Christine Bresser
Voorhees,New Jersey
Summary
Experienced, ethical and self-motivated Regional Coordinator who possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills. Offering over 25 years of experience in the DCF Transportation Department with proven leadership. Independently solves problems and keeps team on task. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact department successes. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Coordinator of Transportation
State of New Jersey-Office of Education
08.2014 - Current
- Provide oversight and leadership to thirteen transportation supervisors and 50 transportation staff.
- Train transportation supervisors on policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Review the need for contracted services and initiate contracts if appropriate.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Monitor and verify all transportation credentials for state and federal compliance.
- Provide transportation department fiscal authorizations and approvals.
- Monitor and evaluate transportation department operational practices and identify and make recommendations in areas that need improvement for efficiency.
- Ensure state contacts are being utilized when appropriate
- Investigate all complaints or conflicts with staff, contracted services and vendors, make recommendations for resolution.
- Review, manage, update transportation share-drive database as necessary.
- .Monitor staffing needs statewide and request job postings as necessary
- Screen, interview, select and recommended candidates for transportation positions
- Monitor and identify staff weaknesses and implement support or training when appropriate
- Monitor mandated transportation staff trainings for DCF, state and federal compliance.
- Provide outstanding communication between internal and external departments and organizations
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Head Bus Driver -Supervisor
State of New Jersey, Office of Education
05.2003 - 08.2014
- • Supervised nine staff, approved staff timesheets and paid time off.
• Evaluated and completed employee performance evaluations.
• Plan and establish transportation routes, staff daily work schedules and assignments.
• Assign required safety training to staff, attended quarterly driver safety meetings.
• Maintained compliance with department policies and procedures, federal and state laws and regulations.
• Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications.
• Monitored safe operations by conducting staff observations.
• Create and compile monthly reports on vehicle maintenance, invoices, vehicle usage, credit card purchases.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence to Regional Coordinator, supervisors, staff, and students
• Assist the Regional Coordinator of Transportation with training to over 50 subordinates on Defensive Driving, proper occupant restraint systems, transportation policies & procedures and bus evacuation.
• Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency.
• Participated in regular training sessions to stay up to date on safety regulations and driving techniques.
• Checked fleet daily for maintenance needs, fleet condition, cleanliness.
• Investigated and resolved staff, parent, guardian and vendor complaints.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Excellent communication
- Staff Management
- Training and mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Regional Coordinator of Transportation
State of New Jersey-Office of Education
08.2014 - Current
Head Bus Driver -Supervisor
State of New Jersey, Office of Education
05.2003 - 08.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
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