Experience

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  STG Logistics

  • Regional Safety Manager - Central & Pacific Northwest Regions

    • May 2022 - Present

    Oversee safety plan execution and DOT compliance in support of 14 logistics facilities, 8 Terminal Leaders, 12 Field Safety Specialists and 800+ Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators (CMVO). Introduced essential improvements to the Weekly Network Safety Webinar and facilitator the Webinar with a focus on sharing of best practices, preventing accident reoccurrence, and refining the accident investigation abilities for 40 Field Safety Specialists across the network.

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  ITS ConGlobal

  • Darien, Illinois, United States

  • Safety & Compliance Manager - East Region

    • Jun 2021 - May 2022
    • Darien, Illinois, United States

    Directly support safety and compliance initiatives at 20 intermodal terminals and 9 automotive ramps across 19 states. Designed and deployed blended safety leadership training for field leaders to strengthen and develop safety leadership abilities and improve employee engagement, resulting in improved regional and network safety performance.• Recognized as enterprise authority on Regulatory Compliance and OSHA Reportability determinations. • Implemented regional safety webinars with action driven focus on Serious Injury and Fatality potential (SIFp) and injury mitigation.• Maintained network Incident database to identify incident trends and initiated proactive mitigation plans.• Performed proactive case management on all injury cases reducing Lost Time Injury Rates (LTIR).

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  Amazon

  • Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Site Workplace Health and Safety Manager

    • Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Led a 13 member team of Safety Specialists and On-site Medical representatives in a 1.3 million sqft warehouse with 1,100 associates and 200+ powered industrial trucks in operation.• Ensured the facility complied with all regulatory and environmental requirements.• Partnered with senior leadership team on implementation of new safety initiatives, changes to operational processes, and training revisions which positively impacted associate health and safety.• Served as construction project liaison and worked closely with all internal and external stakeholders on the largest indoor concrete construction project in the network, resulting in on time completion and zero related incidents or injuries. • Implemented new-hire health and safety orientation program to drive engagement and awareness of in-house medical treatment program.

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  CSX

  • Chicago, IL

  • Regional Manager of Safety and Operating Practices (Intermodal)

    • Oct 2016 - Jun 2020
    • Chicago, IL

    Mentored and developed the safety leadership abilities of 37 terminal leaders at 8 facilities across 6 states. Organized and deployed in-depth classroom, hands-on, operational, and equipment training to 150+ new-hires during employee insourcing at 5 terminal locations. Introduced mission-critical expectations to ensure regulatory compliance, CPR/AED, and Hazardous Materials training were completed per the safety plan.• Spearheaded annual enterprise level safety plan integrating leading indicators of leadership, engagement, training, and accountability responsibilities with stakeholders at every level of the organization.• Ensured Lytics DriveCam fleet tracking driver safety program was being accurately utilized by terminal leaders to monitor 200+ inboard and outboard facing vehicle cameras to proactively reduce at-risk driver behaviors and driver rules, policies, and procedures violations.• Architected SharePoint based safety site for organizational leaders to quickly access safety resources and display progress on leading indicators.• Served as key content contributor in Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Vendor Safety Taskforce to author industry level OSHA based safety manual for maintenance and operations at all intermodal facilities and ports in North America. • Qualified equipment operator and effective employee trainer of: Rubber Tire Gantry crane, Rail Mounted Wide-Span crane, Reach Stacker, and Spotter Truck.

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  CSX Intermodal Terminals, Inc.

  • Truck Transportation
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Operations Manager

    • Jul 2015 - Sep 2016

    Managed inbound and outbound intermodal operations through coordination of daily planning.• Coordinated lift operations meeting terminal matrix and customer needs.• Managed equipment repositioning, railcar dwell, and chassis needs daily to reduce cost.• Ensured proper staffing, training, and safety of intermodal employees.• Over environmental, safety, and compliance initiatives, audits, and training.

  • Operations Supervisor

    • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

    • Managed inbound and outbound intermodal freight operations as acting yardmaster.• Designated as the Little Ferry and North Bergen Terminal Safety Officer.• Conducted regular compliance and safety audits educating vendors on how to correct findings.• Created presentations for monthly terminal safety meetings on safety and compliance issues.• Implemented a Safety Champion program increasing attention and focus on terminal safety.

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  Holland

  • Toledo/Bowling Green, OH

  • Weight and Inspection Supervisor

    • Mar 2008 - Jun 2013
    • Toledo/Bowling Green, OH

    Brought on board to direct the weight and inspection program in a Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) logistics terminal. Introduced customized training curriculum to include classroom learning, Freight Management System (FMS) proficiency, and accurate National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) interpretation. •Recognized as the regional trainer of new weight and inspection supervisors.•Boosted terminal re-weight compliance percentages from the mid-50’s to mid-80’s.

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  United States Marine Corps

  • Logistics and Embarkation

    • Dec 1998 - Dec 2002

    Supervised a five person administrative logistics office for a Marine radar company. Managed company’s serialized database of 200,000+ equipment records. Created load plans and made transportation arrangements for an Air Traffic Control Squadron of approximately 200 including equipment transported by ship, aircraft, and/or tractor trailer deployed internationally and domestically. Conducted quarterly evaluations of subordinates