Human Resources Manager

Professional Experience

First Group America Inc., Monroe/Port Huron, MI

Director of Transportation November 2012 to August 2016

Manage operational expenses and explains budget variances and injury and collision claims.

Ensure facilities and buses are maintained to First Group America safety and environmental standards and safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees.

Minimizes route drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory mandates

Provides accurate and timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or finance and ensured purchases follow company processes and policies and drove employee engagement and recognition.

Managed day to day operations of 105 transportation professionals in multiple site locations.

Managed operational expenses to optimize cost and monitored routes for maximum efficiency, including but not limited to building schedules for on-time proficiency and customer concerns.

Monitored and directed preparation for annual State of Michigan safety inspections and licensing and tracked GPS systems for speed, locations, idling time and directional efficiency.

Managed PTO and vacations for drivers and office personnel.

Monitored P&L spreadsheets and reported to district on variances.

Made recommendations to improve financial efficiency.

Directed Safety and Yearly Start Up meetings and attended district board meetings.

Managed and monitored cost of maintenance department and staff.

Managed and monitored facilities for safety issues and cost variances.

Prepared monthly billing cycle for accounts receivable / payable for district.

Managed all facets of Human Resources and Payroll, including but not limited to hiring, interviewing, training, licensing, performance reviews for enhancement, also managed disciplinary issues thru termination.

Thrust Productions Inc., Detroit, MI

Operations Manager June 1996 to November 2012

Oversaw day to day operations of 150 fleet, production, and staff personnel.

Ensured compliance with all state, federal, and company regulations and managed all facets of Human Resources, including but not limited to hiring, training and mentoring staff including daily meetings, Benefits Packaging, FMLA Processing, Contract Negotiations, PTO Approvals, Performance Reviews, Disciplinary Interviews through PIP and possible termination, also processed Scheduling and Payroll.

Optimized the customer experience through compliance and on-time delivery of service.

Negotiated Union contracts. Managed all budgetary issues and managed facility departments from Intake and Receiving through Quality and Shipping.

Managed all facets of Dock Operations, Spacial Relations Forecasting and Logistics.

EDUCATION

Univ. of Hawaii Honolulu, HI Bachelor of Science: Business

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