Kerry Motichek
Gonzales
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in risk assessment and inventory management at Yamamoto & DKK Loss Control. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in team leadership and conflict resolution, driving significant improvements in safety protocols and quality control standards. Committed to proactive problem-solving and continuous process enhancement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
KM Consulting- Loss Control-Contractor
Yamamoto & DKK Loss Control
Gonzales
02.2018 - Current
- Identifies issues that expose Valero to additional costs, and based on this exposure, assumes the authority to take steps to mitigate the exposure.
- These steps may include anything from appointing additional oversight to suspending cargo operations.
- Develops and implements systems that will alert management in a timely manner to potentially serious inventory and loss problems.
- Ensures that API guidelines and the company’s hydrocarbon measurement procedures are followed, with full documentation of events.
- Encourages uniform petroleum cargo measurement and inspection practices.
- Minimizes losses that may result from errors or inconsistencies in measurement, sampling, or testing of petroleum products by proactive attendance at custody movements for compliance with Valero's published industry standards.
- Identifies excessive product losses or quality discrepancies.
Manager
VTIC Services
New Orleans
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Direct all operational aspects, such as customer service, administration, human resources, marketing, and sales.
- Engage in recruitment and the process to interview, hire, and onboard store leadership.
- Train, coach, and develop a team of capable leaders who deliver exceptional service and help achieve organizational goals.
- Monitor financial, inventory, inspection, and safety reports from various sources to ensure adherence to company standards, and that goals are being met.
- Provide leadership and vision to motivate employees to drive sales and service strategy.
- Ensure safety and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Attend safety meetings, and send daily communication about safety protocols.
- Travel to assigned stores on a routine basis to boost operations through observation, coaching, and proactively assisting the team in executing tasks as needed.
- Manage payroll, budget, inventory, supplies, and other expenses as necessary.
- Facilitate employee relations activities, and assist in making employment decisions.
- Collaborate with the Director of Retail to accomplish assigned tasks, such as scheduling maintenance, ordering hardware, maintaining permits, etc.
- Assess existing processes to identify strategies to achieve higher efficiency and profit.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Enhanced team morale and retention through recognition programs and career development opportunities.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of a customer service excellence program.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Police Officer
Gonzales Police Department
Gonzales
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
- Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects.
- Document observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Advised citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
- Educated youth groups about the dangers of drug abuse and gang violence.
- Utilized various technologies including computers, cameras, and radar guns to complete job duties.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Performed searches for missing persons using a variety of investigative methods.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
- Counseled victims of domestic violence regarding available resources and legal options.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Developed positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Maintained order during civil disturbances or protests.
- Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
- Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
Certified Inspector/Supervisor- Contactor
Inspectorate/ Amspec / SGS
Baton Rouge
05.2010 - 01.2020
- I am responsible for gauging, temping, and sampling product ships and barges.
- My job duties require me to test samples.
- Additionally, I inspect valves, pressure valves, barges, and ships.
- I am responsible for inspecting barges before and after the loading and unloading of products.
- I am accountable for the cleanliness of the barge after an operation has occurred.
- Tank barge inspections include, but are not limited to: the inspection of voids, reading and understanding all barge documentation, starting the barge engine to ensure there are no defects, conducting inspections to locate hull damages, void tank inspections, and all fittings, including winches.
- Some of my job responsibilities include calibrating and fixing equipment, such as probes, samplers, tapes, etc.
- Conducted inspections of physical structures and systems to identify safety hazards, damage, or other issues.
Tank Farm Operator
LBC Sunshine
Baton Rouge
12.2016 - 02.2018
- As a tank farm operator, I receive and discharge industrial chemicals, jet fuel, and fuel oil from tanker trucks and barge shipments.
- My duties include the transfer of product to storage tanks, and ensuring all equipment is up to code to avoid spills and contamination.
- I was expected to maintain an organized log of all product transactions, quality control actions, and any maintenance performed.
- Each shift, you inspect the hydrant system, tanks, and pipelines, and report anything unusual or outside your expertise to your supervisor, including leaks, or temperature and pressure abnormalities.
Certified Class A Iron Worker
PCS Construction
Deer Park
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Setting up and using rigging gear to move heavy parts into position
- Operating cranes to lift steel beams, girders, and columns into place
- Bolting or welding pieces together
- Fixing safety netting and edge rails
- Inspecting structures that are holding up construction work to ensure they are robust and secure
- Disassembling structures and materials when necessary
Certified Class A Iron Worker
James Construction
Gonzales
03.2009 - 09.2015
- Setting up and using rigging gear to move heavy parts into position.
- Operating cranes to lift steel beams, girders, and columns into place.
- Bolting or welding pieces together.
- Fixing safety netting and edge rails.
- Inspecting structures that are holding up construction work to ensure they are robust and secure.
- Disassembling structures and materials when necessary.
Education
General Education Degree (G.E.D.) -
Louisiana Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA06.2012
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality control
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Safety protocols
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Safety compliance
- Communication skills
- Process improvement
- Operational oversight
- Proactive leadership
- Safety
- Worksite safety
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Budget development
- Contract bidding
Accomplishments
- TWIC card
- Association of Reciprocal Safety Council, Inc. (Osha Card)
- Certified IFIA
- CPR Certified, Safety Certified, and all mandatory certification classes required throughout my work experiences.
References
Shannon Carlson, Senior Marine Consultant, Petrocare, 10 Deanna Lane, Wolcott, CT, 06716, 832-401-3835, Shannon@petrocare-marineconsultants.com
Timeline
Manager
VTIC Services
06.2022 - 06.2024
Police Officer
Gonzales Police Department
01.2020 - 06.2022
KM Consulting- Loss Control-Contractor
Yamamoto & DKK Loss Control
02.2018 - Current
Tank Farm Operator
LBC Sunshine
12.2016 - 02.2018
Certified Class A Iron Worker
PCS Construction
09.2015 - 12.2016
Certified Inspector/Supervisor- Contactor
Inspectorate/ Amspec / SGS
05.2010 - 01.2020
Certified Class A Iron Worker
James Construction
03.2009 - 09.2015
General Education Degree (G.E.D.) -
Louisiana Technical College
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