SANDRA L. ARKLISS
Coral Springs
Summary
Experienced operations professional with a track record of streamlining processes and improving efficiency. Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability in fast-paced settings. Skilled in data analysis, workflow optimization, and promoting the team to achieve positive results. Seeking a role with a forward-thinking organization that values growth and fosters leadership development. Reliable and quick to adapt to evolving operational demands.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Support Specialist
Student Transportation and Fleet Services
06.2023 - Current
- Provide direction and instruction to employees in conjunction with shift supervisor’s directives
- PM Shift coordinates and compiling all information for accidents and incidents.
- Coordinate, and compile Medicaid documentation, compile Bus Loading and Evacuation worksheet
- Assist with answering telephones, direct calls, updating keyboards, and distributing messages.
- Lead, compile, and post notices, route bidding/selection, Professional study and initial release schedules, activity schedules.
- Provide support to employees of operational needs regarding completion of reports to meet deadlines.
- Utilize technology to effectively communicate with parents, school staff, insurance companies, and other customers. Notify all departments and other offices of accidents and incidents at the time of occurrence.
- Communicate with customers, employees, and others to answer questions, disseminate, or explain information and address customer, school staff, and employee concerns, physicals, dexterity, Medicaid back up.
- Accident/Incidents
- Notify Shift Supervisor, Manager, DSOC, Assistant Director, Transportation Specialist.
- Receive location from Dispatch (Inform if students are on board).
- Print student roster (If students are on board).
- Arrive assess scene. (For any injuries) (For any damage) (Acknowledge Responding Officer)
- If students are on board. (Students must be cleared from EMS) (Have driver to complete seating chart)
City Clerk
City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation
06.2008 - Current
- Greet Parents and Patrons, answer, and direct phone calls
- Register kids for the afterschool programs and different sport events
- Schedule meetings and conference calls and distribute incoming faxes and mail
- Demonstrate the ability to perform word processing task including letters, memos, reports, labels
Bus Attendant
School Board of Broward County Transportation & Pupil
06.2001 - Current
- Lift & carried students with/without disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs
- Strap students down in their wheelchairs & seatbelts to secure safety
- Supervise students as they board and leave the bus and cross the streets
- Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs
- Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator
- Communicate with Teachers and Parents daily regarding student behavior etc…..
Teacher
Holy Temple Christian Academy
02.1997 - 05.2000
- Designed an effective room arrangement that supported the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
- Provided a full range of social development learning activities by planning organizing the classroom according to Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales of Florida
- Developed outstanding partnerships with parents, coworkers, and supervisors through collaboration, providing verbal/written reports, and coordinating parent/teacher conferences
Security Officer
Wackenhut Securities
02.1997 - 05.2000
- Patrol industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard theft and maintain security of premises while Answering alarms and investigate disturbances
- Write/Typing reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information
- Call the police or fire department in case of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons etc.…
Counselor & Liturgical/Mime Dance Coordinator- SEASONAL
City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation
10.1993 - 01.1993
- Planning, Organizing, Lending & Directing daily group activities
- Tutoring students from all backgrounds, cultures, abilities and ages with Homework/Lesson Plans
- Leading & Instructing children and teens to abide by the rules & regulations
- Actively providing guidance, supervision, and monitoring of students
- Risk suffering injuries w/students during physical activities
- Performing & Teaching children and teens to Liturgical Dance
- Helping students developed excellent skills (Listening, Communication, and Behavioral)
- Mop, Lift chairs & tables in the building for different events
Education
High School -
Dillard High School
Fort Lauderdale, Florida06.1989
Skills
- Proficient in computer applications
- Expertise in Microsoft Office applications
- Typing proficiency at 30-35 wpm
- Effective multi-tasking
- Collaborative team member
- Results-driven team player
- Youth program development
- Customer service expertise
- Enthusiastic about learning opportunities
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 275 employees in the development of Transportation.
Certification
- CPR Training - June 2025
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Operations Support Specialist
Student Transportation and Fleet Services
06.2023 - Current
City Clerk
City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation
06.2008 - Current
Bus Attendant
School Board of Broward County Transportation & Pupil
06.2001 - Current
Teacher
Holy Temple Christian Academy
02.1997 - 05.2000
Security Officer
Wackenhut Securities
02.1997 - 05.2000
Counselor & Liturgical/Mime Dance Coordinator- SEASONAL
City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation
10.1993 - 01.1993
High School -
Dillard High School
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