REGINA ANDERSON
COLORADO SPRINGS,COLORADO
Summary
Transportation Manager with 27 years of experience overseeing teams of drivers to meet efficiency and performance targets. Strong understanding of effective routing and transportation cost-saving measures. Deep knowledge of CDL and DOT compliance requirements. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy with commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines. Analytical and results driven. Have taken on many challenges at the former districts that I have worked with. Will bring that wealth of history, knowledge and results with me. Driven leader to motivate and develop employees.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Administrator
Fountain Fort Carson School
Fountain, CO
08.2009 - 07.2022
- Participate and mediate parent/student conferences to resolve or prevent misconduct and unsafe conditions involving transportation. Worked cooperatively with principals in matters related to school discipline and transportation. Provided student consequences for negative behaviors.
- Responsible for developing, monitoring and administering a transportation program to meet all state, federal and district safety compliance requirements to provide service to the instructional needs of the district
- Provided routine training to all staff regarding expectations, safety requirements, and any updates to Federal, State, or District regulations.
- Partnered with school leadership teams and the community to incorporate student behavior expectations and consequences while on the bus or at the bus stop.
- Supervised personnel, attended in and out of district meetings, developed and monitored assigned budgets, prepared bid proposals and promoted transportation services to staff, students and the public
- Performed the duties of the district’s program administrator for transportation for the controlled substance and alcohol testing program by implementing and ensuring the district’s compliance to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, procedures and policies.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and employee monitoring procedures to ensure employees arrive fit for duty.
- Developed, planned and monitored the transportation department's budget and administered the expenditure of funds including capital within the district's policies and procedures.
- Maintained and approved employee attendance records and evaluated job performance.
- Conducted accident review investigations and supervised accident reporting to the appropriate entities.
Safety and Training Supervisor
Denver Public Schools
Denver, Colorado
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Responsible for screening, interviewing, hiring and providing training to all drivers and paras for Denver Public Schools.
- Supervised a staff of 4 staff trainers and 12 training assistants. Created daily training schedules for staff and reviewed trainee records daily to track progress.
- Created a mentor program in order to provide new hires the ability to communicate one on one with a seasoned employee who could help them navigate their first year successfully.
- Planned organized, implemented and administered the school system’s bus driver and para pre-service and in-service training programs
- Created a program that would attract new prospective employees. We allowed them to bring their children on the bus with them from 6 weeks old to school age.
- Scheduled all recertification classes, driver improvement training, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes and first aid classes
- Supervised the check-ride program (driver/para evaluation of skills)
- Reviewed and analyzed accident data and recommended strategies and countermeasures to reduce accidents and injuries
- Worked with schools to develop safe walking routes to school. Also started a student patrol program and worked with district leadership when building new schools to insure the kiss and ride and the bus lanes were located in appropriate areas around the school.
Assistant Coordinator
Fairfax County Public Schools
Chantilly, Virginia
12.2004 - 04.2007
- Managed and coordinated transportation activities and personnel in a specified area of a school district. Evaluated personnel, transportation safety and customer service issues and needs, and made recommendations for improvement as needed. Oversaw over 300 employees.
- Monitored and evaluated road and travel conditions during inclement weather, and school evacuations, and made recommendations to transportation staff and school officials regarding the impact on safe transportation of students
- Maintained the off board, regarding driver/attendant absences and coverage information
- Performed back-up dispatch duties
- Maintained the driver seniority roster
- Assisted in planning and conducting safety meetings
- Assigned personnel for training
- Supervised and evaluated office and supervisory staff
- Resolved personnel issues involving driver and attendants as well as some school personnel
- Kept coordinator informed of status and progress of ongoing and special concerns
- In addition, alerted coordinator of potential or unforeseen complications.
Transportation Supervisor
Fairfax County Public Schools
Alexandria, Virginia
01.2001 - 12.2004
- Responsible for scheduling and transportation needs for a segment of schools in a school district) Edison Pyramid, Fairfax County Public Schools, Developed and updated school bus routes for the Edison Pyramid
- Worked cooperatively with other transportation supervisors
- Assisted in the assignment of buses and route schedules, ensured all routes were covered, adjusted driver assignments and requested substitutes as required
- Supervised early/late bus services during inclement weather and other emergencies
- Evaluated the performance of drivers
- Reviewed and verified field trip vouchers, participated in transportation program planning activities and provided input and recommendations to optimize program effectiveness.
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular field safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
- Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Monitored and maintained on-time delivery, reliability, service and performance.
- Managed driver safety awards program, promoting safe driving and working safe initiative.
Lead Driver
Fairfax County Public Schools
Alexandria, Virginia
02.1999 - 01.2001
- Supervised bus drivers and attendants. Provided safe transportation for students to and from school on a daily basis
- Worked effectively under pressure to ensure that all transportation needs were met
- Ensured all regular routes, field trips and extra runs were covered daily
- Updated route sheets for drivers and trip files
- Collected, added and signed off on time sheets.
- Developed and maintained long-term, positive relationships with assigned drivers to enhance morale and productivity.
- Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
- Counseled drivers on violations of company policy or service standards to improve performance.
- Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.
School Bus Driver
Fairfax County Public Schools
Alexandria, Virginia
09.1995 - 02.1999
- Performed daily pre-trip inspection to assure safe operating conditions for my assigned bus.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Prepared reports required by my supervisor
- Ensured bus was serviced in accordance with service schedule
- Maintained good rapport with students, drivers, administrators, peers, and supervisors
- Updated route sheets when corrections were needed
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Maintained Virginia commercial driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Virginia Commonweath College
VirginiaBachelor of Science - Chemistry
Alcorn State University
Skills
- CDL with BP2S endorsement
- Web-Based time clock software
- Type 55 WPM
- I have been trained in the ELDT Federal CDL training program for new drivers
- Knowledgeable of the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearing House data base for data storage and queries
- Safety Regulations Implementation
- Staff Development
- Workforce Management
- Web-Based Logistics Information Systems
- Administrative Management
- Route Optimization
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Daily Operations Management
- Route Navigation Software
Affiliations
Co-Leader sports Ministry – Antioch Baptist Church, Virginia 1996 – 2001
Co-Leader of the Teen Ministry – Antioch Baptist Church, Virginia 1996 – 2002
Colorado Student Pupil Transportation Association (CSPTA) Board Member 2010 – 2016
Timeline
Transportation Administrator
Fountain Fort Carson School
08.2009 - 07.2022
Safety and Training Supervisor
Denver Public Schools
01.2007 - 12.2009
Assistant Coordinator
Fairfax County Public Schools
12.2004 - 04.2007
Transportation Supervisor
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2001 - 12.2004
Lead Driver
Fairfax County Public Schools
02.1999 - 01.2001
School Bus Driver
Fairfax County Public Schools
09.1995 - 02.1999
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Virginia Commonweath College
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Alcorn State University
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