Sheila Dikowicz
Kirtland,OH
Summary
Highly motivated and positive Transportation Director with great organizational and communication skills. Customer service master and efficient problem solver. Skillfully manage administrative functions of pupil transportation. Provide thorough answers and solutions and provide exceptional service to district shareholders.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
Orange City School District
Pepper Pike, OH
06.2021 - Current
- Manage transportation office staff, school bus drivers, bus aides and mechanics
- Implement Transfinder Routing, Tripfinder Field Trip and Infofinder software
- Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and staff assignments.
- Compile data/documentation and complete annual state T1 and T2 reports
- Implement random and post-accident drug testing procedures
- Develop PBIS School Bus program for elementary students
- Develop photographic/labeled school bus pre-trip study guide
- Implement staff safety training
- Organize office documentation and communication implementing G suite
- Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and operator assignments.
Director of Transportation
Kirtland Local Schools
Kirtland, Ohio
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Managed Kirtland and Perry transportation shared Transportation Director July 2017 to July 2021
- Managed transportation office staff, school bus drivers, bus aides and mechanics
- Created and utilized bus routes and field trips using Transfinder Software
- Compiled data/documentation and completed annual state T1 and T2 reports
- Created and managed annual department budget
- Established protocol with law enforcement to process red light violations
- Developed and implemented initial and refresher safety training programs for department employees
- Designed and updated district transportation department webpage
- Implemented student specific route information import into Infinite Campus
- Developed special needs routes to ensure compliance with student IEP/504 plans
- Developed and implemented student school bus safety program, literature, assemblies, and videos
- Prepared school bus bids through OSC Purchasing Program
- Worked cooperatively with school administrators to improve student management
- Liaised with bus maintenance staff to prepare for annual state bus inspections
- Provided recommendations to superintendent regarding bell times and weather conditions
- Created multiple routing scenarios to ensure student safety during COVID
- Researched and attained Ohio EPA DERG Grant to purchase buses, Kirtland award $225,633
- Researched and attained Ohio BWC Safety Grant for school bus cameras for Kirtland and Perry fleet
- Drive routes as needed
School Bus Driver
Kirtland Local Schools
Kirtland, Ohio
01.2009 - 07.2015
- Transported students safely to their destination, maintained established routes and schedules.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections, completed required documentation
- Participated in Route Committee, assisted director in route changes
- Assisted director with new Transfinder software implementation
- Developed and updated route communication documents for district website
- Created Kirtland Transportation Department Manual and Safety manual
Education
National Association of Pupil Transportation
Pupil Transportation Conferences And Trainings
Ohio Association of Pupil Transportation
Columbus, OHMaster of Transportation Administration
Ohio School Board Association - Three Year Program
05.2018
High School Diploma -
Euclid High School
Euclid, OH06.1987
Skills
- CDL Class B with S and P endorsements
- Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft 365
- Proficient ODE SAFE and FMCSA
- Proficient with ODE Rules and Regulations
- Committed to team-building and staff development
- Proficient in using technology to enhance data and information management
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in strong team environment
- Empathic listener and persuasive speaker
- Exceptional student management skills
- Skilled at evaluating options and generating solutions
- Create social media for district campaigns
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
Orange City School District
06.2021 - Current
Director of Transportation
Kirtland Local Schools
07.2015 - 07.2021
School Bus Driver
Kirtland Local Schools
01.2009 - 07.2015
National Association of Pupil Transportation
Pupil Transportation Conferences And Trainings
Ohio Association of Pupil Transportation
Master of Transportation Administration
Ohio School Board Association - Three Year Program
High School Diploma -
Euclid High School
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