Matthew Goodwin
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Motivated and confident Director of Transportation with the ability to generate, cultivate and maintain working relationships seeking a position as Director of Transportation. Offering exemplary organizational skills and twelve years of relevant experience. Known for creative problem solving, being communicative and team-oriented. Proficiency in Versatrans routing systems and Microsoft Office software. Highly skilled in resource and personnel management. Proven history of implementing creative initiatives while working well with a diverse group of people.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Transportation
Providence Cristo Rey
Indianapolis, IN
2023 - Current
- Provides leadership to the Transportation department on day-to-day operations. Monitors daily
operations to assure that work is performed efficiently and in accordance with appropriate regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines. - Created detailed reports on fleet performance, fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and other related topics.
- Negotiated contracts with third-party carriers for additional transport capacity when needed.
- Drafted budget proposals for the transportation department based on current operational needs.
- Monitored vehicle safety standards in compliance with federal regulations.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire team.
- Establishes and maintains positive customer relationships with parents, students, and departments. Coordinates with transportation department staff, school staff, and customers on school protocols and resolves concerns.
- Mentors new employees on industry practices and business operations.
Asst. Director of Transportation
Monroe County Community Schools
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Meet with stakeholders to address issues and implement solutions.
- Generate reports to review data and issue corrective actions for improvements.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire transportation team.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Planned and implemented efficiently-saving changes to transportation services by optimizing staffing capabilities.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring and analyzing routes and running point on dispatch.
- Developed new internal Special Needs driver training/certification program.
Transportation Supervisor
MSD of Lawrence Township
08.2012 - 08.2022
- Supervises and directs activities of all transportation requests, scheduling, tracking and billing of school-owned field trips, midday routes, shuttles, evening activity routes and special events for Lawrence Township Schools.
- Provide technical and logistical assistance to all schools relative to field trip, midday, evening activity and special needs transportation services.
- Provide prompt management of emergencies during and after normal business hours.
- Assign and dispatch drivers for all transportation requests from the district.
- Support general education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs.
- Addresses inquiries from principals, teachers and parents.
- Coordinates driver loads and manages dispatch tasks.
- Coaches and guides direct reports on day-to-day operations and company policies and procedures.
- Cultivates and maintains relationships to promote positive work culture.
- Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs.
Education
Secondary Education Social Studies & Telecommunications
Indiana University
Bloomington, INSkills
- Logical Reasoning
- Team Building
- Supervision & Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Compliance Standards
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Expert User in Versatrans & All Related Products
Timeline
Asst. Director of Transportation
Monroe County Community Schools
08.2022 - 11.2023
Transportation Supervisor
MSD of Lawrence Township
08.2012 - 08.2022
Director of Transportation
Providence Cristo Rey
2023 - Current
Secondary Education Social Studies & Telecommunications
Indiana University