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Arkel Anderson

Baltimore

Summary

Accomplished Safety Trainer at Keolis, adept in behavior-based safety and teamwork. Enhanced road safety by reducing incidents through strategic traffic management. Developed impactful training programs, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. Recognized for improving driver performance and maintaining compliance with OSHA standards, achieving a 20% reduction in workplace accidents.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Trainer

Keolis
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed record-keeping processes related to employee training attendance, certifications, accident logs, and other pertinent information required by law or corporate policy.
  • Organized regular safety committee meetings to discuss ongoing initiatives, address employee concerns, and review progress toward established goals.
  • Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking advice or clarification on matters related to workplace safety laws, regulations, or best practices.
  • Provided ongoing support for employees by answering questions, addressing concerns, and offering guidance on best practices in workplace safety.
  • Served as a CDL Trainer. Opening up new CDL permit holders to a new experience in driving CDL regulated vehicle (Busses).
  • Teaching operators fixed routes. Routes that the company instilled in Prince William County to the Washington DC region to provide transportation.
  • Data Entry. Ensuring that communication and information shared between companies are up to date and accurate.
  • Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by consistently modeling best practices in personal protective equipment use, hazard communication, and adherence to established safety protocols.
  • Enhanced employee understanding of safety protocols by creating easy-to-understand instructional materials and guides.

Road Supervisor

Keolis
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement as well as recognizing outstanding contributions.
  • Reduced accidents and incidents by implementing effective traffic management strategies during construction projects.
  • Enhanced driver performance through comprehensive training programs and ongoing evaluation of skills.

Road Supervisor

Transdev Transportation
05.2013 - 11.2021
  • Established positive rapport with team members through open communication channels, fostering an environment of teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
  • Collaborated with other supervisors to ensure consistent communication and adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement as well as recognizing outstanding contributions.
  • Cultivated a strong sense of accountability among team members by setting clear expectations for job performance.
  • Improved road safety by conducting regular inspections with the operators. Meeting them and popular pick-up locations. Having talks about safe operator procedures when it comes to transportation and customer service.
  • Responding to accident scenes. Collecting needed information from both parties to ensure that the accident has been properly recorded and documented.
  • Data Entry. Ensuring communication between companies are aligned. Communications between Transdev and Insurance companies; Law firms; Hospitals; etc.

Operator

Trandev
02.2011 - 05.2013
  • MTA Mobility Operator.
  • Take passengers with Mental/Physical disabilities to their destinations in a safe and timely manner.
  • Operate Cutaway vehicles.
  • Operator the lift that the vehicles were equipped with to transport wheelchair passengers. Safely securing wheelchair passengers.
  • Excellent customer service
  • Door to Door service.
  • Operator the MDT to ensure passengers were picked up on time and in an orderly fashion. Also communicate with dispatchers to ensure i stay in compliance with the schedule.

Education

High School Diploma -

Merganthaler Vocational Technical Senor High
3500 Hillen Rd Baltimore MD 21218
06-2007

Skills

  • Behavior-based safety
  • Hazard identification
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Accident investigation
  • OSHA standards
  • Incident reporting
  • Emergency response planning
  • Training program development
  • Safety management expertise
  • Vehicle safety training
  • Fire safety training
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Fall protection training

Timeline

Safety Trainer

Keolis
09.2022 - Current

Road Supervisor

Keolis
11.2021 - 09.2022

Road Supervisor

Transdev Transportation
05.2013 - 11.2021

Operator

Trandev
02.2011 - 05.2013

High School Diploma -

Merganthaler Vocational Technical Senor High
Arkel Anderson