Rory Herbert
Forney,TX
Summary
Dynamic and service-oriented professional with a robust background in operations, dedicated to driving organizational growth and development. Known for a collaborative and innovative approach, excelling in policy implementation, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Over 10 years of experience as a Truck Driver, adept at planning and executing initiatives that maximize potential while engaging stakeholders to build consensus and promote necessary change. Recognized for exceptional leadership and client relations skills, fostering strong relationships that attract new clients and enhance group dynamics through impactful workshops.
Experienced with managing group dynamics to foster effective learning. Utilizes excellent communication to facilitate understanding and engagement. Track record of creating structured, impactful workshops that achieve desired outcomes.
Professional facilitator dedicated to creating impactful and engaging learning environments. Known for delivering effective training sessions and fostering collaborative team dynamics. Consistently adaptable to changing needs and focused on achieving tangible results. Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and group management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilitator
Walmart
03.2024 - Current
- Designed and facilitated interactive training sessions to enhance participant engagement and learning outcomes.
- Developed tailored curriculum materials aligned with organizational goals and participant needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify training gaps and implement targeted solutions.
- Analyzed participant feedback to refine training methodologies and improve overall program effectiveness.
- Led workshops focused on skill development, fostering a collaborative learning environment among participants.
- Evaluated training programs through metrics analysis, driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Promoted continuous learning within the organization by sharing best practices and lessons learned from various facilitation experiences.
- Provided constructive feedback to participants during debriefing sessions, fostering personal growth and skill development.
- Served as a resource for trainees post-session completion by providing follow-up support via email or phone consultations.
Vice President of Operations
Arsenal Transportation
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Our company was a contractor with FedEx ground. Working along side FedEx to move packages and trailers to FedEx location all over the MD, VA, PA, DE, NJ area.
- Implemented best practices to strengthen internal systems and spearhead proactive change.
- Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar opertion
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocol.
- Collaborated with various departments to identify operational challenges and plan corrective actions.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, and different vendors that we worked beside to produce positive out comes
Truck Driver
Arsenal Transportation
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Hydrovac Operator/Truck Driver
Enviormental Driven Solutions
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Worked in the oilfield as a hydrovac operator and truck driver, cleaning oil rigs, spills, and providing light maintenance cleaning to varis oilfield companies. Also drove tankers and oversized loads providing different service to the companies that hired our company
- balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Operated high-pressure water and vacuum systems to liquify and remove dirt from target areas.
- Removed oil spills and performed general cleaning duties to keep units tidy and safe.
- Completed daily tank measurements, checked flow lines and recorded pressures.
Oil Field Truck Driver
Power Energy Logistic
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Obtained crude oil measurements both before and after loading and avoided spills by taking appropriate precautionary steps.
- Maneuvered trucks into tight areas, maintaining proper positioning for loading and unloading.
- Identified truck and equipment problems requiring repair work by performing inspections prior to and after all trips.
- Operated engines and pumps to turn wells off, following production schedule.
Truck Driver
Covenant Transport
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Used ropes and blocks to safely secure cargo for transport.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
Security Officer
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist
05.2010 - 03.2015
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MDHigh School Diploma -
Garden State Academy
Tranquility, NJ05.2004
Skills
- Business Development
- Strategy Development
- Business Administration
- Operations Oversight
- Process Improvements
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Operations Management
- Staff Training
- Risk Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Decision-Making
- Team Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Presentations
- Defensive Driving
- Air Brake Certification
- CDL Class a
- Safety-Focused
- Document Preparation
- Reporting Skills
- Staff Management
- Surveillance
- Staff management
- Facilitation techniques
- Strategic planning
- Task delegation
- Operations management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Conflict resolution skills
- Relationship building
- Team building
Accomplishments
Successfully seeing projects through to completion
Certification
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Six Sigma Green Belt
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Facilitator
Walmart
03.2024 - Current
Vice President of Operations
Arsenal Transportation
09.2019 - 06.2023
Truck Driver
Arsenal Transportation
11.2017 - 09.2019
Hydrovac Operator/Truck Driver
Enviormental Driven Solutions
02.2017 - 10.2017
Oil Field Truck Driver
Power Energy Logistic
11.2016 - 02.2017
Truck Driver
Covenant Transport
04.2015 - 11.2016
Security Officer
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist
05.2010 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Garden State Academy
Some College (No Degree) -
Washington Adventist University