▼ Objective
I am a highly experienced EHS Manager with 7 years, multi-site and UAW management experience. I hold the Graduate Safety Practitioner, Certified Environmental Manager, and Lean Black Belt Six Sigma certifications. I have successfully led cross-functional teams to develop and implement recognized “Best Practices.” Seeking a long term EHS Director opportunity as it is my mission to drive EHS excellence through cultivation of both environmental & safety through positive engagement, consistency, & transparency on a global scale.
▼ Experience
10/2018–04/2019 – Spirit Lake, IA
Corporate Environmental Manager • Mid-Senior Management = Multi-Site/Division Management • Rembrandt Enterprises, LLC.
Rembrandt Foods is a global leader in egg production and processing. They operate across 4 states while supplying customers across the globe. They are one of the largest egg producers in the world, focused on supplying the highest-quality egg ingredients to food manufacturers and foodservice companies. Company size 501-1,000 employees.
07/2015–10/2018 – Lebanon, TN (UAW Site)
Health Safety & Environmental Supervisor• Site Management• TRW Commercial Steering/ZF North America, INC.
ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. In 2018, ZF achieved sales of $36.9 billion. The company has a global workforce of 149,000 with 230 locations in 40 countries. ZF invests over six percent of its sales in research and development annually. Company size 10,001+ employees.
11/2013–07/2015 – Nashville, TN
Environmental Health & Safety Manager• Multi-Site Management • Dean Foods
Dean Foods nourishes a strong and vibrant dairy industry. A dynamic company with an entrepreneurial spirit, they are the country's largest processor and distributor of dairy products giving them a unique responsibility. Employee count 5001+.
▼Professional Skill Experience
Environmental & OSHA Regulatory Compliance Multi-Site/State Management
Development and implementation of both Safety & Environmental Management Systems at multiple locations to ensure continuous improvement and sustainable practices.
Successful implementation of cost reduction efforts with Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, and Inventory Control – cost reduction of PPE program 33%.
Successful reduction of incidents/injuries Total Recordable Incident Rate = 2.79 to 0.84 within 3 years
Successful reduction of waste to landfill = diverted 44 tons of wood waste from landfill to recycling efforts.
Management of PSM/RMP programs for multiple sites to ensure 100% compliance federal, state, and local requirements.
Successful leadership of continuous improvement processes associated with sustainable practices;
EHS Cultural Development, Waste Management Programs to include recycling, waste reduction, waste stream identification and characterization, sampling and analysis, GHG’s monitoring/reduction, RCRA, EPCRA, CERCLA, SPCC, SWPPP, Air Permitting Title V, wastewater management, comprehensive site assessments, GIS, PSM/RMP, and corrective action plan development and administration.
Successful project management of remediation efforts associated with:
Soil and groundwater, AMP, Lead Paint abatement, hazardous material spill and environmental release cleanup management/administration.
Development and implementation of new data management systems: AIC, Sitehawk GHS, Access Training Database, and Access Contractor Management Database.
Successful development and implementation of recognized Corporate Best Practice for employee recognition, evaluation, and mitigation of hazards that present risk to both environmental and human.
Proven leadership abilities; training development/delivery, employee motivation/engagement of direct/indirect reports to achieve organizational goals across productivity, efficiency, and customer support.
Excellent written and oral communication talents, effectively coordinating across functions to achieve seamless daily operations with strict adherence to established schedules.
▼ Education
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL
Master of Science Degree – Occupational Health and Safety / Environmental Management
Graduated May 2016 – Phi Beta Gamma Honors Society
CSU Master of Science in occupational safety and health is recognized as a Graduate Safety Practitioner Qualified Academic Program by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. CSU’s M.S. in occupational safety and health is also a board-approved program through the Institute for Safety and Health Management.
American Public University, Charlestown, WV
Master of Science Degree – Environmental Policy Management – Capstone
Graduated May 2013 – Golden Key Honors Society
APUS Environmental Policy Management – Capstone program has earned the accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business School and Programs (ACBSP). The program is designed provide students the ability to analyze the legal, regulatory, and compliance issues that affect the entrepreneurial environment. Differentiate various managerial approaches, specifically their effect on the individual, group, and organization. Integrate advanced business analysis and the use of various data tools into alternative evaluation in the discovery and implementation of possible solutions to business problems. Preparation of financial forecasts as part of a comprehensive business plan.
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
▼ Professional Certifications
Lean Black Belt Six Sigma (LBBP)
Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM)
OSHA 511
Asbestos Management
PSM/RMP Management
Certified Environmental Systems Manager (CESM) - ISO 14001;2015
Environmental Compliance – EPCRA Form R
OTI - #7845: Recordkeeping Rule
Bloodbourne & Pathogens Program
Hazard Communication
Graduated May 1996
▼Organizations/Affiliations
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM)
Red Cross of Nashville Tennessee – Volunteer with specialization in safety
Golden Key International Honors Society
National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)
Air & Waste Management Association
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
National Society of Leadership and Success
▼Professional Skill Summary
Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
Industrial Safety
Safety & Environmental Management Systems
Business Process Improvement
Project/Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Team Building
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Time Management
Microsoft Office – PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access
Communications – Internal, Official, & Public Speaking
Training
Research & Program Development
Kaizens
Sustainable Practices
Data Analysis
Analytical Skills
EHS Software – Program Development / Management
Workers Compensation Management
Risk Hazard Analysis
Incident Investigation
HAZWOPER
DOT
RCRA - Hazardous Waste Management
Contractor / Vendor Management
Inventory Management
Multi-State Environmental Regulatory Compliance
Multi-Site Environmental Health & Safety Management
Safety Management Systems
Wastewater Management
CERCLA
Title V Air Permitting
ISO 14001; 2015
Program Integration
Program Management
Problem Solving
Sales Process
Recycling
Behavior Based Safety Program Implementation / Management
Ergonomics
Cultural Development
LOTO
Machine Guarding
Security
References Available Upon Request
