Brad Steward
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Experienced Supervisor skilled in assigning tasks, training employees, providing feedback, mediating interpersonal conflicts, and implementing company procedures. Strong determination and extensive experience in safety procedures and client service. Exceptional listening and communication skills enable effective leadership and vision, driving teams to meet goals. Holds more than 12 years of experience as a professional Driver with a CDL and certification to transport hazardous materials. Proactive, reliable, and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Accomplished Safety Technician who manages job operations with vigilance and honesty to keep companies operating within OSHA standards and ensure employee safety. Demonstrates proven skills in enhancing and realigning processes to align with safety and productivity goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
Pueblo Alliance LLC.
12.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Championed a positive safety culture by promoting employee involvement in health and safety initiatives.
- Facilitated training for 30-40 employees.
Driver
PILOT FLYING J TRAVEL CENTERS
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion, especially when working with high-value clients
- Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements
- Assessed vehicle after each shift for damage, and kept it properly cleaned and maintained
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs
- Maintained contact with dispatch to check future appointments and update current location
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Driver
LABATT FOOD SERVICE
07.2010 - 02.2014
- Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction
- Checked in with dispatch service on future appointments and update with current location
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition
- Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading and unloading in alignment with specifications.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
Insurance Agent
UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
04.2008 - 12.2010
- Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers, and other personnel, even during high-stress situations
- Spent ample time with each customer, going over and explaining documents to ensure that key information was understood
- Worked to accommodate new and different insurance requests and explored new value opportunities to optimize insurance agency reputation
- Upsold additional products and services after identifying customer needs and requirements
- Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage
- Developed and maintained long-term relationships with policyholders and small business entities.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, New Mexico05.1989
Skills
- Safety and compliance
- Customer rapport
- Commercial driving
- Safe vehicle operation
- Basic computer skills
- Hazards management
- Processes and procedures
- Diligence in logging paperwork
- City and non-city driving
- Vehicle inspections
- Warehouse Management
- Materials transport
- Incident Investigation
- Implementing policies
- Hazard Identification
Certification
- Board Certified Safety Professional
- Construction Health and Safety Technician
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health certification
Timeline
Safety Manager
Pueblo Alliance LLC.
12.2022 - Current
Driver
PILOT FLYING J TRAVEL CENTERS
05.2018 - 09.2022
Driver
LABATT FOOD SERVICE
07.2010 - 02.2014
Insurance Agent
UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
04.2008 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Eastern New Mexico University
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