Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Tanya Chandler

Timberville

Summary

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals by utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Supervisor

Farmer Focus
04.2024 - Current
  • Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety.
  • Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries.
  • Improved employee compliance with safety regulations by developing and implementing clear policies and procedures.
  • Led safety committee meetings, fostering open communication among team members regarding workplace concerns and improvement opportunities.
  • Assisted in accident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Mentored and managed team of safety specialists and enforced safety protocols among associates.

Bookkeeper

Pure Water Pure Air LLC
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks..

Fleet Safety Coordinator

Farmer Focus
07.2022 - Current
  • Work closely with personnel, customers and contractors to resolve problems.
  • Motivate workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and confirm current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
  • Manage labor assignments and equipment allocations and meet transportation, operations and production goals.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance and schedule repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment performance.

Social Quarters Manager

Front Royal Moose Lodge
09.2018 - 04.2022
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
  • Established rules for ejecting problem customers from bar to reduce liability and maintain pleasant environment.
  • Created balanced shift schedules to keep bar reasonably staffed during peak periods and maximize earnings for bartenders.

Contractor- Meyn Project

Shenandoah Valley Organics
07.2019 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw all aspects of Safety of Contractors during the duration of the project.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.

Fleet Safety Administrator/ Safety Coordinator

Pilgrim’s
08.2014 - 06.2020
  • Overall DOT compliance, Accident Investigation, Drug Testing
  • Assisted the Safety Manager as needed with all aspects of Safety.
  • Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
  • Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.

Bartender

Woodstock Moose Lodge
04.2017 - 06.2018
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Social Quarters Manager

Harrisonburg Moose
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.

Traffic Coordinator/ Dispatcher

Wholesome Foods
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Created work schedules and project management plans organization-wide to maintain efficiency and timeliness.
  • Balanced workloads and assigned specific tasks to team members in order to accomplish objectives.
  • Developed and managed document tracking procedures and data gathering processes.

Assistant Dispatcher

Skyline Post & Pole, LLC
03.2007 - 12.2011
  • Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
  • Planned, organized and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
  • Implemented schedule and policy changes and collaborated with management to formulate new policies, procedures and goals.

Traffic Clerk

George's Foods Inc
11.2004 - 01.2006
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Measured effectiveness of customer success by defining operational metrics, tracking systems and reporting to executive team.
  • Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.

Fleet Safety Coordinator

Pilgrim's
04.1997 - 06.2004
  • Provide overall guidance and direction for all Pilgrim’s Prides DOT program as well as communicate and train affected employees on regulations and standard changes that impact the Fleet Safety Program for the Eastern Division
  • Manage DOT Drug & Alcohol Program, train and update Human Resources, Medical & Transportation Managers on DOT Drug & Alcohol testing requirements, perform drug & alcohol testing for DOT & non-DOT employees, train drivers and transportation managers on current and updated DOT regulations, answering incoming calls, mailing, handle confidential material, accounts receivable, accounts payable, pull motor vehicle reports for new hires, investigate accidents in 2 states (VA & WV), ensure drivers stayed in compliance with hours of service rules, travel, provided assistance to Human Resources, Medical & Transportation Managers, preparation of correspondence, filing
  • Attended Accident Investigation Coarse, Richmond, VA
  • Attended several Hours of Service seminars presented by JJ Keller and ATA
  • Attended several seminars on DOT Compliance presented by JJ Keller and Associates

Education

Computer Operations Specialist Course -

Dominion Business School
1997

Graduate - General Studies

Spotswood High School
1991

Skills

  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Team-Work & Collaboration
  • Professionalism & strong work ethic
  • Oral & Written Communication Skills
  • Leadership
  • Implementing Safety Policies
  • Hazard Identification
  • Incident Investigation
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures

Accomplishments

  • Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation – WVU Extension Service, Safety & Health Extension
  • Introduction to Safety & Health Management - WVU Extension Service, Safety & Health Extension
  • Smith System Training
  • TIPS Training

Certification

  • OSHA 30

Timeline

Safety Supervisor

Farmer Focus
04.2024 - Current

Bookkeeper

Pure Water Pure Air LLC
08.2023 - Current

Fleet Safety Coordinator

Farmer Focus
07.2022 - Current

Contractor- Meyn Project

Shenandoah Valley Organics
07.2019 - 12.2020

Social Quarters Manager

Front Royal Moose Lodge
09.2018 - 04.2022

Bartender

Woodstock Moose Lodge
04.2017 - 06.2018

Social Quarters Manager

Harrisonburg Moose
08.2016 - 07.2017

Fleet Safety Administrator/ Safety Coordinator

Pilgrim’s
08.2014 - 06.2020

Traffic Coordinator/ Dispatcher

Wholesome Foods
01.2012 - 01.2014

Assistant Dispatcher

Skyline Post & Pole, LLC
03.2007 - 12.2011

Traffic Clerk

George's Foods Inc
11.2004 - 01.2006

Fleet Safety Coordinator

Pilgrim's
04.1997 - 06.2004

Graduate - General Studies

Spotswood High School

Computer Operations Specialist Course -

Dominion Business School
Tanya Chandler