Open To Work
Philip Steadman
Tomball,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic operations professional with a rich background in logistics, safety management, and team development. Known for achieving sustained profit growth through effective contract negotiations and operational oversight. A hands-on manager with a Class A CDL, dedicated to fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
Tomball ISD
Tomball, TX
10.2018 - 03.2026
- Cleaned bus interior at start and end of each run.
- Followed rules established by school district to maintain student safety.
- Dropped students off to school and at home, monitoring crossings for unsafe conditions.
- Partnered with school staff and administrators to manage morning and afternoon bus lines.
- Maintained accident-free driving record for eight years while adhering to safety protocols.
- Passed annual DOT drug testing, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
INTERIM REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
First Student Transportation
Billings, MT
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Managed sixteen locations throughout Montana, Idaho, and southern Oregon.
- Managed 900 drivers and 150 management, training, and dispatch personnel through location managers.
- Negotiated union contracts with corporate personnel, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Negotiated multiple school district contracts and presented to school boards for approval.
- Reviewed and analyzed monthly financial results to ensure accuracy.
- Made sales calls to district Superintendents and financial personnel.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
First Student Transportation
Billings, MT
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Managed 160 drivers and buses, along with 10 management, trainers, and dispatch personnel.
- Developed training programs for new drivers.
- Conducted monthly safety meetings for all personnel.
- Fostered culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement to motivate high-performing teams.
- Created operational budgets and tracked expenses by identifying areas for cost optimization without compromising quality.
- Achieved annual profit goals for five consecutive years.
- Negotiated the local drivers contract with the Teamsters union.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Presto Maintenance Supply
Houston, TX
03.2006 - 01.2013
- Developed employee strengths and established productivity and efficiency metrics to boost engagement and support competitive positioning.
- Monitored processes, identified gaps, and resolved operational issues to enhance operational efficiency.
- Anticipated operational needs to optimize labor scheduling and reduce costs.
- Provided daily direction for operations staff based on current priorities.
- This included order pulls, Quality control, dispatch, inventory maintenance and controls and distribution and logistics for 17 routes, 5000 SKUs and $12.0MM in revenue.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Swisher Hygiene Inc.
Houston, TX
09.2001 - 01.2006
- Responsible for 35 employees, $3.5MM in revenue through 2000+ customers and two service centers (Houston, Austin).
- Implemented Quality Assurance program that increased customer retention rates.
- Anticipated operational needs, optimizing labor scheduling for cost-effectiveness.
- Provided daily direction for operations staff based on current priorities.
- Developed employee strengths, enhancing engagement and maintaining competitive edge.
- Assisted with the development of all budgets, P&L statements and sales forecasts.
DIRECTOR OF COLD DRINK
Dr Pepper Bottling Company Of Texas
Houston, TX
08.1978 - 01.2001
- Turnkey responsibility for 120 employees, $165MM in revenue and $28MM in EBITDA.
- Managed a telephone sales call center, fountain sales and special events, full-service Distribution, airline sales, bulk delivery (Sam's Club and Costco), vending machine department and business development.
- Developed annual budgets, monthly P&L statements and capital expenditure plans.
- Implemented multiple sales programs utilizing the 'market impact team' concepts.
Education
Business Management -
University of Houston
Houston01-1978
High School Diploma -
Scarborough High School
Houston, TX05-1975
Skills
- Management - Operations
- Logistics
- Distribution
- Contract negotiation
- Inventory Management
- Forecasting
- Controls
- Budget Preparation
- P & L's
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Scheduling
- Facility management
- Warehousing
- Student Transport
- Safety Management
- Safety Checks
Timeline
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
Tomball ISD
10.2018 - 03.2026
INTERIM REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
First Student Transportation
03.2018 - 09.2018
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
First Student Transportation
09.2013 - 09.2018
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Presto Maintenance Supply
03.2006 - 01.2013
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Swisher Hygiene Inc.
09.2001 - 01.2006
DIRECTOR OF COLD DRINK
Dr Pepper Bottling Company Of Texas
08.1978 - 01.2001
Business Management -
University of Houston
High School Diploma -
Scarborough High School