Experience

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA)
• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• EHS Safety Specialist

  • Oct 2023 - Present


Daniel Defense, Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing

• EHS & Training Development Specialist

  • Aug 2021 - Sep 2023

  Black Creek, Georgia Developed and managed company's first learning management software (LMS) for 400+ employees. Created company's first computer based trainings for employees to attend monthly safety training online. Created company safety videos utilizing the workforce to increase employee engagement. Managed SPCC plan, maps, and all inspections. Managed SWPPP plan, maps, and all inspections. Created and submitted SARA 313 Form R through CDX. Managed SWPPP discharge monitoring reports and… Show more Developed and managed company's first learning management software (LMS) for 400+ employees. Created company's first computer based trainings for employees to attend monthly safety training online. Created company safety videos utilizing the workforce to increase employee engagement. Managed SPCC plan, maps, and all inspections. Managed SWPPP plan, maps, and all inspections. Created and submitted SARA 313 Form R through CDX. Managed SWPPP discharge monitoring reports and submitted through NetDMR. Received certification in Certified Machine Safety Expert. Conducted Robotics Risk Assessments under ANSI/RIA R15 Show less



Savannah Bee Company

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Safety Compliance Manager

  • May 2020 - Aug 2021

  Savannah, Georgia, United States Developed first company EHS Program, policies & training. Developed COVID-19 Preparedness Plan FSMS oversight. Reduced minor non-conformances by 50%. Incident Management & Workers Compensation oversight.



Colonial Group, Inc.

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Safety Specialist

  • Nov 2014 - May 2020

  Savannah, GA SAFETY PROGRAMS • Maintenance and management of OSHA statistics • Development and maintenance of company plans/policies related to Occupational Safety & Health or Security • Communication and direct engagement with all levels of the organization • Management of consultants and contractors for safety projects & equipment inspections INCIDENT & RISK MANAGEMENT • Response to and management of emergency HazMat releases • Incident management and investigation with… Show more SAFETY PROGRAMS • Maintenance and management of OSHA statistics • Development and maintenance of company plans/policies related to Occupational Safety & Health or Security • Communication and direct engagement with all levels of the organization • Management of consultants and contractors for safety projects & equipment inspections INCIDENT & RISK MANAGEMENT • Response to and management of emergency HazMat releases • Incident management and investigation with analysis of trends, root cause & risk analysis • Origination, development, management and maintenance of EHS Software • Management of incident investigations • Conducting periodic safety audits of facilities and procedures (including JSAs, Area & PPE Audits.) TRAINING • Development and delivery of EHS training programs for employees and contractors. • Development and delivery of periodic training presentations for all levels in the organization. • Coordination and management of specialized training conducted by outside trainers/vendors SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT • Delivery and management of Security plans/policy drills and exercises (OSHA, MTSA & DHS) • Management of third-party security as a team-based effort with site-security managers/officers • Management of emergency alarms & fire suppression systems, including inspections thereof • Interface with local fire dept & USCG on emergency response & security planning • Management of hurricane plans, preparation, supplies and evacuations. • Management and maintenance of first aid supplies • Management of emergency notification system HEALTH MANAGEMENT • Coordination with medical team to ensure physicals and medical testing are completed in compliance with regulatory requirements • Management of worker’s comp claims in coordination with TPA (third party administrators). • Coordination and management of area & employee industrial hygiene monitoring projects • Management of PPE purchases and programs Show less



Paper Chemical Supply Company

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Safety & Compliance Coordinator

  • Feb 2008 - Nov 2014

  • Orchestrated and delivered company-wide Hazmat Training Courses, saving over $30,000 in third party costs • Continually updated and maintained accurate records in accordance with federal regulations for OSHA, DOT, Workers Compensation, FMCSA and PHMSA • Assisted in procedure development when faced with new challenges • Acted in a safe manner to seek and ensure the safety of others within the company premises • Brought the company into full OSHA & DOT compliance within… Show more • Orchestrated and delivered company-wide Hazmat Training Courses, saving over $30,000 in third party costs • Continually updated and maintained accurate records in accordance with federal regulations for OSHA, DOT, Workers Compensation, FMCSA and PHMSA • Assisted in procedure development when faced with new challenges • Acted in a safe manner to seek and ensure the safety of others within the company premises • Brought the company into full OSHA & DOT compliance within 1 year, without outside training or assistance • Brought company up to speed by creating or obtaining electronic copies of all 1200+ company sold chemicals’ MSDS and made them available company-wide thru company computer network • Developed company’s first Hazardous Materials Security Plan and first Hazard Communication Program (as required by OSHA 1910) • Developed company's first Security, Fire Prevention, and Emergency Evacuation Plans as required by Federal Regulation standards, saving the company over $4,000 in fines • Research and learn all requirements for employees regarding OSHA Hazard Communication and Hazardous Materials, create a training program for those employees, and certify them within federal regulations • Implemented a company-wide MSDS/SDS database by creating or obtaining electronic copies of over 1200+ chemicals and creating regulatory notices for all packing lists and driver manifest forms bringing the company up to OSHA and FMCSA standards saving the company over $4,000 in fines • Managed regulatory compliance and loss prevention on a fleet of 12 trucks with an average of 155 deliveries a day. • Responsible for interdepartmental communication to ensure customer receipt and billing of goods.

• Contract Administrator

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

  • Selected to take over Contract Program Administration in addition to current duties • Through monthly audits, $2,000+ in unpaid trade alliance rebates and $5,000+ in unpaid vendor rebates were recuperated over the last two years • Responsible for training and assisting all purchasers with entering contracts into our computer database • Responsible for continually working with software programmers to streamline rebate and purchasing reporting and extensively train employees how to… Show more • Selected to take over Contract Program Administration in addition to current duties • Through monthly audits, $2,000+ in unpaid trade alliance rebates and $5,000+ in unpaid vendor rebates were recuperated over the last two years • Responsible for training and assisting all purchasers with entering contracts into our computer database • Responsible for continually working with software programmers to streamline rebate and purchasing reporting and extensively train employees how to enter report data into the computer database • Responsible for reporting to 31 vendors and trade alliance and obtaining monthly credits, averaging around $55,000 a month • Responsible for GPO reporting, and maintenance of customer GPO rosters • Responsible for maintenance of 375+ vendor contracts



Army National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• SPC, Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (E-4, mos.63B)

  • Mar 2001 - Mar 2005

  C Co, 769th ENGR BN, Gonzales, Louisiana Performed Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services on all military vehicles in unit's motor pool, performed few repairs under supervision