SUMMARY
ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH (ESH) SPECIALIST with a proven history of providing consistent compliance leadership to large global industrial / specialty chemical manufacturing plants, pharmaceutical research facilities and major construction projects. Competencies include technical experience, strong interpersonal and project management skills.

• Design, implementation and management of procedures and programs that improved plant and facility environmental, safety and health compliance performance with pertinent federal, state and local regulations
• Extensive experience in environmental, safety and health training and compliance auditing
• Growth and maintenance of relationships with local, state and federal compliance agencies
• Development and implementation of safety programs that improve the safety performance at major construction sites
• Solid background in toxicology and in biological and ecological risk assessments
• Experienced in the design and management of environmental remediation activities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI 2010 - 2012
Environmental Health and Safety Manager (7/2010 - 5/14/12)
The responsibilities of this assignment are to implement and manage EHS programs and policies directed to provide a safe and healthful workplace, and to comply with all federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations as well as Monsanto corporate guidelines. Other major responsibilities include the development of safety programs that would position JLL to apply for OSHA VPP certification.

• Maintenance of a Total Recordable Rate and Days Away Restriction and Transfer Rate of 0.0 since July, 2010.
• Developed and delivered EHS compliance training programs.
• Developed, implemented and managed a Job Safety Analysis Program for JLL Facility Maintenance Group.
• Instituted and managed a Safety Awareness (Near Miss) Program.
• Developed and implemented EHS policies and programs including respiratory protection, hearing conservation and confined space.
• Developed and implemented a quarterly safety and housekeeping inspection.

Confidential, CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI 2007 - 2010
EHS Representative - Contractor and Construction Safety (1/2007-7/2010)
Main responsibilities involve determining the risks related to construction projects and the development and implementation of project safety programs to reduce or eliminate the risks to craftsmen and site personnel. Other major responsibilities include the development and implementation of a contractor safety program for the Pfizer-Chesterfield Facility that compliments Pfizer's current safety philosophy and culture. Responsibilities also include supporting the site's Risk Management Services Staff in support of the corporate EHS audit and daily compliance.

• Construction Safety Lead on all major construction and renovation projects including three research and bio-pharmacology buildings, upgrade of the site's utility systems, and major laboratory renovations. These projects were completed with a Total Recordable Rate (TRR) (2.48) and a Total Lost Work Day Rate (TLWDR) (0.0) significantly less than the Bureau of Labor Statistics industry standards for construction. The TRR and TLWDR were reduced by infusing a positive safety culture driven from management down.
• Developed and implemented a number of sustainable safety programs and procedures. Training modules for these programs and procedures were also developed and delivered.
• Developed, implemented and managed a sustainable contractor safety program.
• Implemented a behavioral safety based Work-In-Progress Observation Process.
• Developed and implemented the site's Single Point Entry Program training program.
• Represented Risk Management Services and Facility Solutions groups in compliance verification audits of the facility's EHS programs and construction and maintenance projects.

Confidential, ST. LOUIS, MO 1997 - 2006
Environmental Specialist - Queeny Plant (4/2006-12/2006)
Managed the site Contractor / Guest Safety Program.
Managed compliance with all environmental, safety and health regulations relating to daily plant operations before and during its shutdown. Coordinated the shut down and exit activities associated with facility closure with corporate environmental, safety and health personnel, local emergency response officials and state and local environmental agencies.

• Developed and implemented safety plans for projects relating to the closure of the facility.
• Ensured compliance with all environmental, safety and health regulations during plant closure.
• Responsible for all environmental reporting (Annual TRI Report, wastewater compliance report, RCRA quarterly and annual waste reporting).

Environmental Specialist & Contractor Safety Program Manager - Krummrich Plant (9/1997-4/2006)
Management of the facility's RCRA compliance, waste management, remediation and contractor / guest safety programs. Later responsibilities also included the management of the wastewater compliance program and supporting the remediation program at Solutia's John F. Queeny Plant.

• Successfully negotiated and secured the facility's wastewater permit from the local POTW.
• Negotiated acceptable corrective action activities for a wastewater Consent Order received from the POTW. Managed the Consent Order process and achieved closure approval.
• Led a team that successfully negotiated a RCRA Administrative Order on Consent with EPA Region V.
• Project Manager for the completion and submittal of the RCRA Environmental Indictor Forms CA-725 (Groundwater Migration Study) and CA-750 (Human Health Impact Study).

Confidential, SAUGET, IL 1984 - 1997
Senior Environmental Engineer - Krummrich Plant - SAUGET, IL (6/1994 - 9/1997)
Manager of the plant\'s RCRA compliance, waste and remediation programs. Project manager for the facility's implementation of Monsanto's Environmental, Safety and Health Business Model.

• Successfully completed behavioral based safety training which included specific training for a behavioral based safety incident investigation program.
• Managed the successful withdrawal of the facility's RCRA Part B Permit and developed and submitted the site's RCRA Closure Plan.

Environmental Engineer - Krummrich Plant - SAUGET, IL (5/1989 - 6/1994)
Managed the facility's RCRA compliance, waste management, groundwater monitoring and remediation programs. Instituted the site's internal environmental, safety and health audit program.

Toxicology Analyst - St. Louis, MO (3/1984-5/1989)
Reviewed and evaluated toxicological data to identify potential effects from exposure from products and intermediate chemicals. Based on these evaluations, completed the hazard warning wording that was used on product labels and developed the Human Health Effects and Toxicological Data Sections of over 1,100 material safety data sheets.

Confidential, St. Louis, MO. 1981 - 1984
Necropsy Technician (Monsanto Company - St. Louis, MO (6/1981 - 3/1984)

Responsible forperforming vivisection, necropsy and initial pathological examination on a variety of laboratory animals for the purpose of identifying and assessing the potential toxicological effects from exposure to experimental chemicals and established products.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science, Environmental Studies
Bachelor of Science, Zoology

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
OSHA 30 Hour
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Trained
Board of Directors - American Bottoms Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility - Sauget, IL Safety Committee Member - Council of Owners and Construction Associates, Inc - Maryville, IL
BSI Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (expired)