Steven Haines
Peoria
Summary
Collaborative and diverse professional with 20+ years’ extensive experience in Human Resources, Safety Management, and Sales Leadership. Analytical professional skilled in successfully implementing process improvements to enhance sales revenues, improve team productivity, and increase safety compliance in industrial settings. Engaging communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across business lines to drive positive change, cohesive, comprehensive business approaches and enhanced profitability.
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Special Education Paraprofessional
CEC District 321
Chillicothe, IL
10.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and modify instructional approaches.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environments that promote respect and understanding among students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Danoz Safety
Peoria, IL
01.2017 - Current
- Manage and facilitate extensive Safety/Security and HAZMAT training for all personnel.
- Prepare for, organize, and conduct hands-on, participatory health and safety training educational sessions that introduce workers to resources and rights they can use to identify, prevent, and address health and safety concerns.
- Lead safety training modules, hands on demonstrations, verification, and testing of safe and proper use of equipment and monitoring the effectiveness of the training
- Safety Training Service business / industry within the Engineering, Accounting, Research, and Management Services sector.
V.P. SALES REP FOR, MIDWEST, EASTERN, AND SOUTHERN REGIONS
CIRCLE TOOL SUPPLY
Peoria, IL
01.2017 - Current
- Develop and implement strategic Sales Plans through key B2B networking, client relationship management, and tradeshow attendance. Create databases of prospective and current clients for ongoing sales outreach efforts. Demonstrate products to potential customers through samples and catalogs to emphasize innovative product features. Prepare and negotiate quotes, credit terms, and sales contracts to ensure revenue objectives consistently met or exceeded. Coordinate customer training consultations.
- An industrial distributor offering broad range of hand tools, cutting tools, abrasives, power tools, and safety and medical equipment.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Performed concurrent roles advising on HR procedures, Workers Compensation, Safety Compliance, Loss Control, and proper PPE usage.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR / SAFETY DIRECTOR / FACILITY SAFETY OFFICER
ILLINOIS CORN PROCESSING
Pekin, IL
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Served concurrent roles in HR and Safety Management. Recruited, interviewed, and hired over 40 employees. Established talent recruiting and employee development, and succession planning programs to meet organization’s current and future business objectives. Directed all facets of payroll processing, benefits management, and 401K program. Significantly contributed to development and implementation of company best practices to ensure maintenance of safety and security of staff and facilities. Analyzed workplace conditions and practices, advised policies and procedures to mitigate safety risks, and investigated facility incident reports. Provided cross-functional support on health and safety services and ensured compliance with OSHA regulations through regular inspections. Maintained comprehensive Job Safety Analysis program. Investigated and oversaw all Workers’ Compensation claims.
- A leading producer and marketer of low-carbon renewable fuels and high-quality alcohol products.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Negotiated equitable and economical Collective Bargaining Agreement resulting in positive ROI; maintained compliance with agreement.
- Achieved “No Lost Time” safety record during seven consecutive years of tenure.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education -
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
Peoria, ILAssociate Degree - Special Education
ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE
East Peoria, ILSkills
- Strategic planning
- Business growth strategy
- Sales Planning & Marketing
- Talent Recruitment Programs
- Union Negotiations
- Relationship Building
- OSHA & Safety Regulations
- Revenue & Profit Growth
- Benefits Administration
- Problem Resolution
- Payroll, Benefits, & 401K
- Workers’ Compensation
- Development of individual education plans
- Co-teaching experience
- Collaborative teamwork
- Group and individual instruction
- Team collaboration
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Special education
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 75 staff members.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Collaborated with team of 75 in the development of Safety Program.
- Achieved 7.5 years of No Loss Time with accuracy and efficiency of Safety Training.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Certification
Certifications and Affiliations: AIB Food Security Coordinator | OSHA Compliance Certification | SHRM Society for Human Resources | Iowa-Illinois Safety Council | AAIM Employers’ Association | FSO Certification | EOC Training
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Special Education Paraprofessional
CEC District 321
10.2024 - Current
Danoz Safety
01.2017 - Current
V.P. SALES REP FOR, MIDWEST, EASTERN, AND SOUTHERN REGIONS
CIRCLE TOOL SUPPLY
01.2017 - Current
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR / SAFETY DIRECTOR / FACILITY SAFETY OFFICER
ILLINOIS CORN PROCESSING
01.2010 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science in Education -
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
Associate Degree - Special Education
ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE
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Additional experience as: Nursing Home Administrator/Assistant Administrator/ Easter Seals Program manager/ Little City Foundation Manager/ Manager for Handicap Living Facilities/ Field Safety Manager/ Mental Health Counselor/ Loss Control Specialist / HR Consultant for Interstate Brands/ Corporation and Field Safety and Loss Control Consultant for CCMSI Workers’ Comp. Insurance.