Linda Katchmar
Lancaster
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Canal Winchester Local Schools, excelling in logistics management and effective communication. Proven track record in optimizing routes and enhancing operational efficiency. Passionate about delivering exceptional service and fostering positive staff relationships.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Transportation Coordinator
Canal Winchester Local Schools
Canal Winchester
10.2020 - Current
- Administrator of RouteFinder/TripFinder
- Maintain staff records and payroll
- Route all adjustments, student changes, new student additions, and fill all extra-curricular events.
- Cover and modify routes during driver shortages.
- Route all Special Needs students in a precise and timely manner.
- Upload and distribute discipline footage to building administrators for review.
- Input and maintain records for all purchase orders.
District Office Admin Asst/Front Office
Canal Winchester Local Schools
Canal Winchester
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed the Free/Reduced lunch program.
- Assisted in registration of new families by gathering all significant documentation.
- Set up COVID protocols and initialized the DocuSign program for staff to sign their contracts.
CW Middle School Secretary
Canal Winchester Local Schools
Canal Winchester
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to staff by increasing office efficiency and modernizing document organization.
- Successfully completed special projects to exceed administrator's goals.
Senior Building Secretary, Building Secretary, Para Pro, & Substitute Teacher
Pickerington Local Schools
Pickerington
08.2003 - 07.2017
- Rapidly advanced through a number of administrative roles in recognition of exceptional performance.
- Planned and coordinated a successful, stress free award banquet, staff gatherings and senior graduation by devising a clear blueprint of each event.
- Slashed vendor pricing by 20%, by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancement of service.
- Served as first President of Pickerington Support Staff Association and managed all grievances/discipline of employees through positive management skills.
Financial Planner, Buyer, Assistant Buyer
Victoria's Secret, Lazarus, Joseph Horne's
- 8+ years
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and optimize inventory levels.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure favorable terms for products.
- Negotiated favorable contracts and determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability, by analyzing data.
- Managed logistics operations associated with receiving shipments from vendors.
Education
BS - Retailing
Miami University
Skills
- Data entry and management
- Logistics management
- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Editing and proofreading
- Business acumen
- Inventory management
- Invoicing and billing
- Budget analysis
- Route optimization
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Logistics coordination
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
Certification
Transfinder University
Timeline
Transportation Coordinator
Canal Winchester Local Schools
10.2020 - Current
District Office Admin Asst/Front Office
Canal Winchester Local Schools
01.2020 - 10.2020
CW Middle School Secretary
Canal Winchester Local Schools
07.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Building Secretary, Building Secretary, Para Pro, & Substitute Teacher
Pickerington Local Schools
08.2003 - 07.2017
Financial Planner, Buyer, Assistant Buyer
Victoria's Secret, Lazarus, Joseph Horne's
BS - Retailing
Miami University