James Sullivan
Youngstown,Ohio
Summary
Transportation leader with over ten years of supervisory experience in education, corrections, and public safety. Demonstrated skills in training, logistics, compliance, and team management. Committed to safety and operational excellence. Pursuing leadership roles in transportation, safety, training, or compliance for continued professional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Ohio School Bus Pre-Service Instructor (North Region)
Educational Service Center of Medina County
Medina, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Train and certify school bus and school vehicle drivers across a 10-county region.
- Conducted new and recertification classes, in-service trainings, and annual training; collaborated with other instructors and state partners.
- I worked with school districts, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
- Held meetings and site visits to ensure legal and regulatory compliance for student transportation in Ohio.
Assistant Transportation Supervisor
Shaker Heights City School District
Shaker Heights, USA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Supervised daily operations of 50-bus fleet, drivers, aides, mechanics, and office staff.
- Authored EPA grant leading to acquisition of electric school buses.
- Managed trip scheduling, route coverage, and transportation response during COVID-19.
- Ensured adherence to State/Federal transportation laws and student safety standards.
Assistant Transportation Supervisor
TransCor America (NEO Correctional Center)
Youngstown, USA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Coordinated prisoner transportation with U.S. Marshals and ICE.
- Maintained DOT compliance, training, inventory, and audit readiness.
- Led scheduling and logistics for prisoner transport missions.
Contracted Group Line Leader
AeroTek Engineering (GM Lordstown)
Lordstown, USA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed a team of 40 UAW workers on manufacturing lines.
- Conducted quality control checks, team goal setting, and issue resolution.
- Coordinated with GM management and union reps for compliance and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science (Criminal Justice)
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH01.2010
OPOTA Certification -
Kent State University Trumbull
Champion, OH01.2010
Skills
- Leadership and supervision
- Transportation compliance
- Staff training and development
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Customer service and communication
- Team collaboration and adaptability
- Work ethic and integrity
- Fleet management
Military Service
Ohio Army National Guard, 06/06-06/12, 11B Infantry, Fort Benning, GA, 05/07-08/07
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Ohio School Bus Pre-Service Instructor (North Region)
Educational Service Center of Medina County
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Transportation Supervisor
Shaker Heights City School District
01.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Transportation Supervisor
TransCor America (NEO Correctional Center)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Contracted Group Line Leader
AeroTek Engineering (GM Lordstown)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science (Criminal Justice)
Youngstown State University
OPOTA Certification -
Kent State University Trumbull
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