Who The Hell Are You?
Young Professionals and Scuba Divers...I updated my diving qualifications so you can see what happens when someone right next to the amazing Red Sea.
I have made no secret about it...I love diving with the Camel Dive Club & Hotel (https://www.cameldive.com) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Those guides, boat crew, and instructors ROCK....please be generous and tip them well!
I am going to give myself an "E" for effort with the amount of passion and energy I put into my diving career and education...as can be see in my diving qualifications. I would encourage everyone to explore our beautiful underwater world too someday. 🥰
Young Professionals...remember, the secret to success is not a secret...hard work, dedication, training, and education is actually pretty basic. It's the implementation and follow through where people fall short on achieving their goals, dreams, and aspirations. I'm posting my resume with my diving qualifications so you can see how I got to where I am today.
When you figure that out, please do me a favor and let me know too...because I am still trying to figure out that part out for myself as well. It's a tough life being a Gypsy, but someone has to do it. 😎
Original post.
Just for the fun and in the ongoing spirit of transparency, I decided to post my formal resume in an article. My resume is not completely updated, however, it’s close enough for the intended purpose. I am not posting this information because I am looking for employment….I am not as I am currently pretending to be semi-retired, but working full-time on dealing with the situation in Cayuga County, NY.
I also wanted to post this information for the young professionals so they can see what the resume of a person who has actively working on continuous personal and professional improvement through hard work, dedication, training, and education. I hope this article gives you ideas on how to craft the language in your own resume as you seek employment after you graduate from college. Just for the record, I believe that college should be free for those who choose to attend.
I encourage young professionals to connect with me on LinkedIn to help build your own network and see other opportunities that you may not see within your own network. I actively repost other people’s articles announcements, opportunities, and information, in addition to writing my own articles.
We are all in this together to help each other grow personally and professional. Feel to connect with me on LinkedIn.
Resume For Jerry Gordon, MSES, MBA, CHMM, CCHO
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent leadership and organizational skills with a proven history of building consensus and partnerships with units across organizations.
A visionary with the ability to think strategically and analyze situations from a holistic perspective.
A steward of company resources with the ability to identify cost savings and efficiencies within operations and managing budgets.
An effective leader building teams and empowering others to be leaders themselves.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to collaborate and negotiate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
Experience with marketing programs and hosting conferences, events, trainings, and workshops.
Have served on both state and national board of directors for professional organizations as well as volunteering in non-profit organizations.
A team player who has a willingness to share information, contributes creative solutions, and implements systematic processes to address challenges.
An appreciation of organizational behavior and its impact on addressing and managing change within decentralized environments.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite products, website design and maintenance, and a variety of software applications, as well as the ability to adapt to new technological solutions.
A willingness to learn and the ability to comprehend new concepts, technology, programs, and disciplines quickly.
Extensive international experience having traveled to 23 countries and possesses the ability to successfully work with diverse cultures.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Master of Business Administration, concentration in leadership studies, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, May 2001. Earned while working full-time.
Master of Science in Environmental Science, concentration in hazardous materials management, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, May 1996. Earned while working full-time.
Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs, major in environmental science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, June 1992.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Career Break 08/20 to present
Temporary position for laboratory technician, support, Cornell University – College of Human Ecology, August 2022 – January 2024.
Continue with professional scuba diving training in underwater photography and videography, and training in graphic design software, Cozumel, Mexico, June 2022 to present.
Continue with professional scuba diving training, and training in graphic design software, Utila, Honduras, March 2022 to June 2022.
LSI Adjunct Faculty, Laboratory Inspection Project, Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI), New York, New York (project location), and other locations, January 2022 to present.
Temporary position for laboratory clean-out project, Cornell University - College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences, March 2022.
Temporary position for laboratory clean-out project, Cornell University - College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, January 2022.
Part-time Sales Associate, Indoor Lawn and Garden, Lowes, Auburn, NY, April 2021 – January 2022.
Continue with professional scuba diving training and training in underwater videography, Utila, Honduras, December 2020 – February 2021.
Assisted immediate and extended family with home repairs and renovations, Poplar Ridge and Massena, NY, August 2020 – December 2020.
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology – Department of Health, Safety, and the Environment Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
MANAGER OF RESEARCH SAFETY 10/17 to 08/20
Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of health and safety compliance are maintained across all research areas at the university.
Responsible for planning and leading all activity within the research community aimed at developing, communicating, and implementing health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs and procedures.
Manage, coach, and mentor 8 staff members within the Research Safety Team.
Develop and maintain a close working relationship with PI's and their research teams to understand the nature of their work and the hazards it involves.
Develop positive working relationships with support staff, carriers, and suppliers aimed at creating effective and efficient solutions to research challenges.
Develop inspection, monitoring, and other oversight processes to provide independent assurance to senior management on university compliance matters.
Ensure all incidents are investigated and appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
Create and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that address HSE practices and results for both KAUST and individual departments.
Lead the development, review, and implementation of research safety campaigns.
Act as the lead on all research safety matters related to biosafety, chemical safety, lab safety, laser safety, and radiation safety.
Serve on various standing and periodic campus and departmental committees, project teams, and campus events.
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine West Farm, St Kitts
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER 01/17 to 09/17
Provide knowledge and skills to generate and promote a positive health and safety culture and represents a key role in helping to control occupational risk.
Analyze work environments to design and implement programs to control, eliminate, and prevent disease, injury, and environmental impact caused by chemical, physical, radiological, and biological agents, ergonomic and/or other factors in areas of environmental health and safety (EHS) program management.
Inspect, monitor, investigate, and conduct trend analysis; documents compliance with standards, and recommends corrective actions.
Conducts or directs studies and statistical analysis to identify hazards and evaluate potential for loss; prepares report on findings.
Create new and update existing internal health and safety policies, strategies and procedures, and maintains conditions that ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
Act as a resource to managers and supervisors when investigating incidents, accidents, and complaints, and ensures the appropriate reports have been submitted.
Make recommendations following accidents and incidents to the Health and Safety Committee. Actively participates in health and safety meetings.
Cornell University – Department of Environmental Health & Safety Ithaca, NY
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH SAFETY 11/15 to 01/17
Provide leadership in the development and management of university research health and safety programs for the Ithaca campus and outlying facilities (excluding Weill Cornell and Qatar facilities).
Provide oversight of the campus biosafety, laboratory safety, and radiation safety programs, including supervision of 11 professional staff.
Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures, inspections, and training programs for laboratories and research spaces on campus.
Coordinate the provision of programs and services to reduce safety and health risks to the university community in a manner that is consistent with fiscal and environmental stewardship.
Partner with college and department safety representatives, and campus stakeholders to ensure customer focused research safety programs.
Participate on specialty committees as they relate to implementation of health and safety policies and programs.
Serve as a liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION DIRECTOR 05/15 to 11/16
Position held while also serving as the Director of Research Safety.
Serve as the Project Director for implementation of the Saba Learning Management System (LMS) – a campus-wide $1.07 million project.
Provide support for project managers and project team and supervision of professional staff.
Provide approval for all major scope, timeline and budget changes. Assist with securing spending authority for the project and provide input on any changes to funding/resources that might impact the project. Provide input and guidance on solution design from business perspective.
Decide on escalation of issues to Project Sponsors and Steering Committee.
Serve as a vocal and visible champion for the project.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR RESEARCH SAFETY 02/15 to 11/15
Develop and direct the university research health and safety programs for the 6500+ research spaces at Cornell University.
Provide oversight of the campus biosafety and laboratory safety programs, including supervision of 7 professional staff.
Develop policies and programs to reduce research related injury and illnesses and to assure appropriate administrative support to assist university operations with compliance of federal, state, and local regulations.
Approve institutional models while overseeing the monitoring and prevention of research hazards and diseases that could be present in research areas.
Design, implement, maintain and oversee research safety programs and systems that promote the health and safety of the university and individuals to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Conduct accident and incident investigations.
Serve as a liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and campus stakeholders.
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology – Department of Health, Safety, and the Environment Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
SUPERVISOR OF LAB SAFETY 01/12 to 01/15
Establish laboratory safety and biosafety programs at an international start-up university.
Serve as the university Biosafety Officer and as a member of the IBEC.
Review research protocols involving the use of biohazardous materials and hazardous chemicals.
Conduct risk assessments to anticipate, recognize, and control workplace hazards.
Perform inspections in laboratories to evaluate compliance with safety procedures.
Develop and provide training programs in live and online formats.
Provide support for emergency spills and accident/incident investigations.
Serve as a resource for faculty, staff, and students for implementation of laboratory safety and biosafety programs.
Promoted from Lab Safety Specialist to Supervisor of Lab Safety in March 2014.
Cornell University – Department of Environmental Health & Safety Ithaca, NY
RESEARCH SAFETY PROGRAMS MANAGER 01/08 to 01/12
All duties listed under Manager for Laboratory Safety Programs.
Manage the overall planning, development, and coordination of research safety programs.
Manage the overall performance of the Research Safety Group and establish annual program goals and objectives for the campus research safety programs.
Supervise eight staff members and student employees.
Manage the hazardous waste program, radioactive waste program, and regulated medical waste collection program, including managing the combined $715,000 budget.
Implement the research area inspections program for the ~6500 research areas on campus.
Conduct design reviews of new buildings and laboratory renovations and participate in project meetings for capital projects.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, manuals, training programs, web documents, and records to attain research safety program goals.
Work with various levels of campus personnel and serve as a resource for faculty, staff, and students for implementation of research safety programs.
MANAGER FOR LABORATORY SAFETY PROGRAMS 05/02 to 01/08
Manage the overall planning, development, and coordination of laboratory safety programs for the campus.
Manage the overall performance of the Lab Group staff and student employees.
Serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer and implement the Laboratory Safety Manual and Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Oversee the fume hood testing program (~1500 hoods), emergency eyewash/shower testing program (~2200 units), implementation of Hazard Assessment Signage Program, review of Form 10s, Ezranet participation, and training.
Conduct design reviews of new buildings and laboratory renovations.
Facilitate and participate on various departmental and campus committees: EH&S Work Force Planning and Unit Review committees, campus safety committees, Duffield Hall POSERs, Cornel Management System Steering Team, Life Sciences Technology and Physical Sciences Buildings, Lab Energy Conservation Initiative, etc.
Maintain records for regulatory compliance and serve as a resource during inspections by state and federal regulatory agencies.
Respond to hazardous materials emergencies.
Binghamton University - Department of Environmental Health & Safety Binghamton, NY
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGER 09/97 to 05/02
Manage the hazardous waste management and laboratory safety programs, including managing the budget for hazardous waste disposal, and conducting inspections of teaching and research laboratories, and building mechanical rooms.
Manage the university’s operating budget for hazardous waste disposal and associated costs.
Supervise professional staff and student employees.
Serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer, provide training and serve as an information resource for faculty, staff, and students.
Prepare Requests For Quotes (RFQs) for waste disposal and environmental projects, supervise waste disposal and manifesting shipments, and oversight of environmental contractors.
Involved in the planning, design, and specification of equipment for a new $1 million hazardous waste storage facility.
Compile data, prepare, and maintain periodic and annual state and federal regulatory reports and serve as a resource during inspections by state and federal regulatory agencies.
Respond to hazardous chemical releases and spills on campus.
Onsite Environmental Staffing Indianapolis, IN
FIELD TECHNICIAN (temporary position) 02/97 to 09/97
Provide on-site environmental services for facilities at a pharmaceutical company (Eli Lilly) through a subcontract with Advanced Environmental Technical Services (AETS).
Services included chemical collection, classification, and disposal, environmental sampling, and providing technical assistance to laboratories.
Took the lead in streamlining services and operations for efficiency and improved customer service.
Environmental Products & Services, Inc. Plattsburgh, NY
PROJECT COORDINATOR 07/96 to 01/97
Establish customer base and service existing customers - primarily a sales position of services.
Prepare scope of work and budget for bid packages for various environmental projects – Underground Storage Tank (UST) cleaning/removal/disposal, bulk and lab pack hazardous waste disposal, spill response, and miscellaneous environmental sampling.
Prepare RFQs for subcontract work and waste disposal.
Supervise technical staff and subcontractors.
Coordinate projects between company, customers, and subcontractors.
Indiana University - Department of Environmental Health & Safety Bloomington, IN
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST 02/94 to 07/96
Recruit, train, and supervise technical staff and student employees.
Inspect EPA permitted TSD storage facility, generator sites, and emergency response vehicle, including maintaining equipment and supplies.
Collect, classify, pack, ship, and store chemical and radioactive waste, and assist in preparation of RFQs for waste disposal and environmental services.
Maintain shipping, training, inspection records, and regulatory reports as required by EPA, NRC, and DOT.
Oversee collection of water samples and record keeping for the university's NPDES permit.
Assist in responding to hazardous chemical releases and spills on campus.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:
Certified Radiation Protection Officer, King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, Saudi Arabia, June 4, 2018.
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) – Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, June 1995 to present.
Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer (NRCC-CHO) – National Registry of Certified Chemists, 2002 to present.
SEHSA Environmental Health and Safety Association (SEHSA) – active member since 1997. Member of the SEHSA Executive Board from 2008-2016, serving on conference committees, and formerly the webmaster for http://www.sehsa.org.
Campus, Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) member from 2002-2020. Served on the CSHEMA Strategic Planning Committee from 2007-2008 and 2008-2009. Served on the CSHEMA Board of Directors as a Member-At-Large from July 2011-July 2014.
Carantouan Greenway – member of the Board of Directors from June 2010 to present and currently webmaster for http://www.carantouangreenway.org.
NYPenn Chapter of the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers - cofounding member since inception in 1999. Served as Chapter Vice President in 2001 and Chapter President in 2002.
NYS Certified Code Enforcement Officer - June 2010 to January 2012.
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) - Open Water Scuba Instructor (August 2018) and over 20 specialty dive courses, 2012-2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (selected examples):
Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Ithaca, NY, May 5, 2021.
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Senior Management Briefing (ISO 45001), BSI Training Academy, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, October 10, 2018.
Radiation Safety Officer Training Course, Saudi Pioneers For Specialized Services, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, May 6 - 10, 2018.
DOT HAZMAT Employee and Hazardous Waste Standards for Generators Refresher Training, Katt Training Consulting, Syracuse, NY, April 20, 2015.
Incident Investigation 8-hour Workshop – MBC Systems Integration, Ithaca, NY, April 1, 2015.
Diploma in Business Continuity Management - Institute for Business Continuity Training, July 2014.
FEMA Professional Continuity Practitioner - Continuity Excellence Series – Level I - Emergency Management Institute, July 2014.
FEMA Professional Development Series Certificate - Emergency Management Institute, July 2014.
Professional Development Program, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, March 9 – June 9, 2014.
Biological Material Packaging and Shipping Training, Richard W. Gilpin, Ph.D., Limited, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, May 21, 2013.
Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Cornell University, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, January 14-21, 2013.
Short Course in Biological Safety Principles and Practices, Richard W. Gilpin, Ph.D., Limited, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, May 23, 2012.
Short Course in Recombinant DNA and Institutional Biosafety Committee Program Implementation, Richard W. Gilpin, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, May 23, 2012.
Completion of the Accounting Certification Program, Division of Financial Affairs, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, June 2010.
Completion of the Land Use Leadership Alliance Training Program (LULA) – 4-day workshop, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Watkins Glen, NY, April 29, 2010.
Completion of 80+ hours of online courses for Adobe Website Design and Development, 2009.
Completion of the Research Administration Certification Program, Office of Sponsored Programs, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, May 2009.
Incident Command System Training – IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, Emergency Management institute, 2008-2014.
CNF Short Course: Technology and Characterization at the Nanoscale, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, June 7-9, 2006.
Practical Applications of Useful Equations, ACGIH, Cincinnati, OH, September 15-16, 2005.
Fundamentals in Industrial Ventilation, ACGIH, Cincinnati, OH, September 12-14, 2005.
Supervisor Development Certificate Program, Office of Human Resources, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 2004.
Guidelines For Laboratory Design: Health and Safety Considerations, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, April 19-23, 2004.
Hazardous Materials and the International Codes (4 hours), Semiconductor Environmental Safety and Health Association Conference Workshop, San Antonio, TX, April 13, 2003.
Completion of the Leadership Certificate Program, Binghamton University Center For Leadership Studies and School of Management, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, May 3, 2001.
Numerous other annual and refresher regulatory training as required.
PRESENTATIONS (selected examples):
“Marine Life of the Red Sea”, Carantouan Greenway Annual Dinner Meeting, Waverly, NY, April 15, 2015.
“The Finer Points of Laboratory Inspections”, National Association of Scientific Materials Managers Annual Conference, Niagara Falls, NY, July 29, 2013.
“The Nuts and Bolts of Inspecting Labs”, National Association of Scientific Materials Managers Annual Conference, Niagara Falls, NY, July 29, 2013.
“Demystifying Laboratory Inspections: Strategies for Success” – a four-hour professional development workshop presented at the 2011 CSHEMA Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, July 17, 2011.
“Environmental Health and Safety Topics For Research Administration” - presenter for the Research Administration Certification Program, Office of Sponsored Programs, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, and Fall 2009.
“Development of a Web-Based Laboratory Inspection Tool”, CSHEMA 2010 Conference, Baltimore, MD, July 19, 2010.
“Process Safety Management Techniques in University Laboratories – A Roundtable Discussion” – panel member, CSHEMA 2007 Conference, Boston, MA, July 24, 2007.
“Pre-Operational Safety and Environmental Reviews at a Nanotechnology Facility”, CSHEMA 2007 Conference, Boston, MA, July 24, 2007.
“Laboratory Safety Problems and Solutions – A Roundtable Discussion” – panel member and served as conference moderator, 2004 SEHSA Spring Conference, Poughkeepsie, NY, April 27-28, 2004.
“RCRA and DOT Refresher Professional Development Seminar” (2-day course), co-presenter, 2002 SEHSA Fall Conference, Lake Placid, NY, October 23-24, 2002.
“If I Had a Million Dollars...(aka) The Safety Rehab Project”, 20th Annual College and University Hazardous Waste Conference, University of Iowa, Ames, Iowa, August 12, 2002.
“Hazardous Waste Management” and “DOT Hazardous Materials General Awareness Training”, SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica, NY, March 27, 2002.
“Hazardous Waste Management” and “Spill Response”, OSHA 24 Hour HAZWOPER Incident Command Training, SUNY Cortland, Cortland NY, January 9-11, 2002.
“The Secrets of Inspecting Laboratories: What to look for, where to find the issues, and ways to solve the problems”, 19th Annual College and University Hazardous Waste Conference, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, August 7, 2001.
“Implementing RCRA on a College Campus”, guest lecturer, Environmental Law and Policy class, Department of Geological Sciences and Environmental Studies, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, April 26, 2001.
DIVING QUALIFICATIONS:
Dive Stats
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) # 336626
Diving Dates: March 25, 2012 - July 19, 2023, retired due to health issues.
Logged Dives = 721
Logged Time = 37,444 minutes
Last Dive Buddy: Guy Chaumette, Liquid Motion Academy, Cozumel, Mexico
Last Dive: July 19, 2023
Just for historical record, Guy Chaumette is the "Jacques Cousteau" of our time now...without question on so many levels. How cool is it that he was my last underwater videographer instructor and last dive buddy. Mother Nature gave me a perfect excuse to retire from my diving career. That is one for the record books.
Dive Locations
Bali Sea – Bali, Indonesia
Caribbean Sea
Bonaire
Cozumel
Grand Cayman
St. Kitts
Utila
Cenotes – Ocho Rios, Mexico
Red Sea
Al Lith
Jeddah
Thuwal
Yanbu
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Certifications
Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, May 2021.
Tec Gas Blender Enriched Air Instructor, January 2021.
Deep Diver Specialty Instructor, January 2021.
Equipment Specialist Specialty Instructor, January 2021.
Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty Instructor, January 2021.
Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor, January 2021.
Open Water Scuba Instructor, August 2018.
Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor, August 2018.
IYT – Marine Communication Master, VHF Short Range Certificate, March 2021.
IYT – Small Powerboat & Rib Master Certificate, March 2021.
Professional Underwater Videography - 7 days during January 2021.
Advanced Underwater Videography - 7 days during December 2020.
Caribbean Lionfish Containment Diver, December 2020.
Professional Underwater Photography - 7 days during March 2019.
Advanced Underwater Photography - 7 days during March 2019.
Drift Diver, May 2014.
Divemaster, November 2013.
Master Scuba Diver, July 2014.
Underwater Navigator, July 2013.
Night Diver, June 2013.
Search and Recovery Diver, June 2013.
Rescue Diver, March 2013.
Enriched Air Diver, March 2013.
Wreck Diver, February 2013.
Deep Diver, February 2013.
Project Aware Specialty, Fish Identification, January 2013.
Coral Reef Conservation, January 2013.
Peak Performance Buoyancy, December 2012.
Digital Underwater Photographer, December 2012.
Project Aware, September 2012.
Advanced Open Water Diver, May 2012.
Open Water Diver, March 2012.
PERSONAL:
Born in Massena, NY. Interests include scuba diving, underwater photography and videography, traveling, fly fishing, and hiking. A former small business owner who participated in a two-hour professionally produced DVD covering the topics of woodland and wildlife management. An entrepreneur who helped develop and commercialize an inspection software system and served as a cofounding member of the start-up company. Have traveled internationally to 23 countries including participating in an expedition to Antarctica.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
