Martha D. Morales
Huntington Park,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
HR
SAFETY, UNITED LOGISTIC SERVICES GROUP, INC
05.2022 - Current
- Created and implemented new Policies and Procedures, created SOPS, processed commercial drivers, managed; the DQ files, Clearinghouse, Drug and alcohol consortium, fleet maintenance, & hours of service.
- Handled accidents, claims, manage insurance from beginning to end including approving the monthly invoice.
- Managed to reorganize all above mentioned and passed A CHP & DOT audits, kept company in compliance with all FMCSA rules and PHMSA regulations
- Implementing a better streamline process including new resources to help the company grow.
RECRUITMENT MANAGER
ECOLOGY AUTO PARTS, INC
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible to hire Commercial drivers for all areas, throughout California, Arizona, Nevada & Utah, including screening and processing 10 drivers per week.
- Special recruitment projects; Ontario Truck Show, Foreign Worker Program, Recruit Military Veteran Program
- Managed Foreign Worker Program, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse program, scheduled orientations and recruitment meetings, posting job positions and Hire/Termination reports
- Created budget, performed regular clerical such as filing, scanning, faxing and mailing.
Senior Safety Specialist
TTSI
10.2015 - 04.2021
- Helped create HLT, Recruited 180 drivers
- As a Safety Specialist; processed drivers from background check to reviewing their MVR.
- Set up driver orientation and conducted orientations
- Managed DQ files, Drug and alcohol program; updated files; entered in all systems used.
- Helped processing of independent contractors and other special projects.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Sr. Safety Specialist/recruiter
RPM Transport
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Recruited drivers for all divisions, qualified drivers, scheduled orientation; gave driver orientation including HazMat training certification for drivers with HazMat endorsement.
- Managed DQ files, updated files; managed hours of service and entered data in all systems used.
- Helped with Special projects.
- Accident driver Root cause investigation
SR. SAFETY SPECIALIST/RECRUITER/HR
Pacifica Trucks LLC
03.2011 - 07.2012
- PACIFICA TRUCKS
- Recruited drivers, qualified drivers, scheduled orientation; gave driver orientation including HazMat training certification for drivers with HazMat endorsement.
- Created & Managed DQ files, Drug & Alcohol Consortium.
- Managed employees and equipment maintenance, driver pay and Hours of Service.
- Managed diesel usage.
SR. SAFETY SPECIALIST/RECRUITER
PACER INTERNATIONAL
01.2005 - 03.2011
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Developed safety policies and procedures to be used at medical facilities.
- Helped probation and pretrial services officers carry out investigation and supervision duties, providing assistance and technical support in variety of areas.
Sr. Safety Specialist / Recruiter
Pacer International
01.2005 - 04.2011
- Owner Operators (began with 140 Ow/Ops and ended with 215), made sure they qualified and scheduled orientation; gave the driver orientation including HazMat training certification for drivers with HazMat endorsement
- Managed the DQ files, updated files; entered in the different systems we use
- Managed their hours of service and equipment maintenance and special projects
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Developed safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members.
- Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Developed safety policies and procedures to be used at medical facilities.
- Served as primary backup to officer in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision.
- Prepared relevant SRM documents in conformance with Safety Management System (SMS) order.
SR. SAFETY SPECIALIST/RECRUITER
03.1997 - 12.2004
- Recruited drivers, made sure they qualified and scheduled orientation; gave the driver orientation including HazMat training for drivers with HazMat endorsement
- Trained and certified all personnel who required HazMat training certification (billers, CS, etc.) Managed the all-HazMat equipment ordering, and HazMat cleaning crew for minor spills, even DQ files, updated files; entered in the different systems we use
- Managed employees and equipment maintenance, driver pay and Hours of Service.
Education
Associate Degree - Accounting
UEI College - Huntington Park
Huntington Park05.1997
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CAHigh School Diploma -
Huntington Park Senior High School
Huntington Park, CA06.1992
Skills
- Microsoft office Excel
- Google sheets
- Tritium, Profit Tools
- Omnitracs, Geotab
- Fast learner
- Operational Procedures
- Hazard Identification - HazMat Certified
- DOT Compliance
- Corrective Actions
- New Employee Orientation
- Records Maintenance
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Records Management
- Safety Inspections
- Cause of Action Determination
- Compliance Issues
- Standard Opera
- Commercial Driver Qualifications
- Driver Verification
- Internal Policy Implementation
- Pre-Screening Candidates
- Audit Documentation
- Compliance Reporting
- Records Management Expert
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HR
SAFETY, UNITED LOGISTIC SERVICES GROUP, INC
05.2022 - Current
RECRUITMENT MANAGER
ECOLOGY AUTO PARTS, INC
05.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Safety Specialist
TTSI
10.2015 - 04.2021
Sr. Safety Specialist/recruiter
RPM Transport
03.2013 - 10.2015
SR. SAFETY SPECIALIST/RECRUITER/HR
Pacifica Trucks LLC
03.2011 - 07.2012
Sr. Safety Specialist / Recruiter
Pacer International
01.2005 - 04.2011
SR. SAFETY SPECIALIST/RECRUITER
PACER INTERNATIONAL
01.2005 - 03.2011
SR. SAFETY SPECIALIST/RECRUITER
03.1997 - 12.2004
Associate Degree - Accounting
UEI College - Huntington Park
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
High School Diploma -
Huntington Park Senior High School
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