EDUCATION:
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Master of Business Administration, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Belk College of Business Administration, Management major, May 2004.
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Master of Science, University of Michigan, School of Public Health, Environmental and Industrial Health major, August 1995.
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Bachelor of Science, Cornell University, Environmental Science major, August 1987.
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CERTIFICATION:
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Board certified in the comprehensive practice of industrial safety (CSP #18563).
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Board certified in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene (CIH # 7631CP).
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Six Sigma Green Belt.
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EXPERIENCE:
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2009 to Present
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Davis Industrial Hygiene & Safety Services, LLC
Founded independent industrial hygiene and safety consulting firm to provide quality EH&S services to private industry. Currently serving clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to 20 employee operations in locations throughout the United States.
- Conduct a wide variety of industrial hygiene exposure assessments.
- Perform general industrial safety functions including program development and implementation.
- Serve as an OSHA Star Special Team Member (SSTM) working in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Labor Voluntary Protection Program (known locally as the “Carolina Star” program) to perform on site employer evaluations. Successful employers are included in the North Carolina OSHA Carolina Star Program.
- Provide technical expertise via consultative services to industrial sites in preparation for the Carolina Star application and evaluation process.
- Perform health and safety loss control gap assessments on behalf of a large international insurance underwriter.
- Provide employee and management training on a variety of health and safety topics.
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2006 to
Plant Idling
in 2009
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Daimler Trucks North America, Freightliner Truck Manufacturing, Mt. Holly, North Carolina.
Health and Safety Manager during plant downsizing period leading to eventual plant idling in 2009.
- Managed Workers’ Compensation cases and negotiated settlement mediations.
- Supervised Nursing staff and oversaw FMLA, LTD and STD programs.
- Reduced OSHA Injury Rate 30% through identification and abatement of over 3000 recognized hazards.
- Implemented successful behavior based safety program using Six Sigma monitoring and control systems.
- Developed comprehensive internal self audit leading to dramatic improvements in corporate audit performance.
- Oversaw comprehensive industrial hygiene program.
- Designed and managed industrial ventilation retrofit projects.
- Developed, produced and implemented EH&S computer based multi-media new employee orientation training program.
- Performed safety training including lock-out/tag-out, permit required confined spaces, hazard communication, respiratory protection, emergency response, personal protective equipment.
- Coordinated emergency response plan drills and led critique and correction team.
- Led chemical evaluation and approval process.
- Conducted ergonomic interventions at employee work stations to prevent injuries.
- Completed Job Safety Analyses and associated PPE assessments.
- Assisted with ISO 14001 environmental compliance program.
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1999 to 2006
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Clariant Corporation Specialty Chemical Manufacturing, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Multi-Site Environmental, Safety and Health Affairs
- Environmental, Health and Safety responsibility based at NAFTA Corporate Headquarters.
- Developed occupational health and safety programs including: Hazard Communication program, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Lock-out/Tag-out program, Respiratory Protection program, Hearing Conservation program, Confined Space Entry program, Personal Protective Equipment program.
- Performed safety training including lock-out/tag-out, permit required confined spaces, hazard communication, respiratory protection, emergency response, ergonomics, personal protective equipment.
- Fully developed electronic Site ESHA procedures and programs infrastructure.
- Environmental regulatory responsibilities including RCRA, SARA 313 TRI and Tier II reporting at federal superfund site.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal program.
- Process hazard analysis team member for safety management of new products.
- Industrial hygiene exposure monitoring and control.
- Conducted industrial ventilation design, evaluation and retrofit projects.
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1997 to 1999
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University of North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina.
University Industrial Hygienist and Radiation Safety Officer
- Developed and implemented occupational health and safety initiatives including: Chemical Hygiene Plan and served as Chemical Hygiene Officer, Lock-out/Tag-out program, Respiratory Protection program, Hearing Conservation program and oversaw the Confined Space Entry program.
- Investigated and resolved indoor air quality concerns within the University community.
- Conducted ergonomic reviews of University employee work areas.
- Served as Radiation Safety Officer, implemented Radiation Safety Program and Chaired Radiation Safety Committee.
- Participated in preparing University Health Center for Joint Commission re-accreditation as a technical subject matter expert.
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1996 to 1997
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Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.
University Industrial Hygienist
- Planned and conducted monitoring programs for exposures to hazardous conditions.
- Developed and implemented occupational health and safety initiatives including: Chemical Hygiene Plan, Respiratory Protection program, Hearing Conservation program.
- Investigated and resolved indoor air quality concerns within the University community.
- Monitored University pesticide programs to assure compliance with federal regulations.
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1987 to 1996
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Environmental Health and Safety, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
Radiological Control Technician
- Radioactive materials inventory management, leak detection and distribution.
- Radioactive material hazardous waste management including decay storage and disposal.
Environmental Safety Specialist
- Planned asbestos abatement projects and prepared technical specifications.
- Led contractor selection process and directed abatement.
- Performed building inspections for asbestos containing materials.
- Conducted information meetings for building occupants related to asbestos abatement.
- Performed required air sampling.
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