Seasoned safety professional with a proven track record of consistently exceeding performance goals.

  Solid listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to train key stakeholders on safety measures.

  Exceptional analytical skills to conduct daily inspections as well as accident investigations.

  Generated reports identifying root causes and recommending changes to prevent a future occurrence.

  Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Site Safety Manager, Seneca Meadows Landfill Apr. 2005-June 2015

  Honored with an award in 2011 for achieving the lowest recordable incidents.

  Inspected facilities and conducted accident investigations to identify the root cause and write a report recommending ways to prevent a future occurrence.

  Led safety training according to OSHA rules and regulations and company policies and procedures.

  Educated contractors on best safety practices, including review their Health and Safety (H&S) programs and leading orientations.

  Review and updated H&S programs as well as safety data sheets.

  Managed Workers compensation claims and reporting, as well as OSHA logs.

  Maintained Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) files and training documents for the U.S. Department of Labor, as well as Driver Qualification (DQ) files for the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Safety/Construction Consultant (Independent Contractor), C.Y. Concepts 2000-2005

  Worked at Seneca Meadows Landfill, and separately for Victor Insulators Inc. on major projects.

  Completed detailed training of meeting OSHA requirements before key stakeholders.

  Performed inspections, including at highway or construction sites, and corrected violations/ hazards found.

  Investigated accidents or near misses and determined ways to prevent future accidents or incidents.

  Assessed hazard impact at each site, according to company policies and procedures.

  Analyzed toolbox logs, safety manuals and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

  Drafted safety reports based on inspections at job sites.

Temporary Maintenance Associate (Independent Contractor), RG&E Ginna Nuclear Power Plant 2002

  Erected scaffolding; installed doors; and performed inside containment and reactor wall sealant work.

Health and Safety Supervisor (Independent Contractor), C.Y. Concepts 2001

  Performed for Sear Brown, a provider of electrical construction and maintenance, at Croda, a chemical facility, drafting a site-specific safety program for Sear Brown employees.

  Documented any safety violations and followed up to ensure the contractor was in compliance.

  Conduct daily safety inspections and reviewed all contractor safety programs and MSDS manuals.

  Led construction safety meetings with contractors and Croda, including orientations with contractors.

  Established emergency evacuation procedures at the construction site.

Safety Coordinator (Independent Contractor), Corning/Monroe Photonics 2000-2001

  Led safety meetings with Corning personnel, including daily orientations with contractors and staff.

  Conducted thorough, daily site inspections to ensure safety practices were in place.

  Reviewed hazard communication programs and MSDS sheets.

Safety Officer, Beltrone/Turner Construction 1999-2000

  Earned a safety award for performance with leading safety inspections at the Five Points Maximum Security Correctional Facility in New York State.

  Also recognized with an Accident Safety Award by Liberty Mutual Insurance for preventing loss.

  Led bi-weekly safety meeting with contractors and subcontractors and monthly meetings with EMS and local fire departments, including site walk-through.

  Investigated accidents and submitted a report identifying root cause and steps to prevent reoccurrence.

  Reviewed toolbox safety and monitored hazard communication programs and MSDS sheets.

C-5 Leed Mechanic, Silgan Containers Corp. 1993-1998

  Setup and maintained single and double die presses and also performed as a Tow Motor Operator.

  Inspected production processes and led training initiatives to increase safety.

Construction Laborer, Parklane Construction 1990-1992

  Installed roofs and completed concrete and carpentry-related work.

  Plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry, Maintenance and Electrical Certificate; earned 1999

  Completed 390-Hour Facilities Technician Course, Boces Adult and Community Education

  Completed OSHA 510 for the Construction Industry

  10 & 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training Certified, OSHA

  Completed Asbestos Awareness Training, OSHA

  Completed Collateral Duty course, OSHA

  Also completed the following additional training programs: First Aid and CPR; RAD Worker; Towmotor; NFPA 70E Arc Flash; MSHA; Smith System Instructor (Driver Training); and Managing Excavation Hazards