TESS HANSEN
Brookshire,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented professional with Master's degree in Organizational Management / Supply Chain and a Bachelor's Degree in Management / Project Management.. Certified TASBO RTSBA/ Certified Driver Instructor/ Class A CDL. Effective Professional with quality skills and the innate ability to operate in fast paced demanding environments and perform multi-tasking effectively. Offering end-to-end program management expertise that directly results in efficiency improvements and cost savings with an innate ability to streamline processes. Communicative with staff and proficient in district service. Solid emergency response coordination and fleet management safety skills. Proven track record of effectively coordinating staff and resources for seamless communication. Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to promptly resolving issues. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve district goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
BRAZOS ISD
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits, and equipment information.
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
- Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Maintained and verified time, transportation, financial, inventory and personnel records.
- Verified that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings.
- Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
- Demonstrated tasks to new hires and assigned to experienced workers for further training.
- Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and assignments.
- Executed a monitor program to bolster safety and create working environment maximizing employee involvement, morale and engagement.
- Allocated equipment to meet transportation needs and budget goals.
- Oversaw transportation of 20 buses & white fleet daily by coordinating personnel and developing efficient routes and trip schedules.
- Coordinated schedules and communicated changes to the district.
- Maintained operations in compliance with TEA regulations.
- Route Service and operation Reports to TEA
- Planned and oversaw athletics operations and other transportation activities.
- Scheduled gate workers and managed athletic games.
- Evaluated current operational processes to help develop, implement and improve practices.
- Dispatch for school bus routes
- Answered phone calls and responded to district emails.
- Maintained good rapport with students and families
- Prepared and maintained all certification records.
- Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and operator assignments.
- Improved working conditions for employees and fostered work environment that maximized employee morale and engagement.
- Planned and oversaw trip scheduling for all district transportation activities.
- Part of the Emergency Response Team
- In charge of door sweeps for safety audits
Lead Bus Driver/Administration
ROYAL ISD
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Execute safe transportation for children Pre-K to High School collaborating with other drivers as an integral part of a driving team across designated bus routes
- Enforced regulatory compliance, handle computer, radio, and other equipment operation ensuring an extremely safe ride for the most precious of cargo ensure smooth flow of necessary information with base, supervisors, and other drivers
- Perform daily pre-trip inspections to ensure all operating systems are working properly
- Successfully scheduling Wi-Fi equipped school buses during COVID-19 pandemic during chaotic conditions, productively teaming up drivers who are compatible and work well together to form a strong compliant team for summer school, perform rider counts for the state, and filing.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Maintained driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
Owner / Operator
ROAD NINJA
03.2011 - 01.2016
- Execute safe transportation of wind turbine blades and oversized equipment collaborating with other drivers as integral part of driving team
- Determine assignment details via bills of lading, enforced regulatory compliance, handle computer, radio, and other equipment operation ensuring smooth flow necessary information with bases, supervisors, and other drivers
- Gather delivery instructions from appropriate sources and perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks.
- Spoke professionally with students and families regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Office Manager
POLK MECHANICAL COMPANY
02.2004 - 12.2010
- Reconciled discrepancies in calculation of payroll hours, maintained payroll records, and created spreadsheets for 300 employee earnings and time report
- Handled travel arrangements and accommodations, oversaw inventory management including coordination of stationary and business card procurement
- Reviewed, revised, and organized all necessary change order requests confirming validity of pricing and consistency of presentation
- Generated and tracked all payment applications from subcontractors leveraging solid working relationships
- Prepared scopes of work, contracts, and job for subcontractors, created punch lists, and drove best-in-class customer service.
Assistant Project Manager
POLK MECHANICAL COMPANY
02.2004 - 12.2010
- Ordered and purchased materials, maintained and monitored requisitions for job site supplies, materials, and tools, and created job project files and contract drawings including handling revisions, changes and updates
- Prepared commissioning trend reports and presentations, performed estimates utilizing blueprints, and identified and corrected discrepancies and omitted details in plans, specifications and drawings
- Produced internal budgets and project schedules, issued RFIs, obtained necessary permits, and supported estimations ensuring quality take-offs
- Recorded and tracked Cost to Complete on determining committed vs
- Budgeted costs.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Management/Supply Chain
Ashford University
San Diego, CaliforniaBachelor of Science - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree - Criminology
Houston Community College
Skills
- Project Management
- Inventory Management
- Logistics
- Quality Control / Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Effectively coordinate safety programs
- DOT Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Compliance
- Emergency Response
- Safety/Door Sweeps
Certification
- T.W.I.C.
- Class A CDL
- OSHA Certified Forklift Operator
- Certified Driver Instructor
- RTSBA Certification TASBO
Awards
Most outstanding Vocational Student Award
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
BRAZOS ISD
09.2021 - Current
Lead Bus Driver/Administration
ROYAL ISD
08.2016 - 08.2021
Owner / Operator
ROAD NINJA
03.2011 - 01.2016
Office Manager
POLK MECHANICAL COMPANY
02.2004 - 12.2010
Assistant Project Manager
POLK MECHANICAL COMPANY
02.2004 - 12.2010
Master of Arts - Organizational Management/Supply Chain
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree - Criminology
Houston Community College
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