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
Las Vegas, NV
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
Las Vegas
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
Las Vegas
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
Las Vegas
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