Amy Stewart, CSP

**** ****** **** *********: 740-***-****

Mt Vernon, OH 43050 E-Mail: acdkn5@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/amystewartcsp

Professional Summary

Amy Stewart is a safety executive with operating experience in start-ups,

contracting and reorganization, and in various phases of preventive

maintenance, emergency management and development of compliant safety

systems. Performance-driven, hands-on operating style with intense focus on

risk assessment affecting the bottom line.

Work Experience

MV Transportation Area Safety Director, East Operations, Region 3

December 2009 to June 2013 5910 N Central Expressway, Dallas, TX

Provide support, leadership and direction in safety and training. Direct

the overall safety performance at the field level. Responsible for crash

and injury analysis, measuring and auditing safety accountability and

monitoring training & telematics for compliance and quality at each

division, compliance expert in EPA, OSHA, DOT ANSI, ADA and applicable

regulations. This remote regional role included WMATA, MD, DC, VA, Ohio,

KS, OK, CO and GA, with regular visits to field locations. 90% travel, on

call 24/7.

Highland Local Schools Project Director, Safe Schools/Healthy Students

October 2005 to September 2009 6506 State Route 229, Sparta, OH

Lead the Safe Schools/Healthy Students federal grant initiative for

Highland Schools. Manage the project and budget, hire and supervise staff,

collaborate and synthesize partner, student, parent and community

involvement to meet federal guidelines toward sustainability through the US

Departments of Justice, Education, and Health and Human Services. Fulfill

reporting obligations, including the semi annual 524B and Final Report, and

leave the Highland Legacy as a model for the nation.

Battelle Memorial Institute Transportation Safety Research Scientist

September 2002 to July 2005 505 King Ave, Columbus, OH

Technical direction and coordination of five tasks for the Federal Transit

Administration. The objective of the program is to establish technical

assistance framework necessary for the deployment and implementation of the

Transit Bus Safety and Security Program. This included a peer work group

meeting involving the transit industry's successful practices. Drafted and

revised the Draft Model Bus Safety Program Guidance Documents. DOD

clearance: Secret.

First Student, Inc. Region Safety Manager - Region 4 &

5

July 2000 to May 2002 100 Hamilton Blvd, Arlington Heights, OH

Provide school transportation safety leadership for newly aligned region,

locations and employees. Startup operations, screening, hiring and training

in Columbus, Indianapolis and Jacksonville, FL. Conduct safety audits

across five states.

January 1999 to July 2000 Region Safety Manager - Region 8

3 Ricom Way, Providence, RI

Safety of region with 25 to 30 locations in the northeast US, instruct and

supervise approximately 40 driver trainers and safety coordinators.

Implement safety action plan for management, assist with acquisition of

company through policy and procedure.

Ryder Public Transportation Services National Safety Manager

April 1995 to January 1999 Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati,

OH

Reduced/eliminated crashes and injury for 14,000 employees across three

business units (school bus, public transit, maintenance), created and

implemented safety and health leadership training and materials for every

manager in the company.

American Safety and Health Independent Contractor

Safety Consultant

September 1994 to March 1995 Mt. Vernon, OH

Safety consulting, risk assessments and shared acquired accounts from prior

business. Served as contracted safety director for Great Lakes

Construction/BP in Lima, Ohio for 1300 union employees of 7 trades for a

"turnaround" operation, 12 hours/day; 6 days/week.

Safety Consulting Services Safety Consultant Safety

Consultant

January 1989 to present Mt. Vernon, Ohio

Project Management; design and implement risk assessment and safety systems

/ programs for primarily transportation related organizations and schools,

coordinate CDL legislation and field representatives, provide ghost writing

services, loss control surveys and services. Collectively prioritize

recommendations into action plans with identified needs. Identify hazards

and minimize risk exposure, present safety topics and training for entities

such as Columbia Gas, Knox County Career Center, Borden, Ohio Department of

Public Safety, County Engineers' Association, Reliance National

[transportation accounts/loss prevention], National Safety Council, Safety

Congress, American Society of Safety Engineers Professional Development

Conferences.

Doron Precision Systems Senior Defensive Driving Safety Engineer

January 1987 to January 1989 Binghamton, NY

Produce film and curriculum for driving simulation, perform contract

training where needed, pilot program in Ohio, drive and redesign mobile

classroom with driving simulators.

Missouri Division of Highway Safety Safety Specialist

September 1984 to January 1987 Jefferson City, MO

Implement "Project Graduation" across the state of Missouri for graduating

teenagers to prevent drunk and drugged driving with community involvement.

Other Employment

Head Wrangler Bear Pole Ranch, Steamboat Springs, CO

Direct weeklong horse expeditions into the Rocky Mountains. Care and feed

horses, manage wranglers and riders.

Graduate Assistant Central Missouri State University, MO

Taught safety classes and assisted professors in safety projects as needed

while attending graduate school.

Educator (Driver & Traffic Safety) Upstate NY

Liverpool High School, Wetzel Road, Liverpool, NY - High School Dr

Ed;

Onondaga-Madison County BOCES, Syracuse, NY - NY Pre-licensing,

tractor- trailer, motorcycle safety and convicted DWI offender traffic

safety program; coordinate tractor-trailer program, supervising on-road

instructors and curriculum Franciscan Academy, Syracuse, NY - Driver

Ed after school and Saturdays;

Substitute taught all subjects, K-12 in schools surrounding Syracuse,

NY:

Liverpool High School, LaFayette Central Schools, Onondaga School

[Indian Reservation], Fabius-Pompey Schools, Jamesville-Dewitt High

School

Education

Master of Science (Safety) Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg,

MO

Bachelor of Arts (English Education K-Adult) State University College at

Oswego, NY

Associate of Arts (Individual Studies) State University of NY at

Morrisville, NY

Awards, Certifications & Other Qualifications:

ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers)

- Contributing Author, ASSE Safety Professional's Handbook, 2nd Edition,

2012

- Active member holding board positions on local and regional levels,

member of practice specialty advisory in public sector,

transportation, and risk management / insurance, member of practice

specialty panel in agriculture, construction, consultants,

engineering, and environmental management. 1994 - current

- PDC Facilitator, Moderator & Speaker 2006-2014

- Region VII Safety Professional of the Year, 2009

- SPY Award: Public Sector Practice Specialty, 2008

- NAOSH Champion "Star" Award 2008

- Region VII Outstanding Service Award 2003-2004

- All-Ohio ASSE Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) 1997

American Public Transportation Association - Bus Safety & Roadeo Committee

Battelle - Outstanding Performance Award, December 2004

Knox County Farm Bureau - member

Mohecan Saddle Club - member

MV - "Drive Cam & Triple L-C, A Powerful Combination," video presenter, May

2012

National Safety Congress - Speaker/Committee member/Moderator 1995-

2014

National Safety Council - Contributing author, NSC Motor Fleet

Safety Manual, 5th edition

Ohio Trucking Association Safety Council Board - 2002-2010 (Chair

2009-2010)

OSHA 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training, (360training.com)

2013

Society of Ohio Safety Engineers - Patterns for Progress

Committee, author

Tennessee Walking Horse Association, member

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