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Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Port Hope, On

Oversight management of all transportation components including carriers, shippers/receivers and contractors for provincial, federal and international compliance to regulations and best practice standards.Creation, management and implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan for Radioactive Materials Transportation Accidents: Mitigation and Response.Working in conjunction with other departments within and outside the company to facilitate a team approach for continuous growth and and improvement throughout.Liaising with regulatory and governing bodies to ensure meeting or exceeding licensing requirements.

Whitby, Ontario

Creating, managing and improving the safety culture within the company as well as the auxiliary areas. Fully involved in talent acquisition for the company. Starting from the on-boarding process for all new hires (recruiting, testing, training) , conducting followup reviews as well as creating and leading Continued Improvement Meetings and training of all existing employees.Consistent involvement in all levels of management to ensure adherence to provincial, federal and international regulations and continued monitoring of FMCSA, HTA ,TDG, NSC and others to ensure up to date compliance. Using Six Sigma methodology to continually seek improvements within the company to minimize noncompliance and maximize regulatory adherence while constantly seeking to improve and keep employee and customer satisfaction at a high level. Leading member WPHSC within the company. Responsible for policy creation, continued monitoring of agendas and minutes as well as facility checks and worker management relations. Ongoing HR management of over 100 drivers as well was Safety Department staff to ensure proper communication, productive employee/driver relations and continued improvement on all levels. Coordinating with fellow Safety Team members to implement new polices and practices to ensure our fleet of professional drivers can do their job in the safest way possible.Continuing facilitation of Defensive Driver program through use of tracking software, incentive program and progressive corrective action training.

Markham, On

Creating, developing and initiating new means and methods for the training and educating of all drivers and staff in the company to become the safest, smartest and best fleet in the industry. Personally created new programs for Container Division, TDG and WHMIS, Fatigue Management, Daily Vehicle Inspections and Annual Winter Driver Training. Upgraded and implemented new driver training and road testing procedure for all new hires. Also train all staff in Canadian and U.S. HOS and border crossing requirements.Head of the Accident and Claims department dealing with all levels of the claims process from initial incident to file closure. Ensuring driver safety and welfare while adhering to company policy and legal requirements.Currently co-chair and certified member for the Joint Health and Safety Committee of all branches and divisions within the company. Coordinating with fellow Safety Team members to implement new polices and practices to ensure our fleet of professional drivers can do their job in the safest way possible.Continuing facilitation of Defensive Driver program through use of tracking software, incentive program and progressive correction training.Initiated a program for the installation of dash cams in all trucks to record and document all incidents for the peace of mind drivers and to better equip the Accident Department with real time data to investigate all incidents.Integral team member in the recruiting department through involvement in recruiting advertisement, vetting applications and final application process of all potential new hires.Working in synergy with the Vice president and other departments to move the company not just forward, but upward.

Markham

Dispatch and manage loads in transit across North America. Assist drivers in transit with information on customers, roads, brake downs, or other issues. Report to director of operations and head office as well as team members to create an efficient, effective and profitable transportation company.

Highland Transport

Coast to coast to coast driving.Safe and economical operation of a semi tractor trailer unit.Proper usage and filing of all required paperwork.Enjoyed the job!

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Director of youth and young adult groups. In charge of budget; leadership development, outreach, and volunteer recruitment. Also responsible for the creation and implementation of programs, events and opportunities for young people to experience and discover themselves and their passions.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Youth Ministry And Psychology

Certificate, Air Brake Instructor

Completed course as instructor for air brake endorsement and manual slack adjuster adjustment. Course emphasized the needs-to-know.