Kevin Belton
Columbia,South Carolina
Summary
Strategic leader with extensive experience in planning, developing, and executing initiatives that enhance brand visibility and operational efficiency. Expertise in contract negotiation and fostering partnerships drives innovation and productivity. Proven ability to build cohesive teams and manage cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives and company growth.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
HEAR HIM PRODUCTIONS
Columbia, SC
03.2022 - Current
- Directed strategic initiatives that enhanced creativity and storytelling, resulting in more compelling productions.
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop engaging content for diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns that increased brand visibility in targeted markets.
- Cultivated partnerships with external organizations to create mutually beneficial opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Represented the organization at conferences, events, and networking activities.
- Introduced innovative approaches that improved efficiency while reducing costs.
Transportation Manager
Richland County School District One
Columbia, South Carolina
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Oversaw operations services, including routing state and district routes, scheduling activity trips, managing billing, and organizing summer programs and major events to ensure efficient transportation management.
- Supervised operations of District Activity Fleet, ensuring efficient management.
- Monitored compliance with District and Department policies, as well as State and Federal regulations.
- Oversaw the supervision of the daily activities of the Transportation Department which includes assigning workloads and work schedules, and directing and supervising duties of assigned staff.
- Directed and coordinated work of staff, maintaining standards, allocating personnel, and managing employee performance to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Monitored school bus drivers during their daily assignments via radio and site investigation; reviewed the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy.
- Manages the district program routes and special needs routes; establishes and updates bus routes.
- Coordinates and schedules field trip transportation; assigns employees and works within our customers' requests.
- Responded to concerns, complaints, and inquiries from District personnel and parents.
- Investigates Bus accidents related to activity fleet.
- Served as emergency contact for bus incidents, ensuring prompt response and support.
- Makes arrangements for recovery of vehicles when necessary.
- Oversees the maintenance of required equipment; requisitions supplies as needed.
- Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including vehicle maintenance forms, billing invoices, attendance reports, job applications, performance appraisals, payroll documentation, transportation requests, student rosters, mileage reports, financial reports, training materials, accident/injury reports, required routine reports, memos, correspondence, etc.
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, subordinates, District administrators and staff, students, parents, etc.
Supervisor of Operations/Special Projects
Richland County School District One
Columbia, South Carolina
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Coordinated transportation operations, ensuring efficient execution of duties aligned with transportation manager responsibilities.
- Supervised daily operations of school facilities and provided logistical support.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to ensure optimal learning environments for students.
- Managed inventory and procurement of supplies for educational programs and services.
Transportation Supervisor
Richland County School District One
Columbia, South Carolina
03.1995 - 01.2010
- Scheduled drivers on assigned routes to efficiently move and deliver materials.
- Organized weekly schedules and daily work assignments to achieve the optimal coverage for all customer needs.
- Managed database tracking transportation activities, accounts, and employee schedules to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensured operations complied with internal and regulatory standards, safeguarding team members and business integrity.
- Respond decisively and efficiently to correct transportation issues and handle emergencies.
- Trained workers on the correct and safe methods for completing common and advanced tasks.
- Familiarized staff with safe operation of equipment and compliance with safety rules.
- Coached, trained, and developed employees in company policies and compliance requirements.
- Consulted with customers to understand and quickly resolve their problems, maintaining consistently high satisfaction levels.
- Resolved customer inquiries, averaging 25 each month, to enhance satisfaction and service quality.
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets.
- Met production goals by managing tonnage and payroll.
- Managed communications between team members, customers and vendors to keep operations efficient and successful.
Transportation Assistant
Richland County School District One
Columbia, South Carolina
10.1991 - 03.1995
- Coordinated bus routes to ensure timely transportation for students.
- Supported Transportation Supervisor in coordinating daily site operations, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Facilitated communication among team members, customers, and vendors to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily assignments, contributing to achievement of team targets.
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.
- Lead teams through routine operations and unexpected challenges with strong decision-making.
- Documented accidents and field trip activities to maintain current tracking of number of field trips taken.
Bus Driver
Richland County School District One
Columbia, South Carolina
08.1983 - 10.1991
- Followed all rules promulgated by the School District to ensure the safety of students.
- Reviewed route maps to ensure timely and efficient passenger pick up and drop off.
- Conducted thorough safety inspections of the vehicle to ensure passenger safety.
- Provided friendly and courteous service to enhance passenger experience.
- Kept records for passengers and trips and reported bus breakdowns or incidents.
- Operated the vehicle safely at all times to protect passengers and comply with the rules governing bus transportation.
- Inspected the vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance issues and arrange for the necessary repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Columbia, SCAssociate of Science - Business Management
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SCSkills
- Operational oversight
- Customer relations
- Complaint investigation and resolution
- Schedule management
- Policy enforcement
- File updating
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Verbal communication
- Attention to detail
- Supply management
- Strategic planning
- Contract negotiation
- Creative collaboration
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Market analysis
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Customer relationship management
- Talent development
- Leadership and team building
- Inspirational leadership
- Innovation management
- Effective decision making
- Strategic visioning
- Operational excellence
- Time management abilities
- Relationship building
- Systems organization
- Profit and loss management
- Interpersonal skills
- Client relationship building
- Organizational development
- Media relations
- People and culture
- MIssion and vision
- Cultural awareness
- Strategic partnerships
- Team building
- Marketing and advertising
- Budgeting and cost control
- Training and development
- Client relationship management
Timeline
CEO
HEAR HIM PRODUCTIONS
03.2022 - Current
Transportation Manager
Richland County School District One
01.2017 - 06.2020
Supervisor of Operations/Special Projects
Richland County School District One
01.2010 - 01.2017
Transportation Supervisor
Richland County School District One
03.1995 - 01.2010
Transportation Assistant
Richland County School District One
10.1991 - 03.1995
Bus Driver
Richland County School District One
08.1983 - 10.1991
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Associate of Science - Business Management
Midlands Technical College