Akiatia Allen
Chesterton,IN
Summary
Accomplished Program Coordinator with a proven track record at the Indiana Department of Transportation, adept in program management and strategic leadership. Enhanced program reach and impact through strategic partnerships, streamlined data management processes, and ensured compliance with industry regulations. Demonstrates a proactive mindset and exceptional attention to detail, significantly improving operational efficiency and project completion rates.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator 4
Indiana Department Of Transportation
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
Final Records Coordinator
Indiana Department Of Transportation
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted in the development of business continuity plans, ensuring the availability of critical information during emergencies or unforeseen events.
- Established efficient workflows for processing incoming and outgoing records, expediting response times for requests.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive records retention policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Maintained detailed inventories of physical and electronic records, providing accurate tracking capabilities for internal audits or legal proceedings.
Highway Technician 2
Indiana Department Of Transportation
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Sustained clear communication among team members to ensure safe working conditions and prevent accidents on the job site.
- Collaborated with engineers and planners to review project specifications, ensuring accurate implementation of design plans on the ground level.
- Improved highway safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Increased project completion rate by efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
School Bus Driver
Illinois Central School Bus
08.2007 - 09.2021
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
Highway Technician 3 (Seasonal)
Indiana Department Of Transportation
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Expedited emergency response times by keeping highways clear of debris after severe weather events or accidents.
- Maintained smooth traffic flow with timely snow removal and ice control procedures.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces.
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
DeVry University
Merrillville, INHigh School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Gary, IN06.1997
Skills
- Program Management
- Office Administration
- Proactive mindset
- Data management familiarity
- Production Activity Logging
- Performance Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic leadership
- Data Verification
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Construction 1 and Construction 2 Certifications
Timeline
Program Coordinator 4
Indiana Department Of Transportation
09.2023 - Current
Highway Technician 2
Indiana Department Of Transportation
07.2021 - 04.2022
Final Records Coordinator
Indiana Department Of Transportation
04.2021 - 09.2023
Highway Technician 3 (Seasonal)
Indiana Department Of Transportation
08.2020 - 02.2021
School Bus Driver
Illinois Central School Bus
08.2007 - 09.2021
No Degree - Business Management
DeVry University
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
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