Chad E Haslett

Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work. Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies. Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems. Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives. Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning. Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Oversaw and managed day to day operations of the transportation department including route bus drivers, SPED bus aides, several substitute bus drivers, and a transportation helper. Developed and fostered relationships with Athletic Director, coaches, clubs, and staff to schedule and cover all extracurricular trips and activities while staffing normal route operations with limited resources. Encouraged feed back from drivers, educators, and administration to streamline operations saving money, increasing longevity of equipment, and drivers job satisfaction. Created an atmosphere of safety were drivers would report lapses in judgement or safety issues so that it could be addressed with training or discipline even if no complaint was filed. Implemented several new safety protocols to keep students and staff safe and reduce liability exposure. Insured the safe operation of 22 buses and 5 passenger vehicles including creating work orders, maintaining work history, and insuring all regulations issued by the FMCSA and Arkansas Department of Education were met. Managed parts inventory and sourced parts as needed negotiating money saving agreements with suppliers saving the school district almost fifty percent on parts and supplies.

Managed and oversaw all aspects of day-to-day operations. Documented and maintained maintenance records per state and federal Department of Transportation regulations. Undergone several on site inspections and safety reviews resulting in the highest safety rating given by the Department of Transportation. Maintained an exceptional CSA score. Managed drug testing compliance including pre-hire and randoms. Created and implemented written policies and procedures concerning maintenance, safety, recordkeeping and regulatory compliance. Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions. Performed all aspects of maintenance of the trucks and trailers including purchasing parts and inventories. Monitored market conditions to set accurate pricing and take advantage of emerging trends. Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues. Analyzed safety concerns and conducted quarterly safety meetings. Implemented hiring and retention strategies to combat turnover. Driver onboarding and insuring compliance with IRS and DOT regulations. Excellent on-time record specializing in production sensitive freight.

Managed 18 over the road owner operators and two office personnel. Maintained terminal records and DOT compliance paperwork. Solicited and dispatched freight. Communicated all aspects of the business with the home office and disseminated information to the drivers. Evaluated employees and productivity and submitted evaluation reports. Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.

Picked up and delivered goods on irregular routes. Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspection on truck and trailers in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.

Was part of 2/75 Airbourne Rangers. Left as a Corporal in a team leader position.