Brad Avis

Location
cedar rapids, IA (US)
Work Category
Sustainability

About Me

I am a very responsible and disciplined employee. I take pride in my work ethic and ability to work with others to achieve goals. Looking for a company that has strong values and ethics is my passion right now as I recover from having my last job eliminated due to the economic downturn.

Work Experience

  • Mar 2006 - Mar 2009
    cedar rapids, IA (US)
    Safety Coordinator
    Color Web Printers
    •Led and managed Company’s safety programs and policies, including enhancing the safety culture and leading the safety committee and emergency action team.
    •Tracked and managed Company’s workers’ compensation claims and return to work program, including conducting accident investigations for each claim.
    •Organized, scheduled, and occasionally instructed, annual and required safety training for approximately 160 employees at a 24/7 operation.
    •Experience in OSHA and EPA compliance in relation to managing a safety program at a General Industry facility.
    •Responsible for the implementation and oversight of a company’s Electrical Safety (Arc Flash) and Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures Programs.
    •Experience in leading emergency medical teams in a General Industry setting.
    •Experience ensuring compliance with Hazard Communication, Energy Control (LOTO), Electrical Safety, Emergency Action Plan and Bloodborne Pathogen Written Programs.

  • Jul 1997 - Sep 2005
    cedar rapids, IA (US)
    Safety-Security Coordinator II
    McLeodUSA
    •Approved, tracked and documented access to various secured control points throughout the corporate building, including limited entry areas.
    •Authored and maintained McLeodUSA’s Security Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
  • Dec 1992 - Dec 1996
    camp lejeune, NC (US)
    Infantry
    US Marine Corps
    •While as the company’s Training NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer), I created and authored a Standard Operating Procedure manual for the position, for which I received a Certificate of Commendation.

Education

  • 1991 - 1992
    Other - Criminal Justice
    Kirkwood Community College

Courses & Certifications

Advanced Safety Certificate via National Safety Council, 30 Hour OSHA Training for General Industry, American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certified Instructor, served on the Newspaper Association of America’s Technology Environmental Health and Safety Committee