Safety & Risk Manager

• Oct 2022 - Present

Safety & Risk Manager

• Oct 2022 - Present

Executive Director

• Dec 2019 - Present

- Be proactive in growing engagement with members, the community, and strategic partners. - Recruit, employ, evaluate, and release all staff. Ensure that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place, in accordance with current best nonprofit management practices. - Encourage staff and volunteer development, education, and assisting program staff in relating to their specialized work to the total program of the organization. - Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. - Develop and maintain an organizational culture as well as systems that provide adequate data for decision-making and program monitoring/evaluation. - Maintain a working technical and professional knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of youth soccer, including SafeSport-related and other significant governance requirements. - Encourage, promote, and advocate for an organization-wide culture committed to innovative thinking and problem-solving by staff, membership and volunteers. - Addressing the frequent changes in the soccer landscape by adjusting plans and programs accordingly. - Building a stronger organization at the board, staff, and volunteer levels to incorporate input from, and create programs that improve soccer programming for our membership. - Practice regular fundraising and exceptional financial management to grow the organization, diversify revenue sources, and manage existing resources. - Establish a culture and implement policies and systems that foster management openness and transparency, with a goal of creating an integrated soccer opportunity system for our youth. Show less

Business Owner

• Jul 2014 - Oct 2022

Branch Safety Manager

• Feb 2014 - Jun 2015

 Identify the Safety & Risk, DOT and Food Safety requirements, set clearly defined objectives and targets and track the success of the Branch results.  Enable respective Branches organizations to effectively identify and manage progress towards achieving the OSHA, DOT and Food Safety objectives and targets put in place to reduce or control significant identified defects.  Interview, hire and train associates; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.  Conduct safety audits of facilities to pinpoint unsafe working conditions, practices and develop sound recommendations for corrections.  Attend Accident Review Council meetings to review Accidents/Injuries to determine corrective actions.  Responsible for assisting in audits performed for customers or by third party auditor.  Establish a consistent approach for managing safety workflow processes and a consistent approach for managing work observations. Track Safety Management Program activity descriptions, costs, person responsible and targeted completion dates.  Utilize resources to resolve safety problems by analyzing data, identifying trends and acts on the needs to improve the development and delivery of recognized hazards.  Conduct accurate root-cause analysis to generate prevention strategies and implement preventative and corrective actions.  Update management on the status of Branch's safety program by utilizing monthly and quarterly reports.  Coordinate training with different depts. to fill gaps in training; Flowchart Enterprise Safety and talk roles/responsibilities of each individual role.  Works cross-functionally with other departments to address customer or business issues and resolve errors in a timely manner.  Be a part of the Policy Review Committee and provide input into changes in Policies, including the development of new Policies needed to facilitate OSHA/DOT or Food Safety compliance. Show less

Regional Southwest Safety Specialist

• Jul 2011 - Feb 2014

 Work closely with executive, operations and sales management to develop programs and support to further the corporate safety department's mission to improve safety and health, reduce loss, minimize risk and contribute to a profitable bottom line.  Coordinate the efforts of the corporate safety department's field staff in relation to the southwest region.  Implement change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis.  Liaison between all State, Federal, and governmental agencies.  Performs frequent site safety audits to evaluate, educate, and implement new process path procedures.  Conducts root cause analysis and accident investigation reports for all Auto Liability, General Liability, and Workmen’s Compensation claims within a five state region.  Monitor and maintain compliance with fleet management system by continued audits, training on all aspects of 49 CFR - DOT rules and regulations, and accountability.  Review weekly and monthly incident trends, evaluate and justify the implementation of appropriate resources to areas where the risk is greatest.  Develop Site Specific Safety Plans and Job Hazard Analysis to determine adequate safe practices and systematic methods to perform scheduled tasks.  Develop, oversee/conduct, and monitor a wide variety of safety training throughout the region to include but not limited to OSHA 10 & 30-hour courses, Asbestos 8-hour, First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Fire, Electrical, Competent person, Rigging and Signalman, Forklift, Hazcom/GHS, DOT, Hazmat, and Reasonable Suspicion. Show less

On-site Medical Rep./Safety Specialist

• Apr 2009 - May 2011

 Supported management’s efforts to ensure compliance with corporate safety program expectations and applicable Federal and State law.  Identified and informed management of compliance issues, safety risks and improvement opportunities through daily, weekly, and monthly audits.  Provided immediate aid for associates, visitors, and vendors, who required assistance/medical attention.  Trained managers and associate volunteers in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Blood Borne Pathogen disease control.  Participated in incident investigations as needed.  Developed Physical Demand Assessments (PDA) in an effort to create an ergonomically friendly environment.  POC for all outside Emergency personnel during times of duress. Show less

Safety, Health & Fitness Program Manager

• Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

 Evaluated, administered testing, and coached over 650 personnel in an Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pertaining to Occupational Safety, Health and Physical Fitness.  Reporting directly to the Unit Commander, conducted detailed reports on personnel and program progress, created strategies and provided recommendations for areas of improvement.  Evaluated, administered testing, and coached over 650 personnel in an Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pertaining to Occupational Safety, Health and Physical Fitness.  Reporting directly to the Unit Commander, conducted detailed reports on personnel and program progress, created strategies and provided recommendations for areas of improvement.