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NORRIS L. MCDANIEL JR

Bryan,TEXAS

Summary

Currently, I am retired. Previously, I was a Safety and Training Specialist for Region 6 Education Service Center in the Safety Education Department. I was with the Region 6 Safety department for almost 1 year and 11 months. My most current experience is training School bus drivers and Dump Truck drivers in Class B skills privately. I was employed at Bryan ISD for over 21 years, serving as the Assistant Director of Transportation Operations, Operations Manager, Student Management Coordinator, and the Transportation Administrator for Summer School. I also have experience in accounting and clerical skills from the U.S. Army as a 76Y10. I initially enrolled in college to become an Accountant; I studied in this field for a year. I returned to school and obtained a degree in Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies 10 years later. I currently serve at the church that I attend, as the treasurer and a deacon for more than 10 years.

Knowledgeable Training Specialist successful at developing and overseeing site-based and online training programs. Decisive and disciplined professional with personable style and thorough approach.

Enthusiastic Training Specialist with outstanding record of achievement in training new hires. Passionate about changing lives and making workplaces safer, healthier and happier. Committed to continuous improvement.

Dynamic training specialist with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Works closely with team members to design, develop and deploy effective training. Oversees instruction of several personnel, from new hires to professionals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Specialist, Safety Education

ESC Region 6
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Trainer for school bus drivers and other Class B applicants in ELDT Theory in a classroom setting for 3 days
  • Trainer for Public Road and Range skills for school bus drivers and other Class B applicants
  • Certification and Re-Certification instructor for school bus drivers
  • Simulator instructor for school bus drivers in the 50+ districts and other regions that request our services
  • Certified Car Seat Technician for Safe Kids when services are requested
  • I oversee and organize training and presentations for school districts when requested
  • I oversee and organize meetings and a school bus conference for school bus drivers and directors of Transportation for the 50+ school districts we serve in our region
  • I have obtained a Class A CDL as of April 17, 2023, to transport the simulator over the road
  • I have held a Class B CDL for over 25 years
  • I oversee an online version of Re-Certification for school bus drivers

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS MGR. AND SUPERVISOR

Bryan ISD
Bryan, TX
08.2013 - 10.2021
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the Bryan ISD Transportation Department
  • Supervised staff
  • Covered open routes to ensure that students were transported safely to and from school
  • Maintained legal requirements of training and paperwork with federal, state, and regional offices
  • Interacted with the public, media, and colleagues to ensure customer service was carried out
  • Worked with various types of media to track and communicate with school buses
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the mechanical technicians
  • Acted on behalf of the Director in his absence

Pupil Safety Coordinator

Bryan ISD
Bryan, TX
01.2002 - 01.2013
  • Monitor students' behavior on the bus
  • Enter safety violation data and determine consequences for inappropriate behavior
  • Communicate with the public
  • Monitor bus drivers driving patterns
  • Evaluate safety concerns of pick up and drop off points
  • Assist drivers in daily functions and use problem-solving skills to minimize problems between drivers and public
  • Assist supervisors whenever necessary

Community Service Assistant Supervisor

Bryan ISD
Bryan, TX
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Monitor students' behavior before, after, and when students are on work sites
  • Maintain intake paperwork, issue completion paperwork, and contact parents
  • Work closely with staff to ensure student are cooperating and working safely
  • Report all information back to supervisor and carry-on daily routines in his absence

Teacher

Bryan ISD
Bryan, TX
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Taught 6th grade Math January 2001 to May 2001
  • Taught 7th grade Texas History August 2001 to January 2002
  • Utilize MAC and IBM computers
  • Document behavior, grades, and progress of students
  • Report all progress and concerns to campus principals
  • Plan daily lessons and evaluate students' progress

Unloader

United Parcel Service
06.2000 - 08.2000
  • Unloaded packages from trucks
  • Cleaned work area
  • Assisted supervisors as needed

Juvenile Correctional Officer V

Hamilton State School
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Supervise security staff
  • Schedule training and conduct disciplinary actions
  • Interact with supervisor on new policies and procedures
  • Act as the Director of Security in his absence

Teacher Aide

Hearne ISD
Hearne, TX
01.1992 - 01.1997
  • Assist students and teachers in daily functions of teaching a classroom of 20-30 students
  • Coached the 7th grade athletics 2yrs and Junior Varsity Baseball for 1 year
  • Drove the school buses for the district for 2 years

Assistant Manager

Conroe Mazda
Conroe, TX
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Do all entry-level functions in sales, monitoring and storing parts

Supply Clerk

United States Army Reserve
01.1985 - 01.1991
  • Active Receiving, inspecting, loading, unloading, segregating, storing, issuing, delivering, and turning in property
  • Maintain administrative files
  • Post regulations, publications, records, process supply request, and form
  • Reservist 3 years and Active duty 3 years

Collections

USA Pawn and Loans
  • Called customers for loan collections
  • Visited customer’s homes to collect loan payments
  • Utilized spreadsheet in all functions of the collection process

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Prairie View A & M
01.2000

Skills

  • Clerical
  • Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • Communication and Public Speaking
  • Media and Technology
  • Driving Skills and Public Safety
  • Classroom experience
  • Classroom expertise
  • Online training experience
  • Needs analysis
  • Program Planning
  • Reference material development
  • Finance
  • Performance Assessment
  • Technical training
  • Product Development
  • Program facilitation
  • Employee Development
  • Project development
  • Job training
  • Business Administration
  • Training delivery
  • Course creation
  • Video instruction
  • Training Program Development
  • Project Implementation
  • Human Resources
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Recruiting
  • Training Program Design
  • Motivational speaking
  • Multimedia development
  • Learning Management Systems

Timeline

Training Specialist, Safety Education

ESC Region 6
10.2021 - 08.2023

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS MGR. AND SUPERVISOR

Bryan ISD
08.2013 - 10.2021

Pupil Safety Coordinator

Bryan ISD
01.2002 - 01.2013

Community Service Assistant Supervisor

Bryan ISD
01.2002 - 01.2004

Teacher

Bryan ISD
01.2001 - 01.2002

Unloader

United Parcel Service
06.2000 - 08.2000

Juvenile Correctional Officer V

Hamilton State School
01.1997 - 01.2000

Teacher Aide

Hearne ISD
01.1992 - 01.1997

Assistant Manager

Conroe Mazda
01.1991 - 01.1992

Supply Clerk

United States Army Reserve
01.1985 - 01.1991

Collections

USA Pawn and Loans

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Prairie View A & M
NORRIS L. MCDANIEL JR