ERIC STOLEN757-544-8982

Residence Dandridge TN ericstolen333@gmail.com

SAFETY MANAGERAn innovative safety management professional and former U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer credited with combining leadership, training, and experience to manage workplace safety programs effectively and effortlessly. Recognized Safety Expert, who leveraged acute attention-to-detail ability and knowledge of regulations to manage the handling, assembly, and storage of 2.1 million pounds of high explosive ordnance with zero mishaps. Demonstrated skill in applying OSHA 29 CFR 1910 guidelines and EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Laws and Regulations in the handling, shipment, and disposal of Hazardous Materials. Utilized Continuous Process Improvement processes to streamline and control costs. Seasoned Safety Professional, who motivates people for superior results.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Continuous Process

Improvement Emergency Management Tag Out/Lock Out OSHA Compliance

Quality Assurance Management Resource Management Workplace Safety Management Environmental Compliance

Personal Protective Equipment

Hazardous Waste Management

Microsoft Office/Word/Excel

Behavior Based Safety

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Swaggerty’s Farm 2016 – currentProject Manager Responsible for managing the company's multi-million dollar expansion and modernization projects. Coordinates with company executives, contractors, surveyors, project managers and design engineers for the safe and timely construction of all architectural projects, Works closely with company executives to help ensure that all projects have minimal production intrusion, cost expenditure, and environmental impact. Conducts BRC audits for the Company which maintains an AA BRC rating.

UNITED STATES NAVY, VARIOUS LOCATIONS 1986 – 2016UNITED STATES NAVY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 3 (7161)

SAFETY INVESTIGATOR (2015)APPOINTED AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMANDER, NAVAL AIR FORCE, ATLANTIC SAFETY INVESTIGATION BOARDOct 2015 was 1 of 4 Safety Investigators that conducted an investigation into a fire onboard a Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier resulting in $3.1 million in damages. Subsequent findings concluded negligence by non-compliance of shipyard fire protection procedures, and maintenance of fire protection equipment.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SAFETY OFFICER (2005 – 2016) Leveraged excellent motivational skills to create a positive work environment by building team culture Guided, mentored and trained sailors. Conducted evaluations for thousands of employees. Developed and provided safety training for groups as large as 3,500. Briefed high-level executives utilizing data sheets and power points describing process improvement strategies,

and creative solutions for complex problems. Analyzed data and created resulting reports, training lectures, and presentations for executive level briefings. Spearheaded the training, evaluation, professional development, and careers of 14 Quality Assurance & Safety

Officers.

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Utilized Six Sigma Lean, Total Quality Management concepts to improve production and administrative processes. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, familiar with 8D, PDCA, 5P, DMAIC tools.

SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE/SAFETY OFFICER/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT (2000-2005) Quality Assurance Chief Inspector, production manager, and technical specialist for the assembly, testing, and

certification of high explosive ordnance. Developed and applied in-depth knowledge and troubleshooting skills for high-powered, hydraulic, pneumatic,

and electromechanical systems. Served as Board Chairman for the certification and training for all Quality Assurance/Safety Inspectors and

ordnance-handling technicians. Safeguarded organizational compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations. Responsible for overseeing the safe storage, handling, shipping, recycling, and disposal of all Hazardous Material

and Hazardous Waste for Yorktown Naval Weapons Station MK 48 Torpedo Intermediate Maintenance Activity in Virginia.

CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT Managed the Department CPI program, led Command CPI assessment teams, conducted surveys, identified

improvements, and implemented changes. This process streamlined production, reduced waste and redundancy, and saved over $1.4 million in contract labor costs. Coordinated the training of 348 employees resulting in white, yellow and green belt Six SIGMA Lean certifications.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management Concentration)SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY | Fort Eustis campus office, VA | Expected completion March 2017

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Homeland Security specialization)SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY | Fort Eustis campus office, VA | Graduation March 2016

AWARDS & HONORS

Military:Meritorious Service Medal, Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3),

Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (5), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (8), Navy "E" Ribbon (5),

Navy Good Conduct Medal (6), National Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Civilian:Top Recruit, and Sharpshooter awards from Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Center

upon graduation from Basic Law Enforcement Academy.

Magna Cum Laude from Saint Leo University