Safety Specialist

Posted on: 2007-12-26

Carla Marie Owens 3048 Sherbourne Dr Lithonia, Georgia 30058 678-471-5916 & 770-323-3309 [email protected] Objective: Pursue a career in an industry that will enable me to utilize expertise in management, customer service, dispatcher/planner, safety and project management and coordination, Fire and Life safety recovery, training/education and team coordination. Experience: 2004-present Safety and Compliance Coordinator, Responsible for designing and implementing Safety programs for Fleet and Fork lift operators. Responsible for screening applicant backgrounds and initiating drug/alcohol screenings, Training new applicants in safety, shunt, fork lift, drug and alcohol awareness hazmat, security, pre-trip inspections and hours of service, responsible for managing and follow-up of workman comp claims and the early return to work program, conduct facility , temp agency, log, tractor/trailer audits, responsible for ensuring each domicile is in compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT etc..... 2002-2006 Petroleum Hauler, Driver of Over- the- Road Dry Van and Refrigerator Units, Class A-CDL driver, Dispatcher, Planner Responsible for safely and accurately: loading, hauling and unloading products to a customer. New hire driver/safety orientation coordinator. New accounts driver/customer liaison, Dispatcher: responsible for negotiating rates and time lines for drivers via brokers and agents, planning cost effective loads and back hauls, handled OS&D claims and managed invoices. Quality Control/shippin, Monitored log books and conducted training sessions on DOT compliance. 1994-2004 Firefighter I, II, III, & Driver Engineer *Worked as a team member, safely and efficiently operating in suppression and heavy rescue and overhauling duties. Responded to fire, EMS and mass casualty incidents. Maintained training and certifications. Public fire and life safety education and Demos. Safety coordinator/Local emergency planning committee member *Worked on the LEPC board and closely with GEMA, GMAG and local entities creating and implementing training “mock” drills and evaluating existing disaster plans for Weapons of mass destruction preparedness. *Accreditation/ISO Officer & National Fire Protection Association Peer Assessor *Researched and evaluated Fire and Rescue departments nationwide for consideration of becoming an accredited agency. Evaluated their existing systems to include: -Governance & Administration, Assessment & Planning, Goals & Objectives, Training & Competency, Physical Resources, External system relationships etc Created and revised Standard operating procedures, training standards, hazmat drills, weapons of mass destruction disaster plans, designed and revised Mission, Vision and Impact statements for public safety agencies. *Public Safety Education Specialist Responsible for creating and implementing new and existing programs catering to the communities serviced. Designed a number of signature projects and programs, teaching safety topics to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Recognized citizens and Fire personnel on exceptional duty via media and awards. Conducted building inspections and critiqued corporate fire drills and exit plans to make sure they met state and NFPA codes. Public information officer duties when needed *Fire Medic…Intermediate EMT Worked on EMS units and in local emergency rooms, performing emergency basic and advance life support medicine Personable Skills Computer literate, Public speaker, excellent communication, leadership, management and customer service skills, acute visionary, dead-line oriented, analytical/negotiation skills, decision-maker, team oriented, safety/policy oriented, customer focused, devoted and dependable Certifications and Training Firefighter I, II, III Intermediate Medic National and local Fire and Life Safety Educator Train the Trainer instructor Public Safety Education Specialist Flammable liquid fire control specialist Petroleum/Hazmat Hauler Accreditation Officer/Peer Assessor…NFPA Hazardous material operator/tech Class A-CDL driver w/Hazmat and Tanker endorsements DOT Compliance training-Employbridge Risk Services OSHA State Forklift Instructor Train the Trainer Early Return to work program-Workers Compensation Program DIPLOMAS Executive Development/Management Development of Fire and Life Safety Strategies Georgia Public Safety Training Center- 500+ credit hours *Firefighter *Hazmat Ops *Safety instructor *EMS