KEVIN M MARTIN
Safeway Transportation
Chicago,IL
30
years of professional experience
A highly efficient professional consistently praised for a focused approach by co-workers and management. Possess a skill set directly relevant to personnel management, safety and training development, and equipment purchasing and maintenance for a large-scale operation, gained throughout my career. Demonstrating leadership, management, and planning abilities in every aspect of my job, Take pride in my operational knowledge acquired through training and experience. As a dedicated and driven individual, committed to continuously enhancing my managerial skills.
Work History
Director of Operations, Safety and Maintenance
11 Months- Managed operations for entire company consisting of 12 Locations based in both Illinois and Wisconsin.
- Oversight of General Managers, Safety / Training Managers, and Maintenance Manager. Safeway currently has 1000 employees and maintains a fleet of over 800 active vehicles.
- Managed all Safety and Compliance pertaining to school bus personnel and maintenance as it apply to DOT regulations and multiple School District standards,
- Executed company-wide training programs to enhance employee skills and operational effectiveness.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
General Manager of Operations
7 Years 7 Months- Manages all personnel at CDA Vehicle Services which includes Training Directors, Equipment Training Specialist, Foremen, Dispatchers, Heavy Equipment Operators, Administrators, and over 575 Motor Truck Drivers daily
- Maintains all day-to-day operations which includes special events, snow operations and emergencies
- Coordinates the scheduling of manpower and equipment allocation, maintenance and procurement for Vehicle Services fleet and O'Hare Airport
- Managed development and implementation of airfield and equipment training programs to ensure adherence to FAA Part 139 standards.
- Manages / performs all other training and Human Resource related functions at CDA Vehicle Services over 600 employees
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
Career Service MTD Foreman
3 Years 3 Months- Career Service MTD Foreman Duties Included Shift Foreman and Training Foreman
- Oversee CDA Vehicle Services training section
- Oversee day to day operations as shift Foreman
- Worked with Management to coordinate manpower and equipment for Winter and Summer Operations
Career Service Motor Truck Driver
7 Years 7 Months- Career Service Motor Truck Driver, MTD duties and snow lead at Vehicle Services O'Hare
- Duties included supervising Pool Motor Truck Drivers
- Leading and maintaining specialized snow equipment
Career Service Motor Truck Driver
10 Years 10 Months- Career Service Motor Truck Driver assigned to Bureau of Street Operations December1998 - September2006 Duties included ward sweeper driver and lead man during winter operations
- Assigned to Bureau of Forestry June1998 - December1998 Duties included driving forestry equipment and office detail which included equipment support, manpower reports and scheduling preventive maintenance
Education
- Computer Information Systems
- Flight / Management
High School Diploma
Skills
Staff training
Dependable
Reliable
Operational development
Adaptive team player
Operations management
Staff development
Business analysis
Logistics management
Timeline
Director of Operations, Safety and Maintenance
Safeway Transportation
02.2025 - 01.2026Read More
General Manager of Operations
City of Chicago- Department of Aviation
07.2017 - 02.2025Read More
Career Service MTD Foreman
City of Chicago Department of Aviation
04.2014 - 07.2017Read More
Career Service Motor Truck Driver
City of Chicago Department Of Aviation
09.2006 - 04.2014Read More
Career Service Motor Truck Driver
City of Chicago Dept. Of Streets and Sanitation
11.1995 - 09.2006Read More
DeVry University
from Computer Information Systems
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Lewis University
from Flight / Management
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Gordon Technical High School
High School Diploma
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