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Valentin Yanez

Weslaco,TX

Summary

Consistent Safety Supervisor with track record of identifying issues and finding effective solutions. Smart and motivated with outstanding work ethic. Proven history of dedication to overall workplace safety.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Supervisor

IHR Transport
2018.04 - Current
  • Efficiently managed a truck fleet of drivers to comply with all local, state, and federal DOT regulations.
  • Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
  • Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.

Intermodal Supervisor

IHR Transport
2012.12 - 2018.04
  • Oversaw Intermodal Paper Ramp as an extension of Union Pacific servicing their vast customer base.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows for drivers and office personnel.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance annually and coached to improve areas of weakness.

Billing Specialist

IHR Transport
2010.06 - 2012.12
  • Immediately brought outstanding invoices from 90+ days of down to 30 day payments.
  • Provided all required documentation to ensure fast payment from customer.
  • Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored customer accounts to identify and rectify billing issues.
  • Provided excellent customer service, developing and maintaining client relationships.

Substitute Teacher

Donna Independent School District
2009.08 - 2010.06
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Sales Associate

The Boot Jack
2007.01 - 2009.08
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Held weekly quota set by management to meet all sale objectives.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX

Associate of Arts - Education

South Texas College
Mcallen, TX

Skills

  • Successful completion of CDL Training
  • Risk assessment and recognition
  • Experienced in working with insurance adjustors
  • Experience in working with post accident analysis
  • Experience in deposition and claim settlement
  • Constant driver training and corrective action measures
  • Current CPR Training certification
  • Office and field experience
  • Previous hazmat certification
  • Previous OSHA certification

Accomplishments

  • Obtained CDL and achieved a long time personal goal.
  • Upon taking over the Safety Supervisor position, I led the effort in building the trend that has brought our company's CSA safety score away from the alert status.
  • Effective driver training program that has yield to our loss-run ratio staying low which has our company's insurance premium at a manageable rate.
  • Developed a safety culture amongst drivers and other departments in the fields of ELD compliance, HOS violations, maintenance scheduling, etc.
  • Overall growth as a person and professionally.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Safety Supervisor

IHR Transport
2018.04 - Current

Intermodal Supervisor

IHR Transport
2012.12 - 2018.04

Billing Specialist

IHR Transport
2010.06 - 2012.12

Substitute Teacher

Donna Independent School District
2009.08 - 2010.06

Sales Associate

The Boot Jack
2007.01 - 2009.08

Bachelor of Arts - History

The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College

Associate of Arts - Education

South Texas College
Valentin Yanez