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ProDrivers Corporate Vice President of DOT Compliance/Safety and Dedicated Account I have worked at ProDrivers for over 23 years and has held various positions, including: Branch Manager, Area Leader, Lean Process Leader, VIP Account Leader, Compliance, Safety and a Dedicated account. Published twice in the Federal Registry and has assisted in the FAQ section for the Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Have completed multiple courses at the Transportation Safety Institute, conducts Reasonable Suspicion for Supervisors trainings, Mock DOT Audits, and consulting with motor carriers on best practices and policies. Held client and leadership seminars around the country from one on one to groups into the hundreds. A strong people and process leader, able to communicate effectively with all employees and all levels of leadership both internal and external. Frequent communication with DOT/FMCSA staff for client audits. Accident root cause review and investigation.Client consultations for safety and complianceInjury prevention and programs Highly skilled at recruiting and developing management, and staff personnel.Co-hosted hundreds of in person and virtual DOT Safety and Compliance seminars around the countryManaged DOT and NON DOT drug testing programsNegotiated contracts with numerous vendors for compliance and safetyHireRight, Escreen, Esupervision super user.CSA knowledgeHours of service experiencedFMCSA/DOT Reliable and accurate work with numbers, whether dealing with cost analysis, price structuring, or the development and implementation of a budget. Very strong analytical skills both numbers and processes.Versatility; Able to adapt quickly to new environments and situations. Excellent communications skills; develops relationships with outside interest groups, peer groups, and government agencies.Proven ability to resolve problems by using a combination of experience and expertise which conform to company policy.Able to research, identify and correct deviations from operational practices, and take corrective measures to avoid recurrenceLead a team for DOT compliance for many locations and clientsLead and grew a book of business producing about$12 million in annual revenueFrequent travel as neededAbility to confront and direct change in a way that is a win for all

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