Mary Smith
Boaz,AL
Summary
Accomplished results oriented executive, adept in problem-solving and interpersonal communication. Talent for building cooperation at all levels and disciplines. Experienced in ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future organizational needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Vice President Freight Car Services
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
05.2022 - Current
- Responsibilities include managing P&L, planning, directing, coordinating, and overseeing operational activities within Freight Car business unit.
- Worked on development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future organizational needs.
- Allocated resources to planned programs according to business objectives.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Oversaw workforce management planning, volume predictions and capacity planning.
Senior Vice President Corporate Services, COO
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
04.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed Division Compliance Programs
- Lead global Human Resources team
- Managed Corporate Services and other service functions of corporate office (EHS, Governmental Affairs, Aviation, etc).
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
Vice President of Human Resources
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Global oversight and responsibility for delivery of all people aspects of Rail Division.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Managed global worker’s compensation claims.
- Managed global pension, benefit, compensation plans.
Vice President Environmental Health and Safety
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
01.2011 - 04.2016
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Lead Global Environmental, Health and Safety functions for 8500+ employees.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Utilizes knowledge of global EHS regulatory environment, industry best practices, and strong problem-solving skills to realize significant gains.
- Manage risk management/loss prevention programs.
- Partner with senior management and other leaders to create sustainable processes and systems.
- EPA Notice of Violation(s) decreased by 10% year over year.
- Reduction in injury incident rate from 3.06 to 0.97 over 6 years.
- Workers compensation claim costs decreased from average of $23,000 per claim in 2009 to $11,000 per claim in 2017.
Director of Medical Services
Progress Rail
11.2005 - 12.2010
- Guided industry experts and stakeholders within FDA on clinical issues and clinical trial designs.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development, and patient relations.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2016
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.1998
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-solving aptitude, resilience
- Team building
- Administrative Oversight
- Cross-disciplinary Communications
- Ability to bring out best performance
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
Executive Vice President Freight Car Services
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
05.2022 - Current
Senior Vice President Corporate Services, COO
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
04.2018 - 05.2022
Vice President of Human Resources
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
04.2016 - 03.2018
Vice President Environmental Health and Safety
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
01.2011 - 04.2016
Director of Medical Services
Progress Rail
11.2005 - 12.2010
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Alabama
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
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