Safety and Training Manager for four IMEX facilities in Florida. Tasked with encouraging a safety culture that compliments the parent and sister companies. Tasked with defining training requirement that will help employees take the safety culture benefits to family and other activities.

Provided subject matter training to clients of Northeast Florida Safety Council at client facility and NEFSC offices. General safety, material handling, electrical safety, and machine safety amongst others.

Hazardous Material Manager, East Coast, Caribbean, and Central America.Updated company and site-specific policies and procedures for the use and transportation of hazardous materials.Worked with operational managers to remain compliant with local, state, and federal laws protecting workers, reducing risks, and protecting the environment. Local managers improved yard planning that improved cargo handling without violating DOT segregation regulations.Facilitated training to reinforce compliance, worker safety, and environmental protection. Reduced booking response from 2 hours to 30 minutes.

Responsible as Surface Transportation Safety Manager for Teamster drivers at 3 east coast terminals.Provided regular training for new and seasoned drivers to reinforce good driving behaviors, compliance with Title 49, and best practices supporting long careers.Implemented ELD and safety programs across business lines (Liner and Logistics). Reduced safety violations as measured by FMCSA (CSA score) by 60% over 6 years.Managed safety programs at multi-modal terminals (Vessel, Road, and Rail). Regularly presented training to groups based upon function specific requirementsAudited warehouse operations (east coast) for DOT, OSHA, and EPA compliance. Assisted on-site HSSE manager to make safety improvements

My responsibilities include managing the safety and environmental risks at two east coast terminals in New Jersey and Florida. Providing assistance and training to additional facilities in Miami and Ft Lauderdale, FL along with the Caribbean and Central America. Team Leader and Trainer for Hazardous Material Team located in El Salvador.Profile included Hazardous Material Management and Crowley Trucking Safety.