Experience

Trimac Transportation

• Canada
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Safety Specialist

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  United States Overall accountability regarding safety program for locations within the State of California.



Bauer's Intelligent Transportation

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Safety and Training

  • Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

  San Francisco, California, United States



Transdev North America

• Ground Passenger Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Safety And Security

  • Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

  San Francisco Bay Area

• Regional Director of Safety

  • Mar 2018 - Feb 2020

  Northwestern United States • Accomplished Regional Manager with 19 plus years of experience as a Director of Safety for leading industry organizations. Maintain highest quality standards to avoid/reduce cost expenditures associated with safety. • Safety Specialist with the ability to analyze trends, improve safety culture, pinpoint areas of improvement and implement plans to generate profitable results. • Excellent relationship builder with success in forming strong, sustainable relationships with Client and… Show more • Accomplished Regional Manager with 19 plus years of experience as a Director of Safety for leading industry organizations. Maintain highest quality standards to avoid/reduce cost expenditures associated with safety. • Safety Specialist with the ability to analyze trends, improve safety culture, pinpoint areas of improvement and implement plans to generate profitable results. • Excellent relationship builder with success in forming strong, sustainable relationships with Client and Internal personnel. Securing consensus among cross-departmental team members for key initiatives. Effective communicator and leader.

• Regional Director of Safety

  • Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

  Northwestern United States

• Director of Safety at Transdev Business Solutions

  • Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

  San Francisco Bay Area Direct Safety Programs of locations within the San Francisco Bay area including San Jose and Stockton. Oversee programs related to compliance for FMCSA, OSHA, Cal PUC and Cal OSHA. Work with Private Companies regarding transportation programs for Employee Shuttle Services.



MV Transportation

• United States
• Ground Passenger Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Director of Safety

  • Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

  Greater Atlanta Area Managing all aspects of Safety compliance, Risk Management, training and security. Monitor programs with regards to Federal, State and Local compliance including FTA, EPA, OSHA and DOT for Metropolitan Atlanta Regional Transportation Authority Para-Transit Operation and other locations within the Southeast Region. • Responsible for FTA, OSHA and EPA regulatory programs. • Oversight of FTA Drug & Alcohol testing program. • Conduct audits specific to safety compliance, training and… Show more Managing all aspects of Safety compliance, Risk Management, training and security. Monitor programs with regards to Federal, State and Local compliance including FTA, EPA, OSHA and DOT for Metropolitan Atlanta Regional Transportation Authority Para-Transit Operation and other locations within the Southeast Region. • Responsible for FTA, OSHA and EPA regulatory programs. • Oversight of FTA Drug & Alcohol testing program. • Conduct audits specific to safety compliance, training and performance. • Manage Employee Safety Training Program. • Maintain and Analyze accident & injury data with follow up in key areas to reduce and prevent accident and work place injuries through remedial and recurrent training. • Ensure Safety Culture is maintained through training and communication. Show less



All Aboard Transit Services, LLC

• Director of Safety & Training

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2017

  Commerce City, Colorado Responsibilities: All aspects of Safety compliance, Risk Management, Training and Security. Monitor programs with regards to Federal, State and Local regulations including Denver Regional Transportation District, FTA, EPA and OSHA. • Responsible OSHA and FTA regulatory programs. • Oversight of FTA Drug & Alcohol testing program. • Manage Employee Safety Training Program. • Maintain and Analyze accident & injury data with follow up in key areas to reduce and prevent accident and… Show more Responsibilities: All aspects of Safety compliance, Risk Management, Training and Security. Monitor programs with regards to Federal, State and Local regulations including Denver Regional Transportation District, FTA, EPA and OSHA. • Responsible OSHA and FTA regulatory programs. • Oversight of FTA Drug & Alcohol testing program. • Manage Employee Safety Training Program. • Maintain and Analyze accident & injury data with follow up in key areas to reduce and prevent accident and work place injuries through remedial and recurrent training. • Ensure Safety Culture is maintained through training and communication. Show less



Horizon Coach Lines

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Safety, Training & Security

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2015

  Seattle, Washington; Denver, Colorado Responsibilities: All aspects of Safety compliance, Risk Management, training and security. Monitor programs with regards to Federal, State and Local compliance including DOT, EPA, OSHA, TSA and WUTC (Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission) and NTA (Nevada Transportation Authority) for Company locations in the western United States including Seattle, WA, Denver, CO (RTD Para transit Operation) and Las Vegas, NV. Specifically, my responsibilities are: • Responsible for DOT, OSHA… Show more Responsibilities: All aspects of Safety compliance, Risk Management, training and security. Monitor programs with regards to Federal, State and Local compliance including DOT, EPA, OSHA, TSA and WUTC (Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission) and NTA (Nevada Transportation Authority) for Company locations in the western United States including Seattle, WA, Denver, CO (RTD Para transit Operation) and Las Vegas, NV. Specifically, my responsibilities are: • Responsible for DOT, OSHA and FTA regulatory programs. • Oversight of DOT and FTA Drug & Alcohol testing program. • Manage Employee Safety Training Program. • Maintain Corporate Accident Register. • Maintain and Analyze accident & injury data with follow up in key areas to reduce and prevent accident and work place injuries through remedial and recurrent training. • Ensure Safety Culture is maintained through training and communication. • Maintain Company Unified Carrier Registration, Passenger Transportation Certification (Canada) and Standard Carrier Alpha Code Registration. Achievements: Revised and reissued enhanced Driver Training Program in 10/2011. Successfully completed key audits by DOT in Miami (9/2011), Seattle (2/2012 & 11/2013) and Los Angeles (7/2012). Achieved top score of 1 (score is based on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the best) in Department of Defense review in Seattle (10/2011) and Miami (1/9/2013). Show less



Coach America

• United States
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Safety

  • Dec 2010 - Sep 2011

  Las Vegas, Nevada Responsibilities: Overall management of Company Safety Program in multiple locations in Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Nevada and Colorado including: • Driver Training utilizing National Safety Council DDC8 defensive driver training (BNSF contract for railroad operations in Gillette, WY). • Managed operation and safety standards regarding interline bus routes with Greyhound Lines in Gillette, Wyoming. • Responsible for DOT and OSHA regulatory programs. • Oversight of DOT Drug &… Show more Responsibilities: Overall management of Company Safety Program in multiple locations in Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Nevada and Colorado including: • Driver Training utilizing National Safety Council DDC8 defensive driver training (BNSF contract for railroad operations in Gillette, WY). • Managed operation and safety standards regarding interline bus routes with Greyhound Lines in Gillette, Wyoming. • Responsible for DOT and OSHA regulatory programs. • Oversight of DOT Drug & Alcohol testing program. • Successful maintenance of Safety Program designed in unison with the Nevada Test Site Employee Shuttle Program in Las Vegas, Nevada. • Managed employee safety training program. • Maintain and analyze accident & injury data with follow up in keys areas to reduce and prevent accident and work place injuries through remedial and recurrent training. • Ensure Safety Culture is maintained through training and communication. Achievements: Reduction of accidents by 23%, National Safety Council Certified Defensive Driver Instructor 11/1999-11/2005. Adopted the National Safety Council’s DDC8 Course into redeveloped Driver Training Program. Recurrent Driver Training Program revised. Show less



Nevada Coaches LLC, dba Showtime Tours

• Director of Safety

  • Nov 2005 - Dec 2010

  Las Vegas, Nevada Responsibilities: Overall management of Company Safety Program for both Charter Operation and Airport Shuttle Program in Las Vegas, Nevada. My responsibilities were: • Responsible for DOT and OSHA regulatory programs. • Oversight of DOT Drug & Alcohol testing program. • Managed employee safety training program. • Maintain and analyze accident & injury data with follow up in keys areas to reduce and prevent accident and work place injuries through remedial and recurrent… Show more Responsibilities: Overall management of Company Safety Program for both Charter Operation and Airport Shuttle Program in Las Vegas, Nevada. My responsibilities were: • Responsible for DOT and OSHA regulatory programs. • Oversight of DOT Drug & Alcohol testing program. • Managed employee safety training program. • Maintain and analyze accident & injury data with follow up in keys areas to reduce and prevent accident and work place injuries through remedial and recurrent training. • Ensure Safety Culture is maintained through training and communication. Achievements: Accident reduction of 27% 11/2005-12/2010, completed certification for Department of Defense Carrier 2/2010, redeveloped enhanced Driver Training Program including procedures for vehicle inspections, driver cross training for all vehicles, company-specific defensive driving video (Professional production provided by company insurer The Hartford, and filmed using local staff, drivers and vehicles), Hours of Service, ADA, Drug & Alcohol, Over the Road Driver Training manuals written to enhance training program as well. Show less



Coach America

• United States
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Safety; Motor Coach Operator

  • Nov 1998 - Nov 2005

  Gillette, Wyoming; Las Vegas, Nevada Responsibilities: Overall management of Company Safety Program in multiple locations in Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Nevada and Colorado including: • Driver Training utilizing National Safety Council DDC8 defensive driver training (BNSF contract for railroad operations in Gillette, WY). • Managed operation and safety standards regarding interline bus routes with Greyhound Lines in Gillette, Wyoming. • Responsible for DOT and OSHA regulatory programs. • Oversight of DOT Drug &… Show more Responsibilities: Overall management of Company Safety Program in multiple locations in Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Nevada and Colorado including: • Driver Training utilizing National Safety Council DDC8 defensive driver training (BNSF contract for railroad operations in Gillette, WY). • Managed operation and safety standards regarding interline bus routes with Greyhound Lines in Gillette, Wyoming. • Responsible for DOT and OSHA regulatory programs. • Oversight of DOT Drug & Alcohol testing program. • Managed employee safety training program. • Maintain and analyze accident & injury data with follow up in keys areas to reduce and prevent accident and work place injuries through remedial and recurrent training. • Ensure Safety Culture is maintained through training and communication. Motor Coach Operator Responsibilities: Responsible for safe operation of Motor Coach including: • Utilizing National Safety Council DDC8 Defensive Driving Techniques. • Adherence to all Federal, State and Local regulations for safe operation of vehicle. • Providing excellent customer service to passengers. • Maintained accident and incident free record. Achievements: Zero accidents, incidents or citations for entire time driving. Received numerous commendations from Charter groups for providing safe travel and outstanding customer service. Show less



Stevens Transport

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Over the Road Truck Driver

  • Apr 1998 - Nov 1998

  All 48 Contiguous States and Canada Responsibilities: Safe and Compliant operation of Tractor-Trailer in all 48 States plus Canada. Achievements: Zero accidents or incidents for entire driving