KELLY D. HOVEY

• Oversaw team of 70-85 drivers, supervisors, administrative and seasonal personnel in two locations
• Managed all performance standards and ensured accountability for individuals to meet or exceed established goals
• Day to day management of all aspects of departmental performance
• Targeted improvement in driver safety scorecard performance resulting in reduction in total and at-fault accidents by over 50% YOY
• Implemented fuel savings program to reduce operating expense YOY
• Various other special projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Managed five facilities, six direct reports and over 70 indirect reports

• Recruitment, hiring and onboarding of all CDL drivers

• Responsible for DOT compliance regarding hours of service, random drug testing, and DQ file compliance

• Provided guidance resulting in reduced overtime and routed mileage

• Spearheaded all safety initiatives

• Review and investigate all motor vehicle and workers compensation accidents and injuries

• Recruited, interviewed and hired all commercially-licensed drivers for six facilities throughout the Northeast

• Oversight of all performance management functions to include annual reviews, progressive discipline, terminations and promotions

• Facilitate training covering human resources policies and procedures, compliance, communication and employee development
• Coordinate and administer FMLA process

• Plan, coordinate and conduct safety training to address the needs of a 320 associate and 75 driver workforce

• Investigate, evaluate, negotiate and resolve or deny potential losses for several different banners in a self-insured, self-administered environment

• Full day to day management of and accountability for all aspects of the department including supervision of department personnel, achieving sales, gross profit, labor, shrink, inventory goals, merchandising, allocation, staffing, scheduling and cross-merchandising.