Vanessa Harris
Odessa
Summary
Transportation Manager with 10+ years of experience in delivering efficient and safe transportation services. Proven expertise in fleet management and driver training, with a strong focus on route optimization and budget management. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and promoting cultural awareness. Dedicated to maintaining safety and compliance while enhancing student transportation experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Manager
IDEA Public Schools
Odessa
10.2022 - Current
- Managed a growing team of drivers and transportation assistant manager to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with campus leadership to facilitate safe and efficient student transportation.
- Coordinated successful completion of school activity trips across Yukon and Travis Campuses.
- Created and executed transportation routes effectively, optimizing resource allocation.
- Utilized Transfinder tools to enhance route management and improve service delivery.
- Maintained current driver credentials, ensuring compliance with DOT and TEA regulations.
- Conducted audits and ride-alongs to verify proper vehicle inspections and safe driving practices.
- Promoted cultural awareness through daily huddles and training programs, for example, the Smith System, and Safe Schools, for team development.
- Operated buses as necessary.
- Deep-dived and analyzed data reports, for example: Scanning, Budget Tracker, Zonar, and RouteFinder.
- Goals and Accountabilities: Ensuring not to exceed campus budgeted Cost Per Mile, Ensuring 80% of Transportation Staff be retained and return for the next school year, Have 0 preventable incidents and or collisions during the school year, 100% of routes scan 95% of their student ridership throughout the school year, and meet or exceed weekly ride-along and camera audit expectations
Driver Trainer/Safety Officer
Ector County Independent School District
Odessa
12.2014 - 09.2022
- Operated diverse styles of school buses.
- Managed and instructed driver and monitor training since May 2018.
- Instructed Class B CLP (Commercial Learner’s Permit) holders on how to obtain their Class B CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with P and S endorsements. Including pre-trip, post-trip, range, and behind-the-wheel driving.
- Instructed drivers and monitors with special needs students. Including a wheelchair lift and securement devices.
- Managed and instructed drivers and monitors with student management.
- Trained new employees.
- Registered drivers with the Clearinghouse on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s website.
- Documented and reported student discipline to either the parents via a parent letter, or to the school administrators (principals) with referrals.
- Instructed and proctored the school bus 20-hour certification, and 8-hour recertification courses.
- Instructed remedial training as needed.
- Have computer knowledge of Microsoft programs, including, but not limited to... Word, Excel, e-mail, and Teams.
Cashier
Southern Maid Doughnuts
Odessa
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Ran cash register.
- Performed served, cleaning, and stocked duties to facilitate customer service.
- Helped prepare Doughnuts.
Product Stocker
Wal-Mart
Odessa
04.2013 - 01.2014
- Unloaded incoming deliveries.
- Supported merchandising efforts by spot-checking and facing shelves in assigned departments.
- Replenished perishable items and marked out expired items upon removing from shelves.
- Sorted pallets and containers and transported items to sales floor for stocking.
- Cleaned display cases shelves and aisles.
- Stock shelves racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
- Examined and inspected stock items for wear and defects, reported any damage to supervisors.
Education
GED -
Texas Education Agency
Odessa, Texas08.2022
Skills
- Transportation management systems
- Fleet management and dispatch
- Driver training and supervision
- Safety audits and incident reporting
- Route optimization and delivery scheduling
- Budget management and strategic planning
- Customer service and relations
- Team building and staff training
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Multitasking abilities
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Crisis Intervention Training Certification # NCI21819AB
- Active Shooter Certification
- Smith System Defensive Driving Instructor Certification
- Class B CDL with P (Passenger) and S (School Bus endorsements)
- Texas School Bus Driver Safety Training Instructor Certificate # 181006769
- Texas A&M Engineering / School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate # 500132
- Texas Association for Pupil Transportation Presenting a Positive Public Image Certificate # NQNQL 49BZJF
- Medical Examiner Certificate (DOT Physical)
- Texas School Bus Driver Safety Training Driver Certificate # 181008056
- Instructor Certification for School Bus Driver Safety Training in Texas # 181008057
- Several Safe School Training Certificates
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Transportation Manager
IDEA Public Schools
10.2022 - Current
Driver Trainer/Safety Officer
Ector County Independent School District
12.2014 - 09.2022
Cashier
Southern Maid Doughnuts
01.2014 - 12.2014
Product Stocker
Wal-Mart
04.2013 - 01.2014
GED -
Texas Education Agency
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