Years: 2019 to Present |
Employer: Undisclosed |
Title: Principal |
Department: Consulting |
Responsibilities:
Assist companies with accurate, efficient recordkeeping procedures. Provide detailed monitoring of record-keeping to avoid non-compliance issues through a wide variety of software, forms, and manuals. Offer practical, timesaving tools and techniques to ensure compliance with heavily enforced DOT fleet safety regulations. Create solutions to avoid costly litigation, cut training prep time, increase workplace safety, boost worker productivity and reduce staff turnover. Review and/or revise current policies and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and compliance of all DOT regulations. Provide expert witness reports and serve as subject matter expert in depositions/court trials. This is a contract/as needed position. |
Years: 2016 to 2018 |
Employer: Gypsum Express |
Title: Director of Orientation, Training, and Recruiting |
Department: Training |
Responsibilities:
Manage, modify, and develop organizational effectiveness and oversee change management of company training, safety, and orientation programs. Provide feedback, reports, research, and accountability to Executive Management/Ownership. Responsible for the development and improvement of driver training and orientation programs to include addressing company policies and procedures. Oversee HR functions for all incoming employees. Manage training pay, schedules, oversee personnel, make hiring, firing, and disciplinary decisions. Manage department budget. Oversee recruiting department. |
Years: 2010 to 2015 |
Employer: ABCO Transportation |
Title: Manager of Safety |
Department: Safety |
Responsibilities:
Oversee transportation safety, recruiting, and maintenance department as well as driving personnel. Oversee the safety of equipment and facility. Oversee HR functions. Apply analytical, fact-finding, and problem-solving techniques to facilitate accurate evaluation of safety and cost effectiveness. Recommend solutions for assessment and improvement of company effectiveness in order to achieve organizational objectives, goals, and achievement with an emphasis on safety. Applied various organizational and management theories. Extensive public speaking, problem-solving, and rapport building with a diverse group of people. Oversee workers compensation issues. Hire, terminate, train, and determine disciplinary action of personnel. |
Years: 2007 to 2008 |
Employer: US Department of Transportation |
Title: Transportation Specialist |
Department: Enforcement and Compliance |
Responsibilities:
Conduct research and analyses through monitoring and review of field evaluation data. Review and update enforcement policies. Respond to inquiries from the public, motor carrier industry, federal and state agencies concerning regulations. In conjunction with senior personnel, draft reports to Congress, propose legislation, budget support and justifications, briefings and testimony for Congressional hearings, and other verbal presentations. Serve as facilitator for conferences, meetings, and workshops for the DOT National Enforcement Team. |
Years: 2005 to 2007 |
Employer: Werner Enterprises |
Title: Terminal Safety Manager |
Department: Safety |
Responsibilities:
Oversee the student-training program consisting of approximately 600 revolving students per month. Monitor progress and offer guidance to students from hire through promotion to qualified driver. Monitor progress throughout training process. Handle student and trainer conflicts and concerns. Counsel students regarding compliance of company and DOT policy. Conduct alcohol and drug testing as necessary. Coordinate with planners, dispatchers, and trainers to ensure timely and safe delivery and pickup of freight. Conduct accident, safety, and log reviews. Conduct training seminars and orientation. Manage training department office staff. |