Construction and Environmental Safety leader with a consistent proven track record of achievement.

  Impeccable safety record and sound judgment to lead major demolition, installation and construction projects.

  Stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to gain the trust, confidence and respect of key stakeholders, from colleagues to clients.

  Proactively identified and resolved problems in real time by implementing favorable solutions.

  Solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

> Health & Safety > Accident Investigation > Staff Management

> Safety Management > Occupational Health > Team Training
> Error Management > Daily Inspections > Budgeting

International Industrial Contracting Corp. (IICC) Nov. 2013-Present

Construction Safety Manager, Gen V Project, General Motors Spring Hill Facility

  Lead a team of 165 contractors to safely demolish structures and remove equipment.

  Oversee the safe installation of new equipment according to client guidelines.

  Manage the morning meeting with entire team, including subcontractors, and also Gantry Pre-Lift meetings.

  Recognize employees at daily morning meetings for adhering to best safety practices.

  Award gift cards to team members on a periodic basis for their contributions to safety.

  Manage new hire orientation, including power train, body shop and stamping best safety practices.

  Ensure personnel have completed aerial lift, forklift, crane signal and confined space training or certification, and also drug tests.

  Perform daily inspections of forklifts, aerial lifts, O/H cranes and material carts, as well as a daily overall jobsite safety inspection and weekly jobsite safety tour and Gantry pre-lift inspection.

  Complete monthly equipment inspections of Fall Protection, rigging, tools, fire extinguishers and ladders.

  Lead annual equipment inspection: current and on rig and operations manual on rig.

  Ensure employees are fit-tested for respirator use and that Sub-Part D information is available to respirator users, including N-95 particle masks.

  Lead Lockout/Tagout audits and corporate safety observation tours three times per week.

  Oversee Increase Risk Work Analysis (IRWA) and the Comprehensive Rigging Plan (CRP), including training.

  Manage the Torching Plan Worksheet (TRW) and ensure the jobsite safety board is up-to-date.

MEL Engineering Sept. 2005-Nov. 2013

Construction Safety Manager (Mar. 2010-Nov. 2013)

  Led nearly 640 employees, of which 32 were safety engineers, while overseeing demolition and new construction projects in Haiti, a small country in the Caribbean.

  Managed the Health & Safety budget and implemented the Safety Program, and also trained employees prior to the commencement of work to ensure a safe environment.

  Oversaw project in the cities of Port Au Prince, Delmas, Petionville and Jacmel.

  Communicated effectively with emergency service personnel on a regular basis.

Construction Safety Manager, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (Sept. 2005-Mar. 2010)

  Spearheaded a variety of demolition projects that contained asbestos materials for the State of Louisiana, including public schools and universities.

  Oversaw new construction that replaced the structures demolished due to asbestos.

  Displayed strong oral presentation skills to educate the public and state personnel about project initiatives.

  Implemented a Safety Plan to properly dispose of asbestos materials in landfills per state and federal regulations.

  Led and trained teams of up to 400 employees on best safety practices, of which 18 were safety engineers.

  Ensured that managers/supervisors provided safety training to team members.

Brown-Eagle Group Inc./ExxonMobil Feb. 1998-Aug. 2005
Production Safety Manager

  Led the Safety Program for the manufacturing of Vistalon ethylene propylene diene rubber, which is used in a variety of automotive, consumer and industrial sectors.

  Conducted daily safety observation tours of the production floor to identify hazardous conditions and practices, as well as probable risks, and then drafted accident, injury and property damage reports.

  Oversaw morning safety meetings with production staff and weekly safety meetings with corporate employees.

  Managed new hire orientation prior to employees entering facility, as well as a Safety Incentive Program.

BS, Occupational Safety, Health and the Environment, Southeastern Louisiana University

  OSHA 510 and 511 Certified

  First Aid/CPR Certified

  Completed 40-Hour Hazwoper Training

  Construction Quality Management Training, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

  IS-340 Hazardous Material Prevention, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  Member, National Association of Safety Professionals

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my genuine interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT EACH JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a Construction and Environmental Safety leader with a consistent proven track record of achievement. I possess an impeccable safety record and sound judgment to lead major demolition, installation and construction projects. In this capacity, I offer stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to gain the trust, confidence and respect of key stakeholders, from colleagues to clients.

Since November 2013, I have served as Construction Safety Manager for the Gen V Project at the General Motors Spring Hill Facility. In this role, I lead a team of 165 contractors to safely demolish structures and remove equipment. I also oversee the safe installation of new equipment according to client guidelines. I also manage new hire orientation and perform daily inspections of forklifts, aerial lifts, O/H cranes and material carts, as well as a daily overall jobsite safety inspection and weekly jobsite safety tour and Gantry pre-lift inspection.

Previously, I spent more than eight years with MEL Engineering. As Construction Safety Manager, I led nearly 640 employees, of which 32 were safety engineers, while overseeing demolition and new construction projects in Haiti, a small country in the Caribbean. I managed the Health & Safety budget and implemented the Safety Program, and also trained employees prior to the commencement of work. Earlier, I served as Construction Safety Manager on projects for the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. In this capacity, I spearheaded a variety of demolition projects that contained asbestos materials for the State of Louisiana, including public schools and universities. Additionally, I oversaw new construction that replaced the structures demolished due to asbestos.

As your leader, you will find me committed to exceeding your performance goals. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

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