Dwayne A. Powell 118 Dormont Dr. NEHuntsville, AL 35810

Mobile: 843-471-8984: Work: 256-544-2314

Email: powell_dwayne@outlook.com

OBJECTIVE: Highly motivated & career minded individual, seeking a management/supervisory position with unlimited professional career progression.

AREAS OF STRENGTH: Current Secret Government Security Clearance. A highly organized, take charge professional with more than twenty years of Training and Occupational Safety & Health experience. Strong problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Demonstrated experience in the coordination of mishap investigations. Commitment to detail in doing the job right the first time in completing all projects. Excellent communication and presentation skills. A team leader, providing motivation and training by example. Computer literate; Proficient Operator of Microsoft Program Applications. Extensive knowledge of general safety management functions, practices, and procedures. Understands organizational objectives, safety and occupational health principles, regulations, standards, and work processes. Demonstrates knowledge of OSHA requirements, methods, and techniques. Exceptional communication techniques, principles, and regulations; effectively communicates, both orally and in writing, when responding to work related problems and questions. Knowledge of standard OSHA training techniques, methods, and materials; sufficient enough to develop and present formal training and instructional sessions. Ability to plan, organize work, and meets deadlines.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

November 2013 – PRESENT: NASA Safety and Occupational Health Specialist; Marshall Space Flight CenterHuntsville, AL

Serves as a safety and occupational health specialist in the Safety and Quality Department of the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate. Provides institutional safety support for the Marshall Space Flight Center across a broad range of program areas inclusive of facility inspection, safety consultation, mishap investigation, emergency response, construction safety, contractor insight, and trend analyses.

Monitors and promotes improvement of safety programs. Ensures government and contractor compliance with safety requirements. Assists in ensuring institutional safety compliance with all applicable safety requirements to those program areas requiring remedial action. Performs analyses of compliance with safety regulations and procedures instituted by OSHA under the watchful eye of a higher graded safety specialist.

Develops, coordinates, and reviews of Center safety programs providing feedback to a higher graded safety specialist. Evaluates progress of safety capabilities, authorities, plans, procedures, training, and exercises. Makes recommendations on any changes or improvements needed to the current system or systems which will ensure SMA and MSFC are prepared for any emergencies, mishaps, disaster, etc.

Assists in the implementation a major Agency program dealing with complex hazardous conditions that involve a variety of safety considerations. The supervisor provides broad instructions and applicable techniques and procedures in order to support implementation of safety programs. Results and recommendations are reviewed by a higher graded safety specialist for investigating alternatives when program changes or compromises must be made, evaluating government/contractor safety programs for overall effectiveness and efficiency, for ensuring contractor compliance, and providing insight for program and safety requirements.

Conducts regularly scheduled, as well as unscheduled, inspections of work locations for the safety of employees, including office areas, laboratories, construction sites, etc. Conducts process evaluations at MSFC, where there is a strong probability the incumbent will encounter hazardous work processes and materials and unsafe environmental conditions involving a substantial number of employees. Recommends measures and methods to correct deficiencies found during an inspection and in the implementation of all applicable requirements. Provides feedback to a higher graded safety specialist in order that affected management can be informed of the hazards identified and violations cited, and advises management of recommended corrective actions. Conducts meetings with affected management representatives, with assistance from the supervisor, for reviewing hazards identified and violations cited.

Recommends modifications and/or revisions to NASA and contractor safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. Prepares basic instructions to implement newly developed or modified guidance. Recommends modification or development of procedural policy initiatives based on problems that arise during ongoing program execution. Prepares updates to safety regulations, documents, and requirements manuals with assistance from a higher graded safety specialist. Recommends modification or development of a

procedure or guideline where coverage is inadequate or nonexistent. Consults and maintains liaison with other safety personnel to resolve identified hazards.March 2012- November 2013: US Air Force Ground Safety Manager (GS12); Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina

The 628th Air Base Wing's primary duties are to provide installation support to 53 DoD and Federal agencies, servicing a total force of over 79,000 Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, civilians, dependents and retirees on Charleston AFB and Naval Weapons Station Charleston.  The installation maintains $2.7B worth of physical infrastructure across 23 thousand non-contiguous acres.  Managed the Ground Safety program for over 7,000 military, civilian, and contract employees. Responsible for development, implementation, and management of base safety plans, policies and procedures. Provided safety consultation to commanders, supervisors, and functional managers on technical directives, safety criteria, and operational techniques to ensure safety criteria was being adhered to. Directed 13 base safety personnel and 40 collateral duty safety personnel in the performance of safety inspections, investigations, hazard abatement and safety education training. Performed mishap data trend analysis and recommended measures to correct unfavorable conditions or procedures. Served as the base Operational Risk Management manager advising commanders, supervisors, and workers on Operational Risk Management procedures and techniques for reducing and preventing mishaps. Served as Chief of Safety in their absence managing Ground, Flight, Weapons and Operational Risk Divisions and 13 assigned personnel.

April 2009 to March 2012, US Air Force Safety Specialist (GS11); Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina

Develops and provides technical safety briefings/training/instruction to senior leadership, supervisors, and employees, as appropriate, on a wide range of work operations areas, such as VPP, traffic safety techniques and flight line processes. Provides VPP safety guidance to commanders, supervisors and managers in real- time to ensure compliance with Air Force directives. Evaluated occupational hazards with supervision, management and rank and file for hazardous situations developing successful solutions to complex problems. Monitors contract and in house construction and demolition projects to ensure imminent danger situations are corrected immediately and contracting officials are notified. Planned investigations and analysis of mishaps to determine origin, causes, and contributing elements and prepares written evaluation reports concerning findings for each program as appropriate.

December 2008 to April 2009, Safety Officer, CAV International; Kuwait City, Kuwait

Manages, maintains, updates and administers the Occupational Safety and Health Program in accordance with requirements of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) requirements. Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary to the overall management of a diverse ground, industrial and occupational safety program as separate or combined disciplines. Prepares for separate or combined disciplines supplements to regulations, manuals and instructions, and develops specialized local regulations defining mishap prevention, handling, and storage procedures based on interpretation and/or adaptation of higher command instructions and policies formulated by other federal government agencies. Develops and provides technical safety briefings/training/instruction to senior leadership, supervisors, and employees, as appropriate, on a wide range of work operations areas, such as traffic safety techniques and flight line processes.

June 2008 to September 2008, Safety Coordinator, Accurate Staffing; Charlotte, North Carolina

Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. Leads the investigations of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations.   Identifies learning from incidents that can be applied to assure the organization avoids future issues.  Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.

March 2008 to June 2008, Safety Manager, SMX; Charlotte, North Carolina

Oversees the development, planning and implementation of environmental health and safety policies and procedures within SMX. Manages regulatory requirements related to environmental health and safety for all SMX at the Weyerhaeuser; Charlotte Retail Center (CRC).

October 2007 to December 2007, Safety Manager, Thompson Industrial Service LLC; Charleston, South Carolina

Primarily responsible for assisting Division Management and supervision of the Charleston SC division; as well as other divisions during shutdown operations, to establish and maintain an injury free work-place and to ensure compliance with OSHA State and Federal agencies. Acted as the lead in injury management by escorting injured employees to Medical Providers for initial and follow-up appointments. Conducted and maintained Environmental & Health surveys (i.e. Noise, Air Quality, etc.).

September 2007 to October 2007, Safety Manager, Eagan McAllister Associates Inc; Charleston, South Carolina

Managed all aspects of the Safety & Health program for the Mass Vehicle Integration Program (MVIP). Responsible for various disciplines: HAZCOM, respiratory protection, fire prevention, fall protection, hearing conservation, and more. Developed and

implemented training programs for both management and workers. Implemented and improved overall safety program, realizing OSHA compliance.

September 2005 to September 2007, US Air Force Safety Superintendent (E7/MSgt); Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina

Assisted with conducting safety and occupational health surveys of functional facilities, equipment, and operations where normal safety risks are encountered. Conducted formal safety investigations of reportable and non-reportable mishaps involving Air Force personnel and property damage. Compiled and analyzed mishap data, identified trends, provided Ground Safety Manager with mishap/trend analysis data, and assisted in developing programs to reduce mishaps. Provided technical recommendations to Chief of Safety regarding safety and health for the repair and maintenance of Charleston AFB facilities.

February 2003 to August 2005, US Air Force Ground Safety Manager (E6/TSgt); Langley AFB, VA

Managed the safety program of a $550 million weather surveillance operation. Finalized contractual safety standards and Statements of work (SOW) supporting four major operations and maintenance contracts. Reviewed engineering plans, schematics, and drawings to ensure compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code requirements. Conducted safety inspections of facilities/equipment and operations, prepared final reports.

August 1998 to February 2003, US Air Force Safety Technician (E5/SSgt); Langley AFB, VA & NAS Keflavik, Iceland

During annual facility inspections identified potential safety hazards to assure adequate fire exits, stairways, aisle space, adequate sprinkler systems, etc. Provided technical safety training and instruction on specific safety procedures to supervisors, employees, and/or unit safety representatives on traffic safety techniques, proper storage of hazardous materials, laboratory hazards, and building evacuation procedures. Used formal training materials to provide and/or reinforce information related to safe work practices, accident prevention techniques, and mishap reporting requirements. Promoted safety campaigns through oral presentations at local safety committee meetings.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

May 1986 High School Diploma, Pontiac Northern High School, Pontiac, MI

April 2010 AAS Occupational Safety & Health, Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach AL, USA

November 2011 BS Occupational Safety & Health, Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach AL, USA

June 2005 Certification, Masters Certificate in Government Contracting - George Washington University, Washington DC

July 2005 Certification, Masters Certificate in Commercial Contract Management - George Washington University, Washington DC

June 2007 Certification, Home Inspection – Allied Business School Inc, California

April 2010 Certified Driver Improvement Program Instructor, American Automobile Association (AAA)

May 2010 Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, Georgia Institute of Technology

February 2011 Industrial Safety and Health Certificate, Georgia Institute of Technology

December 2011 Certificate of Achievement in Six Sigma Green Belt – Villanova University

March 2012 Certificate of Achievement in Lean Six Sigma – Villanova University

June 2012 Certificate of Achievement in Six Sigma Black Belt – Villanova University

June 2012 Master Certificate of Achievement in Six Sigma – Villanova University

References Available Upon Request