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SHAWN SWOOPES

SHAWN SWOOPES

Spring,TX

Summary

TRANSPORTATION LEADER Results-driven Transportation Leader with over 20 years of experience strategizing, managing, and continually refining the transportation operations of an organization. Strategic, macro-level thinker with an analytical and technical orientation. In-depth knowledge of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT/FMCSA). Possess a Class B CDL with a Passenger, School Bus, and Hazmat Endorsement. Coordinating Operations: Synchronizing the day-to-day transportation operations including supervising employees, delegating tasks accordingly, monitoring performance, and conducting regular follow-ups with business objectives. Identifying Opportunities: Optimizing the transportation network by spotting trends and opportunities through constantly researching and testing software tools, management methodologies, and workflow processes. Overseeing Expenses: Administering the entire departmental budget process, from proposal to expense control; maintaining awareness of all financial transactions, ensuring that projects are in line with allotted budgets. Driving Compliance: Promoting the reduction or elimination of occupational accidents, injuries, and financial losses, which align to state and federal programs. Recruit and Train Employees: Working closely with the human resources department to recruit employees within the department and provide training for development and conduct refreshers post-employment. Core Competencies Strategic Planning Team Building Performance Optimization Resource Allocation Safety Management Development of Top Talent Cost Reduction/Avoidance Project Management Organizational Leadership Policy/Procedure Development Employee Engagement Total Quality Management Communicative Public Safety Officer gifted at empowering, guiding and influencing others to maintain law and order. Excellent problem-solving and multitasking abilities. Highly dedicated individual exhibiting the highest degree of professionalism. Reliable Public Safety Officer with 3-year background in Public Safety roles. Officially licensed to carry and operate firearms. Adept at performing all assigned duties. Reliable and attentive with sound judgment and reasoned thinking in dynamic and high-pressure situations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Safety Officer

Houston Methodist
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Assures the Public Safety of the Hospital's buildings and grounds.
  • Protect all employees, patients, visitors or others having legitimate business on hospital property from harm or loss of personal property.
  • Protect the hospital's assets from fire, theft, damage or misuse.
  • Ensuring patients receive safe care.
  • Identifying potential hazards and implementing policies and procedures to minimize the risk of errors and accidents.
  • Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.

Managing Director

SWOOPES4LIFE, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Provided transportation for disabled, elderly, and those individuals who lived in rural areas in Texas
  • Operational oversight of operations including billing, payroll, routing/scheduling, DOT and state compliance, accounts receivable and accounts payable, and contract compliance
  • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of contracts, synthesize data from multiple sources and distill the findings into action steps for improvement
  • Drive projects from start to finish and assign responsibilities, keeping track of several processes at once and making sure transportation deadlines are met
  • Ensure vehicles are clean and safe and perform preventative maintenance to avoid safety issues and mechanical breakdowns.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.

Safety Supervisor

First Transit
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to fleet operations.
  • Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
  • Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
  • Responsible for updating and enforcing organizational strategy and related programs which provided transit safety to minimize the risk of accidents, incidents, and near misses.
  • Spearheaded the benchmark driver education program, which was designed to carefully screen, thoroughly train, and continuously monitor and retrain employees on the industry’s best practices.
  • Developed safety plans and priorities to address operational challenges and on-time performance goals.
  • Created a safety-conscious culture that commenced with the hiring process and continued during employment.

Bus Driver Supervisor

Houston Independent School District
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Supervised, assigned, reviewed, and supported the work of school bus drivers, in addition to, training staff to safely transport students-home-to-school and on co-curricular activity trips.
  • Upheld performance expectations and measurements to ensure departmental work was executed at a consistently high level.
  • Proactively inspected buses for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
  • Conferred with parents, principals, and other school administrators regarding problems or concerns with pupil transportation or discipline.
  • Attended IEP meetings, ensuring the implementation of any specific transportation-related services.
  • Participated in the preparation and administration of the Transportation Department budget; submitted budget recommendations and monitored expenditures.
  • Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.
  • Developed and maintained long-term, positive relationships with assigned drivers to enhance morale and productivity.

Bus Operator

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
01.2003 - 01.2009
  • Transported passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedules, charters, and special services.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections of assigned bus and performed duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures of METRO, ADA requirements, and local traffic regulations.
  • Inspected METRO bus equipment including wheelchair ramp or lift, bus radio system for defects and made records of any defects.
  • Reported any malfunctions on the bus system to Bus Controller.
  • Promoted safety awareness and followed safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
  • Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
  • Performed regular bus inspections and checked brakes, steering and windshield wipers.
  • Adhered to the Labor Agreement, Employee Performance Code and Work Rules.

Education

High School Diploma -

Odessa High School
Odessa, TX

Real Estate Development

Houston Community College
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Knowledge of Federal Laws
  • Conflict De-Escalation
  • Suspect Pursuance and Arrest
  • Disabled Vehicle Removal
  • Crime Prevention
  • Outreach Initiatives
  • Fire Prevention
  • Security Management
  • Emergency Situations
  • Officer Training
  • Property Patrol
  • Domestic Violence Prevention

Accomplishments

  • Certified Healthcare Basic Security Officer, International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security
  • BLS/CPR, American Heart Association
  • Commissioned Security Officer, Texas Department of Public Safety

Certification

  • Licensed Class B CDL
  • Passenger End
  • Tanker End
  • School Bus End

Work Availability

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Timeline

Public Safety Officer

Houston Methodist
08.2021 - 05.2023

Managing Director

SWOOPES4LIFE, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2022

Safety Supervisor

First Transit
01.2014 - 01.2020

Bus Driver Supervisor

Houston Independent School District
01.2010 - 01.2014

Bus Operator

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
01.2003 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Odessa High School

Real Estate Development

Houston Community College
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