Occupational Safety & Health
Exceptionally dependable and detail-oriented Occupational Health and Safety Specialist with expertise in managing site processes and implementing safety programs. Adept at professional communication with employees at all levels and functioning effectively as both a team member and independently. Experienced in developing safety and occupational health policies, procedures, and standards.
Team leader with proven ability to coach employees and improve safety culture through positive reinforcement. Skilled in safety meetings, tailgate meetings, and JSA/JSEA's. Experienced in investigative and root cause analysis of workplace accidents.
RESERVIST - FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FEMA) / DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - Washington D.C.
(2019-06 - 2021-01)
Safety Manager - DMM & ASSOCIATES LLC - New Orleans, Louisiana
(2018-02 - 2018-08)
Plan, direct, coordinate all safety training activities concerned with the city of New Orleans office workers and their subsidiaries in the evaluating of the existing safety programs. Participate in the conceptual development of a Safety culture through training of the workers in its organization. Develops plans and programs to achieve and maintain compliance with agency regulations, standards, executive orders and statutes as they affect the safety and occupational health of employees.
Responsibility for planning, developing and implementing a system-wide safety program of consultative, technical and training.
Safety Manager - SMI SAFETY LLC - Columbus, NE
(2017-10 - 2018-01)
Water diffuser project in Eddyville, Iowa at Cargill corn processing refinery. Provide advice civil engineering, guidance, and safety assistance to personnel involved in projects regarding safety and health issues and work practices in the temporary blocking the river replacing of the return pipe of the water purification and in Laplace La. Supervising of the building of three oil tank near the river in Laplace Louisiana.
Bottle/fire watcher - TOTAL SAFETY - Hahnville, LA
(2017-01 - 2017-10)
Worked at refinery Turn around at Dow chemical Refinery in Hahnville La. Assigned to various station throughout the plant MONTERINGAIR GAGE STATIONS.
Safety Manager - HUEN ELECTRIC LLC - New Orleans, LA
(2014-06 - 2016-11)
Veteran Replacement hospital construction site safety manager in New Orleans La. Supported Huen's Risk Management and Safety department, ensuring that all practices follow local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. Maintained knowledge of Huen's company values and strategic plan.
Bottle/confined space watcher - TOTAL SAFETY LLC - Gonzales, LA
(2013-08 - 2014-06)
Turn around worker at Phillip 66 Bell Chase La. Assigned to various shifts monitoring gas line. Monitoring confined space entrance and exit.
Chef/Manager - New Orleans Job Corps - New Orleans, LA
(2009-09 - 2013-07)
Hazmat Material technician - E E&G ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS, CONSULTANTS & CONTRACTORS - New Orleans, LA
(2006-01 - 2006-12)
Experience and knowledgeable of hazardous waste and management practices. Ensuring continuous compliance with federal environmental protection agency (EPA), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106, Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), NFPA 30 requirements.
Masters - Homeland Security - TULANE UNIVERSITY/SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT (2019 - 2023)
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety & Health - Columbia Southern University (2016-09 - 2018-07)
Associate of Science - Occupational Safety & Health - Columbia Southern University (2016-09 - 2018-03)
Certificate - Construction Site Safety Technician - Baton Rouge Community College (2013-10 - 2014-01)
Certificate - Culinary Arts - Delgado Community College (1986-06 - 1986-06)