Personal Interest

--Martial Arts: studied martial arts for over 30 years and earned advanced degrees in several styles. Was also a prominant tournament competitor for several years

--Magic: an accomplished magician who is a member of the Magic Castle, the Academy of Magical Arts, the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Society of American Magicians, and the International Magician Society

--Hypnosis: Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Stage Hypnotist, as well as a member of the National Guild of Hypnotist

Have a question or want to contact me?

Email: jim@jpoage.com

Phone: (602)359-8888

Jim Poage - Safety Training

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Professional Experience

FORMETCO INC, Duluth GA, 2017 - current

--Safety Director

Clear Channel Outdoor, Phoenix, AZ, 1998-2016

-- Vice President, Safety & Training

Tekcom LLC, Phoenix, AZ, 1996-1998

-- Corporate Director, Quality & Training / General Manager

Custom Latex LLC, Gilbert, AZ, 1994-1996

-- General Manager

Education:

--Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership - Emergency Management
Waldorf University

--Bachelor of Science, Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University

-- Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Safety & Health
Trinidad State Junior College

-- BS/MS, Safety Engineering
Kennedy Western University

Certifications:

Board of Certified Safety Professionals - Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional, Safety Management Specialist

Institute for Safety and Health Management - Certified Safety Management Professional

National Safety Council Instructor, CPR/First Aid; Defensive Driving

OSHA Authorized Outreach Instructor for General Industry and Construction 10 and 30 hour courses

Professional Associations:

Independent Billboard Operators USA

Outdoor Advertisers Association of America

Drugs Don’t Work in Arizona

National Safety Council

American Society of Safety Engineers

American National Standards Institute - ANSI Z359 Committee

Additional work info

Some of my experiences as a safety professional have allowed me to work with such unique businesses/groups as:

-- Adshel UK (London and Scotland)

-- CC Monster Truck Division

-- CC Live Entertainment (Concert Venues)

-- CC Radio

-- CC Pro-Rodeo

-- CC Supercross (Dirt Bike Racing)

-- CC Arena Cross (Xtreme Games)

-- Baxter Travenol Consultant (Singapore and Penang Malaysia)