Experience

Atlas Resin Proppants, LLC

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Safety, Health & Environmental Specialist

  • Sep 2010 - Present

  Atlas Resin Proppants is a manufacturer of resin coated proppant, used in the oil & gas industry. We currently operate two facilities, one in Taylor, WI, and the second in Merrillan, WI. Beginning in April of 2011 a third facility (in Merrillan, WI) will start construction with an estimated production date of October 2012. Atlas currently employs 95 people, with an additional 45-50 being hired to support our new facility. My responsibilities at Atlas include all Safety & Health aspects of a manufacturing facility (safety manual, training, compliance, orientation, auditing, program development & improvement, etc...). Our largest exposures are chemical and rail road. In addition to S&H, I am also responsible for all environmental record keeping and reporting for both facilities. Work for the future will include developing and monitoring safety practices for our rail transload stations, scattered throughout North America. Show less



Hunt Electric Corporation

• Site Safety Director

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

  Created site-specific safety plan for large $1B data center project. Worked diligently to assure proper training and site orientation for over 350 electrical workers and second-level subcontractor employees. Daily tasks include site auditing, maintenance of employee personnel files, management of workers compensation claims, assisting general contractor with hazard abatement, distribution of safety equipment and interaction with field employees to assure compliance of safety policies. Other responsibilities include ordering safety supplies, management of drug testing program, safety committee activities, weekly crew safety meetings, foreman and general foreman safety meetings, assistance with disciplinary action, coordination of training activities with local Union officials, development and implementation of additional training as required, and on-going program assessment and improvement. Manage staff of four safety coordinators and ensure proper documentation of all staff activities. Show less



Hilmerson Safety Services, Inc

• HSE Consultant

  • Mar 2008 - Aug 2009

  Developed and implemented numerous safety programs for variety of clients in manufacturing and construction industries. Programs were designed to educate employees in workplace hazard recognition and controls, maintain regulatory compliance, and to assist with client business continuity. Topics include general industry, construction, transportation, and insurance liabilities. Developed and presented training on policies and procedures based on clients needs/requests. Served as on-site Safety Team Leader and Coach for large Contractor at $185M+ energy expansion project. Formed comprehensive Leadership Team within the parameters of the project and implemented team management techniques for successful team growth and individual leadership development. Site included approximately 20 subcontractors and over 600 employees. Performed OSHA Outreach Training for construction and general industry as required. Show less



Opus Northwest Construction, L.L.C

• Site Safety Coordinator

  • Mar 2006 - Mar 2008

  Coordinated comprehensive safety program for large $200M construction project. Worked closely with management of 50+ different subcontractors and second level subcontractors and over 500 trade workers on site to result in incident rates lower than national averages. Achieved recognition from Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry Workplace Safety Consultation (MN OSHA Consultation) for being the first contractor in the state of Minnesota to be designated as a MN SHARP site and the first Minnesota based contractor to receive recognition for safety efforts on a construction project. Developed site-specific safety programs and orientations for additional large commercial projects ranging in value from $50M to $200M. Implemented the programs and coordinated pre-construction meetings with subcontractors. Worked closely with subcontractor's safety representatives to coordinate a mutually rewarding safety culture within assigned projects. MN Department of Labor and Industry, Workplace Safety Consultation (MN OSHA Show less



MN Department of Labor & Industry

• Construction Safety Consultant

  • Mar 2005 - Mar 2006

  Evaluated numerous contractors and construction sites throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area, providing risk assessment, compliance assistance, and training opportunities. Site auditing, reporting, and follow-up on abatement of hazardous conditions. Evaluated numerous contractors and construction sites throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area, providing risk assessment, compliance assistance, and training opportunities. Site auditing, reporting, and follow-up on abatement of hazardous conditions.



CNA Insurance

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Risk Control Representative

  • Jun 2003 - Mar 2005

  Evaluated general industry and construction businesses to determine level of risk associated with insurance of businesses. Knowledge of insurance risk and risk transfer for general liability, transportation/fleet, property liability, product liability, and workers compensation was critical in assisting underwriting department to develop solid book of business. Exceeded annual production requirements relating to Risk Control Assessment and documentation, resulting in 2004 year end production rating of 112%. Completed Corporate Training Program in Risk Control relating to all areas of casualty and property risk assessment. Show less



St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance

• Graduate Intern

  • Jun 2001 - May 2003

  Composed technical guides to assist field personnel and policyholders with risk control issues and developed State Of Safety Newsletters on various risk control topics current to the construction industry. Worked closely with Risk Control Representatives to develop knowledge and understanding of loss prevention strategies. Composed technical guides to assist field personnel and policyholders with risk control issues and developed State Of Safety Newsletters on various risk control topics current to the construction industry. Worked closely with Risk Control Representatives to develop knowledge and understanding of loss prevention strategies.



Miscellaneous Contractors

• Apprentice & Journeyman Carpenter

  • Jul 1992 - Aug 2000

  Completed an Apprenticeship in the field of Carpentry/Construction, which included 6,240 work and school related hours of training. Training and work hours were completed with the following contractors: Ed Kraemer & Sons, Howard Immel Inc, Lunda Construction, Ruzic Construction, Hoeppner Builders, Vonasek & Schieffer, J.C. Penney Corp., Marshall Erdmann & Associates, TNT Construction, Woods Construction. Completed an Apprenticeship in the field of Carpentry/Construction, which included 6,240 work and school related hours of training. Training and work hours were completed with the following contractors: Ed Kraemer & Sons, Howard Immel Inc, Lunda Construction, Ruzic Construction, Hoeppner Builders, Vonasek & Schieffer, J.C. Penney Corp., Marshall Erdmann & Associates, TNT Construction, Woods Construction.



Coumbia ParCar Corp.

• Sales Coordinator

  • Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Arranged and coordinated final sales and logistics of recreational equipment throughout the United States and Europe. Arranged and coordinated final sales and logistics of recreational equipment throughout the United States and Europe.



United Brick & Tile

• United Kingdom
• Construction

• Retail Sales

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1989

  Performed sales and customer service relating to brick, tile, and fireplace products. Performed sales and customer service relating to brick, tile, and fireplace products.



Sheehy Mail Contractors, Inc

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Secretary

  • Jan 1986 - Jan 1988

  Administrative, truck delivery/dispatch, and light housekeeping duties. NOTE: Any breaks in continuance of employment were due to college course work. Administrative, truck delivery/dispatch, and light housekeeping duties. NOTE: Any breaks in continuance of employment were due to college course work.