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Saskia Collins

Peoria,IL

Summary

Accomplished Director of Bus Department at City of Pekin, adept in strategic planning and people management, significantly enhanced team morale and school district satisfaction. Spearheaded innovative training programs and fostered a culture of continuous improvement, showcasing exceptional relationship building and operations management skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Bus Department

City of Pekin
08.2022 - Current

Responsible for over 130 employees and 100+ routes.

Responsible for monthly billing of multiple school districts.

Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.

Developed processes and procedures to ensure department compliance with state and federal laws.

Created and implemented employee training programs.

Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale through a heavy focus on employee appreciation.

Boosted school district satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.

Responsible for employee discipline and adherance to attendance program.

Special Education Supervisor

Peoria Public Schools
11.2012 - 07.2022

Responsible for all special education routing in the district including ensuring that all required accommodations and IEP requirements are met.

Also responsible for all McKinney-Vinto and foster care routing as well as Pre-K busing requests.

Processed driver and monitor payroll including approving time off requests, fixing missed punches, track absences, oversee absence points and administer Employee Communication Reports, if necessary.

Chair person of Employee Appreciation and Retention Committee. Responsible for creating fun and meaningful ways to show employees they are appreciated and valued. Involved in on-boarding process; developed Welcome Packet. Involved in improving work morale by creating a feeling of community and importance (i.e. events to be seen in the community; giving back to community).

Facilitated wheelchair and special needs training.

Student Ministry Assistant

Northwoods Community Church
10.2005 - 10.2012

Assisted the Jr. and Sr. High Youth Pastors in preparing for weekly youth service events.

Responsible for attendance tracking.

Planed for large youth events (Summer Camp; Great Game Party, etc.) including shopping for events, booking transportation, creating registration forms, etc.

Bulk Mailings


Education

High School Diploma -

Beethoven Gymnasium
Berlin, Germany

GED -

GED
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • People management
  • Operations management
  • Team management
  • Project management
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Organizational development
  • Budget management
  • Hiring and retention

Languages

German
Full Professional

Timeline

Director of Bus Department

City of Pekin
08.2022 - Current

Special Education Supervisor

Peoria Public Schools
11.2012 - 07.2022

Student Ministry Assistant

Northwoods Community Church
10.2005 - 10.2012

High School Diploma -

Beethoven Gymnasium

GED -

GED
Saskia Collins