JASON P. KEE
Director Of Transportation
Newark,OH
Summary
Experienced Director with over ten (10) years of experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Astute professional with significant legal knowledge. Member of MENSA.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
8
8
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Transportation
Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools
Gahanna, OH
07.2018 - Current
- Overseeing investigations into policy violations
- Managed grievance process for employee complaints
- Preparing policies and handbooks
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures
- Hired more than seventy-five (75) personnel within transportation department to maintain adequate coverage and top talent.
Attorney
Law Firm Of Jason P. Kee, Esq.
Newark, OH
01.2009 - Current
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
Director of Transportation
Newark City Schools
Newark, OH
08.2011 - 07.2018
- Created and managed budget for transportation department to cover expenses related to equipment, maintenance, personnel and vehicles.
- Planned, scheduled and assigned over eighty-five (85) driver routes and workloads.
- Provided recommendations to superintendent regarding changing school schedules, including school cancellations due to weather conditions.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Attorney
Zollinger, Gruber, Thomas & Co
North Canton, OH
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Administered audits to verify data involving assets, income and liabilities.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in Estate Planning law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Education
Business Manager License - Business Administration And Management
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 08.2015 - 05.2016
J.D. - Law
University of Akron
Akron, OH 08.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Kent State University
Kent, OH 08.1999 - 05.2004
Skills
10 Years of Staff Management
Budget planning for $3,000,000 annual budget
Safety and compliance of over 75 employees
Contract Management and Negotiations
Accomplishments
- Prepared and awarded a $75,000 grant from Ohio Clean Diesel School Bus Fund for the purchase of 34 preheaters for School Buses. March 2012;
- Prepared and awarded a $85,000 Grant from Ohio EPA for School Bus Replacement Program. October 2020.
Affiliations
- Ohio Association of School Business Officials
- Associate Member of MENSA
- Ohio Association of Pupil Transportation
- Education Finance/ODE Advisory Committee
Additional Information
Publications: Co-author “Dummies Guide to Ancillary Administration” Nov/Dec 2007 issue of the Probate Law Journal of Ohio; School Bus Driver Shortage: How Administrators Can Help. OASBO Seminar June 2020.
Certification
Licensed Attorney
Volunteer Work
Providing Limited Representation Service to the Volunteer Legal Services Program “Save the Dream” Foreclosure Project; Providing pro bono legal work with SEOLS pro bono clinics.
Timeline
Director of Transportation
Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools
07.2018 - Current
Business Manager License - Business Administration And Management
Ohio State University
08.2015 - 05.2016
Director of Transportation
Newark City Schools
08.2011 - 07.2018
Attorney
Law Firm Of Jason P. Kee, Esq.
01.2009 - Current
Attorney
Zollinger, Gruber, Thomas & Co
01.2007 - 01.2009
J.D. - Law
University of Akron
08.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Kent State University
08.1999 - 05.2004