Anthony Kurtz
Rockford,IL
Summary
Dynamic Compliance and Safety Specialist with at Maersk Logistics, adept at fostering ethical practices and enhancing safety protocols.
Skilled at building new strategic practices which help support daily operations, I excel in training and mentoring teams, ensuring adherence to regulations (while promoting collaboration and effective communication across departments).
I'm an experienced professional and am confident I would be a good fit for this position.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Specialist Administrative Support
Maersk Logistics
2022.06 - Current
- Promoted a culture of ethical behavior within the organization by underscoring the importance of adhering (not only to safely and compliance regulations), but also to established company values.
- Developed risk assessment models to identify potential compliance risks and evaluated existing policies regularly, identifying areas for improvement and recommending revisions as needed.
- Facilitated thourough communication between departments and provided guidance to colleagues on matters related to compliance policy and safety regulations (solidifying company-wide understanding of current practices and procedures).
- Organized and conducted training programs for new and existing employees, collaborating with other departments to integrate compliance considerations into daily business operations.
- Designed and implemented additional training for the handling of heavy machinery and equipment (cranes, forklifts, flight breaks).
LTL Commercial Truck Driver
UPS Freight
1998.03 - 2021.12
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods efficiently across designated routes and assisted in loading and unloading cargo, ensuring secure transport of materials.
- Collaborated effectively with dispatchers and with other drivers during challenging or unusual situations to ensure successful loading and offloading of freight.
- Mentored junior drivers on best practices for safe driving and vehicle maintenance procedures.and ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing commercial trucking operations.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, warehouse staff, and customers for seamless coordination during pickups and deliveries.
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Jefferson High School
Rockford, IL06.1992
Skills
- Compliance monitoring and oversight
- Information security
- Internal auditing
- Administrative support
- Delegating warehouse responsibilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Insightful teamwork and collaboration
- Strong knowledge of safety procedures and compliance regulations
- Effective professional leadership and training with the operation of heavy machinery
Accomplishments
STAR award winner for exceptional performance within the workplace
Safety champion for Maersk Logistics
Non- Management Chair at the Safety Department (5 years continuous).
25+ years experience in shipping and receiving
20+ years in Safety
Certification
OSHA 30
Forklift Train the Trainer
Dual-overhead Crane Train the Trainer
First Aid, Blood-born Pathogen, ADD
Timeline
Compliance Specialist Administrative Support
Maersk Logistics
2022.06 - Current
LTL Commercial Truck Driver
UPS Freight
1998.03 - 2021.12
High School Diploma - General Education
Jefferson High School