Yahaya Sulaiman
Chicago,United States
Summary
Seasoned supervisor with extensive worker scheduling and task management expertise. Strong history of developing and executing resource planning, coordination and utilization strategies to meet performance goals.
Skilled in developing schedules and routes that function efficiently for student. Highly skilled in workplace and Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
Chicago Public Schools, Henry H. Nash Elementary School
Chicago, IL
03.2021 - Current
- Arranges for substitutes and stand-by drivers or may drive a bus to cover absences for the purpose of providing adequate coverage to meet the transportation needs of the students.
- Coordinates with district personnel for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
- Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
- Verified that drivers transported students safely and complied with state DOT laws.
- Monitored safe operations by conducting field safety audits.
- Monitors transportation budget for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate and funds are maximized.
- Procures fuel, oil, shop supplies, parts, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of required items for transportation department.
- Schedules repairs on school buses for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicle is in a safe operating condition
- Directs operations and activities of the transportation department (e.g. bus routes, schedule route changes, transportation needs for special education students,etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student transportation to and from schools, athletic and club events and field trips.
- Developed strategies to reduce transportation costs and increase operational performance.
- Analyzed transportation data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Allocated equipment to meet transportation needs and financial goals.
Valet Parking Supervisor
LAZ Parking
Chicago, IL
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Coordinated responses to emergencies by dispatching vehicles and bringing in additional personnel.
- Prioritized safe, secure environments for guests and vehicles through vigilant patrols.
- Built positive customer rapport for courteous, friendly and professional service.
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
- Arranged special transportation for guests and booked taxis and business-class vehicles.
- Worked closely with personnel, customers, and contractors to resolve problems.
- Located and retrieved vehicles quickly to minimize customer wait times.
- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
Security Officer
Lion Eye Security & Detective Services Inc
4554 N Broadway St Chicago IL 60640
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Lagos State University
Lagos, NigeriaSkills
- Safety Compliance
- Vehicle Inspection
- Navigation Equipment
- Safety Standards
- Fleet Dispatching
- Incident Reports
- Driver Safety Programs
- Workplace Safety
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
Chicago Public Schools, Henry H. Nash Elementary School
03.2021 - Current
Valet Parking Supervisor
LAZ Parking
12.2018 - 03.2021
Security Officer
Lion Eye Security & Detective Services Inc
05.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Lagos State University