Lawrence D La Porta
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
Coordinated transportation supervisor with several years of experience overseeing all aspects of the transportation department. Adept at scheduling and directing work activities while providing direction and leadership to drivers and other operations staff. Conducting and processing company payroll, billing and auditing. Organized and efficient with outstanding interpersonal skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
A.H.P.S./Per-Mar Security & Research
Skokie, Illinois
09.2012 - 07.2026
- Coordinated certified drivers for transportation of special needs students, ensuring safe commutes.
- Oversaw drivers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Developed cost-efficient driving routes, optimizing school resource utilization.
- Partnered with taxi companies, improving reliability of transportation services.
- Investigated accidents involving company vehicles, identifying causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Managed weekly payroll preparation and generated various reports for area managers.
- Updated monthly reports and maintained vendor payment requests for timely transactions.
- Recorded weekly student attendance data for district reporting purposes.
- Managed inventory of vehicles and equipment for optimal usage.
Transportation Manager
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Directed and supervised department operations, establishing clear customer service expectations to enhance service quality.
- Created training programs, schedules, and policies within the operating budget to optimize departmental efficiency.
- Developed route sheets and procedures for drivers to follow for multimillion-dollar clinic accounts, minimizing errors and ensuring timely service.
- Train and evaluate all drivers within the department.
- Conduct periodic inspections of hospital transportation vehicles.
- Partnered with the Director of Security and Transportation to ensure compliance with regards to all regulations being followed.
- Proposed actionable recommendations to enhance department performance and address identified needs. to the Vice President of Healthcare Services for the needs of the department.
- Prepared all reports and record keeping for time, attendance and payroll.
Resident Services Associate
Friendship Village of Schaumburg
01.2006 - Current
- Supported residents in retirement community with daily activities, enhancing their quality of life.
- Ensured safe and secure environment for residents, guests, and employees.
- Conducted interior and exterior patrols of campus and monitored security cameras.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maine East High School
Park Ridge06-1974
Skills
- Route planning
- Route optimization
- Cost management
- Compliance management
- Regulatory compliance
- Vehicle inspection
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
A.H.P.S./Per-Mar Security & Research
09.2012 - 07.2026
Transportation Manager
Mt. Sinai Hospital
09.2010 - 09.2012
Resident Services Associate
Friendship Village of Schaumburg
01.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Maine East High School