KIMBERLY ADAMS
London,OH
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organization capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Strategic Director of Transportation with 6 years of comprehensive experience in school district transportation operations. Well-versed in coordinating routing and scheduling efforts, overseeing bus maintenance operations and meticulously handling transportation department budgeting. Committed professional, possessing strong work ethic and high level of integrity. Familiar with pupil transportation safety standards, laws and regulations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Patrol Dispatcher
Department of Public Safety - Ohio Highway Patrol
04.2023 - Current
- Receives & transmits radio communications & inputs information into Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system dispatching law enforcement & other state agencies & equipment for the purpose of law enforcement, traffic control, accident investigation, motorist assistance & security; Operates Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) terminal receiving & transmitting messages; Interprets messages received & routes the information to the appropriate person.
- Maintains radio log; Prepares & types reports & correspondence; Maintains proper files for correspondence with reports; Receives & records telephone calls; Responds to calls for service from the public (e.g. crashes, disabled vehicles, OVI); Provides information &/or directions.
- Greets & assists visitors to the patrol facility; Provides liaison services to the area communities & to the other public service agencies; Performs other related duties as required.
Director of Transportation
London City Schools
01.2016 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: London City School District - London, OH
- Planned, scheduled and assigned driver routes and workloads
- Coordinated with principals and bus supervisors to achieve safe loading and unloading zones for school buses and safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement
- Assisted treasurer with school bus purchasing program to enhance and improve annual budgeting process while retiring and selling older buses for additional revenue
- Investigated and reported accidents involving transportation vehicles and coordinated accident claims with law enforcement and public transportation bureaus
- Provided recommendations to superintendent regarding changing school schedules and school cancellations due to weather conditions
- Created and managed budget for transportation department to cover expenses related to equipment, maintenance, personnel and vehicles
- Hired personnel within transportation department to maintain adequate coverage and top talent
- Liaised with bus maintenance staff to prepare for annual state bus inspections
- Developed and implemented initial and refresher safety training programs for department employees with focus on OSHA requirements
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding
- Coordinated dispatching of drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels
- Completes reports as need for Ohio Department of Education
- Calculates employee payroll and extracurricular wages
- Coordinates transportation for extracurricular activities
- Investigates Red Light Violation Reports and submits them to local law enforcement agencies
- Manages bus conduct reports and takes disciplinary action
- London City School District - London, OH
School Bus Driver
London City School District
09.2006 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: London, OH
- Maintained Ohio driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use
- London, OH
Document Management Specialist
CompManagement Health Systems
01.2002 - 08.2006
- Company Overview: Dublin, OH
- Provided assistance with inbound and outbound document processes, document sorting, logging and work order creation
- Worked with internal staff to process documents and sent for closing
- Processed hard files for scanning into system
- Identified client paperwork and attached to appropriate categories
- Assigned documents to proper case managers
- Dublin, OH
Skip Trace Investigator
OSI Education Service Inc
06.2001 - 12.2001
- Company Overview: Dublin, OH
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations
- Dublin, OH
Education
High School Diploma -
London High School
London, OH06.1991
Skills
- Web-Based Logistics Information Systems
- Emergency Operating Procedures
- Administrative Support
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
Received P97 Dispatcher of the Year award.
Timeline
Highway Patrol Dispatcher
Department of Public Safety - Ohio Highway Patrol
04.2023 - Current
Director of Transportation
London City Schools
01.2016 - 04.2023
School Bus Driver
London City School District
09.2006 - 01.2016
Document Management Specialist
CompManagement Health Systems
01.2002 - 08.2006
Skip Trace Investigator
OSI Education Service Inc
06.2001 - 12.2001
High School Diploma -
London High School
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