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Damian Henderson

Olive Branch

Summary

Highly accomplished and results oriented senior operations leader, people manager, and safety specialist with over 15 years of experience solving complex issues, driving process improvement, and executing strategies to increase productivity, profitability, and safety. A proven knowledge of occupational health and safety, operations management, human resources and regulatory compliance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Specialist

CentiMark
04.2024 - Current

• Perform roof top and warehouse safety inspections, incident investigations, job safety analyses, safety training, and internal audits to address all safety violations and compliance.

• Develop and oversee OSHA, EPA, and DOT training programs for employees while conducting safety training meetings for employees and leaders.

• Complete daily JHA and equipment Inspections, including checking Fall Protection Plans, Tool Box Talks and other safety documents required to be on site.

• Serves as a resource to management on matters relating to OSHA, DOT, and EPA compliance.

  • Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Provided timely guidance and support for employees involved in accidents or near misses, facilitating speedy recovery and return-to-work efforts when appropriate.


Director of Technology Sales & Recruiting

KenBrook Staffing
02.2021 - 04.2024
  • Developed the HRMS while facilitating recruitment,

onboarding/offboarding strategies, and professional development opportunities for all talent while handling employee complaints, grievances, and disputes.

  • Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR and Safety functions.
  • Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
  • Recruited high-caliber development personnel, prioritizing candidates with history of helping employers execute business goals by exceeding expectations.
  • Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.

Emergency Management Specialist

Air Force National Guard
09.2024 - Current
  • Conducts education, training, exercises, and validation events to prepare assigned and apportioned forces to execute mission command during major accidents, natural disasters and state and non-state employment of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) against air, space and cyber

projection platforms.

  • Developed comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards and prioritize mitigation efforts.
  • Reduced recovery time after incidents by establishing and maintaining effective communication channels among stakeholders.
  • Designed and delivered targeted emergency management training programs for first responders, increasing their readiness to handle crises effectively.

Aircraft Rescue Firefighter

FedEx(GMR)
03.2019 - 02.2024
  • Respond to and mitigate emergency incidents such as structural fires, aircraft accidents, and medical emergencies.
  • Collaborate with engineers and managers to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
  • Manage ongoing safety programs for the site and unit organizations including HAZMAT, RESCUE, and OSHA training.
  • Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
  • Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.

Staff Sergeant - ARFF

Air National Guard
10.2013 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning fire and unit operational strategies.
  • Prepared detailed written reports and formulated policy and guidance for use of subordinate organizations.
  • Developed improvement plans to strengthen force collaboration and performance.
  • Optimized efforts for military personnel and civilian contractor teams in execution and delivery of command operations.
  • Trained, coached and mentored units to improve readiness and training.



Operations Manager

Value City Funiture
05.2012 - 10.2013
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Proactively identified and solved complex HR problems that impacted operations management and business direction.
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, customer service, HR best practices and protocols.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.

Store Manager

Sleep Number Corporation
11.2005 - 05.2012
  • Lead store operations, recruiting, management, training, and sales functions ensuring productivity, and compliance with the company's HR policies and procedures.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Demonstrate a tenacious drive for results, while holding self and team accountable for becoming trusted, successful “Sleep Experts” and consistently exceeding sales goals.
  • Maintained detailed and accurate accounting records by overseeing documentation of sales, purchases and requisitions.

Education

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
04-2024

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
05-2018

Skills

  • Incident command
  • Public safety
  • First aid training
  • Training and education
  • Interpersonal
  • Problem Solving
  • Human Resources
  • Workplace Safety Regulations
  • Safety Training and Education
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Hazard Identification and Control
  • Leadership Management
  • Risk Assessment and Management Incident Investigation
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • Safety Audits and Inspections

Affiliations

  • National Honors Society
  • The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS)

Certification

Fire Incident Safety Officer

Fire Inspector I

Fire Officer I

Fire Instructor I

Hazardous Materials Technician Rescue Technician(Haz-Mat)

Confined Space Rescue Technician

Rope Rescue I/II

OSHA 30

NREMT

First Aid/CP

Timeline

Emergency Management Specialist

Air Force National Guard
09.2024 - Current

Safety Specialist

CentiMark
04.2024 - Current

Director of Technology Sales & Recruiting

KenBrook Staffing
02.2021 - 04.2024

Aircraft Rescue Firefighter

FedEx(GMR)
03.2019 - 02.2024

Staff Sergeant - ARFF

Air National Guard
10.2013 - 09.2024

Operations Manager

Value City Funiture
05.2012 - 10.2013

Store Manager

Sleep Number Corporation
11.2005 - 05.2012

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Columbia Southern University

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Community College of The Air Force
Damian Henderson