Regional level manager with over twenty-four years experience in the t

Executive Summary

Regional level manager with over twenty-four years experience in the transportation industry. Strong strategic planning skills with extensive experience in customer service, training, safety and inspections.

Core Qualifications

• Establishing and implementing safety procedures

• Setting up and monitoring data retrieval, filing systems and maintenance logs

• Employee relations

• Conducted OSHA, environmental and safety audits and inspections

• Inventory control of trailers and dollies, ensuring proper maintenance and availability

• Assessing needs and establishing solutions

• Departmental training and instruction

• Accident and Injury Prevention for Fed Ex Ground Corporation

• Awarded Presidents Award for Safety

• Maintenance and Linehaul Management experience

• Owned and Operated Trucking Company

• Experience in all Microsoft Office applications

• Workers' Compensation request and investigation of Fed Ex Ground employees

Professional Experience

District Maintenance Specialist

July 2010 to Current

Delta Region Fed Ex Ground – Olive Branch, MS

Oversee all maintenance and safety issues for a large super hub to include 24 satellite terminals. Perform Safety

and Maintenance Round Tables for contractors and managers. Approve and secure all new equipment for the

Delta Region. Responsible for all yard equipment and switcher units. Work extensively with the 2010 CSA regulations. Conduct OSHA audits and inspections within the satellite terminals.

Regional Maintenance and Safety Manager

November 2006 to July 2010

Florida Region Fed Ex Ground – Jacksonville, FL

Oversaw all maintenance and safety issues for 11 terminal operations. Performed Safety Round Tables for contractors and managers. Taught Safety courses for both Ground and Home Delivery. In charge of more than 450 drivers and 1000 employees. Performed driver counseling for contractor and drivers having safety or driving violations. Conducted OSHA audits and inspections for the Florida Region. Investigated workers' compensation cases verifying eligibility.

Regional Maintenance and Safety Manager

June 2003 to November 2006

Start up Region Fed Ex Home Delivery – Memphis, TN

Set up new office and Safety Program. Awarded Presidents Award for Safety during my tenure as Safety Manager. Supervised and trained two Driver Trainers in Region. Oversaw all maintenance and Safety issues for 23 terminal operations. Conducted OSHA audits and inspections within the 23 terminal operations.

Linehaul Service Manager

September 2002 to May 2003

Fed Ex Ground – Memphis, TN

Worked extensively with all vendors ensuring excellent working relationships. Maintained an accurate system for Tire Inventory and Fuel Volume Control. Supervised system and verified correctness of all invoices for Memphis Linehaul departments. Oversaw maintenance and ensure proper upkeep of all switcher equipment. Ensured proper and authorized work performed on all Fed ex Ground trailer and dolly equipment. Received Gold Process Improvement Award from Fed Ex Ground Corporation for implanting a new online tire inventory process.

Regional Quality Manager/Driver Trainer

July 2000 to September 2002

Fed ex Ground – Memphis, TN

Trained over 250 Students in advanced driver training program and Smith system advanced driver training course. Spoke at seminars for the American Trucking Association dealing with driver safety. Completed terminal audits and driver file audits on new and existing candidates.

Owner

January 1997 to June 2000

Roland Trucking – Senatobia, MS

Owned a successful trucking company. Had a complete database established to verify cost per mile. Tracking of vendors to keep maintenance costs low. Managed an effective fuel program to track all fuel surcharges, road use taxes, additives and low price high quality fuel. Expert in Hours of Service and all Department of Transportation Regulations. Kept an audit of all drivers logs and maintained an effective Safety Program. Had extensive training in Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR). Provided transportation services to various companies. Performed all administrative tasks for company, kept current with all OSHA regulations.

Operations Manager

December1995 to December 1996

John Christner Trucking – Sapulpa, OK

Payroll department supervisor for 250 driver company. Performed dispatch functions when needed, assisted in all operational areas within in the company. Held commercial drivers license and assisted in local deliveries when needed. Assisted recruiting department in performing orientations and qualifying new drivers.

Education

National University

San Diego, CA

Business Administration

Bachelors

Licenses & Certifications

Class A CDL License, Hazmat, Double/Triples, Tanker

Smith System Advance Driver Training Instructor

Keywords

OSHA, training, safety, strategic planning, compliance, employee coaching, record maintenance, dispatch

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