Donald Sparks
Arnold
Summary
Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Missouri Department of Transportation
St Louis
12.2002 - Current
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Supervised daily operations of transportation maintenance and construction projects.
- Coordinated team schedules and resource allocation for project efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and state standards in all activities.
- Trained and mentored new staff on procedures and best practices.
- Monitored project progress and addressed any issues impacting workflow.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline project execution.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, and evaluated staff.
Truck Driver
Redbird Transports
St Louis
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Operated long-haul trucks to deliver freight across regional routes.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and transportation laws.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and performance.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding routing and delivery status.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for hours of service and delivery details.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Education
Central High School
St Louis, MissouriSkills
- Project management
- Operations supervision
- Fleet management
- Safety compliance
- Resource allocation
- Vehicle inspection
- Performance evaluation
- Workflow optimization
- Employee training
- Team building
- Mentoring staff
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Complex problem-solving
- Problem solving
- Policy enforcement
Timeline
Truck Driver
Redbird Transports
07.2019 - 10.2022
Supervisor
Missouri Department of Transportation
12.2002 - Current
Central High School