St. Paul, MN
Professional Profile
Risk, Environmental Health and Safety Administrator responsible for organizational leadership and sustainability management.
11 years of safety, environmental health & risk management experience.
5 years of sustainability management experience.
Risk assessment and behavioral based safety, forecasting & policy administrator.
Skilled in property, causality, liability, workers compensation and captive insurance administration.
OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations & compliance subject matter expert.
Experienced fleet & light rail safety/risk management administrator.
Advise on food safety, disease outbreak and emergency management operations.
Skilled in managerial leadership, budgeting, financial analysis, grants, resource planning and forecasting.
Ability to train, communicate policy, procedures and technical information to groups of over 1400+ people with diverse skill levels and concerns.
Skilled in implementing quality project management metrics for business systems.
Operations, human resource & facility management advisor.
Experienced in underground utility safety, operations and construction; electrical, gas, steam, railroad and communication systems.
Skilled in emergency preparedness, fire protection, and business continuity management.
Experienced in laboratory operations and safety procedures.
Skilled in laboratory analytical and industrial hygiene standards, practices and procedures.
FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) subject matter expert.
Skilled in construction project management for small to large facilities.
Experienced in managing 55 or more professional and semi]skilled employees.
Information technology risk management & security adviser.
Skilled in management information systems; computer network architecture, electronic learning management systems, web site design, applications, graphic arts, software and database administration.
Professional Experience
Safety & Health Officer
Minnesota Dept. of Health, St. Paul, MN. [2005 - 2014]
Developed and implemented employee behavioral based safety programs through job safety analysis and lagging indicators such as the OSHA 300A, Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR).
Advised and trained agency divisions on safety policies and procedures for food, hospital, water quality, disease and laboratory inspections.
Investigated, analyzed and reported on environmental conditions affecting employee health and safety to program directors and the commissioner's office.
Developed and updated emergency preparedness procedures for 11 regional worksites throughout the State of Minnesota, including the Public Health Laboratory.
Evaluated and implemented employee ergonomic safety policies and procedures.
Reviewed and advised agency participation in the State of Minnesota self insurance (captive) and reinsurance plans.
Communicated and trained over 1400+ employees on existing and new safety procedures.
Developed and advocated employee health and wellness through prevention and reduction activities (WorkWell).
Facilitated continuance of operations planning (COOP).
Assisted with development and implementation of the MDH All Hazards Plan emergency procedures.
Assisted in the administration and development of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant and Hospital Preparedness Program as the co-author and subject matter expert for responder safety and health for the State of Minnesota.
Developed and coordinated pandemic flu response safety plans for the 2009/2010 H1N1 flu outbreak.
Assisted in the planning and distribution of scarce resources during 2009/10 H1N1 pandemic flu response incidents; personal protective equipment (PPE), antiviral and vaccine distribution for emergency and mass care providers.
Assisted in the development of mass care health plans as the Minnesota Dept. of Health Medical and Safety Officer under the MN Incident Management System for the 2009/2010 H1N1 flu outbreak.
Advised and participated in radiological response exercises for the MN Dept. of Health Public Health Laboratory and Office of Emergency Preparedness.
Planned, organized and assisted in directing the activities of Finance & Facility Management staff regarding operations, systems and procedures.
Assisted in the management of facility operations at over 11 Minnesota Dept. of Health locations throughout the State of Minnesota.
Facilitated building design standards, location selection, lease specifications, construction and move related issues as part of the agency facility management team.
Developed, revised, implemented, and coordinated work space modifications in accordance with agency policy and ergonomic guidelines.
Developed and implemented fleet best management practices and recordable incident metrics for over 180 agency vehicles.
Advised on the construction and operational safety for the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit system (Green Line) with the Metropolitan Council Transit Commission.
Trained in SWIFT, MAPS and SEMA4 accounting & purchasing systems.
FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) subject matter expert.
Trained in Homeland Security/FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400 700, and 800 incident command systems.
Skilled in coordinating with multi]state agencies and private stakeholders regarding quality improvement processes and administrative operations.
Developed emergency action and response plans in coordination with other governmental agencies and non]governmental organizations (NGO's).
Sustainability Manager
Minnesota Dept. of Health, St. Paul, MN. [2009 - 2014]
Represented the Minnesota Dept. of Health on the Governor's, State of Minnesota, Interagency Pollution Prevention and Energy Consumption Advisory Team.
Developed and implemented sustainability metrics for quality improvement within state government.
Coached and mentored employees on sustainability planning and metrics.
Production Supervisor
Donaldson Company, Baldwin, WI. [2001 - 2002]
Manufactured and produced natural gas energy turbine systems.
Supervised 47 + professional and semi]skilled employees within 5 departments.
Managed operations within budget forecasts.
Initiated quality and operational process improvements.
Implemented engineering, administrative, PPE, health and safety controls.
Trained and communicated policies and procedures.
Established employee performance training and educational goals.
Production Supervisor
Tenere, Inc. Dresser, WI. [1999 - 2001]
Manufactured and prod...
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