Environmental Health and Safety professional, veteran and officer with a security clearance ready to begin work for an amazing company.

1. J o h n J . M e d e i r o s
M i d d l e b o r o u g h , M A , 0 2 3 4 6
508-245-4682
john.j.medeiros@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-medeiros
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL
Twenty years of diverse experience in managing environmental health and safety programs. Highly successful working
with upper-level decision makers, managers and employees to build safety cultures while balancing the bottom line and
creating comprehensive environmental programs. Proven skills that improve program results through establishing
department goals and adherence to timelines. Known for leadership standards, communicating progress and establishing a
team minded safety culture. Acknowledged through multiple awards for dedicated efforts in supporting the environmental
health and safety needs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MASSACHUSETTS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, BEDFORD, MA 01731 2012-2015
As a federal technician for the Massachusetts Army National Guard travel throughout the state is required as each
National Guard facility has its own environmental issues.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER
Managed and coordinated the efforts of four distinctly different departments to create a balanced statewide program which
oversaw the strategic environmental needs that allowed continued training on Camp Edwards, MA.
• Increased coordination and communication throughout the Massachusetts Army Nation Guard: Communicated
with senior leadership to create more efficient collaboration among departments.
• Developed department synchronization meeting: This effort alone eliminated 4 meetings a month and cut
redundant email traffic in by 50% by streamline department communication.
• Received National Guard Environmental Security Awards: Remediation and Sustainment awards have been
received for the team efforts of the department.
• Created two programs to educate employees: One program focused on educating employees working day to day at
the armories while the other educated National Guard soldiers who attended weekend drills once a month.
• Managed budget creation and disbursement: Developed multimillion dollar budgets and oversaw project by
project disbursement of funds without any overages. Hired three employees into critical positions while balancing
employees salaries against the yearly budgets without loss of projects or requirements.
• Security Clearance: Currently holding a federal DoD security clearance.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY ACUMEN
DRIVING RESULTS LEADERSHIP
• Holistic approach to recognizing
and mitigating risk
• Evaluating workers right to know
programs to build trust in the safety
program
• Budget management
• Maximizes yearly planning for
significant reporting requirements
• Maximizes management input to
customize programs
• Influential communication skills
to build trust in environmental
health and safety programs
• Company needs approach with
priority on employee safety
• Creating a low stress reporting
process
• Establishes programs that fit
organizationally and culturally
• Effectively addresses risk and mitigates
establishing employee trust
• Builds reliable relationships while
develops respect within the company
• Mentoring peers to develop career goals
• Created award winning environmental
and safety programs

2. J O H N . J . M E D E I R O S @ G M A I L . C O M
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MASSACHUSETTS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, HINGHAM MA 2011-
2013
Commanded the 1058th
Transportation Company with over 130 soldiers and more than 60 vehicles of rolling stock
through numerous state emergencies (snow storms, hurricanes and the Boston Bombing) and stood ready to deploy if
asked.
• Eliminated retention issues: Fostered a respectful work environment that citizen soldiers wanted to attend.
• Transformed failing administrative system: By moving personnel to appropriate positions, creating guidelines, and
setting goals the unit was brought to 95% compliance with management policy.
• Discarded redundancy: Created a schedule to inventory all property for serviceability and accountability then
balanced it against our needs which allowed for the elimination of unneeded stock and freed up supply room.
MASSACHUSETTS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, DEPLOYMENT TO KUWAIT 2010-
2011
Safety officer assigned to the 164th
Transportation Battalion with 2500 soldiers and a fleet of close to 500 vehicles and
rolling stock during the largest draw down of forces since World War II.
• Managed safety and environmental programs: Investigated all incidents from the OSHA 300, developed
appropriate, manageable and meaningful risk mitigation procedures, and kept up will all safety regulations under
extreme conditions.
• Award Winning Program: When measured against all like units the safety program scored 97% efficiency.
VENTURE TAPE CORPS 2007-2009
Environmental Engineer for a mid-sized tape manufacturing company where my responsibilities included yearly
reporting, managing of all hazardous waste and ordering personnel protective equipment and supplies as needed.
• Managed hazardous waste: Provided consistent oversight of the hazardous waste management program from
monitoring satellite accumulation areas to signing manifest and all the reporting required of the position.
• Created a laboratory safety program: By consolidating ordering of personnel protective equipment, spill supplies
and beginning a stock rotation plan the department budget was lowered and correct ordering increased employee
safety.
EDUCATION
• University Of Denver, Denver CO, Master of Science, Environmental Health & Safety 2015
• Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, 2004 Bachelor of Science, Chemistry & Geology 2004
• Massasoit Community College, Canton, MA, 2000 Associate of Applied Science 2000
CERTIFICATIONS
• OSHA -30 hr General Industries, (OSHA 34-900282549) 2010
• OSHA- 24 hr Hazardous Waste Management 29 CFR 1910.120 2008
• Radiation Safety Officer Course, 3M 2008
• DOT Transportation of Hazardous Materials 49 CFR172.704 2007
• Toxics Use Reduction Planner, Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute 2007
• OSHA- 40 hr Hazardous Waste Management 29 CFR 1910.120 2000

3. VOLUNTEERISM
Middleborough Conservation Committee 2011 - Present
Middleborough Citizen Environmental Health Impact Committee 2011 - Present
Massachusetts National Guard Association Membership & Marketing Committee 2012 - Present