Objective
Open-minded with a flexible approach to work, which enables accommodation of change. Able to work well with a group or on own initiative. Willing to take on any responsibilities and assignments, regardless of the challenge. Capable of understanding and implementing new ideas and concepts quickly. Accepting of constructive criticism and takes pride in producing excellent work.
Experience
2004 – 2009 SAFETY DIRECTOR
Coastal Masonry-Pompano Beach, Fl
Field:
•Maintained safety and observed all field employees.
Conducted accident investigations along with overseeing any and all medical treatment as necessary.
•Kept track of employee infractions, and resolution of same
•Taught and instructed all employees, supervisors and management in safety as an OSHA Outreach Instructor.
•Employee training on rough terrain forklifts.
•Maintained firefighting equipment.
Garage and Mechanics:
•Inspect yearly overhead Gantry Cranes (6 Total).
•Kept records of all hazardous materials in addition to EPA records.
•Respond and direct all personnel in evacuation, cleanup and/or response to any HASMAT incident.
•Record and investigate any HASMAT spills with possible threat to the environment.
•Watch and observe all garage employees for proper safety procedures.
•Maintained firefighting equipment.
Warehouse Operations:
•Inspected proper storage of all compressed gasses under storage.
•Responsible for fuel tanks, all storage areas as well as fueling areas for company vehicles both regular and diesel liquid.
•Employee training in use of industrial forklift operation.
•Maintained firefighting equipment.
Office:
•Responsible for Fire Alarm and Intrusion systems, safety and welfare of office employees.
•Documented incidents and accidents and compiled reports complete with photographs of infractions
•Available for defense for any OSHA citations
Vehicles:
•Responsible for all Driver logs, safety procedures, accident Investigation and Training.
Achievements- Lowered Mod rate from 2.6 to .9 and lowered the IFR 2.78 to .978
1998-2004 SAFETY AND SECURITY DIRECTOR
Broward County Convention Center-Fort Lauderdale, FL
•Instituted Safety Committee of all departments.
•Investigated all injuries and theft incidents that occurred on the property.
•Conducted fire drills and safety classes for employees.
•Investigated any Hazmat incidents and directed personnel in clean up or evacuation. Maintained safety for employees at all times, clients and general public during events.
Achievements
•Reduced our MOD and Workman’s Comp to Zero (0) for the last three years of employment.
•The Convention Center won awards for safety three years in a row for 2002, 03 and 04.
1990-1998 SECURITY DIRECTOR
Miami and Overseas
•Under contract to Prince Turki Ben Abdul Ben Aziz Ben Saud Second Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
•Directed all security measures for personal property in United States.
•Personal bodyguard in public appearances.
•Director of fifteen special security officers assigned to Princes family-spending forty-six of ninety six months in the Mid-East.
1978-1990 POLICE OFFICER
City of Hallandale-Hallandale, Fl
•Road Patrol
•Filed Training Officer
•Special Assignment Team (SWAT)
•Three years with investigation division and one year as Midnight Sergeant
Education
•Bishop Quarter Jr. Military Academy (Grammar School) seven years.
•Cardinal Gibbons High School - four years.
•Florida State University - two years
Certification
Skils
•Admin of Safety all Jobs – Security and Safety Office Director, Admin, Data Entry, Payroll for Dept.and Safety Committee.
•Customer Service – Responsible for Lost and Found, Heart Start Program and General Safety
•Human Resources – Employee Relations, Entry Level HR
•Computer Skills – Excel, Microsoft Word, Enterprise Time & Attendance, ADP Payroll for Dept.
•Licenses – OSHA Outreach Training, Private Investigator class C.