Loretis Andriuskevicius
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Safety and Security Director with a proven track record at GTS Transportation, enhancing workplace safety and emergency management. Expert in developing robust safety policies and leading teams to reduce accident rates by over 30%. Skilled in physical security and fostering a culture of safety awareness and compliance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Safety
Arka Express Inc.
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques for hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident reporting procedures.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments for reporting potential hazards or unsafe conditions, enabling prompt action and resolution.
- Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding best practices for maintaining safe work environments tailored to their specific needs.
- Managed emergency response teams during crisis situations, ensuring timely and efficient resolutions with minimal disruption to operations.
Safety Director
Maxum Trans
04.2010 - 02.2017
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques for hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident reporting procedures.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments for reporting potential hazards or unsafe conditions, enabling prompt action and resolution.
- Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding best practices for maintaining safe work environments tailored to their specific needs.
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies such as OSHA to ensure compliance with federal and state safety standards.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current safety measures in place by analyzing data trends related to accidents, injuries, or near misses reported over time periods.
Director of Safety and Security
GTS Transportation
06.2021 - Current
- Oversaw safety of guests, employees and and assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems.
- Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and grew staff competencies through team development, implementation and support of specific training for various responsibilities.
- Coordinated emergency evacuation drills and exercises and developed and improved emergency procedures.
Safety Manager
United Transport
04.2007 - 03.2010
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
Safety Manager
Eagle Motor Lines
02.1999 - 03.2007
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Championed a positive safety culture by promoting employee involvement in health and safety initiatives.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
Education
MBA - Electrical Engineering
University of Technology
Kaunas, LT05.1991
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Emergency Management
- Physical Security
- Access Control
Certification
- Certified director of safety
NATMI certified
Certified Director of Safety from NATMI
Timeline
Director of Safety and Security
GTS Transportation
06.2021 - Current
Director of Safety
Arka Express Inc.
04.2017 - 05.2021
Safety Director
Maxum Trans
04.2010 - 02.2017
Safety Manager
United Transport
04.2007 - 03.2010
Safety Manager
Eagle Motor Lines
02.1999 - 03.2007
MBA - Electrical Engineering
University of Technology
- Certified director of safety
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