Bruce Thornton, MS, CSP

Hockessin, DE 19707 302-239-4197 (H) / 302-332-9521 (C) E-mail: Bruce_Thornton@verizon.net LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/brucethornton28 Objective: Seeking a senior leadership position in Safety, Health, Environment to contribute and implement strategic vision, drive continuous improvement processes, and risk mitigation. Business Skills: Excellent organizational and project management skills Strong analytical and solutions development expertise Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively at all levels Highly effective presentation and training capabilities Strong team builder & team leader; excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent computer skills: MS - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes and Outlook Work Experience: Director of Safety Artesian Resources 2010 to 2011 Developed and implemented a total comprehensive safety program for several water and wastewater utility companies, encompassing approximately 100 facilities in two states. Developed and delivered complete safety training matrix, audit/inspection program, regulatory compliance programs/policies, etc. Vice President - Health, Safety & Environmental USM 2008 to 2010 Developed and implemented total health, safety & environmental program from the ground up. Worked closely with Transfield Services (Australian parent company) to integrate world class safety culture into USM and its five divisions across all 50 states. Implemented Safety/Health Leadership Commitment Program & scorecard, START Right, WC claims management, fleet safety, audit/inspection program, etc. Regional Manager - Safety/Health & Loss Prevention Avon Products 1997 to 2008 Provided Safety, Health and Loss Prevention leadership for multiple sites, including: Newark Distribution Branch, Canada, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and the fleet sales groups supported by these four facilities. Worked extensively with many international operations in Asia & Europe, including: Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, England, Ireland, Spain, Poland, Germany, and Hungary. Lowered incidence and severity rates at multiple site locations, while increasing overall safety awareness, safety behavior, and positive safety attitude/culture Developed Corporate Global Safety, Health and Loss Prevention Manual, Corporate Fleet Safety Program, audit/inspection program, as well as numerous safety and health policies/procedures Established & implemented Avons safety philosophy, safety appraisal system and goals, rules, best practices/SOPs, accident prevention committee, management and employee safety training, accident investigation form and guidelines, safety training checklists, JSAs, new employee orientation, etc. Led several international safety/health design reviews for new facility construction projects Philippines, China and Poland Led safety project team to dissemble aerosol manufacturing facility in Ireland and re-install in Poland Developed and implemented disaster recovery and business continuity plans, both nationally and internationally. Conducted numerous Y2K preparation audits/surveys globally. Manager - Safety/Health Avon Products 1993 to 1997 Responsible for all aspects of the Newark Branchs safety and health program. Also provided safety leadership for the Northeast Sales team, including workers compensation claims handling and fleet safety. Reported to Corporate Risk Management, and worked closely with peer safety managers to develop corporate safety, health and risk management policies and procedures.

Supervisor - Merchandise Control Avon Products 1991 to 1993 Supervisor for 50-70 direct reports responsible for supplying correct merchandise to support the shipping department and 15,000+ orders per day. Responsible for the safe and accurate movement and placement of over $2 million of merchandise per day. Supervisor - Safety/Health/Environmental Avon Products 1989 to 1991 Responsible for all aspects of the Newark Branchs safety, health, environmental and security programs. Developed and implemented a total comprehensive safety & health program from square one; including all policies, procedures, SOPs and their corresponding training programs. Also provided safety leadership for the Northeast Sales team, including workers compensation claims handling and fleet safety. Safety & Health Director Cressona Aluminum Company 1984 to 1988 Was the first Safety/Health professional to work for this 600 employee company. Responsible to create, develop, and implement complete safety, health and loss prevention program. Developed and implemented complete safety, health and risk management programs from the ground up. Developed and implemented safety training for all areas (powered vehicles, lockout/tagout, accident investigation, ppe, back safety, fire safety, hot work, emergency evacuations, etc., Conducted risk assessments, coordinated industrial hygiene surveys, and insurance inspection audits, and corresponding corrective actions. Worked closely with insurance companies and medical providers to reduce losses and minimize workers compensation claims. Reduced recordable injury rates by more than 40%. Conducted accident investigations, and loss trending analysis to identify causes and mitigating solutions. Implemented massive safety audit and follow-up program. Education: Work towards MBA Degree - Saint Josephs University M.S. Degree (earned in 1 year; with honors) - Health - West Chester University B.S. Degree - Health/PE (with safety concentration) - West Chester State College Professional development was completed in the following aspects of technical and business disciplines: Behavior-Based Safety Fleet Safety Disaster Recovery / BC Business Continuity Mgmt Ergonomic Assessment Life Safety Codes Electrical Safety Risk Assessment Fire Safety/Property Protection Accident Investigation / JSAs Project Management Workers Compensation Hazard Communication Post-Injury Management In addition, developed full working familiarity with the regulations, codes and standards issued and published by OSHA, NIOSH, Fire Protection Codes, as well as an understanding of international directives and codes governing businesses. Professional Activities: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Member of the Board of Directors for the Delaware Safety Council Executive Safety Management Program Certification (ASSE) Ergonomic Evaluator Certification (Matheson System) Member of National Safety Council, and Delaware Safety Council First Aid/CPR and AED certified References available upon request