Rocco Wlodarek

Dynamic and motivated leader with a proven record of generating and building interdepartmental relationships, managing projects from concept to completion, designing training strategies, and thriving under pressure while in adverse conditions. Proficient at navigating both the physical and procedural landscape of the UIC campus, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, investigating and preparing structured responses to disciplinary incidents, coordinating new programs, and making critical decisions during challenges. Effective at managing supervisors, dispatchers and drivers, as well as utilizing a full compliment of technical applications.

Adaptable and results-oriented supervisor with the ability to work independently, create effective presentations, and develop strategic opportunities that further establish UIC Transportation's organizational goals.

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO (TRANSPORTATION) - Chicago, Illinois

(2011-01)

Operation and management of multiple vehicle types in various environments. Supervisory experience in managing all mechanisms incorporated into the Transportation office to facilitate day-to-day operations. Established compliance protocols for DOT, FMCSA, FTA, OSHA and NSC safety programs into official policy.

• Supervision of dispatchers, drivers, outside contractors, scheduling, project management
• UST maintenance
• Training program research/development/initiation
• Snow event supervision
• Policy/procedure development
• Interdepartmental policy reconciliation
• ILSOS licensed Safety officer/CDL Instructor
• Prospective job estimation
• Contract review
• Overtime administration
• Generating multi-level reports
• Public relations
• All departmental procurement
• PPE inventory/distribution
• Safety plan coordination
• EHSO HazMat responses
• Advanced logistical management
• UIC MOTORPOOL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - ALL UIC TRANSIT SERVICES
• UIC MOTORPOOL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - ALL UIC ON DEMAND NIGHTRIDE SERVICES
• UIC MOTORPOOL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - ALL UIC ADA/PARATRANSIT SERVICES
• UIC MOTORPOOL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - ALL UIC REFUSE/RECYCLE AND CONTRACT SERVICES
• UIC MOTORPOOL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - ALL UIC CHAUFFEUR SERVICES
• UIC MOTORPOOL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - SNOW OPERATIONS COMMAND
• UIC MOTORPOOL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - DEPARTMENTAL/INTERDEPARTMENTAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT/PROCUREMENT
• UIC MOTORPOOL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - ORIENTATION COORDINATOR
• UIC MOTORPOOL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION COORDINATOR
• UIC MOTORPOOL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - UNIT SAFETY OFFICER / PPE, OSHA, DOT, ILSOS, HAZMAT, FMCSA PROGRAM COMPLIANCE
• UIC MOTORPOOL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - DEPARTMENTAL DISCIPLINARY COORDINATOR

UIC MOTORPOOL TRAINING COORDINATOR - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO (TRANSPORTATION) - Chicago, Illinois

(2011-01)

• PARATRANSIT/ADA PROGRAM
• RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
• CRANE OPERATIONS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
• SUPERVISORY TRAINING (PROCEDURES/POLICIES)
• ADVANCED DECONTAMINATION/VEHICLES (CAMPUSWIDE)
• ADVANCED DECONTAMINATION/STRUCTURES (CAMPUSWIDE)
• ADVANCED DECONTAMINATION INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT (CAMPUSWIDE)
• NIGHTRIDE/TRANSLOC OPERATIONS TRAINING
• DISPATCH SYSTEMS TRAINING
• SNOW COMMAND SUPERVISORY TRAINING
• LIQUIDS PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

UIC RESPONSE TEAM SERVICE - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO (TRANSPORTATION) - Chicago, Illinois

(2011-01)

• UIC C.E.O.C. (CAMPUS EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER) OPERATIONS
• UIC C.E.O.C. (CAMPUS EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER) PLANNING
• UIC C.I.R.T. (CAMPUS INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM) 30+ FEMA/EMI/CDP CERTS
• UIC E.O.P.G. (EMERGENCY OPERATIONS POLICY GROUP) ADVISORY PARTICIPATION
• UIC H.R.T. (HIGH RISK TRANSPORT) PROJECT DEVELOPMENT LEAD/OPS. COORDINATOR
• UIC/IDPH COVID-19 TESTING CENTER DEVELOPMENT TEAM

UIC COMMITTEE SERVICE - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO (TRANSPORTATION) - Chicago, Illinois

(2011-01)

• CHANCELLOR'S COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (CCSPD)
• UIC TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE--CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS
• UIC FM SAFETY COMMITTEE
• UIC SUSTAINABILITY SUB-COMMITTEE
• UIC SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS (ZERO WASTE) SUB-COMMITTEE

COURSE DIRECTOR/T.S.O. - BLACK FLAG TRAINING

(2007-01 - 2025-12)

Development and execution of civilian and contract Law Enforcement/EMS training programs. Specializes in course development for Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, EMS, STB, CPR/AED and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care.

• Supervises up to 12 instructors/RSO's per course
• Equipment procurement
• Coordinated debriefs and performance evaluations
• Directly responsible for the acquisition and management of contract personnel and internal development
• Lectures on predatory violence and emergency mgmt.

REGIONAL TRAINING COORD. - CHICAGO COMMITTEE ON TRAUMA

(2020-01)

Distribution and organization of Stop The Bleed, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Mental Health resilience Officer (MRHO), and other coursework supporting public safety/outreach.

C.E.F.P. PROGRAM - Certified Educational Facilities Professional - APPA (2022-01 - 2022-12)

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (2017-01 - 2017-12)

Managerial and Professional Development Coursework - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, CHICAGO (2015-01 - 2024-12)

Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice - OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (1997-01 - 2000-12)