LaToya Vaughn
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Enthusiastic Training Specialist with a strong drive to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Possessing a clear understanding of the continual need for safety awareness, documenting procedures, and managing compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Training Specialist
Motional
10.2022 - Current
- Ensure all vehicle operators are current with training requirements of company and contract employees.
- Identify training needs, publicize training dates, and schedule training classes.
- Develop custom training programs that take place online, in-person, or in the field.
- Follow all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Train 120 new Vehicle Operators by end of Q4, meeting department goals.
- Review OSHA and other safety standards to ensure compliance within the Autonomous Vehicle industry.
- Communicate training program information across departments.
- Managed the team of 25 Subject Matter Experts (SME) and assisted with planning the SME Celebration Luncheon.
- On-board new hires with presentations on Safety, Cybersecurity in automated driving, Occupational Safety and Emergency Management.
Vehicle Operator
Motional Inc
08.2018 - 10.2022
- Operated a self-driving vehicle in both autonomous and manual modes
- Ensured safety of occupants, pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists
- Collaborated with engineers to follow test procedures
- Provided feedback to research and development team to improve software performance
- Stayed current on all updates to platforms and capabilities of autonomous vehicle
- Assisted with training as SME for new hires and existing employee training.
Human Resource Supervisor
United Parcel Service, UPS
04.2010 - 09.2018
- Interview applicants
- Hire eligible applicants
- Audit new hire training packets
- Manage seniority list for union employees
- Select candidates for testing and/or promotion
- Assist employees with payroll issues, disability claims, FMLA, and Value Options
- Promote Safety in the workplace via observations, demonstration, campaigns, and recognition
- Facilitate annual training classes to stay compliant with OSHA and company policy
- Document and report disputes, complaints, and concerns
- Update reports for Local management and the District management team
- Separate terminated employees from the system
- Follow up on all terminations and document the reason for the termination.
Operations Management Specialist
United Parcel Service, UPS
07.2008 - 01.2010
- PCIS-responding to customer concerns and messages in a timely manner
- Confirm Same Day Will Call with the customer and notify the driver
- Assign On Call Air to drivers
- Investigate and close Driver Follow up tracers
- Log Driver Follow up tracer results and forward to Center Manager and Driver Supervisors
- Give drivers directions when needed
- Timecards
- Correspond with field support department to issue customer’s credit
- Initiate over-good search for customers
- Provide excellent customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Las Vegas, NVSome College (No Degree) - Cognitive Psychology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MISome College (No Degree) - Cognitive Psychology
MaryGrove College
Detroit, MISkills
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Over 10 years of training/teaching
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Positive Learning Environment
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Safe Work Practices
- SOP Development
- Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Familiarity with AODocs, G Suite, Confluence, JIRA
Timeline
Safety Training Specialist
Motional
10.2022 - Current
Vehicle Operator
Motional Inc
08.2018 - 10.2022
Human Resource Supervisor
United Parcel Service, UPS
04.2010 - 09.2018
Operations Management Specialist
United Parcel Service, UPS
07.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Some College (No Degree) - Cognitive Psychology
Wayne State University
Some College (No Degree) - Cognitive Psychology
MaryGrove College