Matthew Tobin

Experience

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  Portage Police Department

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

  Police Officer

  Patrol Officer (Concurrent Commissions) ▪ Served as first-responder involving fires, accidents, numerous misdemeanors and felonies crimes, and domestic and civil disturbances. Key Accomplishments: ▪ Handled 40-50 cases per month, conducting intelligence interviews on suspects and executing suspect/prisoner handling procedures. ▪ Participated in sting operation leading to the arrest, prosecution, and incarceration of offenders.

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  North Baltimore & Portage, Ohio Police Departments

  Dec 2007 - Apr 2012

  Police Officer

  Patrol Officer (Concurrent Commissions) ▪ Served as first response involving fires, accidents, numerous misdemeanors, felonies crimes,domestic and civil disturbances. ▪ Handled 40-50 cases per month, conducting intelligence interviews on suspects and executing suspect/prisoner handling procedures. ▪ Participated in sting operation leading to the arrest, prosecution, and incarceration of offenders.

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  Lucas County, Ohio

  Feb 2009 - Oct 2010

  Court Deputy / Special Deputy Sheriff

  Perimeter Security Unit▪ Responsible for screening of all deliveries an individuals entering the courthouse▪ Magnetometer inspections and X-Ray screening operations.▪ Conducted background checks for Lucas County Notary Public applicants▪ Executed misdemeanor and felony arrests when necessary. Courtroom Security Unit▪ Security presence in courtroom when criminal or civil mater was identified having a possible security related risks. - Worked along side the Adult Probation Department, Pretrial / Pre-sentence Department, Work Release and Electronic Monitoring Programs. Show less

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  Steel Line Security Services - CSX Partner

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

  Safety Manager

  ▪ Directed safety and security activities for $100M North West Ohio Intermodal Terminal Network facility ensuring federal, state, and corporate regulation & policy. ▪ Supervised shift-teams of 3 people regarding patrol, safety, and security audits of buildings and property, focusing on rail corridor assessment, carrier-containers, systems, and facilities. ▪ Collaborated with railroad police agents and general claims representatives on investigations. ▪ Served as Member of CSC Intermodal Joint Safety-Council, presenting safety and security system intelligence & analysis to strengthen rail systems and reduce risk. Show less

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  The Wendy's Company

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2022

  • Development of electronic based EHS solutions to enhance accident prevention efforts including Root Cause Analysis investigations, Quarterly Safety Meetings, and Safety Audit / Accident Prevention platforms. EHS accountability establishment, and training guide development for accident reduction. Incorporated an automated data feed in order to produce actionable items for heightened safety awareness and enhanced company safety culture. • Conducted hundreds of onsite EHS assessments and audits focusing on physical, property, ergonomic, and behavioral aspects of safety. Developed safety improvement action plans alongside other business partners in operations, human resources, and risk management. • Designed and lead an entirely new field safety program during 2017. Successfully deployed the program in 2018 resulting in 12% reduction in Workers’ Compensation claims, and a 9% reduction in customer slip and fall liability claims over 2017 results. • Risk Management / EHS Integration - Our Workers’ Compensation Analyst's utilize my RCA tool to enhance their employee injury investigations. This solution also focuses in on ergonomic related data collection which has resulted in new PPE types and positional awareness. • Direct involvement with OSHA compliance and state mandated safety program compliance. Heavy experience with OSHA 1910 compliance.• Development and implementation of corporate office life safety emergency evacuation exercises, floor warden / safety representative programs, AED program training and maintenance, along with system wide effective EHS communications. • Cross-functional development of corporate / field offices along with restaurant environment COVID-19 pandemic policy & procedures. Development of office and remote office workstation ergonomics programs. * Global Health & Safety Program- 2017 Dublin Restaurant Support Center Professional of the Year Award.- 2020 Dublin Restaurant Support Center Manager of the Year nomination. Show less * Directly investigate, evaluate, and assess a case load of 150-175 General Liability, Product Liability, and Automotive claims focusing in on swift case resolution. * General Liability Litigation Management - Responsible for the direct oversight of a continuous caseload of approximately 55-60 complex litigated cases. Direct decision maker regarding reserve and settlement authority. Trial experinces in several States and venues throughout the country. * Managed and trained a team of two General Liability Claims Analyst's * Managed outside defense counsel to establish and evaluate defense and litigation plans as well as appropriate expense, property damage, and bodily injury reserve techniques. * Worked cross-functionally with departments across the organization to effectively navigate complex litigation discovery processes including our Operations, Legal, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Design, Engineering, Training, and Finance functions. * Direct and successful experience with approximately 70 in-person and virtual mediations leading to case settlement. Developed mediation and case strategy through partnership with outside defense counsel. * Responsible for swift and effective brand protection. Show less ▪ Directed store and multi-unit safety and security training for 200+ restaurants ensuring compliance with organization safety and security policies and procedures.▪ Partnered with Risk Management on investigations for Workers' Compensation injuries and customer related safety claims, significantly reducing Workers' Compensation claims. ▪ Established strong partnerships with a wide variety of local and federal law enforcement in order to proactively identify criminal and fraud trends.▪ Directed coordination activities with local law enforcement with investigations regarding internal and external theft, financial crimes, credit card fraud, robberies, burglaries, and felonious assaults.▪ Achieved favorable safety and security results by conducting comprehensive on-site safety and cash control audits, and surveys.▪ Managed security equipment upgrades and installations, advising on and reducing theft incidents.▪ Significantly reduced overall restaurant cash loss by monitoring established procedures and investigation / resolution of fraud cases, advising on new or revised procedure where necessary. ▪ Assisted with decrease in chargeable general liability and Workers' Compensation claims by (.08%) YOY▪ Responsible for armored car carrier cost savings of $500K. Show less

  • Manager- Environmental Health Safety & GL Litigation

    Jul 2018 - Apr 2022

  • Manager - Field Safety & Liability Claims ( Certified Claims Professional )

    Feb 2015 - Jul 2018

  • Regional Safety & Security Representative

    Apr 2012 - Feb 2015
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  Safelite AutoGlass

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  Health & Safety Compliance Manager
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  The Wendy's Company

  Jun 2022 - now

  Sr. Manager EH&S Global Safety, BCP & Fleet