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Resume:
Richard F. Longtin
Hamilton, Ohio E-mail abmgtr@r.postjobfree.com
Safety / Human Resources / Operations / Transportation / OSHA
Management
. Goal-oriented and motivational leader with 20+ years of progressive
management and leadership experience.
. Innovative analytical skills to implement a company projective or
manage strategically by accepting challenges and accountability in a
fast-paced environment.
. Ethical, entrepreneurial, hands-on team member, with superb
interpersonal, problem-solving, negotiation and organizational skills
with "old school values".
. Embrace challenges with a positive outlook in a leadership role by
thinking outside the box with innovative ideas.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
o Regulatory Compliance / DOT / Safety / OSHA
o Leadership Development / Training / Special Projects
o Acquisitions / Operations / Reorganization
o Employee Benefits / Health & Liability Insurance / FMLA / Cobra
o Worker Compensation / Insurance investigation
o Contract and Vendor Management with P & L responsibility
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Baylor Trucking - reduced accident frequency ratio resulting in lower
liability cost, exposure. Held the line on employee benefits 2 years
without an increase or employee lasers. Implemented electronic on-
line Driver training and Driver files. Successfully passed 3, D.O.T
audits by an independent 3rd party without notice.
. Verst Group Logistics - redeveloped a strategic safety culture and
recruited quality drivers by progressively working with team leaders,
minimizing employee turnover. Authored an out-dated driver handbook.
Developed innovative safety programs to meet today's challenges
minimizing liability. Redefined a new safety culture, resulting in
accident reduction and worker compensation.
. First Student - transitioned a region of 2500 employees with $55
million in business from 22nd in the company to one of the top 3, out
of 22 region offices. Only region in the company to achieve the
milestone of 3 years without a "sleeping child". Reduced liability
significantly with leadership development and employee retention by
reinvestment of the employee. Participated as an intricate member
with JJ Keller in the development of Diver Management On-Line for
School Bussing called ( DMO ).
EDUCATION
V Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1977 University
of Lowell, Lowell, MA.
V Smith System Instructor
V STT Technician, Collector Training
V Class A CDL
Richard F. Longtin
EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
Baylor Trucking, Milan, IN 2008 -
2010
( privately held logistic company with 400 +/- employees and $55
million in revenue
Director of Safety & H.R.
o Responsible for 290 drivers and 115 fulltime staff members for
all employment and regulatory compliance with multi state
jurisdiction.
o Developed a working strategy with incentives for employees,
resulting in positive communication, increased productivity, and
individual commitment to make a difference. Worked closely with
other department heads in a leadership role.
o Often worked behind the scene with ownership on special projects
to meet company objectives with sensitive or privileged
information.
o Successfully passed 3 independent DOT audits without any
forewarning.
o Safety and legal consultant for an additional corporation,
Baylor Intermodal, for all employee, legal, and regulatory
compliance.
o Responsible for all DOT, Hazmat, OSHA, Health Benefits, Worker
Compensation, Company liability and Health Insurance Programs,
Drug & Alcohol and Employee Recruiting/Retention.
Verst Group Logistics, Walton, Ky 2006 -
2008
( privately held warehouse company with 260 employees and $80 million
in revenue )
Safety Director
o Effectively managed 90 drivers with all regulatory compliance
with FMCSA, OSHA, and Hazmat within the Tri-State area.
o Collaborated with senior warehouse management meeting OSHA
compliance within the 5 million square feet of company owned
warehouses.
o Implemented a new safety culture and protocol, resulting in
reduction of accident frequency, roadside inspections, and
liability.
o Dramatically reduce employee turnover by positive communication,
leadership, and hands on experience.
o Initiated JJ Keller's Driver Management Online, ( DMO ) for all
driver files.
First Student, Inc. Cincinnati, OH 2002 -
2006
( national school buss contractor with 88,000 employees and $3 billion in
sales )
Region Safety/Operations Manager
o Successfully managed 5 states, 2500 employees, 1800 vehicles, 22
locations and 114 safety personnel.
o Only region in the country to successfully achieve 3 years
without a sleeping child.
o Developed a strategic safety organization reducing accident
frequency, liability, and exposure by changing the direction and
focus on safety
o Successfully transitioned 5 company acquisitions resulting in
$18million in additional sales.
o Work closely with the corporate legal department in areas such
as contract and labor negotiations, liability claims, worker
compensation, EEOC, FMLA, COBRA, etc.[pic]
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