Expert Details
Transportation Safety
ID: 738697
Nevada, USA
Previously, she was the Director of Orientation, Safety, Recruiting, and Training at Gypsum Express, where she spearheaded change management initiatives, optimizing safety programs and organizational structures. Her ability to analyze business operations and improve accountability led to significant enhancements in driver training and HR activities. She managed recruitment efforts, oversaw the evaluation and selection of employees, and handled HR functions such as hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
During her tenure as Safety Manager at ABCO Transportation, Expert directed safety protocols and maintenance activities, with a focus on driver and equipment safety. Her analytical approach to evaluating safety effectiveness led to the company being named the Safest Fleet of Florida. She also played a crucial role in human resources, including compensation management and conflict resolution.
Her experience as a Transportation Specialist at the U.S. Department of Transportation allowed her to contribute to national policy by reviewing and updating enforcement protocols. In this role, she interacted with senior leadership, prepared reports for Congress, and supported legislative initiatives, influencing transportation policies at the highest levels.
Expert is knowledgeable in various software platforms such as AWS, McLeod, Salesforce, and MS Office, as well as specialized transportation tools like Peoplenet and Qualcomm. She also holds a Doctorate in Education focusing on Organizational Leadership and Conflict Resolution.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2016 | Degree: Ed.D. | Subject: Organizational Leadership and Conflict Resolution | Institution: Nova Southeastern University |
| Year: 2006 | Degree: MS | Subject: Business Management and Human Resource Management | Institution: Nova Southeastern University |
| Year: 2005 | Degree: BS | Subject: Legal Studies | Institution: Peirce College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2019 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Principal Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Consult with trucking companies to initiate and maintain accurate, efficient recordkeeping protocols. Utilize various software applications, documents/forms, and manuals to assist companies to monitor record-keeping activities to avoid being in non-compliance. Provide procedures and techniques to ensure full compliance with DOT fleet safety mandates. Implement solutions to avoid risks of litigation or non-compliance punishment.Initiate business practices to reduce training preparation time requirements, enhance workplace safety, significantly improve employee productivity, and reduce turnover. Review and update policies and procedures to attain maximum efficiencies and ensure compliance with DOT regulations. Serve as an expert witness in legal matters and as a subject matter expert (SME) for court hearings and depositions. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2016 to 2018 | Employer: Gypsum Express | Title: Director of Orientation, Training, and Recruiting | Department: |
Responsibilities:Researched, initiated, and modified change management of company training, safety, and orientation programs. Implemented changes to organizational structures to facilitate better safety environments and protocols. Analyzed business activity and provide feedback to company leadership to improve accountability and operations. Developed and implemented driver training programs.Reviewed and structured orientation programs to address company policies and procedures as they impacted the drivers. Guided Human Resources activities and training for incoming employees. Evaluated training salaries, schedules, personnel, and budgets. Executed hiring, disciplinary, and termination decisions regarding staff members and drivers. Oversaw the recruiting department to ensure appropriate evaluation and selection of company employees. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2015 | Employer: ABCO Transportation | Title: Safety Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Directed critical areas of the transportation company, which included recruiting and safety of maintenance activities and drivers. Oversaw Human Resources and safety concerns of equipment and the facility. Utilized an analytical, fact-finding approach to evaluate the cost factors and effectiveness of safety protocols.Prepared and submitted organizational and management recommendations to assess and improve company effectiveness with an emphasis on safety to successfully achieve goals and objectives. Presented speeches to discuss problems and solutions to build rapport with employees. Administered employee compensation and resolved issues and concerns. Tasked to hire, train, discipline, and terminate personnel. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2008 | Employer: US Department of Transportation | Title: Transportation Specialist | Department: Enforcement and Compliance |
Responsibilities:Evaluated field evaluation data, conducted research, and monitored activities as part of a review and update of enforcement policies and protocols. Reviewed and submitted recommendations for enforcement policy updates. Supplied responses to concerns and questions regarding regulations from federal and state agencies, motor carrier companies and organizations, and the public.Interacted with senior department leadership to prepare and submit reports to Congress. Proposed changes to existing legislation or new laws and regulations. Supplied support for budget requests, prepared briefings, and testified at Congressional hearings. Facilitated conferences, meetings, and workshops in support of the DOT National Enforcement Team. This was a one year pilot program position that was eliminated. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Class A CDL |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| • Nominated Florida Safety Professional of the Year by the Florida Trucking Association. • ABCO was designated Safest Fleet of Florida by the Florida Trucking Association. • Served as an Ambassador/Representative for the Consumeraffairs.com Advisory Panel. • Honorably Discharged Navy Veteran |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Publications: 1 journal on commercial transportation and driver behavior |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Serves as an expert witness in legal matters and as a subject matter expert (SME) for court hearings and depositions. Participated in 3 cases for both Plaintiffs and Defendants since 2014. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| • United States Department of Transportation Compliance School • United States Department of Transportation Auditor School • Transportation Safety Expert Witness – Court Depositions |