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Franklin Park, Illinois, United States

Franklin Park, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Lombard Il

Chicago

Ohare International Airport

Supervised and managed up to 28 union drivers and 4 non-union spotters. Maintained weekly work schedules, Kronos payroll, local administration of driver qualification files thru XATA/First Advantage Corp., and random drug screen program. Facilitated territory planner software team, reducing overall routes by 4 saving $600 K annually.Implemented driver XATA satellite tracking system, saving 1 hour per day, per route which totaled savings of over $11 K annually.Performed coaching, observation, and ride-alongs daily, reducing slips, trip and fall injuries, and increasing driver productivity at store level. Served as back-up spotter for more than 10 weeks annually, resulting in more than $14 K in annual savings, as position was covered without outsourcing. Conducted and assisted with driver safety meetings as well as branch’s safety committee, achieving double digit drop in OSHA DART rate (Days Away or Restricted or Job Transfer), over 6 year period. Substituted for distribution manager when on PTO or other leaves of absence, keeping business running smoothly at no additional cost.

Safely delivered Airgas hazardous and non-hazardous products to over 200 retail / wholesale stops covering in greater Chicago-land area.Certified in Smith System accident avoidance training

Delivered ice cream and frozen dairy products to over 300 customers in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana. Customers included Jewel Foods, Dominick’s and Baskin-Robbins. Earned company’s first ever “Driver of the Year” award, satisfying customers and driving safely.

General Studies

General studies (3 semesters) Triton College, River Grove, IL

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