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William Kroh, Jr., CSP - Oviedo, FL

Oviedo, Florida 32765
407-415-0022
Email: bill@kroh-csp.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PEC PREMIER - 2006-2007 - Contractor

  • Performed Environmental, Health and Safety/Risk Management consulting services for client companies.
  • Performed assessments of subcontractors E.H.S. programs for internationally recognized oil and gas producing companies by performing field and program assessments.

ADVANTAGE SERVICES GROUP, Orlando, FL - 2005-2006- Director, Risk Management

  • Working for a company with 30,000 employees, fast tracked focused, corporate initiatives and programs that greatly reduced Workers Compensation losses, costs and insurance exposures by one half within one year.
  • Implemented a comprehensive, cost controlled Insurance program integrating key Occupational Safety and Health elements.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY INC. - 2004-2007 - Contractor

  • Performed diverse E.H.S. activities consisting of E.H.S. training, E.H.S. program compliance reviews and creation of tailor made programs for client companies.

EXPANETS– Division of Northwestern Corporation (Avaya L.L.C.) - 2001-2004 - Corporate Risk Manager, Denver CO

  • Created and implemented a comprehensive cost controlled/compliant Occupational Safety and Health Program for a large company within General Industry and Construction.
  • Purchased and administered Insurance programs for Workers Compensation, Fleet, Property, Errors and Omissions and Directors and Officers.
  • Integrated department objectives and goals into business plan highlighting employer awareness improving efficiencies.
  • Reduced losses within commercial lines of insurance by 60% within a one-year period, and reduced Workers Compensation Experience Modification Rate (EMR) from 0.87 to 0.56 within three years.

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, Orlando FL, Denver CO - 1985-2001 - Manager, Environmental Safety and Health

  • Created and managed the Environmental, Safety, and Health Management System across four operating divisions to enhance and expand consistency and uniformity of procedural processes utilizing ISO 14001.
  • Provided oversight, assessment and review responsibilities for the division consisting of two launch facilities and three manufacturing facilities.
  • Led the Occupational, Safety and Health Department of fourteen individuals within the disciplines of Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Ordnance Safety, and Fire Protection.
  • Managed all aspects of both a self-insured employee Workers’ Compensation Program, and a Property, Fire, and Risk Management Program.
  • Represented the company in all workers compensation hearings and mediations interacting with judges, attorneys, and physicians; negotiated workers’ compensation claim settlements.
  • Acted as the company representative with property insurers ensuring Highly Protected Risk status was maintained.
  • Managed the Occupational Safety and Health function (oversight of Medical Department) within a start up facility manufacturing electronic and semi conductor products.
  • Ensured all necessary safety and health controls (and emergency response) were in place providing employee protection during potentially hazardous semi-conductor manufacturing operations.

EDUCATION

  • Master of Science Degree (Human Resources, Management), Florida Institute of Technology
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology), City College of New York
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree (Management Engineering), Hudson Valley Community College

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS and AFFILIATIONS

  • Certified Safety Professional (C.S.P.), Board of Certified Safety Professionals
  • Certified Safety Executive (C.S.E.), World Safety Organization
  • Professional Member, American Society of Safety Engineers

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Expert working knowledge within Manufacturing Operations (metal, wood, chemicals, paper, plastics, microprocessors); Research and Development (Electrical, Lasers, Radar); Food Processing and Construction. Prior C.P.R certification.
  • Continuing education within Occupational Safety and Health (maintenance of C.S.P.) and additional course work in Successful Environmental Management (R.C.R.A., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act).

Lloyd Hicks - Union Grove, NC

Lloyd Hicks
3199 W Memorial Hwy
Union Grove, NC 28689

Phone: (336) 710-0884
Email: lhicks9@yahoo.com
Website: www.hickssafetyservices.com

Employment

1/2003-Present - Hicks Safety Services - Union Grove, NC - Consultant

Perform Safety and Health consultative services to industries and construction companies. This includes on-site visits, noise, air and environmental monitoring, incident investigations, and record keeping assistance. Provide training to employers and employees in all aspects of construction; from forklift, heavy equipment and machines to mobile cranes.

Projects include: Power Plants working for Duke Energy as owner’s representative, site safety, orientation, and monitoring; working for a mechanical contractor (Performance Mechanical Inc, Long Beach Generation, Long Beach CA $38 Million generator retrofit, waste water treatment plant) as site safety rep and noise-environmental monitoring, and for a heavy construction contractor (Taylor & Murphy Construction, Progress Energy Roxboro NC, $1.5 Million moving fly ash building waste water retention ponds) as site safety rep. Hospital Building Site working for various contractors (Foothills Rebar, Wayne Brothers Inc; $25 Million concrete and formwork, excavation, footers and retaining walls. Commercial / Mixed Use $.5 Million-$45 Million working for contractors including prime contractors responsible for entire site safety, subcontractors included site prep, rebar / footers / concrete floors, steel erection, electricians, mechanical/HVAC, process piping, plumbers, machine installation and startup. Heavy Highway sites working for bridge builders $1.2 Million- $ $65 Million(responsible for subsurface excavation, footers, structures, decking, rebar, concrete) including program development / implementation, training consisting of mobile crane, rigging, OSHA 10-Hour, fall protection, site specific training. Heavy Civil/Utility $100,000- $50 Million contractors performing site work including road construction, storm water collection, water/sewer, curb and gutter/ sidewalks and driveways, including program development / implementation and training including; trenching and excavation, confined space, site specific training.

10/2000-1/2003 - H. B. Rowe & Co., Inc - Mt. Airy, NC - Safety Director

Responsible for the safety, environmental and blasting for heavy highway/site prep. Construction Company including; Implementation of all programs and policies, perform onsite safety surveys and inspections, incident investigations, sub-contractor inspections, blasting as needed, all safety training including OSHA 10 Hour. Projects range from $200,000-$45 million.

1/1997-10/2000 - Southern Blasting Services Inc. - Rhonda, NC - Safety Director/Blaster

Responsible for the safety, environmental and blasting for an explosives company, including; Implementation of all programs and policies, perform onsite safety surveys and inspections, incident investigations, perform all safety training including OSHA, DOT, and MSHA. I was also responsible for regulations regarding magazine sites and dealing with regulators including; BATF, city and county fire marshals, and state fire marshals in five states.

2/1995-1/1997 - Piedmont Explosives/DYNO - Olin, NC - Transportation Specialist

Responsible for the safe transportation of explosive materials in three states, assist Blaster-in-charge once on-site in safe loading and detonation of the materials.

2/1988-12/1994 - Surry County Emergency Services - Mt. Airy, NC - EMT-Paramedic

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance, providing care as necessary. Calls included medical, rescue, haz-mat, and fire.

6/1986-10/1989 - Hicks Waterstoves & Mechanical - Mt. Airy, NC - Installation Technician

Installed and repaired heating and air conditioning systems. Performed mechanical and ventilation service at local industries.

Education

  • 1983-1987 - North Surry High School - Mt. Airy, NC - Graduated
  • 1987-1990 - Surry Community College - Dobson, NC - Emergency Medical Tech. (Paramedic, Firefighter, Haz-Mat)
  • 1997-Present - Various Dept. of Labor and other safety related courses

Summary of Qualifications

  • Manager of Environmental Safety and Health
  • OSHA authorized Instructor
  • MSHA authorized Instructor
  • National Safety Council Instructor:
  • First-Aid/CPR Instructor
  • Flagger Safety certification Instructor
  • NC Independent Carolina Star Accessor
  • Virginia Dept. Mines Certified Surface Foreman
  • Virginia Dept. Mines Certified Blaster
  • Blasting Safety Instructor
  • Defensive Driving
  • Specialized instruction in Heavy/Highway Construction
  • Certified Mobile Crane Instructor
  • Certified Rigging Safety Instructor
  • Volunteer Fire Fighter/EMT

Gary E. Strickland - Reddick, FL

Gary E. Strickland
11384 N.W. 160th Street
Reddick, Fl. 32686
sjerry391@windstream.net
352-817-7848

OBJECTIVE: To seek a challenging career in OSHA Safety Instruction.

EXPERIENCE:

CCS MECHANICAL INC. - SHEET METAL SPECIALIST 2006-2008
Fabricated and assembled commercial sheet metal products, such as framework for HVAC systems, according to job order, verbal instructions, and blueprints. Demonstrated consistent record of following safety guidelines dictated by the company and OSHA. Positioned, aligned, fitted and assembled high velocity duct parts. Maintained and operated essential equipment. Demonstrated effective presentation skills. Maintained high standards of excellence. Assisted subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems. Applied knowledge of mechanics in day to day tasks. Actively participated in all safety programs. Executed daily operations of assigned tasks.

EMERGENCY ONE INC. - TECHNICAL WRITER 1999-2004
Published operator’s manuals for fire fighting vehicles and equipment. Edited work order /safety instructions for industrial machinery. Derived manageable guidelines from vendor literature. Provided safety guidelines for all firefighting equipment dictated by company and OSHA. Active member of safety committee. Organized safety classes for personal protection equipment and fall protection. Maintained high standards of excellence. Assisted safety director in new and existing safety related programs. Participated in all industrial health and safety classes.

SUNTASSO CONSTRUCTION- SITE COORDINATOR 1995-1999
Managed residential construction work sites. Maintained and observed safety for scaffolding, fall protection, and personal protection. Maintained machinery used on sites.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE/AIR FORCE RESERVE -INSTRUCTOR/ SAFETY/AIRCRAFT 1985-1995
Administered a "by the book" safety program, which involves all personnel that performed day to day tasks. Responsible for new and current personnel in receiving proper training in flight line safety in accordance with ANSI guidelines. Consistently met or exceeded established squadron focus goals. Maintained training and safety records. Advised higher echelon supervisors on training and safety matters. Maintained high standards of excellence. Managed Technical Order distribution office. Acted as liaison between commanders and enlisted. Instructed and trained all persons involved with aircraft operations. Designed and prepared test and quizzes. Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective action. Developed and conducted programs to train in the installation, programming, safety, maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.

EDUCATION:

  • University of South Florida (2007)
  • OTI 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry 30 HRS (CERT 600162346)
  • Community College of the Air Force (1991)
  • Associates of Science/Aerospace Mechanics
  • Florida State Fire College (2000)
  • Certification in Fire Safety Procedures
  • Texas State Technical College (1994)
  • Certification in Flight line Safety Procedures 80 hours