J. A. Rodríguez Jr. is a highly sought after, nationally acclaimed and seasoned expert who has appeared on top radio shows and television as an analyst.  Radio and television show hosts have relied on him to provide effective, accurate, to-the-point, and timely information and analysis on today’s toughest news headlines. He has delivered keynote speeches, professional development seminars, and inspirational talks at the following institutions: Virginia State University July 2010 Virginia Commonwealth University  November 2008, April 2009 & 2010 Old Dominion University  April 2009 George Mason University  July 2009 Yale University  April 2009 University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management September 2009 University of Maryland at College Park October 2009 Pace University November 2009 His Book, "Not Intuitively Obvious - Transition to the Professional Work Environment", is listed as an "Honorable Mention" in the 2009 New York Book Festival and the 2009 New England Book Festival Winners' List under the "How-To" category. For additional information, please visit: http://newyorkbookfest.brinkster.net/portal/content.asp?ContentID=654 Rodríguez has demonstrated international expertise in the rehabilitation of enterprise safety performance through the development, implementation, and utilization of effective process-oriented management systems. His strategic and tactical methodologies have contributed to significant performance improvements on programs worldwide. He is recognized as a dynamic and motivational speaker and a foremost expert in the areas of construction, electrical engineering, occupational safety and health regulations and compliance, and health and safety legislation analysis. 

National Media Expert, Member of the Board of Directors for OSHA Region III VPPPA, Inventor (patent# 5,285,961), Certified Safety Professional, Professional Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, OSHA VPP Special Government Employee, Wentworth Institute of Technology 2009 Distinguished Alumnus Award