Environmental, health & safety manager providing regulatory compliance and complex environmental program management as well as occupational health and safety services to a large chemical distribution company. Broadbased technical knowledge in multi-disciplinary environmental, safety and regulatory compliance programs. Practical experience in environmental project management and safety management programs. Certified Red Cross instructor for First Aid, CPR, AED and Blood Borne Pathogens training. Develop and implement workplace health and safety programs. Monitor safety requirements at the project level. Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM). Senior management positions with US Navy/Naval Reserve. Develop employee safety as well as technical training programs. Strong team member/team leader. Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.
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Manager, Safety, Health and Environment @ Provide environmental safety and health services in support of a chemical distribution company serving the Northeastern US From September 2015 to Present (2 months) Reading, Pennsylvania AreaEnvironmental, Health and Safety Manager @ As on-site EHS Manager, I provide technical compliance assistance and regulatory reporting functions to a large pharmaceutical manufacturing client located on the east coast. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the implementation of environmental health and safety policies/procedures, executing/monitoring programs and providing consistent guidance in support of the client’s EH&S staff. I also support in-house staff performing chemical inventory and quality assurance functions throughout the facility with technical assistance, site safety/hazard analysis, and risk mitigation procedures. From December 2014 to September 2015 (10 months) West Point, PAHealth and Safety Specialist @ Provide businesses and organizations with first aid, CPR and AED training courses throughout the Lehigh Valley on behalf of the American Red Cross. From September 2014 to December 2014 (4 months) Lehigh Valley Chapter, Allentown, PASafety Manager @ Responsible for establishing and monitoring effective procedures, policies and programs to safeguard 650 warehouse employees and powered equipment. Ensure safe working conditions within all AWI facilities and associated retail stores. Chair two warehouse safety committees. Conduct monthly “safety briefs” to warehouse employees for all work shifts. Perform safety audits of corporate retail locations. Create a positive “safety awareness” environment of warehouse and retail employees. Develop and deliver employee technical training programs. Investigate and report all corporate accidents to determine root cause and determine corrective action. Interface with the corporate Worker’s Compensation specialist. Responsible for all aspects of food safety in warehouse operations to comply with FDA and USDA standards. From February 2011 to August 2014 (3 years 7 months) Robesonia, PAEnvironmental Group Manager @ Responsible for the environmental assessment, evaluation, and restoration activities at federal and former federal facilities in Pennsylvania. Cost recovery of state oversight expenditures. Monitor and develop health and safety programs administered by the department. Serve as the environmental point of contact for military base closures. Provide executive managers with evaluations of environmental, health & safety programs. From November 1999 to February 2010 (10 years 4 months) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania AreaCo-Team Leader - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Team @ ITRC exists to develop information resources and help break down barriers to the acceptance and use of technically sound innovative solutions to environmental challenges through an active network of diverse professionals. As Co-Team Leader, I assisted with the development of three technical guidance documents as well as the development and presentation of technical on-line training courses to over 550 attendees across the globe. From 2003 to 2010 (7 years) Washington, D.C.Special Project Officer @ Report to the Deputy Secretary in the Office of Air, Recycling and Radiation Protection. Served as the Deputy's representative to the Innovative Technologies Advisory Panel, Department-Wide Safety Committee, Electronic Commerce Committee, Quality Management Task Force and Center for Customer Service and Innovation From June 2002 to March 2005 (2 years 10 months) Commander @ Provided environmental engineering and technical assistance to Naval Facility Engineering Commands. Performed Environmental Compliance Evaluations at various naval installations. Advised active duty commanders on their environmental responsibilities. Represent the Office of Naval Research in science and engineering fairs. From 1974 to 1997 (23 years)
MS, Occupational Safety & Health @ Columbia Southern University From 2003 to 2006 MS, Environmental Engineering @ Columbia Southern University From 1999 to 2002 BS, Political Science @ Villanova UniversityNether Providence High School Gary CHMM is skilled in: Safety Management..., Environmental Awareness, Environmental Compliance, Hazardous Waste..., Risk Assessment, Training, Waste Management, Occupational Health, EHS, Workplace Safety, Accident Investigation, Hazardous Materials, Industrial Safety, Ergonomics, Emergency Management, Hazard Analysis, HAZWOPER, Environmental..., Remediation, Industrial Hygiene, Supervisory Skills, Hazardous Materials..., Hazard Recognition, ISO 14001, Behavior Based Safety, Environmental Impact..., EPA, RCRA, First Aid, Root Cause Analysis, Fire Safety, Warehousing, Environmental..., Military, MSDS, NFPA, Cpr Certified, Safety Management, Safety Audits, Environmental Management, Hazard Assessment, Compliance Audits, Auditing