Karen Ellis
Pickerington,Ohio
Summary
Detail-oriented Compliance Coordinator dedicated to improving policies and procedures in all business areas. Hardworking and driven with quality-focused and proactive approach. Bringing 10+ years of experience in DOT Compliance industry.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Compliance Coordinator
Forward Air Freight
Groveport, OH
06.2012 - Current
- Promoting compliance by assisting management on needed or prohibited actions to comport with FMCSA government regulations.
- Assisting in educating employees by conducting compliance training programs and issuing periodic communications to refresh knowledge of compliant work practices.
- Assisting in implementing company compliance programs by researching changes in FMCSA regulations and DOT legislation, maintaining company policy documentation, and educating personnel on compliance policies.
- Compiling internal information for compliance audit by reviewing company policy documentation, annual motor vehicle reports, and investigations into traffic violations and assigning remediation courses.
- Monitoring compliance with processes, policies, procedures and standards in regards to collection and management of quarterly safety bonuses and annual safe driving contributions.
Paralegal
Maguire And Schneider LLP
Columbus, OH
03.2006 - 06.2012
- Assisted counsel to prepare foreclosure and creditor bankruptcy related documents.
- Acted as the main contact for banking clients; both over the phone and via email.
- Communicated with clients regarding foreclosure and bankruptcy matters.
- Prepared documents for foreclosure sales, publications, deed and title transfers.
- Entered and verified information in foreclosure processing database software.
- Created and distributed title reports using proprietary software,
- Performed other duties., or projects as assigned within specific timeframes.
Receptionist
Elizabeth H. Doucet & Associates LLC
Columbus, OH
07.2002 - 03.2006
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Answered multi-line telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Drafted letters and other correspondence.
- Maintained filing systems, scanned, photocopied, faxed, and filed documents.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
State Of Ohio Department Of Youth Services
Delaware, OH
04.1996 - 09.2001
- Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals and recreation time.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Diffused physical altercations.
Education
Paralegal Studies
Capital University
Columbus, OHBachelor of Arts - Criminology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Process and Procedure Compliance
- Data Compilation
- Eligibility Monitoring
- Compliance Reviews
- Risk Identification
- Legal Research
- Developing Compliance Programs
- Compliance Reporting
- State and Federal Regulations
- Trend Monitoring
Timeline
Safety Compliance Coordinator
Forward Air Freight
06.2012 - Current
Paralegal
Maguire And Schneider LLP
03.2006 - 06.2012
Receptionist
Elizabeth H. Doucet & Associates LLC
07.2002 - 03.2006
Juvenile Correctional Officer
State Of Ohio Department Of Youth Services
04.1996 - 09.2001
Paralegal Studies
Capital University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
The Ohio State University