Jared Monette
Breaux Bridge
Summary
Experienced in implementing and enforcing safety policies and procedures to minimize workplace hazards, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements. Conducted safety training sessions for new hires and existing employees, enhancing overall safety awareness and knowledge within the organization. Regularly performed inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, maintaining accurate records of safety inspections, training sessions, and incident reports to support compliance documentation. Investigated workplace accidents and near-misses to determine causes and implement corrective actions, contributing to a safer work environment.
Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and record of success in industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Coordinator
LKQ Refinish
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Implementing and enforcing safety policies and procedures to minimize workplace hazards. Ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
- Conducting safety training and meetings for ongoing education to new hires and existing employees.
- Maintaining and monitoring safety equipment and supplies such as oil spill-kits, fire extinguishers, and PPE.
- Performing regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and keep compliance with safety standards.
- Investigating workplace accidents and near-misses to determine causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Maintaining accurate records of safety inspections, training sessions, incident reports, and compliance documentation.
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
LKQ Refinish
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitating staff training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills for improved job performance.
- Ensuring adherence to safety compliance protocols to maintain a secure environment for employees throughout the warehouse.
- Managing inventory to maintain availability of essential supplies and minimize waste.
- Coordinating order fulfillment processes to ensure timely delivery of products and services to customers.
- Communicating and responding to customers and sales-reps via emails and phone-calls.
- Heading UPS packaging and returns, aiding with customer returns and monitoring cross-dock shipments.
- Assigning daily tasks and monitoring performance while providing guidance and resolving conflicts among staff.
Branch Manager
LKQ-Finishmaster
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintaining accurate inventory levels and optimizing stock to meet customer demand while minimizing excess.
- Fleet operations, ensuring vehicles were well-maintained and compliant with safety standards.
- Recruiting, hiring, and training branch personnel, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Implementing cross-training programs to enhance team versatility and performance.
- Providing coaching and mentorship to staff, promoting professional growth and adherence to company values.
- Overseeing and utilizing facility space, ensuring a clean and organized workspace.
- Security of branch assets, including inventory and vehicles, and maintaining proper documentation for all operations.
- Leading the branch in delivering exceptional customer service, addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Driving sales initiatives and promoting products and services to meet or exceed branch sales targets.
- Maintaining strong relationships with customers and understanding their needs to provide tailored solutions.
- Managing branch financial activities, including cash handling, daily deposits, and adherence to budgetary constraints.
Dispatcher
Finishmaster Inc.
06.2017 - 10.2023
- Receiving and processing customer orders, and accurately entering into the system.
- Planning and assigning delivery routes to drivers, optimized for efficiency and customer time requirements.
- Maintaining clear and constant communication with drivers to provide updates, address issues, and adjusted routes when necessary.
- Serving as a point of contact for customers and management regarding delivery inquiries, providing updates and resolving any concerns.
- Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, driver logs, and any incidents ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Ensuring that all delivery activities adhered to safety regulations and company standards.
Customer Service Representative
Finishmaster Inc.
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Processing orders efficiently to ensure timely fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
- Handling customer inquiries over the phone and via email, with professionalism, resolving issues and providing accurate information.
- Maintaining extensive product knowledge to effectively assist customers and promote sales.
Delivery Driver
Finishmaster Inc.
04.2015 - 08.2015
Helicopter Landing Officer
Blue Sky Innovations
04.2014 - 11.2014
- As HLO, I was responsible for the safe and efficient coordination of helicopter operations on offshore platforms, ships, and designated landing zones. This role is critical for ensuring safety compliance and smooth logistics during takeoffs, landings, and ground handling of helicopters.
Valet Parking Attendant
Hotel Indigo
08.2012 - 02.2014
Grocery Stocker
Albertsons
08.2011 - 11.2011
Education
High School Diploma -
Breaux Bridge High School
Breaux Bridge, LA05-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LASkills
- Communication Skills
- Multi Tasking
- Safety policy implementation
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety training
- Inventory management
- Staff development
- Logistics coordination
- Expense tracking
- Staff management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
LKQ Refinish
01.2025 - 05.2025
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
LKQ Refinish
06.2024 - 05.2025
Branch Manager
LKQ-Finishmaster
10.2023 - 06.2024
Dispatcher
Finishmaster Inc.
06.2017 - 10.2023
Customer Service Representative
Finishmaster Inc.
08.2015 - 06.2017
Delivery Driver
Finishmaster Inc.
04.2015 - 08.2015
Helicopter Landing Officer
Blue Sky Innovations
04.2014 - 11.2014
Valet Parking Attendant
Hotel Indigo
08.2012 - 02.2014
Grocery Stocker
Albertsons
08.2011 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Breaux Bridge High School
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Nicholls State University