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Stephanie M. Almo

Canton,Mississippi

Summary

Dynamic and self-motivated professional with extensive experience as a Management , adept at enhancing safety protocols and training programs. Proven team leader with strong interpersonal skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, and a Commercial Driver License Class A-PS. Achieved significant reductions in job site accidents through effective compliance strategies.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

A-Win Transport LLC
09.2021 - Current
  • Operated freight trucks to transport goods safely and efficiently across designated routes.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption for operational efficiency.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate timely pickups and deliveries.
  • Adhered to state and federal transportation laws, ensuring compliance during all operations.
  • Managed cargo loading and unloading procedures to optimize space utilization and minimize damage.
  • Implemented safe driving practices, resulting in a reduction of potential accidents on the road.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries and resolving delivery issues promptly.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.

Safety Training Supervisor

Durham School Services
06.2017 - 01.2021
  • Oversee screening and interviewing of driver candidates.
  • Ensures required driver information and documentation is collected.
  • Screens applications, background checks and Motor Vehicle Records to determine eligibility.
  • Conducts reference checks and employment verification, interviews and recommends candidates.
  • Oversees classroom and driver behind the wheel training and ensures training schedules are established and maintained.
  • Monitor and evaluate trainee progress towards completion and work with management to achieve hiring goals.
  • Enforces safety compliance. Recommends solutions to management to prevent/reduce safety hazards and accidents.
  • Complete compliance, safety documentation, reports and paperwork.
  • Conduct investigation of accidents, completes accident reports and /or performs accident report follow-up. May standby after-hours in case additional assistance is needed (on-call).
  • Conduct internal training and presentations at employee safety meeting.
  • Investigate customer complaints relative to safety issues and take appropriate corrective actions.
  • Supervise accident review committee, maintain minutes of each meeting, review and discuss recommendations with management.
  • Administer and maintain company random/drug and alcohol testing and pee-employment testing.
  • Supervise 200 plus employees and office staff.
  • Dispatch and route routes when needed.

Safety Manager

First Student
06.1999 - 05.2017
  • Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
  • Train employees in the most current regulations and practices in an effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
  • Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with General Manager and suggested remediation.
  • Developed and implemented company procedures that effectively reduced job site accidents.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Identify training needs for compliance with state certification and District/State/Federal requirements.
  • Provide classroom instruction and behind the wheel training of applicants and drivers to ensure successful completion of training and testing to the level of State Certified School Bus Driver.
  • Refresh and broaden the driving skills of existing employees who operate Company vehicles.
  • Supervise compliance with Company polices. Discuss any breech of policy and procedures.
  • Administer and maintain Company random drug/alcohol testing and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing. 
  • Obtain Driver Abstract from State agencies for all  drivers semi-annually and monitor for violations.
  • Perform a Driver Proficiency Evaluation on each driver(including road evaluations). 

Education

Office Systems Technology

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
2016

Business Office Technology

Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS
1995

Skills

  • Team leader
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Team liaison
  • Commercial Driver License Class A- PS
  • Extremely organized
  • Project management
  • Self-motivated
  • Great Interpersonal and written communications skills
  • Typing speed: 45-50 wpm

Certification

Certified Master Trainer

Certificate of Training in Drugs and Alcohol

Certificate of Safety Leadership Training

Timeline

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

A-Win Transport LLC
09.2021 - Current

Safety Training Supervisor

Durham School Services
06.2017 - 01.2021

Safety Manager

First Student
06.1999 - 05.2017

Office Systems Technology

Hinds Community College

Business Office Technology

Holmes Community College