Manager Insurance

Richard T. Strandquist, ARM

** ******* *****, ***** ****, Il 60464 - 708-***-**** - abhxh6@r.postjobfree.com

Main Qualifications

Results oriented risk/safety management professional with over 25 years

hands-on experience with large construction projects, multi-site

manufacturing, health care facilities and transportation, Expertise in the

design, implementation and administration of all corporate insurance

programs including OCIP's Proficiency in claims management, medical case

management & financial analysis. Design and implementation of risk and

safety training programs to advance the understanding of the relationship

between safety and insurance.

Professional Experience

BP -Whiting Refinery, /Swift Oil & Gas. December 2009 to December 2010

OSBL Pillar HSSE Safety Lead

Responsible for the implementation and adherence of the Whiting Refinery

Modernization Project HSSE policies and procedures for the 1.4 billion

dollar portion of this 3.8 billion dollar project and compliance with all

refinery PSM standards during construction. Oversight of a safety staff of

18 safety professionals.

The Synergy Plan, LLC. October 2003 to November 2009

Director of Risk Services and Workers Compensation

Development and management of a 5 person department. Oversight of the

Workers Compensation renewal process & program.. Planning and administering

the safety, security, environmental and risk training of the 180+ companies

and 5000+ employees. Knowledge of OSHA - ISO standards, EPA regulations and

JCAHO.

Turner/Barton Malow/Kenny - October 2001 to October 2003

Project Safety, Security and OCIP Manager

Responsible for the implementation of the safety, health, environmental,

medical, claims and security policies and procedures for the 740 million

redevelopment of Soldier Field. & Museum Campus. Jurisdiction over a staff

of 125+. Finalizing an OSHA Partnership Agreement. Trained over 8,000+

construction workers on" Soldier Field" project safety.

Adams Safety Management Services -- May 1999 to October 2001

President

Development and implementation of safety, health, security and

environmental programs, policies and training to clients consisting of

construction, manufacturing, hospitals and the health care industry.

Development of a Medical Management Network that is the first of its kind

in the Chicagoland Area to deal with Workers Compensation cases immediately

and treat them like sports injuries.

AMS Mechanical Systems, Inc. - June 1997 to April 1999

Risk Manager/Safety Director

Responsible for all insurance matters relating to the company. Coordinated

legal council and sub-rosa investigations. The implementation and

monitoring of Corporate Safety Manuals Programs and Policies. Training of

AMS employees and subcontractor personnel in OSHA's 10 & 30 hour

construction course. Responsible for insurance claims handling and medical

case management. Safety Programs & Training resulted un a 46% decrease in

Workers Compensation. Insurance the following renewal.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Schaumburg - August 1995 to June 1997

Area Vice President - Construction Division

Responsible for the redevelopment of the Construction Division and the

concomitant Owner Controlled Insurance Program. Developed a turnkey OCIP

administration procedural manual for Residential Wrap-Ups. Developed and

instituted a Medical Managed Care Program for clients in Chicago & other

metro cities. Training of client's employees in Construction and

Manufacturing safety.

Meccon Industries Inc. - 1983 to August 1995

Risk Manager/Safety Director

Responsible for all insurance matters relating to the company The

implementation and monitoring of Corporate Safety Manuals Programs and

Policies. Training of AMS employees and in OSHA's 10 & 30 hour construction

course. Responsible for insurance claims handling and medical case

management. Specific safety responsibilities for the O'Hare Redevelopment

Project including Delta, American, United and the International

Terminals. Onsite Safety Manager for the Lockheed 600 million refueling

project.

Shea-Kiewit - 1978 to 1983

Safety Director/Medical Administrator

In charge of safety and medical administration on a $400 million dollar

Deep Tunnel project in Chicago. Co-Responsibility for the set up of

training between the Chicago Fire Department, MSHA, OSHA and the 15 Joint

Ventures on the 2.7 Billion Deep Tunnel Project in Mine Rescue Techniques.

Academic

Roosevelt University Chicago - BS Marketing 1978

Insurance School of Chicago - Associate of Risk Management 1985

Professional

USDOL - OSHA Construction Trainer 10 & 30

USDOL --OSHA General Industry Trainer 10 & 30

TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential

Membership

American Society of Safety Engineers

National Safety Council

Risk Insurance Managers Society

Illinois Safety Council (Company Sponsored)

Military Service

ILARNG - Spc-7 Clinical Specialist - Responsible for Hospital & Clinic

Start-Up Functions for Brigade strength.

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