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Promoted to support owner and drive initiatives across safety, efficiency, and profitability while minimizing potential losses. Oversee team of 70 working nationwide, coordinating daily communication with construction companies, architects, engineers, DSA inspectors, city inspectors, crane operators, concrete companies, and general contractors. Drive regulatory compliance with US DOT. Manage financials, insurance, and surety program to ensure best possible rates. • Increased profitability and efficiency for steel transportation by streamlining entire process.• Significantly boosted profit margins by navigating and finetuning process for working with and maintaining compliance with Division of the State Architect (DSA) in California.• Enhanced overall safety initiatives via transition from paper tracking to using safety software program, including incorporating augmented-reality training for employees to make learning fun and interactive. • Simplified staff’s onsite lodging and logistics by revamping entire process from beginning to end.

Maintained construction budget for equipment rental, oversaw safety regulations for employees located across US, and supervised team of 15. Supported projects for MLB, PGA, collegiate, and private clients as well as federal government and state municipalities. Developed IIPP and corporate safety manual. Gained experience in numerous safety regulations including OSHA, Cal/OSHA, MSHA, and Army Corps of Engineers.• Saved $30K in first year due to reduction in injuries and discounts on insurance renewals as direct result of safety focus.• Reduced expenses while enabling projects to be completed faster by developing and implementing jobsite safety and materials checklist.• Improved safety standards throughout organization via refocusing teams on situational awareness and project preparedness.• Increased awareness of safety issues with creation and facilitation of “toolbox talks” for in-house production staff and project teams.• Delivered most profitable quarter ever for company in Q1 2019 and hit bonuses in Q1 and Q2 2020, in addition to being on track to hit bonus in Q3, even amid pandemic.

Completed workers’ compensation analyses for businesses that were high risk, such as construction, demolition, tree trimming, and road work. Targeted industries that had challenges securing affordable insurance due to high-risk category or significant claims history. • Delivered $30,000 refund on workers’ compensation coverage for client following audit, resulting in additional insurance business and referrals.• Saved client more than $100,000 on insurance costs that had previously exceeded $500,000 through education about how to make onsite improvements.

London, Gb

Educated employee groups on Medicare policies and managed care; AT&T and its subsidiaries were major client account. Transitioned employee group from employer-sponsored plan to private market.• Received numerous commendations from sales leaders and quality team due to commitment to providing exceptional customer service during phone calls.

Ipswich, Ma, Us

Sold directly and through distributors and wholesalers within various industries, including education, medicine, and industrial. Provided support to distributors on how to successfully sell and use products with goal of increasing sales.• Boosted sales more than $1M through successful implementation of prospecting initiatives to expand awareness of product options.