results-driven, solutions-focused program manager eager to contribute proven policy / procedure development, regulatory compliance, international relations, and research talents toward optimizing an employer s operations.

 

profile

 

         create and implement international best practice methodologies and continuous improvement programs to achieve strategic and cost-effective alignment with overall organizational goals.

         contribute sharp negotiations skills, solid presentation abilities, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques, as well as excellent written and verbal communication talents.

         demonstrate dynamic program and policy development / management abilities; adept at identifying viable resources, appropriately assigning key tasks to personnel, effectively applying set standards, and ensuring the accuracy of comprehensive project documentation.

         expert at multitasking within high-pressure, deadline-driven environments and strategically planning, prioritizing, and coordinating workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality.

         able to build critical organizational relationships and secure professional networks.

 

~ education, professional training, and technical proficiencies ~

 

master s degree                                                                                               university of albany suny

b.s., political science                                                                         university of wisconsin milwaukee

 

united states department of agriculture graduate school • milwaukee school of engineering

indiana university • purdue university • university of wisconsin whitewater

 

microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook) • microsoft project • adobe acrobat • internet explorer

 

professional synopsis

 

federal highway administration

washington, d.c. / albany, ny / olympia fields, il / madison, wi / indianapolis, in

 

~ key business achievements ~

 

ø  launched a north american cargo securement standard that has been successfully adopted by the united states, canada, and mexico, including chairing a detailed five-year u.s. canada research initiative on cargo securement within commercial motor vehicle transportation.

ø  generated a comprehensive annual report to congress on the implementation of north american free trade agreement activities at the united states southern border.

ø  strategically developed several key federal regulations designed to ensure the optimal safety of mexico-domiciled motor carriers operating within the united states, along with overseeing a demonstration project designed to allow joint transportation efforts within the two country s borders.

ø  spearheaded the united states canada safety rating reciprocity agreement for commercial motor carriers and developed a reciprocal agreement on driver medical qualifications, including collaborating with canada on safety issues that resulted in joint research initiatives, regulatory uniformity / compatibility, enforcement procedures, and reciprocal recognition of regulations, programs, and processes.

ø  designed and implemented an annual commercial vehicle road plan / check a major enforcement and publicity event nationwide and within all canadian provinces.

 

~ key roles held ~

 

 

         apply dynamic managerial and organizational talents toward overseeing the critical implementation of trucking provisions in compliance with the north american free trade agreement.

         expertly liaise with top canadian officials regarding the extensive coordination of all commercial vehicle safety programs, along with providing technical support to the mexican government regarding commercial vehicle safety issues.

         successfully lead all border grant program efforts to maintain seamless governmental operations at all times, including developing and maintaining a data exchange program that enables aforementioned governments to trade valuable safety vehicle information with the united states.

 

 

professional synopsis (continued)

 

federal highway administration (continued)

washington, d.c. / albany, ny / olympia fields, il / madison, wi / indianapolis, in

 

 

         strategically steered regional / division office operations, including proficiently supervising top-performing division directors, safety investigators, program managers, computer specialists, and administrative personnel; developed and implemented optimal work performance plans for maximum job output.

         cost-effectively managed an annual budget of up to $12 million, including developing and implementing a comprehensive regional strategy plan and additional national / regional policies.

         drive operational success by directing wide-ranging activities within a $10-million grant program.

         collaborated with state commercial vehicle safety agencies on the successful implementation of an annual safety plan, along with efficiently communicating with canadian commercial vehicle safety agencies and organizations to maintain cohesive professional networks.

 

         maximized operational productivity by conducting grant program reviews to ensure strict compliance with federal grant management requirements.

         created and implemented effective training programs for commercial vehicle safety personnel to include inspection procedures, hazardous materials, enforcement processes, and grant management, along with developing high-quality standards for all associates to provide consistency within transportation operations.

         successfully developed and implemented a regional grant program designed to provide major funding to states for commercial vehicle safety activities.

 

 

         utilized solid analytical abilities to conduct detail-driven inspections of commercial motor carriers, including facilitating regulatory compliance reviews and performing objective accident investigations.

         accurately prepared various enforcement actions for federal regulations violations.

 

~ additional professional roles held ~

 

safety investigator / officer-in-charge

(1979 c 1981)

 

professional awards

 

2007

secretary s gold award

u.s. department of transportation

 

administrators award

federal motor carrier safety administration

 

special recognition award

canadian council of motor transport administrators

 

2001

administrators award

federal motor carrier safety administration

 

1999

associate member of the year

canadian council of motor transport administrators

 

1995

administrators award

federal highway administration