Garth Sheffryk
Semi-Retired
Port Shepstone,KZN
Summary
Well-qualified Training Specialist adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs. Authoritative and clear communicator with a charismatic style and insightful approach. Pursuing new professional opportunities with room for advancement. Dedicated Training Specialist with 5 years of experience in driving personnel development and performance. Talented in developing and delivering programs to meet specific training needs of the Emergency and Construction organizations. Background includes organizing classes, materials and equipment for a number of training courses. Organized, proactive and flexible team player with excellent multitasking and time management skills. Organized Gauteng HSE, Risk and Training Manager with 5 years of total compliance to the OHSAct 85 of 1993 experience. Expert in Developing Safety Systems amongst including training with extensive knowledge of Office Out Look, Microsoft, Powerpoint and Excel use and Emergency and Construction industry procedures. Proven leader ready to make hard decisions and counsel companies to long-term success.
Overview
20
20
years of post-secondary education
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Gauteng Area HSE, Risk and Training Specialist
Waco Africa
Elandsfontein, Germiston
05.2008 - 07.2014
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated training for [unlimited] employees.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with [Branch Managers] and suggested remediation.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Reduced worker's compensation premiums through far having far fewer Lost Time Injuries.
- Developed and implemented company procedures that effectively reduced job site accidents by 98%.
- Updated contract, project and crew leaders with daily status reports on observations and incidents.
- Inspected job sites and completed in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations.
- Developed, implemented and trained on safety programs and injury prevention programs for an unspecified number of clients in the Construction industry.
- Directed recordkeeping and paperwork preparation in line with OSHA requirements.
- Conducted safety evaluations to recommend alternate safety procedures.
- Assessed compliance of site operations, accuracy of forms and adequate employee notification for different policies.
- Collaborated with contract management and optimized procedures at numerous sites with an ongoing large number of sites with large numbers of employees all over the SA in land Region.
- Used Microsoft software to create and maintain records of all safety rules, regulations and guidelines.
- Conducted new employee interviews, orientation and training, and provided ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
Paramedic
Netcare 911
Johannesburg, Gauteng
09.2000 - 04.2008
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for over daily patients.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Used AVIA to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Trained NUMEROUS EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Used AVIA to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Responded to 8 daily emergencies per 12 hour shift, working alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Call Taker and Dispatcher
Netcare911
Midrand, Johannesburg
06.2003 - 12.2005
- Collected personal information from customers to accurately document requests.
- Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
- Connected callers with appropriate professional, department or business.
- Boosted customer loyalty 100% by placing follow-up calls to customers who reported issues.
- Assisted over 250 customers daily by answering questions and transferring to appropriate departments.
- Responded to customer inquiries with patience and positivity to establish excellent first impression.
- Attended safety training meetings to learn procedures for handling medical and fire emergency calls.
- Performed data entry operations to update database with customer responses.
- Provided new employees with voice and accent training to teach proper customer service etiquette.
- Processed customer calls by accurately logging all pertinent information with AVIA.
- Operated computers and fax machines to send and receive messages to customers and coworkers.
- Logged all incoming Emergency calls and Dispatched the information to the relevant Dispatches as per Areas throughout South Africa.
- Dispatched all Emergency vehicles in attending to Emergencies throughout Gauteng while taking into account of what qualifications were needed on which scene.
- Trained new staff to adequately function in the Call Centre whether being that of call taking or Dispatching.
Medical Call Centre BBR Security
BBR Security
Horison View, Roodepoort
2000.05 - 2000.07
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Helped to implement new medical response systems linked to armed response.
Paramedic
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services
Johannesburg, Gauteng
06.1990 - 04.2000
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for over 20 daily patients.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Used [Universal Mobile Communication TerminalsSoftware] to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Trained Numerous EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Used AVIA to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Responded to 20 daily emergencies per 12 hour shift, working alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Call Centre Emergency Services Dispatcher
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services
Johannesburg, Gauteng
02.1996 - 03.1998
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Received all Emergency Calla, logged call data accurately and sent for Despatch of applicable Life Support Vehicle.
- Despatched Emergency vehicles as calls came in to all various Areas where the calls originated from.
Education
Safety Management - Occupational Health And Safety
UNISA
Long Disatnce Learning 07.2011 - 03.2021
No Degree - Ambulance Emergency Assistant
Transvaal Ambulance Training College
Johannesburg 05.1991 - 07.1991
No Degree - Fascilitaion (ITIS).
HR Generalists
Johannesburg 04.2013 - 04.2013
No Degree - Call Centre Crisis Course
Emergency Services Chaplaincy(Southern Africa
Midrand, Johannesburg 09.2003 - 09.2003
No Degree - SAMTRAC Training Course
NOSA
SGB-Cape Kendel Offices 12.2007 - 12.2007
No Degree - SAMTRAC For MINING
NOSA
Rustenburg 09.2011 - 09.2021
No Degree - NOSA Health And Safety Auditors Course
NOSA
Centurion 07.2009 - 07.2009
No Degree - Incident And Accident Investigation Level 3
NOSA
Boksburg 11.2010 - 11.2010
No Degree - Grade E Security
BBR Security Training School
Johannesburg 07.2000 - 10.2000
Skills
Vulnerability and risk assessment
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 2500 staff members at at given time in the Safety Sector.
- Whilst looking after numerous Construction Sites over 5 Provinces, all my relevant Branches received the Nosa 5 Star Integrated Quality Performance audit outcomes over a three year period.
- Whilst working in the Netcare 911, Global Response Centre, I received Recognition Awards for continuously maintaiing a high quality of service.
Timeline
No Degree - Fascilitaion (ITIS).
HR Generalists
04.2013 - 04.2013
No Degree - SAMTRAC For MINING
NOSA
09.2011 - 09.2021
Safety Management - Occupational Health And Safety
UNISA
07.2011 - 03.2021
No Degree - Incident And Accident Investigation Level 3
NOSA
11.2010 - 11.2010
No Degree - NOSA Health And Safety Auditors Course
NOSA
07.2009 - 07.2009
Gauteng Area HSE, Risk and Training Specialist
Waco Africa
05.2008 - 07.2014
No Degree - SAMTRAC Training Course
NOSA
12.2007 - 12.2007
No Degree - Call Centre Crisis Course
Emergency Services Chaplaincy(Southern Africa
09.2003 - 09.2003
Call Taker and Dispatcher
Netcare911
06.2003 - 12.2005
Paramedic
Netcare 911
09.2000 - 04.2008
No Degree - Grade E Security
BBR Security Training School
07.2000 - 10.2000
Medical Call Centre BBR Security
BBR Security
2000.05 - 2000.07
Call Centre Emergency Services Dispatcher
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services
02.1996 - 03.1998
No Degree - Ambulance Emergency Assistant
Transvaal Ambulance Training College
05.1991 - 07.1991
Paramedic
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services
06.1990 - 04.2000
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