Experience

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  Boone county regional sewer district

  May 1992 - Nov 2006

  Senior plant operator

  Supervised and operated wastewater treatment facilities to ensure compliance with Department of Natural Resource's water quality standards. Supervised employees as required. Maintained mechanical and electrical equipment. Performed laboratory testing, interpreted findings, and completed MDNR reports. Communicated wastewater and environmental issues with the general public and contractors. Responsible for training new personnel in all aspects of facility operations, mechanical and electrical maintenance, laboratory procedures, occupational safety and health, and customer relations. Operated heavy equipment such as tanker & dump trucks, trailers, backhoes, skid steers, and tractors. Show less

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  William david holdings llc

  Jun 2002 - Jan 2019

  Owner/ co - manager

  Manager of 47 rental units. Direct and assist with budget and financial decisions. Coordinate with contractors for design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of rental properties. Supervise and direct employees as required.

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  City of columbia, missouri

  Nov 2006 - Jun 2024

  Oversee the Finance Department’s Risk Management DivisionSupervise, assign and coordinate the work of the risk management staff Serve as primary case manager for all claims filed, including restitution for damages to City assets and the Second Injury FundObtain legal counsel for claims as necessary and attend litigation analysis meetings, depositions, mediations, and trials related to City claimsResponsible for the selection and evaluation of the City’s insurance broker, claim management service, medical treatment, outside legal counsel, and related servicesConsult with other City Departments on risk control options in order to identify potential losses and conduct training on risk reduction and control Produce reports on the City’s risk control policies and procedures, cost analyses, and claims Show less

  • Risk Manager

    Sept 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Safety Specialist/Risk Management Specialist

    Nov 2006 - Nov 2022
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  Missouri department of transportation

  May 2024 - now

  District safety and health manager

  Directs and manages all phases of the district's occupational safety, workplace security, health,environmental, loss control, and loss prevention programs.Coordinates, develops, and provides training regarding safety, security, and health to district employees.Investigates loss or exposure for fleet vehicle, general liability, and property damage; may negotiatesettlement of claims for fleet vehicle and general liability following statewide guidelines.Coordinates filing and administration of workers' compensation claims with the Risk Management Division,including initial reporting and follow-up; investigates claims to assist in the determination of causation and the eligibility of benefits information to the assigned claims specialist.Conducts or directs the investigation of incidents involving department employees to determine cause and makes recommendations for prevention in the future.Maintains district safety records and publishes and reviews reports with district managers and supervisors.Consults and advises district management and supervisors on matters related to the administration of the department's risk management policies.Serves as a resource for security issues and emergencies such as hazardous spills, radiationcontaminations, post-accident drug/alcohol testing, and disasters; completes hazardous materials reports, and assists with district spill plans.Inspects workplace to identify fire/safety hazards, unsafe practices, exposures to occupational disease, orworkplace security risks.Promotes general safe work habits; administers the safety recognition program; coordinates and organizes the district safety committee following statewide guidelines; coordinates employee facility access. Show less