Division Safety Trainer

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1885234

SAFETY TRAINER & EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS LEADER | HEAVY EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION, COMPLIANCE, AND FIELD OPERATIONS

Core Expertise

• Safety training program development for heavy equipment operators and field crews.
• Authorized trainer for diverse heavy equipment classes; delivered classroom and hands-on instruction.
• Operational oversight of equipment fleets and inventory valued at multi-million-dollar scale.
• Continuous improvement and 5S implementation to enhance safety, organization, and efficiency.
• LMS administration, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination to maximize training completion rates.

Project Background

• Delivered regional safety and training programs across multiple states, collaborating with sales and leadership.
• Coached remedial field operators, achieving Classroom Training Satisfaction NPS of 9.6.
• Led yard organization and inspection improvements, raising branch inspection score to 94.3%.
• Managed equipment staging, return inspections, and work orders for high-volume rental and field operations.
• Supported academic agriculture courses and research through curriculum assistance and experiential field instruction.

Key Skills

• Heavy equipment instruction | Backhoe, Excavator, Skid Steer, Wheel Loader, Forklift, Aerial Lifts
• Safety & compliance | OSHA 10, NCCER standards, equipment inspection, near-miss reporting
• Training systems & scheduling | LMS administration, Smartsheet, classroom facilitation
• Continuous improvement tools | 5S, process optimization, documentation accuracy
• Technical tools | Microsoft Office, QuickBooks (basic), ArcGIS mapping and spatial analysis

Education

• M.S., Agriculture (Education emphasis) — Missouri State University
• B.S., Agribusiness — Southeast Missouri State University
• A.A., General Studies — Three Rivers Community College

Awards & Recognition

• Multiple internal workflow nominations recognizing excellence in training delivery and customer feedback
• Contributed to division-level award for documentation accuracy, customer satisfaction, and EBITDA growth
• OSHA 10 and NCCER certified; authorized heavy equipment trainer across numerous equipment categories

Why Interview this Candidate?

A safety-focused operations leader with 14+ years delivering measurable training and equipment oversight. Demonstrated impact includes a 9.6 classroom NPS, stewardship of an $8M equipment inventory, and improved inspection scores to 94.3% through targeted 5S initiatives. Certified and authorized to train multiple heavy-equipment categories, they can rapidly scale training programs and strengthen frontline safety culture.