Robert Tiger
Victorville,CA
Summary
Strategic Director of Transportation with 12 years of comprehensive experience in school district transportation operations. Well-versed in coordinating routing and scheduling efforts, overseeing bus maintenance operations and meticulously handling transportation department budgeting. Committed professional possessing strong work ethic and high level of integrity. Familiar with pupil transportation safety standards, laws and regulations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Transportation
Victor Valley Union High School District
Victorville, CA
08.2015 - Current
- Hired and promoted personnel within transportation department to maintain adequate coverage and top talent.
- Coordinated with principals and bus supervisors to achieve safe loading and unloading zones for school buses and safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement.
- Planned, scheduled, and assigned driver routes and workloads.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve employee performance in their roles.
- Leveraged data analysis tools for informed decision-making regarding route planning, resource allocation, and process improvements.
- Reduced overall transportation costs through the optimization of logistics processes and negotiations with vendors.
Director of Maintenance Operations/Transportation
Inglewood Unified School District
Inglewood, CA
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinator of Transportation
Adelanto Unified School District
Adelanto
05.2007 - 07.2013
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily route requirements.
- Record keeping of Driver's credentials
- Routing and scheduling
- Evaluate student discipline concerns and complaints
- Communicate with district personnel and general public to resolve issues of concern
- Experience in computers related to hardware and software
- Instructing In-service meetings
Director of Maintenance Operations/Transportation
Oro Grande School District
Oro Grande, CA
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Driver Developmental Supervisor
Laidlaw Educational Services
Hesperia, CA
11.1995 - 05.2005
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Education
Diploma -
James A. Garfield Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA06.1995
Skills
- Route Planning
- Fleet Management
- Transportation operations
- Transportation Technology
- Customer Service
- Worker Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Daily Operations Management
- Data Entry
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Documentation
- Staff Management
- Mentoring and training
- Transportation management systems
- Issue Resolution
- Safety regulations implementation
- Skilled in Software
- Transportation Management
- Budget Planning
- Route Navigation Software
- Workforce Management
Accomplishments
- Improved safety measures
- Cost reduction innovations
- Training programs for Laws and Regulations
- Community engagements
- Technology integration
- Emergency preparedness
- Regulatory compliances
- Special Need accomodations
- Customer satisfaction improvements
Certification
- School Bus Certificate
- California Department of Education School Bus Instructor
- Medical Examiner Certificate
- Class B Commercial License
Timeline
Director of Transportation
Victor Valley Union High School District
08.2015 - Current
Director of Maintenance Operations/Transportation
Inglewood Unified School District
07.2013 - 08.2015
Coordinator of Transportation
Adelanto Unified School District
05.2007 - 07.2013
Director of Maintenance Operations/Transportation
Oro Grande School District
05.2005 - 05.2007
Driver Developmental Supervisor
Laidlaw Educational Services
11.1995 - 05.2005
Diploma -
James A. Garfield Senior High School