Chad Niec

About Chad Niec

Result oriented risk and safety executive with significant accomplishments in managing safety, health and environmental programs. Risk results were achieved by being a hands-on safety professional combining analysis, strategic safety planning and the implementation of safety programs across a multi-state and location operations. Solid understanding of safety & risk insurance practices relating to property, auto, workers compensation coverage. Negotiated with brokers and insurance carriers including loss control processes. Experienced in managing workers compensation claims nationally. Maintained strong working relationships with internal and external customers, and successfully promoted improved safety and health methods across the organization. Adept at driving teams to deliver balanced safety solutions with a proven ability to lead and develop a strong team of safety professionals. Certifications Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Six Sigma Green Belt Training, Chicago Deming Association Specialties: Safety compliance (DOT | OSHA | EPA) Budgeting Safety auditing Behavior based safety Supervisory leadership Vendor safety management Contractor safety Incident investigation Job safety analysis International safety expertise Safety policy development Fleet safety Injury prevention Managing multi-site safety operations Safety trend analysis Worker compensation claim expertise Ergonomic safety analsysis Workplace safety analysis Employee safety training

Experience

1. VP, Risk Management

   PROMAN Staffing USA

   Jan 2011 — Present · Northbrook, IL

   Responsible for the development, transformation and implementation of the organization\'s risk management program by streamlining the overall process to assess, manage and mitigate risk across the organization. Mentored and mobilized resources to train internal team members to successfully control losses and cut insurance costs. Research, recommend and administer safety & health programs across all lines of operations by partnering with client businesses and coached front-line managers on accident prevention. Improved our internal claim process by devising new procedures to manage claims and minimize short and long-term financial exposure.

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  Masters, Industrial Management

  1999 — 2001

• Indiana State University

  Bachelor, Safety Management

  1976 — 1980

• Chicago Deming Association

  Six Sigma Green Belt Training