Maria Alvarado
Killeen,TX
Summary
Dynamic transportation leader with a proven track record at Jarrell ISD, excelling in route planning and fleet management. Achieved significant cost reductions through optimized logistics and enhanced safety protocols. Skilled in cross-functional team leadership and effective communication, fostering collaboration to ensure timely and safe student transportation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Transportation
Jarrell ISD
Jarrell, TX
08.2012 - 01.2026
- Developed and implemented transportation safety protocols across all district routes.
- Coordinated daily bus schedules to ensure timely student arrivals and departures.
- Streamlined communication between drivers, parents, and school administrators regarding transportation updates.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations and safety standards for transportation operations.
- Analyzed route efficiency to optimize fuel consumption and reduce travel times.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to ensure vehicle readiness and safety inspections were completed timely.
- Managed budget allocations for transportation services, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Coordinated with principals and bus supervisors to achieve safe loading and unloading zones for school buses and safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement.
- Provided recommendations to superintendent regarding changing school schedules and school cancellations due to weather conditions.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize accidents and maintain a safe working environment for employees.
- Investigated and reported accidents involving transportation vehicles and coordinated accident claims with law enforcement and public transportation bureaus.
- Reduced overall transportation costs through the optimization of logistics processes and negotiations with vendors.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- I oversee all transportation employees.
Education
GED -
Jefferson High School
N/A06.2014
Skills
Route planning
Fleet management
Transportation operations
Cross-functional team leadership
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Loading and unloading
Worker supervision
Excellent communication
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
Daily operations management
Vehicle inspection
Team building
Safety protocols
Safety standards
Safety management
Certification
- TEEX School Bus Driver Instructor
- Certified Pupil Transportation Specialist
- Certified Pupil Transportation Supervisor
- Certified Pupil Transportation Official
- Crossing Guard Certified
- Bus Certification Card
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Director of Transportation
Jarrell ISD
08.2012 - 01.2026
GED -
Jefferson High School