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JAMES MCDONNELL

KILLEEN,USA

Summary

Safety Specialist

Safety management professional with proven history of enhancing workplace safety standards and fostering culture of safety compliance. Known for collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams to achieve safety goals and adapt to evolving safety challenges. Skilled in risk assessment and incident investigation, ensuring reliable and adaptable presence in dynamic environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver, On Premise

Spec's Family Partners
09.2023 - Current
  • Delivered goods efficiently while adhering to safety regulations and traffic laws.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through reliable service and effective communication.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.

Safety & Claims Specialist

DOXA LLC
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Create and conduct quarterly training to raise awareness to increase safety and compliance.
  • Ensure training is properly documented in our internal training tracking system
  • Maintain and update a working knowledge of state and federal DOT regulations
  • Prepare or participate in safety meetings.
  • Create and implement safety policies to ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations with a "best practices" approach.
  • Prepare data for use in spreadsheets containing activities for safety and fleet activities including utilization and P&L.
  • Report and correct all unsafe or unauthorized activities to the safety manager.
  • Coach and manage company drivers to ensure compliance with company and DoT policies while ensuring efficient and profitable operations.
  • Coach drivers on driving behavior that are not compliant safety policies
  • Support and troubleshoot in truck technology-based components
  • ELD administration including, log correction, HoS violation reviews and other ELD issues.
  • Conduct new hire safety orientation and training.
  • Prepare and handle insurance claims.
  • Conduct driver video reviews to correct bad driving behaviors and acknowledge good behaviors.
  • Maintain a good working relationship and communications with 100+ drivers.
  • Respond to violations and Data Q violations in a timely manner.
  • Other safety and compliance related duties as required.
  • Other operational duties as required.
  • Coordinated repairs, routine maintenance and prepared required documentations for regulatory requirements.
  • Analyzed insurance claims for compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Streamlined claims processing procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

National Safety Manager

Blackhawk Transport
09.2019 - 10.2022
  • Perform onsite inspections of company equipment and customer sites for compliance with state and federal standards.
  • Perform evaluation ride along with drivers
  • Create and conduct quarterly training to raise awareness to increase safety and compliance.
  • Ensure training is properly documented in our internal training tracking system
  • Maintain and update a working knowledge of state and federal DOT regulations
  • Prepare or participate in safety meetings
  • Prepare data for use in spreadsheets containing activities for safety
  • Report and correct all unsafe or unauthorized activities to the director of safety
  • Coach drivers on driving behavior that are not compliant safety policies
  • Support and troubleshoot in truck technology-based components
  • ELD administration including, log correction, driver and manager training, feature development, driver and fleet setup, HoS violation reviews and other ELD issues.
  • Conduct new hire safety orientation and training.
  • Prepare and handle insurance claims.
  • Conduct driver video reviews to correct bad driving behaviors and acknowledge good behaviors.
  • Maintain a good working relationship and communications with 700+ drivers.
  • Respond to violations and Data Q violations in a timely manner.
  • Other safety and compliance related duties as required
  • Conducted regular safety audits to identify hazards and ensure adherence to regulations.
  • Developed and implemented safety training programs to enhance employee compliance and awareness.
  • Coordinated repairs, routine maintenance and prepared required documentations for regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinated repairs, r

Independent Insurance Adjuster

Self Employed
11.2017 - 09.2019
  • Perform inspections and evaluate monetary value of damaged property, contents, and vehicles.
  • Assist insured clients in preparing their claim for negotiation with the insurance provider.
  • Evaluated property damage through detailed inspections and documentation processes.

Dock Supervisor

USF Holland
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Plan building of loads and routing of freight to ensure prompt delivery of freight to customers.
  • Manage personnel and equipment to achieve goals in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible.
  • Documentation of all freight that has been damaged while in company care.
  • Work with potentially irate and uncooperative customers to ensure that both parties reach a mutual agreement.
  • Ability to work autonomously to maintain tight deadlines.
  • Data entry and miscellaneous tasks as needed.
  • Oversaw daily dock operations, ensuring timely loading and unloading of freight shipments.
  • Managed workforce scheduling, optimizing staff allocation for peak operational efficiency.

EMT-I/99

Kurtz Ambulance
01.2014 - 10.2016
  • Provide emergent and non emergent care and transport for sick and injured people.
  • Autonomous operation in highly demanding and stressful situations.
  • Utilizing strong communication skills to relay rendered care and field assessments to receiving hospitals via radio and face to face communications.
  • Maintaining a working knowledge of state public health and pertinent department of transportation regulations.
  • Multi-tasking effectively in chaotic and stressful situations.
  • Utilization of strong problem solving skills.
  • Delivered emergency medical care during critical situations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Operated advanced life support equipment to stabilize patients en route to medical facilities.

Firefighter

Blackhawk Fire Protection District
03.2000 - 04.2015
  • Fire suppression and rescue duties.
  • Salvage operations after fire was extinguished to retrieve items of value and emotional significance for homeowner.
  • Maintenance and inspection of fire equipment.
  • Conduct training sessions as required by state law.
  • Strict adherence to state mandated documentation including events on scene and findings inside the structure during investigation phase.
  • Autonomous operations in highly demanding and stressful situations.
  • Handled irate and distressed people on scene utilizing interpersonal skills to diffuse situation and ensure a cooperative relationship was maintained during active fire suppression and salvage activities.
  • Working with various other agencies to achieve objectives. (Police ,utility companies, public works, insurance agencies)
  • Responded to emergency calls, providing critical support during fire suppression and rescue operations.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of fire equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.

Operations Supervisor

Rescue Eight Paramedic Service
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Responsible for taking in emergency and non-emergency calls while data entering all pertinent information.
  • Answering and prioritizing incoming phone calls on a multi-line system.
  • Dispatching ambulances and non-emergent wheelchair van units to correct destinations.
  • Handled irate, distressed and difficult callers
  • Routed wheelchair vans to maximize efficiency and maintain on time status for all customer appointments.
  • Managed inter agency resources as needed.
  • Coordinating units and resources in an efficient manner to accomplish patient care objectives.
  • Communicated policy and procedure changes from administration to employees.
  • Utilized communication and problem solving skills to ensure that crew needs were balanced with call load.
  • Other duties included
  • Administrative work as needed.
  • Assisting with state compliance and inspections.
  • Assisting with medical billing as needed.
  • Coordinating unit repairs to maintain adequate coverage
  • Assisted contracted clients with any needs or issues relating to services provided.
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure timely response and optimal team performance.
  • Coordinated training programs for new paramedics, enhancing team readiness and skills.

Emergency Medical Technician

Rescue Eight Paramedic Service Inc
04.2004 - 01.2014
  • Provide emergent and non emergent care and transport for sick and injured people.
  • Autonomous operation in highly demanding and stressful situations.
  • Utilizing strong communication skills to relay rendered care and field assessments to receiving hospitals via radio and face to face communications.
  • Maintaining a working knowledge of state public health and pertinent department of transportation regulations.
  • Multi-tasking effectively in chaotic and stressful situations.
  • Utilization of strong problem solving skills.
  • Administered emergency medical care to patients in critical conditions, ensuring rapid response and effective treatment.
  • Coordinated patient transport logistics with hospitals, optimizing transfer efficiency and minimizing wait times.

Education

High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum

Jefferson High School
Rockford, IL

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Claims
  • Verbal communication
  • Implementing policies
  • Safety program development
  • Hazard identification
  • Incident investigation
  • Accident investigation
  • Safety inspection
  • Microsoft office
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Vehicle maintenance

Timeline

Driver, On Premise

Spec's Family Partners
09.2023 - Current

Safety & Claims Specialist

DOXA LLC
10.2022 - 05.2023

National Safety Manager

Blackhawk Transport
09.2019 - 10.2022

Independent Insurance Adjuster

Self Employed
11.2017 - 09.2019

Dock Supervisor

USF Holland
10.2016 - 11.2017

EMT-I/99

Kurtz Ambulance
01.2014 - 10.2016

Operations Supervisor

Rescue Eight Paramedic Service
01.2010 - 01.2014

Emergency Medical Technician

Rescue Eight Paramedic Service Inc
04.2004 - 01.2014

Firefighter

Blackhawk Fire Protection District
03.2000 - 04.2015

High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum

Jefferson High School

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