the creation and development of the Project Management tracking tool (Pebble) now used by the Regulatory Compliance team and State and Local Government VP to stay abreast of current issues and litigation in the regulatory environment. • Oversaw and directed all aspects of multiple internal process improvement projects and initiatives to effectively implement new best practices. • Led the creation and preparation of various company-wide monthly safety reports and coordinated monthly safety meetings. Show less

Regulatory Compliance Specialist

• Sep 2008 - Apr 2016