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Ryan Gilles

Canton,IL

Summary

Strategic Director of Transportation with 11 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

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Transportation

City Of Pekin
08.2022 - Current

Assist in the daily operations of the Transportation Department. Duties include but not limited to, hiring, terms, discipline, coaching, employee appreciation, fleet management, ensure fleet is current with bi-annual inspections, routing, parent concerns, assist with Districts requests and concerns, budgets, ensure staff is up to date with permits, physicals and certifications. Scheduling of field and athletic trips.


Director of Transportation

Canton Union School District 66
04.2014 - 07.2022

In charge of the daily operations of the Transportation Department. Duties include but not limited to, hiring, terms, discipline, coaching, employee appreciation, fleet management, ensure fleet is current with bi-annual inspections, Purchase/Lease fleet, routing, parent concerns, assist with District requests and concerns, budgets, ensure staff is up to date with permits, physicals and certifications. Scheduling of field and athletic trips.

Transportation Manager

Par-A-Dice Hotel And Casino
01.1998 - 03.2014

In charge of the daily operations of the Transportation/Valet departments. Duties include but not limited to, hiring, terms, discipline, coaching, employee appreciation, fleet management, ensure fleet is current with bi-annual inspections, Purchase/Lease fleet, guest concerns, budgets, ensure staff is up to date with physicals and certifications. Scheduling of trips.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

High School Diploma -

Brimfield High School
Brimfield, IL
05-1996

Skills

  • Fleet management
  • Route optimization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Team leadership
  • Mentoring and training
  • Staff management

Timeline

Assistant Director of Transportation

City Of Pekin
08.2022 - Current

Director of Transportation

Canton Union School District 66
04.2014 - 07.2022

Transportation Manager

Par-A-Dice Hotel And Casino
01.1998 - 03.2014

No Degree - General Studies

Illinois Central College

High School Diploma -

Brimfield High School