Manager Management

Mark Wright

** ******* *****, *** ******, California 94070

650-***-**** • acb5ff@r.postjobfree.com

Environmental Health & Safety

Certified Auditor for ISO 14,001 and OHSAS 18,001

Risk Assessment Risk Management Risk Communication

I

am actively pursuing employment with a company that encourages innovative and cost-effective methods through which to optimize regulatory compliance, employee commitment and continuous improvement in the high quality delivery of EHS metrics. Possessing a comprehensive skill set in risk assessment, risk management and risk communication, I excel in reducing incidents and costs associated with research/development and manufacturing operations. With a drive to build & grow the corporate EHS culture, I deliver a wide range of expertise in design, delivery and maintenance of in house EHS programs and hands-on training. I efficiently accomplish delegated responsibilities concerning chemical, biological, pharmaceutical & radiological safety including the approval, purchase, reception, movement, handling, storage, & ultimate disposal of all onsite materials & waste streams.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Risk Assessment Risk Management Risk Communication

Chemical Inventory Hazard Communication & IIPP Emergency Response

HMBP / ECP Planning Ergonomic Assessment & Correction Business Recovery

Spill Prevention (SPCC) EHS Training Program Administration Business Continuity

Process Safety Management Machine Guarding & Lockout Tagout Sig. Incident Reporting

OSHA, BAAQMD, DTSC Chemical and Waste Management Incident Command System

ISO 14,001 / OHSAS 18,001 Contractor Safety Management Local Agency Liaison

ANNUAL RECERTIFICATIONS

Biosafety Officer, (BioControl Inc.) Radiation Safety Officer (P.I.B.A.)

Laser Safety Officer, (L.I.A.) Pharmaceutical Safety (Safebridge)

D.O.T. / I.A.T.A. / I.C.A.O. (T.S.I.) 40 Hour HAZWOPER & GHS (UCSC Ext.)

EDUCATION

Certified Auditor for ISO 14,001 & OHSAS 18,001

QAI – Fremont, CA (2013)

Certified Radiation Safety Officer

Pacific Industrial Business Association – Foster City, CA (2010)

Certified Biosafety Officer

Bio Control Inc. – Baltimore, MD (2006)

Certified Hazardous Materials Management

UC Berkeley Ext. – Berkeley, CA (1995)

Emergency Preparedness, Industrial Hygiene, Waste Minimization

Bachelor of Education in Health Education

University of Wollongong, N.S.W., Australia (1982 – 1985)

Learning Psychology, Research Methods, Principles & Practices in Education,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Abbott Pharmaceuticals (Abbott Vascular) – Santa Clara, CA

1997 - Hired by Guidant as Chemical Coordinator to manage hazardous materials/waste program and administer Hazard Communication, Injury & Illness Prevention Program and all associated safety/environmental training.

1998 – Implemented chemical bar coding system and subsequent inventory to better track movement of compounds through the facility culminating in a more accurate Hazardous Materials Business Plan and outside agency reporting ability. (Successful audits with Santa Clara Fire Dept., Dept. of Health, and Center for Devices and Radiological Health)

1999 – Improved fulfillment of RSO, LSO, BSO & CHO responsibilities by leading 3 levels of Safety Committee (senior management, middle management, lab owners) utilizing 3 levels of auditing programs (EHS culture, facility-related, lab chemical hygiene). Delivered revised EHS trainings to establish baseline data for onsite Training Management System

2000 – Established potent compound safety program to facilitate incoming new compounds including Actinomyocin D, Paclitaxel, cis-Platinum etc). Designed & implemented site wide Ergonomics CBT & hazard corrective system.

2001 – Interviewed & mentored Senior Management to initiate site Emergency Response & Business Continuity program.

2002 – Served as Chemical Hygiene Officer to orchestrate transition of potent compound program from previous drugs to new drug(s) of choice (Everolimus, Zotarolimus, Beta-Estradiol, Dexamethazone, Clobetasol, Osmium Tetroxide, etc )

2003 – Aligned Santa Clara facility with ISO 14,001 requirements. Delivered required Process Safety Management training to affected employees. Dove-tailed EHS accident identification/resolution process into Quality ISO 9,001 system.

2004 – Initiated “Early Intervention” program culminating in a 25% reduction of accident rate over next year.

2005 – Improved several training programs to achieve a 3% annual incident reduction over the next 3 years.

2006 – Received BSO training (Johns Hopkins University) to lead Santa Clara facility in their progressive biosafety program.

2007 – Designed “Manager C.B.T.” in “accident investigation/root cause analysis” improving Supervisor accountability.

2008 – First (initial) Abbott-Corporate EHS audit with no findings on all programs under my personal responsibility.

2009 – Served as EHS contact person for 1.5 years for newly acquired Menlo Park site (Mitraclip) establishing previously non-existing solvent chemical handling/waste management program, permits & licensing. (Successful audits with D.O.H., BAAQMD & DTSC).

2010 – Initiated Contractor Safety program to meet Abbott requirements for all contractor work relating to safety. Reviewed, revised and amalgamated site emergency response programs to generate an all-encompassing “Emergency Preparedness” plan & program.

2011 – Second Abbott Corporate EHS audit culminating in no findings for all programs under my personal responsibility.

2012 – Coordinated quarterly chemical “Spring Cleaning” program to reduce volume/concentration/use of acutely hazardous chemicals.

2013 – Designated EHS contact person for Redwood City site to reduce long-standing high rate of ergonomic-related injuries on manufacturing line.

BIO RAD INC (Hercules, 3 Richmond SITES) – Hercules, CA

1995 to 1997- Hired by Bio Rad Inc. as Environmental Engineer to manage hazardous waste / hazardous materials programs relating to existing compound programs (chemical, biological, radiological, pharmaceutical and associated waste programs) including air, water, soil and waste permitting, process safety management & general safety concerns and risk assessments. Resolved outstanding air emissions log issues & completed IH study/report for users of Toluene, Benzene & Acrylamide

RICHMOND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – Richmond, CA

1991 to 1995- Delivered daily science lessons to more than 1,000+ students every week for 4 years. Devised & administered hands-on classroom science lessons based on the "scientific method" culminating in 100% student participation in the Richmond School District 'Science Fair' four years running.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Regulatory Interpretation Training & Presentation Project Management Environmental Compliance

REFERENCES

Abbott Vascular

(Contact numbers given on Request)

Bjorn Svensson – Director of Endovascular Solutions & Peripheral Vascular Product Line

Deborah Feder – Director of Analytical Chemistry / Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Jon Becker – Director of Clinical & Pre-Clinical Research / New Business Ventures Product Line

Rebecca Moreira – Director of Stent Technology & Manufacturing Product Line

Jie Hu – Director of Bio-analytical Chemistry / Materials Characterization Product Line

Mirna Koscec – Manager of Hematology / Diagnostics Research Laboratory

Leonard Hancock – Manager of Materials Characterization & SEM laboratories

Beverly Mehlhoff – Director of Human Resources Business Ventures / Talent Acquisition

Mamdouh Elsakkar – Manager of Corrosive Material Laboratory

Don Lewis – Group Lead of Business Continuity Program

Shawn Hamilton – Group Lead of Hazardous Materials Shipping & Receiving

Larry Sang – Group Lead of Loss Prevention/Security

Edward Lee – Manager of Environmental Affairs & Sustainability Group

Gary Goltara - Manager of Safety & Industrial Hygiene

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