Safety Compliance Officer, Leadership Development

Wesley Minyard, CDS Transportation and Safety Compliance Officer

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10+ years of solid supervisory and team building experience spanning the breadth of progressive general management and leadership, from efficiency-driven operations to on-time distribution functions. Strengths include Safety Management, Project Management, commercial construction, hiring, training, scheduling and managing employees, inventory control, purchasing, learning and applying software applications, troubleshooting technical issues and problem-solving, crisis management and mediation. Managerial Areas of Expertise include:

Personnel Management

Customer Service

Problem Resolution

Project Management

Crisis Management

Technical Standards

Safety

Team Building

Inventory Control

Purchasing

OSHA 500

OSHA 501

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Facilities/Buildouts

Experience & Notable Contributions

SELECT EVENT GROUP Laurel, MD 2018-Present

Event Services-Mid-Atlantic

TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE OFFICER, NEW FACILITY DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

INSPIRE. DESIGN. CREATE. With forty years of experience creating successful events, Select Event Group takes pride in being a total rental resource for all your special event needs. From an intimate garden party to a black-tie gala, we are focused on providing quality service and products to make your event successful.

Key Accomplishments:

Oversaw and managed the relocation of the company’s main equipment yard. Acted as project manager and assisted in the installation of 15,000 sq. ft. storage facility, overhead power lines, and security system.

Effectively reduced and optimized the fleet of trucks, tractors, and trailers. Implemented a new and updated transportation plan for the entire infrastructure division. Developed and managed a transportation and dispatch tracking system.

Worked as liaison between all divisions and our insurance provider, conducting OSHA inspections and performing follow up progress meetings. Developed an emergency action plan for the Main facility.

With the owner and president, worked to implement an employee safety and health plan that is compliant with OSHA/MOSH and DOT.

Implemented a recruiting program that was successful in meeting the labor needs of the company

Project Management- As the company expands, works with ownership, engineers, and contractors to manage the build-out of new showrooms and fulfillment centers in Maryland and Northern Virginia

Works with individuals who are designated as new leaders to develop management skills and leadership strategies.

Oversight of field and facility operations.

OSHA authorized trainer in General Industry and Construction

UPTOWN BAKE AND BREW, LLC Hyattsville, MD 2014 - 2018

Award winning artisan bakery, serving 40 kinds of bread plus an assortment of delicious baked goods seven days a week.

Distribution Manager and director of safety

From a 40,000 square foot facility just outside our nation's capital, we service over 500 restaurants, hotels, and caterers - from Delaware to Richmond, VA. Oversee warehouse operations. Direct the transportation of goods from the production site to consumers. Develop and implement a logistics process that complies with the current DOT regulations. Inventory fresh, baked goods. Review and approve purchase orders. Served as the manager of both the packing and distribution departments. Also as the senior staff manager during the second shift (for two years).

Key Accomplishments:

Took over the packing division when the position was unexpectedly vacated. Trained and developed a leadership team and increased efficiencies by reducing the complaints department while ensuring proper coverage and problem resolution. (Staff of 60 with an annual labor budget of $2.1m).

Achieved GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Certification, DOT Certified, Workplace Security Training, Z-Bake proficient, and Drug Recognition Certification, to provide the best possible hands-on shift leadership.

Completed training and coursework to become a Certified Director of Safety (CDS)

Designed and implemented a fleet safety and training program that meets and exceeds all DOT standards and regulations. As Distribution and Fleet Safety Manager successfully reduced liability by maintaining compliance and reducing vehicle maintenance and insurance costs. Recruited and trained a staff of 32 full-time CMV drivers.

MERRITT ATHLETIC CLUBS Canton Location, Baltimore, MD 2012 - 2014

Voted Baltimore’s Best Health Club for four consecutive years, Merritt Athletic Clubs is a full-service, family health club, open 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Featuring an award winning aquatics program, premiere group fitness classes and top-notch children’s programs.

Operations Manager

Responsible for the smooth-running operations of data entry, accounts payable, payroll, managing the Club’s HR, helping and creating organizational and program budgets in collaboration with the Club Program Director, to ensure the location’s continued success.

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully took the Downtown Athletic Club to a profitable level in 4 months by implementing policies and procedures -- had all locks rekeyed, created order guides, par level system and inventory controls.

Following the 4-month results at the DAC, commandeered operations at the Canton location, the flagship club for the company.

WARWICK CONSTRUCTION, Inc. Sparks Glencoe, MD 2007 - 2012

Professional, General Contractor, Commercial Construction, reliable foundation repair company with A+ rating.

Supervisor and project manager- Site and Safety management

Jobsite supervision, involving the scheduling of subcontractors, ensuring technical standards compliance, jobsite safety, ensured city and state building codes were followed, and progress was properly documented.

Key Accomplishments:

Oversaw projects, including underground utilities, complete buildouts, elevator installations, public school renovations, hospital work, and prisons.

Successfully completed a variety of jobs while working in all phases of commercial construction and building maintenance.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and Health Education/Sports Medicine

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Lubbock, TX

Graduated Cum Laude

Academic Achievement Award

Certified Director of Safety (CDS)

NATMI/University of Southern Florida

OSHA Authorized Trainer

500 and 501

Software Applications

MS Word – Advanced

MS Excel – Advanced

MS Power Point – Advanced

MS Publisher – Advanced

MS Outlook – Advanced

Adobe Acrobat – Advanced

Geo-Tab/Fleetmatics Software- Advanced

Interests & Hobbies

Lifelong student of food, nutrition, and cooking. Advocate for healthy eating and organic gardening techniques.

Served as a member of the board at St. James Episcopal Church and Academy, Monkton, MD.

Equestrian – Horse owner and rider of multiple disciplines (Dressage, Fox Hunting, Western, and Hunter Jumper).

Member and volunteer for the My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase.

Member of Charity Lodge 134, Middletown, MD.

Lifetime member of The Golden Key National Honor Society

Member of the Maryland Motor Truck Association (2015-current)

Member of the North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI)

Letterman- Texas Tech Football (2000)

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