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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
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
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
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
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, OH

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • 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
Karen Ellis