Stephen Thompson,
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Steve Thompson is a health, safety, insurance,
and risk management consultant. He is the President of
Aspen Risk Management Group, an employee-owned consulting
company - dedicated to providing effective business improvement strategies for commercial, non profit, and government clients.
He is an innovator and leader in risk management, performance management, safety and health, and business improvement.
He is a presenter on industry-specific topics such as “Increasing Sales through Value Added Services,” and is a published author of articles such as: “The Non Profit Guide to Commercial Insurance” and “A Shareholder Solution to Workers’ Compensation.” He is the co-author of
“Workplace Safety: A Guide for Small and Midsized
Companies” (Wiley Publications)
Steve has also served in Risk and Safety Management positions for small, medium, and large companies, and he spent time on both the carrier and insurance agency/broker side of business. He is the former program coordinator for the Occupational Health and Safety Program – Extended Studies at San Diego State University, where he also served as adjunct professor for eight years. He has a long track record of working to improve businesses through his founding of the Workers’ Compensation Training Consortium, and the creation of an Employee Culture and Ideas Survey. Steve is involved with numerous industry-related associations, including serving as a Coach and Facilitator with Polestar, an insurance industry performance improvement company.
He is a speaker and consultant to various industry groups, and has been instrumental in assisting numerous non-profit organizations increase their revenue through various technology strategies. He has helped hundreds of companies improve their business operations, human resource functions, and safety/health programs. Earlier in his career, Steve served in the Air Force as a medic, and later worked as an Emergency Room Nurse.
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Aspen Risk Management Group, San Diego, California
Aspen
Risk Management Group, an employee-owned consulting company, is dedicated to providing effective business improvement strategies for commercial, non profit, and government clients.
It's primary goal is to save lives, prevent injuries & illnesses, and
protect its clients from harm.
President - Responsible for strategic planning and vision.
o Quickly becoming the best known risk management service firm among insurance agents and carriers
o Created the "Safe People -- Safe Places" annual service plan
o Hired key staff and partnered with highly qualified independent contractors to deliver risk management, safety, and human resources services
G.S.
Levine Insurance Services
G.S. Levine Insurance Services is a leading San Diego insurance agency providing insurance and risk management solutions.
Strategic
Insurance Partners is an independent risk management services company providing
safety, health, and risk management consulting.
Director,
Risk Management Services - Responsible for the development of risk services
products and consulting for both organizations.
o Developed appropriate methodology to effectively deliver risk management services
o Provide
training and education seminars to businesses in subject areas: workers'
compensation, safety and health leadership, ergonomics, and risk management
principles
o
Introduced
comprehensive and holistic safety and health strategies
o Implemented effective multimedia training techniques
o Promote and focus insurance industry to utilize
compassion and caring in the treatment of work-related injuries
Zenith Insurance Company, San Diego,
California
Leading workers'
compensation insurance carrier servicing 30,000++ (2001) clients,
$620 million in revenue (2001) and total assets of $1.5 billion (2002).
Manager, Safety & Health Department - Responsible for leadership of staff (6), management
of department, account management/customer service for 2600 clients, and $41M
in premium. Joined Zenith as a Safety
& Health Consultant and promoted to Manager. Left organization in August, 2001 to spend time with family and
develop additional projects.
o Department
achieved superior financial results and client outcomes
o Initiated
and directed department through technology enhancements and leadership
principles
o Developed
and implemented a Customer Database
Management system
o Introduced
innovative safety and health strategies such as risk mapping, behavioral and
cultural-based safety, and workplace fitness
o Conceived
and implemented effective multimedia training techniques (incorporating
customers and their employees). Coached
department staff on principles and techniques
o First to bring alternative medical care
methods to Zenith for the treatment of injuries
Pacific Safety Council (formerly San Diego Safety Council), San Diego, California
Non-profit
corporation founded in 1953, and Chapter of the National Safety Council with
$200,000 in revenue (1993).
Director of Operations - Hired into a newly created
position to plan and direct general operations and resolve fiscal
problems. Managed staff and volunteers
(20).
o Company achieved positive net income for
fiscal 1993 - the first positive gain since 1987. Increased 1994 net
income by 460% over 1993
o Introduced new product lines (computer
software, and emergency equipment)
o Created and organized new fundraising
efforts, including a Silent/Live Auction
Medi-Ride, Inc., Los Angeles,
California
Multi-unit,
privately owned transit company with $10 million in revenue (1992), maintaining
a fleet of 250 vehicles at multiple maintenance facilities. Company merged with Laidlaw in 1993.
Director, Risk Management - Brought on board to a new position to design and
implement programs to contain spiraling liability and business costs.
o Initiated
and developed an Emergency Action Plan focused on business survival
o Reduced
the annual (1992) renewal cost of workers' compensation by 43% ($575,000) and
vehicle insurance by 25% ($126,000)
o Reduced
the per-claim cost of workers' compensation claims by 70%
WIS
International, San Diego,
California
Second
largest nationwide inventory service company, and former division of Huffy
Corporation (from 1988 to 2000) with $80 million in annual (1991) sales, 130
office locations and 5,000++ employees in 38 states. A 1988
acquisition by Huffy, now owned by ONCAP, LP.
Risk Manager -
In a newly created position after the acquisition
by Huffy. Designed and developed risk
control programs which reduced liability exposures and insurance costs. Full risk management responsibility for 38
states and $3 million of direct costs.
o Reduced workers' compensation costs
from $2 million (1988) to $1.5 million (1989/90)
o Produced contemporary safety training video
- WIS SAFETY TODAY
o Received Huffy Corporation's President's
Exceed Award
Premier
Products, Inc., San Diego, California
Largest manufacturer and installer of window products
in San Diego with three factories and fifteen construction crews. 1989 revenue of $30 million.
Health and Safety Manager - Hired to a newly
created position to oversee safety functions for two of three facilities and
600 personnel.
o Implemented OSHA, EPA and other regulatory
and record keeping procedures
o Reduced workers' compensation frequency by
85%, and costs by 80%
Instant Care Center of America (now part of Tenet Healthcare), San Diego, California
Kaiser Permanente Hospital,
San Diego, California
Licensed Vocational
Nurse - Emergency Department
United States Air Force, Riverside, California
Emergency Medical
Technician & Licensed Vocational Nurse
Southern Illinois
University, Bachelor of Science
Insurance
Institute of America, Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
University of Southern California, Certificate Safety and Health Management
OSHA Training Institute, OSHA 10 & 30 Outreach Trainer (Construction and General Industry)
Pacific Safety Council and API, Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)
Fluent in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher, FrontPage, Explorer
Fluent in Astound, and various multimedia, video, music, and photo software
San Diego State University, Occupational Health & Safety Program, Extended Studies (also responsible for curriculum design and course implementation). In addition to teaching duties, I assumed the program coordination role in 1999.
January, 1993-July, 2001 (See expanded resume for listing of classes.)
University of California, San
Diego, OSHA Training Institute
Guest Lecturer –
Issues in Workers'
Compensation 1999
Guest Lecturer –
Issues in Workers' Compensation 1998
Guest Lecturer In Business Program "History of Risk Management” 1991
“Basics of Workers'
Compensation,”
03/30/05
Speaker for Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Program, Pacific Safety Council
“Phases of the Safety
Process,”
01/04/05
Member of Discussion Panel, San Diego American Society of Safety Engineers
“Advanced Techniques for
the Safety Professional,”
05/04/04
Member of Discussion Panel, San Diego American Society of Safety Engineers
“Greatest Lessons in
Achieving Safety Success,”
03/11/04
Annual
Meeting of the Pacific Safety
Council
“The GREAT! Safety
Leader Within You,” Annual Meeting of Sea
World of California 02/19/04
“Surviving the Crisis in
Workers' Compensation,” Economic Business
Conference 01/29/04
(Conference Sponsor: Poway
Business Park Association)
“Safety Techniques of
Workers' Compensation,” San Diego Business
Community 05/09/03
(Conference Sponsor: G.S.
Levine Insurance Services)
“Creating
Safety, Health, and Environmental Leadership,”
Annual Meeting
02/19/03
(Meeting Sponsors/Attendees: Orange County Chapters of:
American Society of Safety Engineers,
and the American Industrial Hygiene Association)
Thompson, S.T., (2004, November). An
insurance guide for non profit organizations. Internet:
Thompson | Currier,
43
Thompson, S.T., (1999, November). Treating a strained back. NCDA,
43
Thompson, S.T., (1998, December). What is the anti-aging formula.
The Adjuster, v11, 15-17
Thompson, S.T., (1998, January). 1997 year in review, 1998 year in preview. The Adjuster, v11, 10, 12
Books
Hopwood, D.G. and Thompson, S.T., (2006). Workplace
Safety: A Guide for Small and Midsized Companies: Wiley
Thompson, S.T., (estimated publishing date June 2009). Outliving Polycystic Kidney
Disease. San Diego, CA: Xlibris
Articles
Thompson, S.T., (March 2006). The teachable point of view on safety
consulting. Risk Management
Thompson, S.T., (2001, April). Controlling Asbestos Related Exposures in the
Automotive Repair Industry. Safety Connection,
4, 6
Thompson, S.T., (2000).
Basics of California workers’ compensation and safety. San Diego, CA: Self-Published
Thompson, S.T., (1998, January). Healthy web sites. Safety
Connection, 2
Thompson, S.T., (1997, May). Treating a strained back.
Safety Connection, 3
Shultz, J., Thompson, S. (2000). Zenith
insurance company [multimedia
CD-ROM]. San Diego: Zenith Insurance Company. (co-produced, designed, and directed this 7
minute marketing CD-ROM [done in Astound] for Zenith Insurance Company – San
Diego Branch)
Thompson, S., Sanchez, R., Cloud, M. (1997).
Safety – we have landed [videocassette]. San Diego:
Cloud Productions. (co-produced
and directed this 8 minute safety video for LSG Lufthansa SKY Chef)
Thompson, S., Huber, C., Cloud, M. (1996). Safety: what’s in store for you!
[videocassette]. San Diego: Cloud Productions. (co-produced and directed this 10 minute safety video for Mid-west
Convenience Store Association)
Workers' Compensation Training Consortium
Founder 2003
San Diego Insurance
Adjuster's Association
Past President and other positions 1995 to Current
Pacific
Safety Council (formerly San Diego Safety Council)
Board of Directors and other
positions
1992
to Current
Conference
Speaker/Presenter 1990
to Current
(Leadership, Workers’
Compensation, Health Care, & Technology)
Member,
American Society of Safety Engineers
1989
to Current
Member,
American College of Health Care Executives
1995
to 2000