Human Resources Manager

JAMES E. KRAUS

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**** **** ****• Clarks Summit PA 18411•570-***-****•abnrvo@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Transportation and Safety Manager with 7+ years experience leading all phases of safety and

management while adhering to company policies and procedures as well as full compliance to all

DOT, OSHA, Hazardous Materials, State and Federal Regulations. Willing to pay own

relocation fees for the right opportunity. Demonstrated experience in:

•Problem Solving •Recruiting

•Multi-Tasking/ Detail Oriented •Organizing & Facilitating

•Training •Leadership Skills

•Customer Focused Team Player •Excellent Interpersonal Skills

•Ability to work under Time Constraints

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WAL-MART Stores, Inc., Tobyhanna, Pa 2001-2008

World’s largest retailer.

Transportation Safety Manager

$ Accident investigation and preventive measures.

$ Facility inspections within OSHA compliance, passed all OSHA visits no fines.

$ Investigate workers compensation fraud.

$ DOT audits completed at 99% accuracy.

$ Training and leadership of 209 associates.

$ Lead accident review committee members, facilitate regional reviews.

$ Respond to/investigate all motorist complaints coaching in response.

$ Coordinate/administer/manage local and regional truck driving championships.

$ Cross trained in all areas of transportation management including Human Resources,

Operations, Dispatch, Asset Protection and Maintenance.

$ Integral role with Human Resources implementing policies and procedures.

$ Recruit, interview, hire, train driver/office associates less than 2% annual turnover rate.

$ Training of all staff 8 hour defensive driving, blood borne pathogens, hazardous

materials, drug and alcohol testing, pre and post trip inspections, accident procedures,

hours of service, extreme weather driving, right to know and injury prevention.

$ Monitor exposure to company litigation and liability.

$ Truck maintenance facility inspections, personal protective equipment training.

$ Annual performance evaluations on all office associates. Advise on ways to improve.

$ Ensure all pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion drug and

alcohol test completed and followed up on.

$ Investigate all associate accidents (drivers, office, shop) coach in response to prevention.

$ Track all accidents looking for trends to prevent further losses.

$ Research/ share best practice to reduce accident/injury frequency.

$ 24/7 on call for all driver related issues and accidents.

$ Coordinate/implement all components for associate recognition celebrations and annual

safety breakfast.

$ Investigate losses due to theft and security issues working closely with asset protection.

$ Collaborate with insurance adjusters and law enforcement.

$ Oversee vendor and customer relations on all operational/safety issues.

• Performed road observations of Wal-Mart drivers coached in response.

Truck Driver, Various companies 1986-2001

$ Operation and maintenance of tractor- trailer within DOT regulations.

$ Twin 48 foot trailers.

$ Participated in Trucker Buddy program with third grade students.

$ Independent without direct supervision.

$ Package delivery.

$ First class mail - FBI clearance.

CERTIFICATIONS/CONTINUING EDUCATION

$ FORCON - Accident Reconstruction

$ JJ Keller - Accident Investigation

$ NATMI - Certified Director of Safety completed - 93% completing exhibit

$ NATMI - Managing Motor Fleet Safety

$ Certified Defensive Driving Trainer

$ Certified Breath Alcohol Technician

$ Certified Trainer for Highway Watch

$ Member Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association

$ Inclusion, Team Building and Diversity Training

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

$ 2004 led driver team to National lowest accident/injury grand prize - pick up truck award.

$ Consistently evaluated as exceptional performer, 96% or greater on associate opinion

surveys of management.

$ Noted for strengths in operational knowledge, employee relations, integrity and safety

awareness.

$ Successful completion of 2 Distribution Center start ups - grocery, general merchandise.

$ Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Qualcomm.

EDUCATION

Currently attending Columbia Southern University

Occupational Health and Safety

Certified Safety Professional

James Kraus 570-***-****

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