Experience

State of Montana Department of Administration

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Montana Department of Transportation

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Occupational Safety & Health Bureau Chief

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2022

  • Performs administrative, managerial and professional work to carry out objectives of creating and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all department employees and visitors to the workplace. • Develops strategic plans and procedures for addressing major issues of concern, and provides ongoing advice and oversight to employees on the administration of program functions. • Manages a professional staff (7.0 total FTE) by reviewing and revising overall program work plans, priorities, and procedures, and monitoring progress through meetings and consultations. • Develops and manages an operating budget for both the work unit funds and an early-return-to-work credit and monitors the use of budget funds to assure operations stay within established parameters. • Works with administrators and management staff to ensure the optimal management and delivery of the department’s loss control and safety program to limit the financial impacts of employee injuries and property losses. Show less



Helena Public Schools

• Helena, Montana

• Safety and Security Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Oct 2013

  Chairman, District Safety and Security Council Worked closely with all building principals to ensure schools are conducting emergency drills according to Montana statute. Conducted fire safety inspections with the City and State Fire Marshals of all district schools and facilities. Served as liaison with the City of Helena Police department and the four SRO’s. Conducted mold, radon and asbestos sampling and testing as needed. Worked closely with maintenance, grounds and custodial staff on safety related work orders and issues in district facilities. Presented safety related projects and information to District’s Administration team. Managed special projects as assigned by the Superintendent. Worked with security contractors for the installation of and monitoring of building security systems. Show less



Montana Building Industry Association

• Helena, Montana

• Safety Director

  • Sep 2006 - Feb 2010

  • Directed all aspects of the MBIA safety program. • Managed the MBIA Group Rewards Insurance Program (GRIP) which is a powerful group incentive program associated with Montana State Fund. • Conducted regular jobsite safety inspections, and completed the corresponding safety management reports and corrective safety action plans. • Conducted quarterly GRIP Board of Directors meetings. • Managed an annual budget of over $200,000 and provided monthly budget status updates to Montana State Fund. • Scheduled and conducted an annual training program which consisted of over 100 training dates in locations around Montana. • Supervised the MBIA Safety Specialists as well as numerous summer interns. • Awarded the 2007 Safety Program of the Year award from the National Association of Homebuilders for the MBIA GRIP program. Show less



Montana Department of Administration

• Helena, Montana

• Education Coordinator

  • Sep 2001 - Sep 2006

  • Planned and conducted training programs for the 32,000 active members of the Public Employees Retirement System as well as 4,000 new members each year. • Presented at annual conferences such as the Montana Association of Counties, Montana Association of School Business Officials as well as numerous city, county and university benefits fairs. • Created, published, and distributed workbooks, pamphlets and various other types of educational materials. • Maintained accurate attendance data and provided quarterly reports to the Board of Directors. Show less



Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services

• Helena, Montana

• Loss Prevention & Safety Coordinator

  • Sep 1996 - Sep 2001

  • Chairman, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Loss Prevention and Safety Committee • Served as the liaison between Montana State Fund and the large institutions under DPHHS and monitored worker’s compensation claims and early return to work progress for injured staff at those facilities. • Researched, developed, and conducted training programs for all types of safety training throughout the department. • Monitored the expenditures of the department’s $275,000 safety budget. • Master Level certified instructor with the National Crisis Prevention Institute. • Was awarded the 1998 Governor’s Safety Award for outstanding contributions in the field of employee safety and health. Show less