Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Bart Small

Mancos

Summary

Consistent Director of Transportation possessing thorough knowledge of federal, state and county laws and policies concerning school transportation operations, maintenance and safety. Detailed and energetic professional offering 5 years of hands-on experience making day-to-day decisions relative to provision of school bus, contract and activity bus transportation.


Being the Director of Transportation in Mancos also involves being the mechanic and inspector. I have did all these the whole time I have been with the district

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Valdez TMT Hauling
05.2024 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
  • This is just part time driving around my main job

Director of Transportation

Mancos School District
10.2020 - Current
  • Hired personnel for transportation department to maintain adequate coverage and top talent.
  • Coordinated with principals and other administration to achieve safe loading and unloading zones for school buses and safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement.
  • Provided recommendations to superintendent regarding changing school schedules and school cancellations due to weather conditions.
  • Optimized fleet management by regularly reviewing vehicle maintenance schedules and implementing cost-effective solutions when necessary.
  • Maintain,repair and inspect buses and school vehicles for safe student transportation per CDE regulations.
  • Started CDL program for students to give them another option and head start in the working world.

Territory Manager - Sales and Service

Pro Guard
10.2014 - 10.2020
  • Facilitated cross-functional communication between sales, technical support, and logistics teams, ensuring seamless service delivery to customers.
  • Expanded territory coverage by identifying new business opportunities and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts across multiple industries, demonstrating adaptability in tailoring sales approaches to meet unique client requirements.
  • Established a consistent follow-up system that ensured timely communication with clients after initial interactions.

Education

General Studies

Montezuma-Cortez High School
Cortez, CO
05-1999

No Degree - Auto Mechanics, Building Trades

Pueblo Community College
Cortez, CO
05-1999

Skills

  • Safe driving
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Safe driving practices
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Transportation safety
  • Attention to detail
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Vehicle inspection
  • DOT compliance
  • Route planning
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Decision-making

Accomplishments

As Director of Transportation, I am also the bus inspector, inspector tester and trainer for the district and other schools around me.

I also am a class A CDL trainer for students. We successfully got 7 High School Seniors their Class A CDL in the last couple of years.

Timeline

Truck Driver

Valdez TMT Hauling
05.2024 - Current

Director of Transportation

Mancos School District
10.2020 - Current

Territory Manager - Sales and Service

Pro Guard
10.2014 - 10.2020

General Studies

Montezuma-Cortez High School

No Degree - Auto Mechanics, Building Trades

Pueblo Community College
Bart Small