Anthony Thomas
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Dynamic and dependable professional with extensive experience at First Student Transportation. Proven expertise in safe driving practices and effective communication, fostering positive student interactions. Successfully managed operations at A & S Transport, optimizing budgets and enhancing team performance while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Committed to delivering exceptional service and maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
08.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
Manager of Operations
A & S Transport
04.2011 - 07.2024
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, promoting professional growth opportunities through coaching methods.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in reduced costs and better quality products.
Dispatcher
Venture Transport Logistics
05.2008 - 07.2011
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of [Number] fleet vehicles.
- Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
Metro Transit Authority
05.1983 - 04.2008
- Optimized inventory management by accurately tracking supplies, anticipating needs, and ordering parts in a timely manner.
- Established strong partnerships with external vendors to secure favorable pricing on replacement parts and services when needed.
- Coordinated with other supervisors to share best practices and lessons learned for continuous improvement of the overall maintenance operation.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for new equipment purchases, selecting the most cost-effective options without sacrificing quality or reliability.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating future planning efforts.
- Served as a technical resource for staff members, providing guidance on complex repairs and troubleshooting techniques.
- Maintained open lines of communication between upper management regarding ongoing maintenance projects, potential issues, and proposed solutions.
- Managed budgets related to the maintenance department''s operational expenses while striving to minimize costs wherever possible without compromising quality or safety standards.
Education
No Degree - Certificate In Business Management
Houston Community College
Houston, TX04-2008
No Degree - Certificate in How To Manage The Hard Hearted
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2003
No Degree - Certification / Journeyman Mechanic
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08-1996
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Customer-oriented
- Student supervision
- Route coordination
- Vehicle systems maintenance
- Logistics expert
- CDL Class A
- Bus route planning
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Dispatcher communication
Timeline
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
08.2024 - Current
Manager of Operations
A & S Transport
04.2011 - 07.2024
Dispatcher
Venture Transport Logistics
05.2008 - 07.2011
Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
Metro Transit Authority
05.1983 - 04.2008
No Degree - Certificate In Business Management
Houston Community College
No Degree - Certificate in How To Manage The Hard Hearted
Houston Community College
No Degree - Certification / Journeyman Mechanic
Houston Community College
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