Work experience
8/2006 8/2009: Doracon Contracting, Inc.
Director of Safety
Assure the overall safety within the Company. Develop plans and coordinate all aspects of the safety and health program by providing the necessary administrative and technical direction to four divisions of the company.
Develop and update, as needed, the new employee orientation safety program along with updating employee safety training programs.
Perform safety training for all field and office employees. To include First aid/CPR, OSHA regulations, Defensive Driving and all aspects of construction safety.
Conduct periodic inspections of job sites and prepare necessary reports and safety documentation. Track report and publicize all safety results.
Coordinate accident investigations and reviews. Communicated routinely with Superintendents, Forepersons, Project Managers, Senior Management and Insurance carriers.
Worked closely with insurance carrier and workers comp carriers in order to follow-up on accidents, incidents and examine trends.
11/2005 8/2006: Blumenthal-Kahn Electric
Safety Director
Assure the overall safety within the Company. Develop plans and coordinate all aspects of the safety and health program by providing the necessary administrative and technical direction.
Develop and update, as needed, the new employee orientation safety program along with updating employee and electrical safety training programs.
Perform safety training for all field and office employees. To include First aid/CPR, OSHA regulations, Defensive Driving and all aspects of electrical and construction safety.
Conduct periodic inspections of job sites and prepare necessary reports and safety documentation. Track report and publicize all safety results.
Coordinate accident investigations and reviews. Communicated routinely with Superintendents, Forepersons, Project Managers, Senior Management and Insurance carriers.
Worked closely with insurance carrier and workers comp carriers in order to follow-up on accidents, incidents and examine trends.
Additional Duties
Maintain all aspects of the 50 vehicle fleet to include repair, insurance, registration, training and dealing with agents on the leased vehicles.
7/2003 11/2005 Tower-Davis Electric, LLC
Safety/HR Director
Assure the overall safety within the Company. Develop plans and coordinate all aspects of the safety and health program by providing the necessary administrative and technical direction.
Develop and update, as needed, the new employee orientation safety program along with updating employee and electrical safety training programs.
Perform safety training for all field and office employees. To include first aid/CPR, OSHA regulations, Defensive Driving and all aspects of electrical and construction safety.
Conduct periodic inspections of job sites and prepare necessary reports and safety documentation. Track report and publicize all safety results.
Coordinate accident investigations and reviews. Communicated routinely with Superintendents, Forepersons, Project Managers, Senior Management and Insurance carriers.
Worked closely with insurance carrier and workers comp carriers in order to follow-up on accidents, incidents and examine trends.
Human Resources
Ensure that all new hires have correct paper work and correct attitude for the field.
Facilitate all aspects of the Company Health Benefits and 401K plans.
Additional Duties
Maintain all aspects of the 35-vehicle fleet to include repair, insurance taxes, and training.
3/2003 7/2003 Self Employed
Consulting for Tower-Davis Electric
Conducted periodic inspections of job sites and facilities and prepared necessary reports and safety enforcement documentation. Prepared and reviewed all Safety documentation/reports to ensure accuracy and completeness; ensured that all required documents are forwarded to federal and state agencies per regulations.
7/2002 2/2003 Encompass Capital, Inc
Safety and Loss Prevention Manager
Develop plans, and coordinated all aspects of the regional safety and health program by providing the necessary administrative and technical direction.
Primary duties are developing and updating new employee orientation safety program. Along with updating employee and craft safety training programs.
Review all safety and health programs and update as needed.
Investigate all occupational and vehicular accidents resulting in a death of an employee, accidents involving multiple hospitalizations or major property or equipment damage.
Conduct periodic inspections of job sites and facilities and prepares necessary reports and safety enforcement documentation. Prepare and review all safety documentation/reports to ensure accuracy and completeness; ensure that all required documents are forwarded to federal and state agencies per regulations and to the corporate offices.
Develop and administer employee safety incentive programs.
Monitor yearly budget plan.
5/2000 7/2002 Cox Communications, Inc Northern Virginia
Safety and Risk Manager
Minimized job-related illnesses and injuries while maintaining a safe work environment by developing safety prevention checklists and performing scheduled and no-notice spot inspections of all major areas to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations and policies.
Inspected all facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, and recommended corrective or preventive measures where indicated.
Ensured all safety procedures are communicated in a comprehensive manner.
Responsible for providing Safety Training at New Employee Orientation. Implemented creative methods to keep employees encouraged promoting safety awareness.
Enhanced safety awareness by developing, presenting or coordinating safety bulletins, articles, briefings and training programs to include: Defensive Driving, Safety Orientation, Chemical Awareness, First Aid, Fire Extinguisher, CPR, Traffic Control, and Ergonomic Awareness Training.
Ensured company complied with the law by accurately maintaining all OSHA records, correctly reporting accidents, and informing employees and customers of any known hazards.
Ensured efficient operation of the safety program by departmental capital and expense budget goals, and administering the purchase of safety glasses, boot and other equipment.
Worked closely with insurance carrier/workers comp in order to follow-up on accidents, examine trends, and used experience as a resource.
3/97 3/2000 Jones/Comcast Communications Crofton, Maryland
Safety/Security/Fleet/QC/Audit Manager
Safety
Duties were to assure the overall safety within the company. The primary focus was to assist in creating a safe culture within the company. Provided leadership and direction for employees while identifying and developing innovative methods for increasing the overall safety of the company.
Reviewed the execution and effectiveness of the companys safety programs, processes and engineering standards. Developed, implemented and monitored safety programs and training. Ensured compliance with all OSHA, Federal, and State, local, Hazmat safety and company rules.
Promoted a safe, accident-free work environment through communication, awareness and team participation.
Performed safety training for all new hires; assisted supervisors in regular training; was proficient at training in pole climbing and ladder safety, hazmat, high voltage safety, CPR/first aid and Decision/Defensive driving.
Tracked, reported and publicized safety results. Performed random field safety inspections of company personnel and advised as necessary.
Coordinated accident investigations and reviews. Communicated routinely with all Supervisors, Managers, Regional Safety, Divisional Safety, Insurance Carrier, the Senior Management Staff, and Human Resource Managers.
Worked closely with insurance carrier/worker comp in order to follow-up on accidents, examine trends, and used experience as a resource.
Prepared budget for safety-related equipment for consistency with the company safety program.
Fleet
Calculated and submitted vehicle mileage using fleet tracking program in order to track the usage of vehicles and schedule the appropriate maintenance.
Maintained current registrations, inspections and licensees on all company vehicles and trailers.
Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs on all company vehicles in order to keep the fleet operating at maximum efficiency.
Tracked all cost associated with the maintenance and repairs.
Provided for the cleaning of the vehicles on a weekly basis.
Selected the contractors for repair, fuel and cleaning to keep cost at a minimum.
Reviewed all service estimates for acceptability in order to stay within budget guidelines.
Maintained and filed all reports associated with all that pertains to vehicles.
QC/Audit
Directed and coordinated the field operations for the quality control technicians and the audit department in order to ensure that fieldwork are quality checked.
Hire, train and evaluated assigned personnel in the performance of their work in order to maintain a highly skilled and reliable workforce.
Oversee audit process, prepare necessary reports, prosecute theft of service incidences and conduct internal investigations when necessary in order to protect the company revenues, equipment and services.
10/96 3/97 Jones Intercable, Inc. Chicago Region
Regional Safety Manager
Motivated associates in eight Chicago Region Systems to work safely and promoted a safe, accident-free work environment through communication, awareness and team participation. Developed and implemented safety programs and necessary training. Ensured compliance with OSHA, Federal, State and local laws regarding safety. Performed safety training for all new hires, assisted supervisors in all systems in regular training, being proficient at training in pole climbing and ladder safety, Hazmat, high voltage safety, CPR/First Aid and Defensive Driving. Tracked, reported and publicized safety results. Performed random field safety inspections of systems personnel and advised as necessary. Coordinated accident investigations and reviews. Ensured monthly inspections of vehicles adhering to QA standards. Prepared budget for safety related items.
11/95 10/96 Jones Intercable, Inc., Aurora/Naperville, Illinois
Safety/Fleet Manager
Motivated associates to work safely and promoted a safe, accident-free work environment through communication, awareness and team participation. Developed and implemented safety programs and necessary training. Ensured compliance with all OSHA, Federal, State and local laws regarding safety. Performed safety training for all new hires, assisted supervisors in regular training, being proficient at training in pole climbing and ladder safety, Hazmat, high voltage safety, CPR/First Aid and defensive Driving. Tracked Reported and publicized safety results. Performed random field inspections of system personnel and advised as necessary. Coordinated accident investigations and reviews. Ensured vehicle preventative and demand maintenance schedules were met. Ensured monthly inspections of vehicles adhering to QA standards. Prepared budget for safety related items.
05/94 11/95 Jones Intercable, Inc., Tampa, Florida
Revenue Protection Specialist
Developed and implemented tap audit procedures, canceled installs, audit referrals, procedures for tracking and prosecuting unauthorized services, including close contact with Tampa Electric Co., Tampa Police Department, and State Attorneys Office. During peak times worked as service technician, including travel to other systems during crises. Instructor and facilitator for pole climbing classes. Board member Safety Advisory Board and member of Employee Action Committee.
07/92 05/94 Jones Intercable, Inc., Tampa, Florida
Quality Assurance Technician
Inspected all installations, service calls, and disconnections installers and contract installers for compliance with corporate standards, averaging 200 inspections per week. Inspected entire fleet of company vehicles for compliance with company standards on a quarterly basis. Ensured compliance by employees in the field with safety regulations. Verified on a daily basis, picture quality from head end. Instructor and facilitator for Qualified Installers Program for all Engineering Department personnel.
02/88 07/92 Jones Intercable, Inc., Tampa, Florida
Installation Technician
Performed new install, reconnects, and service changes, including replacement of in-line and house drops. Developed and implemented more efficient means of providing installations, repairs and maintenance services to customers in a remote annex of the city.
Certificates in TrainingNational Safety Councils Coaching the Lift Truck Operators
National Safety Councils Confined Space Awareness
National Safety Councils First Aid Institute
National Safety Councils Defensive Driving Instructor Development Program
National Safety Councils CPR Institute
Safety Council of Maryland Controlling Back Injuries and Claims
Safety Council of Maryland Fire Awareness in Industry
OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer
OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer
ATSSA Flagger Trainer
Professional membershipsAmerican Society of Safety Engineers
National Fire Protection Association
National Safety Council
Chesapeake Region Safety Council Newsletter Chair
Capitol Chapter of American Society of Safety Engineers
Chesapeake Chapter of American Society of Safety Engineers.
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