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Mackenzie Melton, CDS

Mackenzie Melton, CDS

Findlay,OH

Summary

Highly motivated, with a desire to take on new challenges. I am always eager to present my experience while open to learning new skills. Strong worth ethic, I love to collaborate, I'm adaptable and have exceptional interpersonal skills. I bring a positive approach to leadership.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety & Recruiting Director

Craig Transportation
Maumee, OH
06.2024 - Current
  • Directed Recruiting, Marketing, and the DOT Compliance teams.
  • Reduced advertising spending by 50% while increasing driver lead volume by 20%.
  • Developed SOPs and work instructions for Safety, Marketing, Recruiting, and Compliance.
  • Developed new procedures, formulated training plans, and instructed staff on these processes.
  • Enhanced employment verification process, speeding up verification by an average of two days.
  • Spearheaded weekly interdepartmental meetings to expedite accident case resolutions.
  • Identified risks and liabilities by analyzing fleet's personal conveyance usage.

Safety Director

Garner Trucking Inc.
Findlay, OH
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted safety audits of facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and programs for the organization.
  • Trained personnel in proper safety practices, and conducted safety orientations for new employees.
  • Created a recent graduate training program to effectively train new entrants.
  • Management of the Safe Driver Apprentice Program.
  • Daily monitoring of the Electronic Logging Device and coaching, which resulted in a 41% reduction in CSA Hours of Service basic.
  • Accident investigation and prevention.
  • Successfully reduced open accident claims by 32%

Recruiting and Retention Specialist

Garner Trucking Inc
Findlay, OH
07.2017 - 01.2023
  • Analyzed recruiting and marketing data to track trends in hiring practices.
  • Developed and implemented recruitment and retention strategies.
  • Created and posted ads on various platforms.
  • Conducted interviews, background checks, and other pre-screening activities.
  • Led employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's image as a desirable employer.
  • Participation in job fairs and recruitment events to promote the company and attract talent.
  • Managed the Recent Graduate Training Program.

Class A CDL Driver

Garner Trucking Inc
Findlay, OH
10.2014 - 07.2017
  • Inspected brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other important parts to maintain operational safety on the road.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
  • Safely delivered over 2,000 loads

Education

Certified Director of Safety -

North American Transportation Management Institute
03-2024

Microsoft Excel Level 1 -

Owens
11-2023

Hazmat Transportation Training -

J.J. Keller
10-2023

Supervisor Drug And Alcohol Training -

Sheakley
10-2023

DOT Compliance Training -

Ohio Trucking Association
06-2023

OSHA 10 General Industry -

360 Training
05-2023

Accident Investigation Training -

Ohio Trucking Association
04-2023

Class A CDL -

Trainco Truck Driving School
11-2011

High School Diploma -

Findlay High School
05-2006

Skills

  • Positive Leadership
  • Staff Training
  • Accident investigation/ Root Cause Analysist
  • Procedure Implementation

Accomplishments

  • 2016 Driver of the Quarter - Garner Trucking Inc.
  • 2019 Woman to Watch in Transportation - Women in Trucking
  • 2020 Recruiting Professional of the Year finalist - CCJ
  • Nov 2022 - Extra Mile Award- Garner Trucking Inc
  • Jan 2023 Extra Mile Award- Garner Trucking Inc.
  • May 2023 Hancock Leadership Graduate - Findlay Chamber of Commerce
  • Mar 2024 Certified Director of Safety - NATMI

Tools & Technology

  • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Planner, SharePoint
  • Samba
  • IRP
  • TMW
  • Mcleod
  • Driver Reach ATS
  • Tenstreet ATS
  • HireRight
  • Login.gov- D&A Clearinghouse, PSP, FMCSA Portal
  • E-Screen
  • Samsara
  • Omnitracs
  • SmartDrive
  • Avatar Fleet
  • Luma Brighter Learning
  • Canva

Timeline

Safety & Recruiting Director

Craig Transportation
06.2024 - Current

Safety Director

Garner Trucking Inc.
01.2023 - 05.2024

Recruiting and Retention Specialist

Garner Trucking Inc
07.2017 - 01.2023

Class A CDL Driver

Garner Trucking Inc
10.2014 - 07.2017

Certified Director of Safety -

North American Transportation Management Institute

Microsoft Excel Level 1 -

Owens

Hazmat Transportation Training -

J.J. Keller

Supervisor Drug And Alcohol Training -

Sheakley

DOT Compliance Training -

Ohio Trucking Association

OSHA 10 General Industry -

360 Training

Accident Investigation Training -

Ohio Trucking Association

Class A CDL -

Trainco Truck Driving School

High School Diploma -

Findlay High School

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