Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Commendations
Military Service
Timeline
Manager

Brian Ward

CHESTER,VA

Summary

Skilled individual considered an effective Safety Manager with expertise in analyzing hazards and reporting on incidents in the workplace. A true champion of teaching the value of safety processes and procedures. Highly collaborative and professional with a strong background in building and leading talented teams.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Manager

AMX Leasing
Richmond, VA
10.2020 - 02.2024
  • Manage leased trailer fleet of approximately 300 trailers for a specific customer
  • Manage a dedicated fleet of drivers, utilizing Kaleris yard management system and Omnitrac’s software
  • Responsible for being a liaison between company and customers management, which may include responding to after hour emergencies and incidents
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in D.O.T and FMCS regulations and corporate policies
  • Execute all safety related rules and regulations programs and processes
  • Conduct workplace safety investigation of accident and injuries for casual factors and prevention methods
  • Coordinate Random / Post-accident / Reasonable Cause drug test.

Fleet Administrator

Team Fishel
Richmond, VA
06.2016 - 10.2020
  • Experienced with coordinating work orders, repairs services with vendors
  • Utilized programs to prepare reports; fuel usage, equipment hours and PM schedules
  • Participated in coordination of purchasing and disposal of vehicles and equipment
  • Managed the repair facilities daily activities and the scheduling of 8 field mechanics
  • Routinely demonstrated safety behaviors and practiced safety in everyday work activities
  • Provided to shop personnel daily safety briefs.

Safety / Orientation Manager

Abilene Motor Express
Richmond, VA
03.2014 - 05.2016
  • Perform recruiting, background and work history validation functions
  • Prepared new hire orientation paperwork
  • Advising, monitoring GPS and TMW software programs
  • Delivering initial training to drivers
  • D.O.T, FMCSA (BASICS), Smith System Driver training
  • Monitoring progress of drivers in training program
  • Fleet management to the drivers; load information, advances, purchase orders, maintenance information, etc
  • Management of driver availability, accommodation of special routing needs and cost control.

Branch Operations Supervisor

Global Medical
Richmond, VA
02.2011 - 03.2014
  • Developed efficiency of delivery drivers for Hospice Care environment resulting in 100% growth
  • Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with State accreditation agencies, operational policies and procedures.

Security Officer

State of Virginia
Burkeville, VA
10.2010 - 02.2011
  • Monitored resident’s movements in a security function during transports and at a secure facility.

Operations Analyst

Branscome
Rockville, VA
05.2008 - 07.2010
  • Coordinated and communicated operational issues to management and field superintendents
  • Maintained logistical control over 175 pieces of equipment and vehicles in the Richmond Division
  • Supervised 4 – 8 CDL drivers in daily job functions.

Dispatcher/Supervisor

Airgas Carbonic
Richmond, VA
08.2007 - 04.2008
  • Provided exceptional customer service scheduling the delivery of liquid carbon dioxide with a 100% on time delivery.

Manager

Winn’s Hauling
Richmond, VA
12.2006 - 07.2007
  • Developed procedures for local and over the road hauling of home appliances delivery and installation
  • Provided outstanding customer service with the effective use of Cheetah Delivery Software.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Branscome
Midlothian, VA
03.2006 - 12.2006
  • Knowledgeable in project layout and implementation of projects of varying sizes
  • Operated equipment in the various phases of road construction, site construction and utility installation
  • Routinely practiced safety behaviors in everyday work activities.

Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office

Chesterfield
VA, VA
08.1989 - 02.2006
  • Performed court / jail security, warrant and civil process service and law enforcement duties
  • Managed a correctional facility operational staff of 18 officers
  • Managed scheduling and timekeeping
  • Performed performance appraisals
  • Applied County and Department policy and payroll procedures
  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to conduct effective training and safety presentations to various groups
  • Demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Studies in Human Resources Management -

University of Richmond

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Professional
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  • Risk Identification
  • Incident Investigation
  • Hazard Identification
  • Traffic Control
  • Incident Response
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Incident Reporting
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Performance Management
  • Regulations and Compliance
  • Policy Development
  • Auditing Safety Processes
  • Staff Training

Commendations

  • Navy Achievement Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Medal
  • Marine Corps Unit Citation Award
  • National Defense Medal
  • Armed Forces Reserve Medal
  • Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal
  • Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal
  • Marine Corps Reserve Medal
  • Citations

Military Service

United States Marine Corps, 01/01/84, 11/01/06, Responsible for the management and safe conduct of a radar weapons systems and personnel during garrison and battlefield operations including Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

Timeline

Safety Manager

AMX Leasing
10.2020 - 02.2024

Fleet Administrator

Team Fishel
06.2016 - 10.2020

Safety / Orientation Manager

Abilene Motor Express
03.2014 - 05.2016

Branch Operations Supervisor

Global Medical
02.2011 - 03.2014

Security Officer

State of Virginia
10.2010 - 02.2011

Operations Analyst

Branscome
05.2008 - 07.2010

Dispatcher/Supervisor

Airgas Carbonic
08.2007 - 04.2008

Manager

Winn’s Hauling
12.2006 - 07.2007

Heavy Equipment Operator

Branscome
03.2006 - 12.2006

Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office

Chesterfield
08.1989 - 02.2006

Bachelor of Applied Studies in Human Resources Management -

University of Richmond

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