Brian D. Vessels

About Brian D. Vessels

I am a career safety professional and pragmatic leader with 20 years of experience for various organizations on a corporate level as well as on projects of varying scale and complexity. I have managed a large number of projects simultaneously while not losing focus on the details to ensure everyone goes home safe. I am a goal-oriented, driven professional with a passion to help and be in service of others. I am a problem solver, and I believe in inspiring others by promoting respect, providing recognition and building relationships in my work environment. I have been successful because I treat people with empathy and respect, build trusting relationships and genuine rapport.I am a seasoned safety management professional with a proven track record of providing safety management services in various industries. I have successfully developed and implemented multiple comprehensive safety management systems that have resulted in significant reduction of incidents and injuries, a just safety culture and improved production in my work environments. By setting ambitious/achievable objectives and consistently measuring the performance of individuals at regular intervals any organization, that has the desire, can achieve world class performance in safety.I have a Master of Science in Safety Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Safety & Environmental Management from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. I hold multiple certifications from the Board of Safety Professionals including Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST), and Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT). I am always eager to learn new skills and stay updated on the latest industry trends and best practices. I have continued to grow as a safety professional and leader through daily interactions, reading and taking courses.)

Experience

1. Food Influencer- Elite All-star Club Member

   Yelp

   Aug 2019 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   I am a member of the Yelp Elite Club as a result of my influential reviews of a plethora of eating establishments in & around Charlotte Metro Area and during my travels throughout the Southeast and around country.

Education

• FEMA Emergency Management Institute

  Incident Command Systems and National Response Framework

  2010 — 2010

• New York State Department of Health

  Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), New York State Department of Health Asbestos Inspector Course, Completed Course Cirricula

  2006 — 2006

• Skillpath Seminars

  How to Become a Better Communicator

  2007 — 2007

• United States Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

  OSHA 10 and 30 hour course instructor

  2008 — 2008

• Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

  Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry: Completed Course Cirricula

  2008 — 2008

• United States Green Building Council

  LEED AP- Building, Construction & Design (BD+C), Certification Issued, LEED AP Specialty Course

  2013 — 2013

• SafeWorks, LLC, Spider

  Suspended Scaffold Competent Person Course, Completed Course Cirricula, Suspended Access and Rigging Safety

  2008 — 2008

• Amtrak

  Completed Course Cirricula, Amtrak Track Safety

  2005 — 2005

• The Construction Infection Control Training Institute (CICTI)

  Infection Control during Healthcare Construction for Managers, Completed Course Cirricula

  2012 — 2012

• Zurich North America

  Accident Scene Investigation: Completed Course Cirrcula

  2006 — 2006

• Landmark

  Landmark Forum

  2007 — 2007

• Total Safety Consulting

  Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 40-hour, Completed Course Cirricula

  2006 — 2006