Experience

Shoreline Foundation, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Director of Safety

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  Ft. Lauderdale, FL • Responsible for the development and implementation of the health, safety and environmental management system. • Manage the continuous implementation of Incident and Injury Free initiative, including mentoring leadership and Behavior Based Safety programs to actively engage the workforce. • Manage the marketing and placement of Risk Management and Commercial Liability Insurance Programs.



CH2M

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Safety Administrator

  • Dec 2010 - Feb 2013



M & K Safety Consultants, LLC

• President

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2010

  High-performing EHS professional with a proventrack record of working with functional managers in Fortune 500 companies to drive cultural change, achieve zero injuries, operational excellence and cost efficiency across the business. Demonstrated leadership in developing EHS plans, achieving consensus on plan objectives, identifying and leading initiatives that challenge traditional thinking. Actively engaged with American Society of Safety Engineers to develop world-class leadership training… Show more High-performing EHS professional with a proventrack record of working with functional managers in Fortune 500 companies to drive cultural change, achieve zero injuries, operational excellence and cost efficiency across the business. Demonstrated leadership in developing EHS plans, achieving consensus on plan objectives, identifying and leading initiatives that challenge traditional thinking. Actively engaged with American Society of Safety Engineers to develop world-class leadership training for executives, while also pursuing Certified Safety Professional designation. Show less



CH2M

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Safety Manager / Environmental Manager

  • May 2007 - Nov 2009

  CH2M HILL, Charlotte, NC 05/07-12/09 Regional Safety and Environmental Manager (Power Business Group) Develop the vision, culture and direction for the Power Business Group safety program Maintain organization responsibilities and lines of authority for site safety personnel Provide technical expertise and leadership for Health & Safety activities Coordinate VPP application procedures and programs Develop and maintain data analysis techniques/procedures to provide the… Show more CH2M HILL, Charlotte, NC 05/07-12/09 Regional Safety and Environmental Manager (Power Business Group) Develop the vision, culture and direction for the Power Business Group safety program Maintain organization responsibilities and lines of authority for site safety personnel Provide technical expertise and leadership for Health & Safety activities Coordinate VPP application procedures and programs Develop and maintain data analysis techniques/procedures to provide the Leadership team with experience, capabilities and knowledge of current and the future direction of the group’s safety direction. Review and analyze all group loss exposures. Working with corporate legal and third party investigations to monitor worker compensation claims. Effectively saving thousands of dollars annually and still maintaining the proper care for injured employees. Gain compliance with project safety policies by conducting audits, reporting statistics, counseling managers, employees and craft and ensuring that all employees have the appropriate training to control loss exposures during their daily tasks. Develop and execute safety, health and environmental strategies to comply with federal, state, and local safety regulations by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, interpreting standards and enforcing adherence to regulations Show less



Lockwood Greene Engineering

• Regional Safety Manager Chemical Business Group

  • Jun 2001 - May 2007

  Regional Safety Manager (Chemical Business Group) Promoting client relationships/business development Developed abilities of subordinates through goal setting, training and counseling Facilitated hiring, promotion, transfer, discharge and employee assessment of safety personnel Investigate any potential loss to the group, including company/public areas, construction areas, potential worker compensation claims, subcontractor compliance with all safety and environmental… Show more Regional Safety Manager (Chemical Business Group) Promoting client relationships/business development Developed abilities of subordinates through goal setting, training and counseling Facilitated hiring, promotion, transfer, discharge and employee assessment of safety personnel Investigate any potential loss to the group, including company/public areas, construction areas, potential worker compensation claims, subcontractor compliance with all safety and environmental exposures. Directed site management in development and execution of plans to mitigate safety and security risks Developed and maintained a database to track injury trends to discover loss exposures so that safety directives could be modified address specific hazards. Provided guidance to management through interpretation of legislated and company safety policies Design and implementation of 10/30 hr. OSHA certification for all regional employees Coordinated program energies that resulted in the award of the “OSHA VPP Star” (June 2002) Show less



LOCKWOOD GREENE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

• Project Safety Manager

  • Sep 2000 - Jun 2001

  Developed and implemented a site-specific safety management program for safe construction in chemical refineries. ­Delivered ongoing specific staff/craft safety training to all project employees. ­Chair Site Safety Committee providing coordination between projects and client, manage daily safety audits, investigate incidents, make recommendations and implement safety improvements ­Assisted in the development and implementation of a Site Logistics Program to support multiple project… Show more Developed and implemented a site-specific safety management program for safe construction in chemical refineries. ­Delivered ongoing specific staff/craft safety training to all project employees. ­Chair Site Safety Committee providing coordination between projects and client, manage daily safety audits, investigate incidents, make recommendations and implement safety improvements ­Assisted in the development and implementation of a Site Logistics Program to support multiple project execution, site construction processes and infrastructure improvements ­Directed project safety programs acting as liaison with Merck project managers and construction managers to ensure compliance of site operations with security and environmental departments ­Publish monthly project safety newsletter to provide ongoing communication and training ­1,500,000+ man-hours without loss time accident Show less



J.A. JONES CORPORATE OFFICE

• Assistant Loss Prevention Manager

  • Oct 1997 - Aug 2000

  Developed and implemented corporate safety procedures and monitored Federal OSHA compliance on all construction projects As Corporate Federal OSHA Compliance Officer, litigated Federal OSHA citations and trained project safety personnel in Federal OSHA regulations Assisted in job startups, establishing safety reporting procedures and developing safety orientation programs for craft construction workers Reviewed and analyzed workers' compensation claims and loss control inspection… Show more Developed and implemented corporate safety procedures and monitored Federal OSHA compliance on all construction projects As Corporate Federal OSHA Compliance Officer, litigated Federal OSHA citations and trained project safety personnel in Federal OSHA regulations Assisted in job startups, establishing safety reporting procedures and developing safety orientation programs for craft construction workers Reviewed and analyzed workers' compensation claims and loss control inspection reports by the insurance carrier, following and preparing various statistical data as required and implementing corrective program actions. ­Oversee incident investigations and conduct investigations of incidents that could result in litigation. Developed, presented recommendations and advised all levels of management to ensure balance between productivity and the safety of team members, sub-contractors, and visitors. Show less



METRIC CONSTRUCTORS

• Project Safety Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Oct 1997

  Project Safety Manager for a $150 mil. UpGrade Project Implemented a site-specific accident prevention plan, fire protection plan, injury management and safety incentive program for all projects. Monitored safety activities for all construction and prepared statistical safety data for the project and corporate office Provided scaffolding, confined space and excavation training for contract personnel Awarded the prestigious annual "J.A. Jones President Cup" for most… Show more Project Safety Manager for a $150 mil. UpGrade Project Implemented a site-specific accident prevention plan, fire protection plan, injury management and safety incentive program for all projects. Monitored safety activities for all construction and prepared statistical safety data for the project and corporate office Provided scaffolding, confined space and excavation training for contract personnel Awarded the prestigious annual "J.A. Jones President Cup" for most outstanding safety efforts on all projects company-wide, with over 1,000,000 man-hours without a lost time accident. $225 million project Managed all site safety issues and provided safety orientation for all subcontractor employees Implemented excavation compliance, high voltage safeguards, safe scaffolding construction, and hot work safety training to augment the existing safety program 750,000+ man-hours without a lost time accident Show less



THE NEWTON GROUP

• Project Safety Manager

  • Dec 1987 - Jan 1996