Walter Rosa
Evansville
Summary
Experienced logistics coordinator and employee trainer with a strong background as Regional Manager at 160 Driving Academy. Demonstrated success in regulatory compliance and customer service, leading to improved operational efficiency and robust client relationships. Proficient in equipment operation and project management, contributing to success across various business environments. Proven ability to foster professional relationships and apply business acumen to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / CDL Trainee
STS LLC
04.2023 - Current
- Facilitated contracts with companies for employee training to obtain their Class A or B CDL.
- Training new drivers on company protocols and operational standards.
- Demonstrate safe driving practices by adhering to road rules and maintaining vehicle control.
- Execute trailer hookups and unhooking from the tractor.
- Perform vehicle inspection before and after trips.
Owner
Season to Season Lawn Care & Landscaping
Evansville
01.2020 - Current
- Manage daily operations for lawn care and landscaping services.
- Schedule client appointments and coordinate service deliveries.
- Operated lawn care and landscaping tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Developed maintenance plans tailored to client properties.
- Train new staff on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensure compliance local regulations for landscaping practices.
- Communicate effectively with client regarding services options needed.
- Maintaining relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
Regional Manager
160 Driving Academy
Evansville
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Manage regional operations for driving academy location to ensure effective graduation rates.
- Coordinate training programs for new instructors at 7 locations in KY, IN, and WV to maintain quality standards.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and educational guidelines for student training programs.
- Developed relationships with local business to enhance collaboration and support student job placement.
- Conducted performance evaluations on instructors to ensure adherence to training protocols and policies.
- Establish goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and a standard of performance for all personnel in the region.
CDL Instructor / Yard Lead Instructor
160 Driving Academy
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversee student training in pre-trip, maneuvers and driving in manual and auto trucks.
- Oversee instructor training ensuring CDL training meets state and federal guidelines.
- Oversee all safety protocols are held to the highest standard in the yard.
Hazmat Tanker Driver
Posey Co-op
10.2017 - 10.2021
- Transported ethanol and gas to multiple sites, ensuring a timely delivery.
- Use enhanced safety protocols, reducing delivery incidents by notable margins.
- Improved delivery schedules, achieving consistent on-time performance.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations ensuring safe transportation.
Mazmat Driver
Evansville Welding Supplies
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Delivering welding gas to customer locations in the Tri State area.
- Coordinated logistics for liquid and gas bottles, optimizing route efficiency.
Lowboy / Oversized Load Driver
DK Parker Construction
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Transported construction equipment to and from job sites, ensuring a timely delivery.
Delivery Driver
Vandco Equipment Rental
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Delivered rental equipment to customers job site.
- Resolved logistical challenges, maintaining high standard of service.
- Enhance delivery efficiency, contributing to customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Education
GED -
Kentucky Adult Education
Highland Heights KYCDL Program -
Madisonville Community College
Skills
- Management skills
- Conflict management
- Public speaking
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Equipment operation
- Hazmat material handling
- Logistics coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Employee training
- Project management
- Small business operations
- Retail loss prevention
- Upselling and cross-selling
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Staff management
- Relationship management
- Service delivery
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Partnership development
- Administrative oversight
- Budget development
- Team oversight
- Business development
Extracurricular Activities
Spending time with my wife of 20 years I’m a 33rd degree Master Mason Member of the Valley of Evansville Scottish Rite Evansville York Rite Hadi Shriner Owner of a now small lawn care business Enjoy fishing and teaching CDL driving
Timeline
Regional Manager
160 Driving Academy
05.2023 - 04.2024
Owner / CDL Trainee
STS LLC
04.2023 - Current
CDL Instructor / Yard Lead Instructor
160 Driving Academy
01.2021 - 01.2023
Owner
Season to Season Lawn Care & Landscaping
01.2020 - Current
Hazmat Tanker Driver
Posey Co-op
10.2017 - 10.2021
Mazmat Driver
Evansville Welding Supplies
08.2017 - 10.2017
Lowboy / Oversized Load Driver
DK Parker Construction
06.2017 - 08.2017
Delivery Driver
Vandco Equipment Rental
01.2014 - 01.2017
GED -
Kentucky Adult Education
CDL Program -
Madisonville Community College
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