Dedra Valentine
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Safety and Training Manager with over 29 years of successful experience in Transportation, dedicated to being a team player and superb communicator while building strong working relationships within the company and with the customer, Strong organizational skills with extensive knowledge of Drug and Alcohol Testing Program (DER) Federal, State and Local Regulations, and the ability to to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
MV Transportation Inc.
04.2019 - Current
- Facilitated and Schedule Safety Training meetings for 100 + employees.
- Developed and implement safety programs.
- Train employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Conducted new employee interviews, orientation and training, and provided ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
- Manage recordkeeping and paperwork in line with OSHA requirements.
- Maintain all driving records and Drug and Alcohol records.
- Review Smart Drive system to review Operators driving behaviors.
- Perform monthly ride a longs.
- Review all Accidents/ Incidents for accuracy.
- Upload all Accidents/ Incidents into Dropbox and OneDrive.
Drive Cam Manager
MV Transportation
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Monitor Lytx Drive Cam System daily to take corrective action in a timely manner.
- Identify safe/ unsafe behaviors with Operators.
- Schedule counseling/coaching session with Operators when needed.
- Schedule Refresher Training when needed.
- Perform drivers 15, 30, and 45 day Evaluations.
- Maintain Credential books.
- Oversee Training Department by ensuring that Classroom and Behind the Wheel is conducted in a productive manner.
- Oversee Recruiting to reach the goals of employees that are needed.
- Accomplished multiple t
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Field Supervisor/ Location Safety Manager
First Student
09.2006 - 02.2018
- Monitor drivers Pre and Post Trip Inspections speed reports on Zonar System and equipment issues and take corrective action
- Terminal Inspection In accordance with 13 CCR 1233 with Satisfactory rating
- Maintain all records relating of Safety and Training and Rules and Regulations of the State of California.
- Background checks.
- Maintain OSHA Reports
- Conduct Smith System Training.
- Maintain DMO -Drivers Management Online.
- Liaisons between the drivers and Los Angeles Unified School District.
- DOT compliance regarding drug testing and recordkeeping.
- Motor Vehicle Review to insure drivers are in compliance while driving.
- Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
Driver
Laidlaw Educational Services
04.1995 - 09.2006
- Drive schedule route daily transporting students to and from school safely.
- Complete pre-trip and post- trip inspections utilizing Zonar technology, including child checks.
- Assists students in loading and unloading process.
- Daily communication with school personal, parents and students.
- Attend all safety and training meetings.
- Maintain clean bus daily.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
High School Diploma -
06.1988
Skills
- TSI Classroom Instructor
- American Red Cross Instructor
- Organize
- DOT regulations
- Perfect attendance record
- Conflict Resolution
- Class B Commercial Driver's license
- Good communication skills
- Proficient in MS Word ,Excel and Power Point
- Safety audits
- Risk Identification
- Accident investigation
Certification
- U.S Department of Transportation- Substance Abuse Management and Program Compliance Certificate February 2020
- DOT Certificate-Fatigue and Sleep Apnea for transit Employees- 2018
- DOT Certificate-SMS Awareness -2018
- DOT Certificate- Curbing Transit Employee Distracted Driving - 2018
- DOT Certificate- Instructors Course in Bus Operator Training-A - 2018
- LPM Consulting Inc- Reasonable Suspicion and Post Accident Determination for Drugs & Alcohol testing, In accordance with 49 CFR Part 655 - February 2021
- TSI Instructor Certificate -2019
- Certified First aid/CPR/ AED Instructor
Timeline
Safety Manager - MV Transportation Inc.
04.2019 - Current
Drive Cam Manager - MV Transportation
02.2018 - 02.2019
Field Supervisor/ Location Safety Manager - First Student
09.2006 - 02.2018
Driver - Laidlaw Educational Services
04.1995 - 09.2006
Los Angeles Trade Technical College - Some College (No Degree), Business Administration And Management
John C. Fremont High School - High School Diploma,
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