
Timeline
About me
Washington D.C. Veterans Medical Center. Chief of Safety
Education

Blacksburg highschool
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Embry-riddle aeronautical university
2009 - 2014Professional aeronautics ba aviation safety 3.0BA in Professional Aeronautics
Experience

Us army
Feb 1996 - now- Over 19 years experience as a Safety Occupational and Health Manager and Health care administration specialist, conducted Joint Commission Accreditation Health Care Organization (JCAHO) inspection- Certified in OSHA 501 General Industry, OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer, Risk Management Trainer, Environmental Awareness and Safety Certified, Accident Investigation and Analysis Certified- Committed professional in planning, prioritizing, staff synchronization meetings, cost/comparison analysis, time management, verbal and written communication, problem solving, resolving complex ethical dilemmas, projecting 2nd and 3rd order effects of crucial decisions- Excelled in fast paced clinical settings, managing changed to improve process and productivity, decision making, knowledgeable in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Power point Show less Operates and commands aircraft under tactical and non-tactical conditions. Operates aircraft during all types of meteorological conditions during the day, night, and under night vision systems. Performs all military aircraft operations (e.g., reconnaissance, security, gunnery, rescue, air assault, mine/flare delivery, internal/external load, and paradrop/rappelling operations). Performs aerial route, zone, and/or area reconnaissance in support of combat maneuver operations. Routinely participates in real time and training operations that include combat, combat support, or combat service support operations. Additionally, performs administrative or liaison missions to transport passengers, mail or cargo for military purposes. Maintains aviator flight requirements in accordance with appropriate aircraft Aircrew Training Manual. Show less
Occupational Safety and Health Manager
May 2005 - nowUH-60 A/L/M Aviator
Oct 2002 - nowTreatment Team Supervisor EMT-I
Feb 1996 - Sept 2002

Us army comprehensive soldier and family fitness
Oct 2014 - Apr 2016Master resilience facilitatorFacilitating mental skills workshops and meta-cognitive obstacle courses addressing human performance under extreme psychological and physical stress for classes of up to 400 Soldiers, DA Civilians, and Family Members from various units at the Maneuver Center of Excellence on Fort Benning, GA. and Other US Army installations. MRT Level 2 for CSF2. Part of a hybrid team who provide support to the primary instructor. Responsible for reviewing curriculum with US Army NCO’s participating in Master Resilience Training (MRT) in a small group environment. Soldiers learn skills designed to build mental toughness, build character strengths and build strong relationships. Training is rigorous and consists of 80 hours of large and small group instruction, discussions and exercises to facilitate greater understanding of the MRT competencies and skills. Upon completion of MRT NCO’s are certified to teach the skills to their units Show less
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595th transportation brigade (sddc)
Apr 2016 - nowSafety managerServes as the principle Safety and Occupational Health Manager to the 595th Transportation Brigade at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Reports to and advises Brigade Commander on all matters pertaining to the status of safety within the Brigade, its two Battalions, and 11 operational ports within the Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations. Provides strategic oversight, direction, and expert advice for the successful execution of the Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) program. Responsible for the identification, analysis, and conformance to safety requirements, standards and regulations; notes hazards and undesirable operating conditions and recommends corrective actions. Interprets & implements Safety & Occupational Health laws, standards, policies, and regulations. Develops and reviews Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheets (DRAWS), Deviation Approval and Risk Acceptance Documents (DARAD), and safety policies in order to eliminate or mitigate hazards which cause injuries to personnel and damage to equipment. Show less

U.s. department of veterans affairs
Nov 2023 - nowOccupational health and safety manager
Licenses & Certifications
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Csf2/mrt level 2
Languages
- enEnglish
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