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Marilyn Hood

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Focused professional with vast expertise in bus transit system safety, teamwork, and implementation of successful safety programs. Experienced in cultivating safe and positive work environments to reduce risk, increase morale, and promote overall commitment to safety.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interim Safety Manager

Metropolitan Council
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Remotely developed safety plans for the regional contracted bus providers and their facilities to conduct risk assessments and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Advocated for bus and driver safety through meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
  • Facilitated safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training and promoting a culture of safety within their workplaces.

Bus System Safety Specialist

Metro Transit
01.2007 - 07.2018
  • Provided leadership in promoting awareness, guidance, coaching and compliance to bus safety policy
  • Conducted transit bus accident investigation, hazard management, and bus driver counseling and training
  • Performed OSHA duties documenting employee injuries
  • Provided expert testimony and background information for legal hearings on liability and labor cases
  • Planned and coordinated annual safety events, such as Right to Know, facility fire drills, Transit Roadeo, updated Emergency Action Plans, and monitored transit bus operations at transit sites

Full Time Bus Driver Instructor

Metro Transit
02.2000 - 01.2007
  • Provided transit bus driver training for new employees and ongoing skills development for experienced drivers
  • Designed curriculum and training materials
  • Public speaking on transportation issues and policies for employees


Transit Bus Driver

Metro Transit
02.1986 - 02.1998
  • Provided courteous passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Completed forms and proper paperwork as needed
  • Performed and documented daily bus inspections as required

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN
05.1980

Skills

  • Independent work and time management
  • Safety management: driving, bus transit, OSHA safety certifications
  • Active listening, verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Advocacy

Certification

  • OSHA 10 General Industry Safety and Health training course, 2013
  • Transportation Safety Institute certificate course, Curbing Transit Employee Distracted Driving, 2012
  • Certified Operation Lifesaver Presenter, 2010
  • Transportation Safety Institute course in Transit Industrial Safety Management, 2010
  • Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, OSHA Basic Workplace Safety Certificate, 2008
  • MN Safety Council, OSHA Recordkeeping: Beyond the Basics, 2010
  • FEMA National Incident Management System, 2007
  • National Safety Council, First Aid Course, 2007
  • National Safety Council, CPR Course, 2007

Timeline

Interim Safety Manager

Metropolitan Council
10.2021 - 06.2022

Bus System Safety Specialist

Metro Transit
01.2007 - 07.2018

Full Time Bus Driver Instructor

Metro Transit
02.2000 - 01.2007

Transit Bus Driver

Metro Transit
02.1986 - 02.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Bethel University

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