Kurt VonRueden, CSP, CIT, SMS

Dedicated and talented Safety & Health Professional who excels in creating, building, and sustaining a safer workplace environment through effective leadership, coaching, and cross-functional problem solving. OSHA, Environmental, DOT. 10+ years of successful safety compliance leadership experience. Examples include leading and managing the health and safety of 1,300 union employees in a 927,175 sq. Ft. Manufacturing facility. Successful leadership in lowering losses by $257,000 in 3 years at a metal fabrication production facility. Expertise in conducting ergonomic assessments and managing Worker's Compensation injury claims. Soft skills include effectively communicating the value of safety to all organizational levels in order to stimulate achievement of company safety goals and increase profitability. Recognized for having a track record of delivering excellent training and conducting accurate/relevant safety inspections that make an impact. Diverse experience includes 3.5 years in Loss Control for Worker's Compensation insurance, 7 years experience as a Safety Manager/ Consultant & Trainer, 1.5 years as a Division Manager, 18 years of emergency response experience- Fire & Medical. Highly-motivated and self-driven with the ability to work well under pressure, collaborate with a team, and also with little supervision. Personal strengths & soft skills : integrity, dependable, creative, results-oriented, flexible, personable with excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills. Very dedicated & passionate Safety Leader. PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) credentials: CSP | CIT | SMS Past President of NW Chapter ASSP (American Society of Safety Professionals)- 900+ members OSHA 511 Certification- 30 hr. Course Environmental Health & Safety Manager Certification- 2010 Active member of American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) since 2010