P A U L E . W E S T

2821 Winfield Drive, Corsicana, TX 75110903-467-7859 • westpaule1@gmail.com

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH and SAFETY

EHS • COSS • OSHA • EPA • DuPont STOP Trainer • ASP • CPR /AED

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dependable and detail-oriented Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor with an exceptional Record of workplace safety improvements. Able to communicate with team members at all levels. Can work well with a team to accomplish tasks or independently.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Ample experience in workplace health and safety practices from developing two complete industrial safety programs from scratch.

Exceptional knowledge of OSHA, NFPA and EPA regulations from teaching these subjects at our community college for four years and two-year work experience.

Excellent written, oral and video presentation skills, combined with advanced abilities in the use of computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Presenter.

Outstanding observation ability and attention to detail when conducting inspections and composing data into reports which are easily understood.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills which has afforded me the ability to gain “by-in” at all levels of my company. Excellent organizational and motivational skills.

Master’s Degree in Human Environmental Sciences in which I developed a good understanding of legal health and safety guidelines, knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment, and the ability to produce reports and develop policies on levels with can be understood by all members of our team.

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Polyguard Products • Ennis, Texas • February 2016 - Present Water Proofing MaterialsSafety Supervisor

▪ Conduct daily, weekly and monthly inspections of our three locations to evaluate our practices and procedures. This enables me to recommend changes to our safety program which will reduce risks to our employees while at the same time, adhere to the law.

▪ Conduct health and safety training by using modern presentation and video software tailored to a wide variety of audiences. This training is scheduled company-wide at least once a month and whenever there is a change in personnel, procedures or equipment.

▪ Often work with engineers and maintenance team members in the design, installation and maintenance of machines and equipment to eliminate unsafe conditions from the start.

▪ Investigate incidents, injuries and near-misses to discover root-causes. I do not conduct “fault-finding” investigations with the purpose of blaming the employee. However, it is important to me to find out how the incident can be prevented from happening in the future. This is done by engineering the hazard out of the process if possible, training or disciplining the employee when appropriate and the introduction of better protective equipment.

▪ Work with claims adjusters and brokers to monitor compliance to policies and Workers’ Compensation laws. Revised our post-accident drug-testing policy to set clear parameters and to comply with new OSHA Post-Accident Test ruling.

▪ Monitors employee work habits to gauge safety program effectiveness. Regularly provide reports to upper management on health and safety issues, recommends opportunities for improvement and new preventive measures.

▪ Makes sure that everyone in our company complies with health and safety laws and written company policies. I am also responsible for establishing policies that will create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

▪ Established company’s first Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team. Conducted Rules of Order, accident investigation techniques, First-aid/CPR/AED, Blood-borne Pathogen safety and many other relevant safety trainings to these team members.

Enterprise Precast Concrete • Corsicana, Texas • May 2015 - January 2016Concrete Building MaterialsContract Safety Supervisor

▪ Ensured that all work is done in a safe manner▪ Directed all safety programs to protect employees against harm▪ Developed programs to ensure federal, state and local compliance

Navarro College • Corsicana, Texas • August 2012 - PresentTwo Year Accredited College Professor of EH&S

▪ Develop and deliver lessons to diverse groups of students▪ Skilled in evaluating needs and developing student-focused strategies▪ Well organized and imparts objectives in a fun manner to enhance retention

Guardian Industries • Corsicana, Texas • August 2012 - December 2013Industrial Glass Manufacturer Maintenance Technician

▪ Identified causes of equipment malfunctions and planned resolutions▪ Introduced Kaizen and 5S to company in order to help organize departments ▪ Established company’s first Safety Committee

America’s Top Safety Trainers • Corsicana, Texas • August 2011 - December 2011Health and Workplace Safety TrainingInternship

▪ Conducted classroom and in-house safety training▪ Conducted customized onsite morning safety meetings ▪ Developed presentations specific to customer needs

Faith Construction • Corsicana, Texas • August 2003 - August 2012An independently owned over the road trucking company

Owner /Operator As owner of a trucking business, purchased equipment, performed DOT safety inspections, worked with cargo brokers to secure loads and to ensure safe and timely delivery of customer orders.

▪ Maintained safe, satisfactory and on-time cargo delivery▪ Worked along with freight brokers to ensure customer satisfaction▪ Secured new and repeat business by providing excellent service

Tom’s Foods • Corsicana, Texas • Jun 2001 - July 2003International potato chip and snack production company.

Maintenance Technician▪ Performed preventive and emergency equipment maintenance▪ Worked with outside vendors on new installs and major repairs▪ Diagnosed malfunctions and scheduled repairs or replacements

EDUCATION

The University of Alabama, Masters in EH&S

Texas A&M Commerce, B.A.A.S.

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist

DuPont STOP Safety Program Trainer

Six Sigma Green Belt, Villanova University

Associate in Petroleum Technology, Navarro College

Certificate in Industrial Maintenance, Navarro College

Associates in Electronics, R.E.T.S. Institute

Class A CDL /HazMat /Tanker

First Aid /CPR /AED Trainer

First Responder Certificates

Forklift and Man lift Trainer

Associate Safety Professional (Early 2017 est.)