LIZ OSPINA
Princeton,TX
Summary
Dedicated, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Education Transportation Leadership Professional with extensive knowledge of federal, state, and county laws and policies pertaining to school bus transportation operations, maintenance, and safety. Proficient in Transfinder Routing Software, Skyward Student Information System, Safety Vision Video Software, GPS direction, and Driver Coaching. Experienced in fostering strong relationships with parents, campus staff, and the community. Excellent written and verbal communication skills enhance the ability to effectively convey information.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Transportation
Mesquite ISD
07.2023 - Current
- Provided recommendations to Leadership regarding updating safety processes due to emergencies and poor weather conditions.
- Hired and promoted 30% of personnel within transportation department to maintain adequate coverage and top talent.
- Oversee student counts to facilitate state reporting for state refunds.
- Collaborated with Leadership on school bus purchasing program to enhance and improve annual budgeting process while retiring and selling older buses for additional revenue.
- Liaised with bus maintenance staff to prepare for annual state bus inspections.
- Created and managed budget for transportation department to cover expenses related to equipment, maintenance, personnel and vehicles.
- Coordinated with principals and bus supervisors to achieve better discipline, safe loading and unloading zones for school buses and safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement.
- Planned, scheduled, assigned, and dispatched 120 driver routes daily, 1500+ field trip routes annually and overall workloads.
- Investigated and reported accidents/incidents involving transportation vehicles and coordinated accident claims with risk management, law enforcement and public transportation bureaus.
- Developed and implemented initial and refresher safety training programs for department employees with focus on Safety requirements.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards, reporting processes and monitoring district policies and procedures.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses
- Oversee the training of new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
Transportation Supervisor
Dallas Independent School District
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Supervises up to 200 employees (CDL Certified)
- Manages Payroll, Reporting, Planning, Routing, Training and Leave Approvals
- Collaborating with Shareholders, Educators, Administrators and Leadership
- Highly proficient in using multiple operating systems.
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits, and equipment information.
- Allocated equipment to meet transportation needs and financial goals.
- Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Demonstrated tasks to new hires and assigned to experienced workers for further training.
- Monitored and maintained on-time delivery, reliability, service and performance.
Transportation Zone Leadership
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2018 - 01.2021
Office Administrative Manager
Mesker Openings Group - Dormakaba
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Case Manager
Disability Assistance Law Firm
01.2011 - 01.2016
Education
No Degree - Certified Texas Pupil Transportation Official
TAPT
Texas05.2025
Master of Arts -
Strayer University
Chamblee, TX01.2023
Management 101 Training Cohort -
University of Texas-Dallas
Richardson, TX01.2022
Bachelor Of Public Administration - undefined
Florida Atlantic University
01.2018
Skills
- Critical Thinking and Resolution
- Time Management
- Organization and Planning
- Communication and Collaboration
- Creative and Adaptable
- Technical Research and Writing
- Deadline Management
- Asset Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Transportation Regulations
- Route Planning
- Budget Administration
- Transportation Management
- Workforce Management
- Safety Management
- Documentation
- Route Optimization
Timeline
Assistant Director of Transportation
Mesquite ISD
07.2023 - Current
Transportation Supervisor
Dallas Independent School District
01.2021 - 07.2023
Transportation Zone Leadership
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2018 - 01.2021
Office Administrative Manager
Mesker Openings Group - Dormakaba
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Case Manager
Disability Assistance Law Firm
01.2011 - 01.2016
No Degree - Certified Texas Pupil Transportation Official
TAPT
Master of Arts -
Strayer University
Management 101 Training Cohort -
University of Texas-Dallas
Bachelor Of Public Administration - undefined
Florida Atlantic University
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