1. Heath A. Buswell
936 Dogwood lane south, Oceanside, CA 920586 (760) 429-3872  heath.buswell74@gmail.com
Professional Summary
More than 22 years of experience as a proven and recognized leader in the fields of safety, logistics,
transportation,training, administration, and Quality Assurance.Possess unique ability to take on large-scale
projects and operations worth millions of dollars and to plan, coordinate, and execute with superior results.
Superior Safety Managerwith proven results in identifying areas of improvement and enacting innovative
processes to betteroverall adherence to safety standards,thereby markedly reducing number of mishaps. Keen
eye for forecasting logistics, manpower, training, and operational needs; an expert planner who takes all
factors into consideration and develops creative solutions to significantly enhance operations,training, and
customer support.As an expert communicator, lead, train, mentor, and discipline junior personnelto form
cohesive teams and strongerindividuals. Safety and logistics knowledge and management unparalleled as
proven record of success has resulted in improved operational and safety practices, bettercoordination with
external agencies, cost savings,and stellar distribution of assets.
Professional Accomplishments
 Organized and prepared equipment for meticulous Higher Headquarters (HQ) Occupational Health
and Safety Inspection; superior management resulted in overwhelmingly successfulinspection results
with no discrepancies.
 Served instrumental role in researching, developing, and implementing comprehensive equipment
preparation for embarkation to Australia, resulting in over 300 military vehicles, generators, and
other tactical items for embark from shore to ship and ship to shore.
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Employment History
U.S. Marine Corps
Combat Logistics Battalion 1
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
Company First
Sergeant/Company Gunnery
Sergeant/Motor Transport Chief
07/2012 to Present
 LEADERSHIP and SUPERVISION: Led 158 junior personnelin performance of motor transport
dispatching operations.Provided initial and recurring feedback, performance evaluation, training,
mentorship, and discipline. Maintained and reviewed training records to ensure all qualifications and
certifications remained current. Identified discrepancies,and scheduled and conducted
comprehensive training on career field-specific tasks. Coordinated with external units to schedule
ancillary training required in performance of regular tasks and for personnelleaving on assignments
supporting operations in hostile areas. Solved operational problems, promoted team building,
improved work practices, and arranged for employee developmental training.
 INSPECTION and ANALYSIS: Regularly inspected containers,vehicles, and other equipment to
ensure full compliance with all applicable local and Higher HQ safety and operational policies and
directives. Identified components that did not meet standards,and reported problem areas and
recommended maintenance to unit supervisors.Wrote and reviewed forms and other documentation
required for receipt and dispensation offuels and petroleum products,ensuring all information was
accurately annotated.Inspected facilities to validate compliance with all safety and security
directives. Analyzed potential safety and Force Protection risks, and relayed detailed information and
recommended corrective action to unit leadership.
 INSPECTIONS/AUDITS: Plan, schedule, conduct,and document recurring and impromptu
inspections facilities, buildings and processes to evaluate compliance with federal OSHA, EPA,
Department of Defense (DOD) and local safety regulations. Perform in-depth risk assessments of
hazardous processes and working conditions, including field exercises, training initiatives, and
convoy movements in order to identify, address,and mitigate or eliminate hazards to ensure safety of
all personnel.
 REPORTS and DOCUMENTATION: Compile and analyze statisticaldata, including number of
safety incidents for industrial hygiene and occupational safety and health in order to prepare charts,
table, and reports for distribution to unit leadership on a quarterly basis.

2. Heath A. Buswell
936 Dogwood lane south, Oceanside, CA 920586 (760) 429-3872  heath.buswell74@gmail.com
 INTERAGENCY COORDINATION: Exercised expert communication skills to collaborate with
external agencies to ensure standardized fuels dispensation and storage services. Liaised with HR,
Finance, Services, and higher-level leadership to support junior personnelwith issues surrounding
pay, official leave, temporary assignments,and housing arrangements. Safety topics and to ensure
safety requirements are consistently considered and adhered to throughout the course of daily
operations.Investigate,document, and prepare formal written reports that include recommendations
on preventive practices upon notification of minor and major mishaps.
 TRAINING: Develop and present detailed initial and recurring safety training to all assigned military
and civilian personnel.Utilize safety-related educational material to relay a wide variety of
procedures,regulations, resources,and reporting requirements to ensure all personnelare fully aware
of regulations and response to mishaps and emergencies, as well as preventive measures to mitigate
or eliminate potential hazardous in the workplace.
 MOTOR TRANSPORT OPERATIONS: Develop and execute transportation support operations
based on administrative and logistical requirements of current and future training and real-world
operations,both stateside and overseas.Conduct recurring inspections ofvehicles and associated
equipment to ensure operability and suitability for particular missions based on equipment
capabilities. Relay advice and recommendations to managers on personnel,equipment, and training
requirements to provide optimal logistical support to operations.
U.S. Marine Corps
1st Battalion, 12th Marines
Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863
Motor Transport Chief 03/2008 to 03/2012
 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Oversaw, administered, and monitored training program for 138
assigned multidisciplinary personnel.Developed and updated training records to maintain accurate
data concerning formal and informal career-field specific and ancillary training, certifications, and
qualifications. Planned and executing monthly audits of sub-unit training records to ensure lower-
level supervisors adhered to training requirements and directives. Advised unit personnel on latest
policies and requirements concerning formal and informal training.
 EVALUATION/ANALYSIS: Evaluated and analyzed career field and ancillary training progression
procedures for unit personneland temporary support personnel.Determined and implemented
revised tracking procedures to maximize effectiveness and efficiency in tracking variety of required
tasks and training modules. Initiated and conducted robust Quality Assurance (QA) inspections on
training records, as well as vehicle maintenance, in order to ensure full compliance with Higher HQ
and local requirements. Applied Lean concepts to streamline administrative and operational
procedures in order to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
 PLANNING: Performed a wide variety of analytical projects and studies related to training program
improvement, productivity improvement, management controls,and long-range planning.
Coordinated the presentation of planning issues to unit leadership. Planned, scheduled,and
conducted projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and
efficiency of training and operations.Coordinated logistics for team meetings involving staff from
various offices.
U.S. Marine Corps
2nd Battalion, 1st Marines
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
Motor Transportation
Operations Chief
02/2005 to 03/2008
 INTERAGENCY COORDINATION: Coordinated on daily basis with operations,maintenance, and
other units to fulfill customer requests for transportation and otherlogistical requirements. Employed
vast knowledge of logistics hierarchy to collaborate with Higher HQ logistics agencies to requisition
additional supplies and to address and resolve problematic areas related to maintenance, excess
inventory, and other matters.
 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL: Conducted regular inspections on equipment to
crosscheckphysical inventory against information contained within databases.Identified

3. Heath A. Buswell
936 Dogwood lane south, Oceanside, CA 920586 (760) 429-3872  heath.buswell74@gmail.com
discrepancies, and researched and executed expeditious corrective action to ensure highest level of
accuracy. Reviewed personneltraining records to ensure all personnelobtained and remained current
on mandatory qualifications, certifications, and specialized vehicle licenses. Scheduled and carried
out required training for personnel,as appropriate. Prepared and executed in-house inspections to
verify unit’s compliance with local and Higher HQ policies, procedures,and directives.
 SAFETY: Provided an overall safe, healthy environment. Organized the educationaland
developmental stages ofsafety programs. Created and operated safety programs in a manner to
protect the health and safety of all employees. Supervised and disciplined employees for safety
violations, as necessary.
Education
Kuemper Catholic High
School Carroll, IA
Related Training/Certificates
* OSHA 30HR General Industry Safety& Health * Ground Safety
* Mishap Investigations
References
Lance Oufnac USMC Battalion Sergeant Major 1-910-787-4155 lance.oufnac@usmc.mil
Chris Buscemi USMC Company Commander 1-760-858-9961 christopher.buscemi@usmc.mil
Volunteer Experience
Habitat for Humanity Branson, MO.
Additional Information
Willing to begin work as early as July.