01/2015-

Present

05/2011- Present

Harder Mechanical &The Brandt Companies- Safety Manager

Chevron SLC Refinery & IMFLASH Lehi, Utah, USA

·   Conduct regular walk-through safety inspections at customers sites. Evaluate and ensure compliance with company safety program and OSHA regulations – teach employees proper conformance.

·   Document and communicate inspection results. Identify and recommend solutions to hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions.  Follow through to ensure employees understand importance of compliance.

·   Monitor jobsite safety performance, including risk assessments, project-specific hazard analyses, task-specific hazard analyses, corrective actions, incident investigations, safety metrics and reporting, and site-specific safety training.

·   Investigate personal injury and property damage claims.  Compile data, take photos, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per established safety procedures and federal, state, and local regulations associated with accidents.

·   Conduct various industrial hygiene samplings, such as gas, CO2, O2, noise tests, etc., to ensure safe working conditions.

·   Issue various permits (i.e., confined space) as required.

·   Conduct employee safety training (i.e., forklift certification, confined space, trenching, etc.).

·   Conduct new hire safety orientation/training.

·   Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

·   OSHA-500  510 and/or 511 certification

·   Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations

·   Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures

·   Clear written and verbal communication skills

Utah Safety Consulting- Owner

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

The mission of Utah Safety Consulting is to provide service and support to our customers in developing and implementing effective policies and procedures that reduce or eliminate accidents and injuries through training, education and inspections. Key markets are General Industry and Construction with experience in Oil, Gas, and Mining.

05/2011- 01/2015

Sulzer Pumps USA- Western Region US/Canada EHS Specialist                                                                                                 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA                                                                                                                             

The position of Western Region EHS Specialist manages the EHS Management system at seven Service Centers and Field Service locations in the Western Region of The United States and Canada.
Sulzer Pumps is one of the world's leading pump manufacturers with a  global network that encompasses over 20 manufacturing sites and more than 120 service centers. Key responsibilities include:

· Management and guidance on ESH matters to a network of service centers and field service in carrying out their day to day activities

· Ensure that correct procedures, guidance and support on ESH topics are implemented and/or maintained across the branch network

· Ensure compliance with ALL legal requirements related to ESH

· Organize and carry out internal and external ESH audits for all service centers

· Support Regional and individual Site Management Teams concerning ESH matters

· Ensure adequate training / coaching of employees and line managers in ESH matters where appropriate

· Ensure implementation of Safe Behavior Program and ISO Standards are met and maintained

· An understanding of customer relationships in key markets including oil and gas, mining, hydrocarbon processing, power generation, water including wastewater, pulp and paper, and other industrial markets. Work with sales team to accommodate customer’s safety expectations.

11/2005 – 05/2011

CINTAS First Aid and Safety –Branch EHS Manager and Occupational Safety & Training Regional Sales.

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Responsible for various branch management activities, including department sales, instructor and client scheduling and oversight of customer account management. Serve as client relations contact for OSHA compliance, as well as contract renewals and add-on product sales.

·   Increased Department sales by over 80%.

·   Created new client contract program to ensure written and training compliance with OSHA guidelines

·   Implemented safety analysis program for client safety walkthroughs to identify non-compliance.

·   Develop and execute employee safety training and written programs for hundreds of customers. Including but not limited to such topics:

First Aid and CPR, Bloodboorne Pathogens, Personal Protective Equipment, Fork Lift Safety, Respiratory Safety and Fit testing, Hazardous Materials, Lock out Tag out Electrical, Fire Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Evacuation Plans, OSHA10 and 30 hour courses in both General Industry and Construction.

03/2005 – 11/2005

Murray Area Chamber of Commerce – Director Sales and Marketing

Murray, Utah, USA

Marketed and sold Chamber membership to local businesses via promotions and advertising. Coordinated special events and community projects. Established and maintained public relationships between area businesses, local government and the Murray community including correlation of activities promoting non-profit organization.

·   Increased sales more than 50% over nine month period

·   Managed Chamber Expos

·   Managed Chamber Golf Tournaments

·   Managed Chamber Gala

09/2004 – 02/2005

American Red Cross – Together we Prepare Specialist

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Consulted with wide variety of companies to promote and implement the “Together We Prepare” program, including initial sales efforts, project implementation and employee education.

·   Presented emergency preparedness education to groups as large as 100 participants

·   Increased program sales by 90%

·   Served on the State of Utah Emergency Planning Committee

03/1998 –

01/2005

American Airlines – International Lead Flight Attendant and Manager on Duty

Flushing, New York, USA

Responsible for leadership, safety and service for all flight attendants and passengers. Served as Domestic and International Attendant for routes to US destinations, Asia, Europe, Central and South America.

·   Led teams of more than 1000 Flight Attendants in the safe execution of daily duties

·   Responsible for administration of safety investigations, drug testing, scheduling and human resource liaison for crew base at LaGuardia Airport

·   Experienced in conflict resolution and airline incident management

09/2001 – 09/2002

American Red Cross – Health and Safety Director

Upper Sandusky, Ohio, USA

Supervised and administered all Health and Safety matters of the Wyandot County American Red Cross. Promoted sales of new business classes and instructed classes for community health and safety issues, including but not limited to: CPR, first aid, life guard, water safety instructor, professional rescuer, safety preparedness for community and work place.

·   Managed team of six instructors in daily activities

·   Trained new instructors, including stand up instruction and conflict management

12/2007 – 12/2011

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Occupational Health and Safety

09/1995 – 12/1997

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT

General Education

09/1992 – 06/1995

Wasatch Academy

Mt. Pleasant, UT

Graduated – Diploma

2002 – 2004

Sherman Kendall Academy

Salt Lake City, UT

Licensed Cosmetologist

1998

American Airlines Flight Academy

Dallas, TX

United States Coast Guard- Merchant Marine- SS Independence

Qualified Safety Professional Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Just Culture Certification

American Heart Association Train the Trainer – BLS for Healthcare Provider/First Aid/CPR

American Heart Association Train the Trainer – Heart Saver/First Aid/CPR

OSHA Train the Trainer – General Industry & Construction 10/30 Hour

OSHA – All compliance training

Microsoft Office

Sabre  - Airline reservation and flight management software

Falcon – CINTAS computer management

School Community Council Chair for Jackson Elementary and Ensign Elementary Schools

Volunteer Project Manager for Kaboom Playground at Northwest Community Center

Active member of Parent Teacher Association

Volunteer for The First Tee Youth Golf Program

Member of Fore Lakes Women's Golf Liege

Volunteer Site Coordinator for Girls on the Run Utah.