Summary
To properly train employees on all aspects of applicable OSHA regulations and required compliance in order to ensure that everyone returns home safely every day. Also included in this mission: to make employees aware of any potential hazards, to engineer out hazards whenever possible, to enforce a zero-tolerance safety policy and to track the progress of the safety and environmental program via metrics.
Work Experience
| COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
|---|---|---|
| Blaze Recycling & Metals | Manager | 9/2005 - 11/2009 |
| American Intercontinental University (Buckhead) | Manager | 3/2004 - 9/2005 |
| Video Production | Self-Employed | 1/2001 - 3/2004 |
| Georgia State University | Individual Contributor | 1/2001 - 9/2003 |
| WNNX / 99X | Entry Level | 8/1997 - 5/2001 |
| Booz Allen & Hamilton | Entry Level | 7/1995 - 4/1996 |
| Shepherd Spinal Center | Contractor / Freelance | 4/1995 - 4/1996 |
| Univision | Entry Level | 9/1993 - 3/1994 |
| Audio Video Byrd | Entry Level | 2/1991 - 12/1992 |
| The Video Editor | Entry Level | 6/1990 - 2/1991 |
Education
| SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Occupational Safety & Health Program | Industrial Safety & Health - General Industry | 2008 | Certification Degree |
| Georgia State University | Communication - Film & Video/ Screenwriting | 2004 | Master Degree |
| Georgia State University | Communication - Film & Video / Creative Writing | 1993 | Bachelor Degree |
Job Details
Highlights:
American InterContinental University Leadership Award 2005 Produced video script and educational materials for the US Currency Redesign Campaign. Both the video and the classroom training materials were distributed internationally to all major banking and commercial institutions as well as appropriate law enforcement agencies. In addition, I also developed printed educational materials (a US Currency Redesign brochure, poster, pamphlet, and folder), which were distributed internationally to the public. Received MA Summa Cum Laude (GPA: 4.0) Received BA Magna Cum Laude (GPA:3.86)
Job Skills
| Project Management | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| Conduct Safety & Environmental Audits | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| Develop Safety Policies & Procedures | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| Employee Training | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| Microsoft Office | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| OSHA Recordkeeping | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| Final Cut Pro / Avid Video Editing | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Keywords
Responsibilities
Handling all aspects of Safety and Environmental compliance for a full service metal recycling company with 7 locations in Georgia and Alabama including two locations with industrial shredders. Programs under my supervision included (but not limited to): Safety Orientation Training, BBP, Hazard Communication, MSDS, PPE, Hearing Conservation, Forklift Training, Workers Comp, Accident Investigations, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention, OSHA 300/300A Reporting, Tier II Reporting, Stormwater, SPCC, Used Oil Recycling Program, Monthly Safety Audits, Weekly Safety and Fleet Topics, First Aid, CPR and AED Training, Lock Out/Tag Out Training, Fall Protection, Fleet Safety, Arc Flash Protection, Radiation Detection Program, Permit Required Confined Space Training, Welding Safety, Respiratory Protection, Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety, Combustible Dust, Machine Guarding, Loading Dock Safety, Warehouse Safety and Housekeeping.



