Medical Manager

JEROME I. SMITH

**** ********* ****** *** *******, LA 70119 504-***-**** hm

____________________________________________________________________________________________ My objective is to obtain a lead position in Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health, with a progressive organization which place emphases on protecting people and reducing risk.

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

10+ years of experience in the professional practice of the science and art of Industrial Hygiene (IH).

Acquired extensive and valuable knowledge, skills and abilities in establishing and maintaining full regulatory compliance programs on an organizational level.

Effectively and skillfully managed Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) programs in accordance with Federal, State and Local requirements.

Knowledgeable and experienced in the use of modern principles of IH and public health methods of prevention and control of occupational related accidents, illness and injuries.

Knowledgeable and experienced in the use of OSHA, ACGIH, and NIOSH required methodologies of environmental and compliance monitoring.

Knowledgeable and experienced in Level (A) self contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) and other personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, purchase and proper use.

Skilled in preparing accurate, concise and informative technical reports containing findings, conclusion and recommendations.

Experienced with Internet use for research purposes and computer software applications, such as MS Works, Excel and Power Point.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010 – 2010 Safety Observer

EMR, Incorporated Mobile, AL

Deployed to Intercoastal City, Louisiana to assist in staging area set-up for BP Oil Spill

Clean-up efforts. Established a site Safety Plan for the implementation of EOSH

program in full compliance with Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements.

Provided Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health orientation training to all

on-site personnel. Monitored employee compliance with overall program requirements

to ensure a safe and healthful work environment, onshore and offshore. Redeployed to

Slidell, LA the Fort Pike staging area to assist in same efforts with specific focus on

the Vessels of Opportunity (VOO) Deepwater Horizon Response.

1992 – 2001 Industrial Hygienist

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Birmingham, AL

Managed the IH program throughout the medical center and

outpatient clinics for hazards related to airborne contaminates (i.e., Ethylene

Oxide, Glutaraldehyde, Lead, Asbestos etc.). Provided consultative and

technical assistance in implementing corrective measures following workplace

incidents. Developed, updated safety policies and procedures. Provided

educational training to employees on OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA and JCAHO

codes, laws, standards and regulatory requirements.

1990 – 1992 Industrial Hygienist/Safety Officer

Veterans Administration, Medical Center Loma Linda, CA

Performed comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Surveys and Evaluations of

Chemical, Biological, Physical and Ergonomic workplace hazards through-

out the medical center. Implemented engineering, administrative and work

practice control measures, including the selection and purchase of PPE.

JEROME I. SMITH

2309 Bienville Street New Orleans, LA 70119 205-***-**** cell Page 2

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1986 – 1989 Industrial Hygienist

Department of Defense, US Army Fort Stewart, GA

Planned, coordinated and conducted Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene

Surveys and Evaluations of a variety of assigned hazardous work place

operations at Fort Stewart, Wright Airfield, and also, Hunter Army Airfield

located in Savannah, Georgia. Provided Supervisor with consultative /technical reports

recommending the required corrective measures, in full compliance with regulatory

standards.

EDUCATION

Masters of Public Health, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Bachelors of Science, Tennessee State University, Nashville

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

FEMA IS632a - Introduction to Debris Operations, 2011

Certified Healthcare Safety Professional Review Course, 2001.

AHERA Management Planner Update Course, 1999 - 2000.

AHERA Inspector Update Course, 1999 - 2000.

Consequence Management 2000, Emergency Preparedness Training Exercise, 2000.

Annual Occupational Safety and Health Conference, 1993 - 2000.

Respirator Fit Testing Workshop, 1999.

Emergency Responder Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Technician - Hospital Provider Course, 1999

CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA (40) HAZWOPER

Transportation Workers Identification Credentials (TWIC)

PEC, MCM – 252: Emergency Response BP Oil Spill Clean-Up Certified Healthcare Safety Professionals (CHSP), Master Level, No. 1481.

EPA Accredited, Certified Asbestos Abatement Planner Manager, No. 00-069-14.

EPA Accredited, Certified Asbestos Inspector, No. 00-068-22.

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