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Cody McNeil

Sherwood Park,Canada

Summary

Dynamic Transportation Facilitator with a proven track record at EIPS Student Transportation, leveraging strong leadership and communication skills to enhance operational efficiency. Expert in logistics management and problem remediation, ensuring safety and compliance while optimizing routes and resources. Committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering stakeholder relationships.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Facilitator

EIPS Student Transportation Department
Sherwood Park, Alberta
06.2021 - Current

Dispatch

  • Communicate effectively with school bus operators.
  • Provide guidance via two-way radio.
  • Assist during inclement weather including checking road conditions and/or bus cancellations.
  • Coordinate logistics in the event of emergent situations such as accident, breakdowns, and delays.
  • Update parents and schools in the event of delays via automated phone calls, emails, and app notifications.

Outside Stakeholder

  • Effectively communicate with stakeholders (parents, students, bus operators, contractors, school staff, and the public) via phone, email and in person.
  • Investigate complaints and advise Senior Planner. Complete written supporting documentation of the resolution and inform all stakeholders.
  • Setup schedules for students and provide details to parents, contractors, and drivers.
  • Accept payment from parents for transportation fees.
  • Yearly bus pass package design and coordination of large scale mailout.

Route Management

  • Analyze/determine bus stops as per administrative procedures.
  • Attend transfer sites to ensure safety, scheduling, and efficiency.
  • Monitor and confirm route paths and student scanning using GPS software.
  • Validate address information for transportation requests.
  • Update and maintain student data.
  • Troubleshoot system malfunction and liaise between Tech Services and Traversa support.
  • View, archive, and transfer videos for School Administration to view.
  • Review and accept transportation requests in PowerSchool enrolment.
  • Under direction of Senior Planners assist with route optimization.

Equipment Management

  • Ensure all fleet equipment including: tablets, scanners, video surveillance, Child Checkmate, and radio communications, are functioning properly.
  • Arrange for repairs/replacement and new installs as required.
  • Plan and perform equipment check every 6 months to ensure proper functionality.

Safety Program Support

  • Supervise annual bus evacuation practices at school locations.
  • Instruct Little Elk Island Adventure Program to kindergarten students.
  • Supervise annual bus evacuation practices at school locations.

Safety Program Support

  • Instruct modules from our Class 2 and S endorsement training program
  • Prep class manuals and support paperwork for the course
  • Demonstrate bus maneuvers and evacuations in our training bus
  • Demonstrate and train pre-trips to students
  • Train safe school bus driving habits in bus preparing students for their driving exams
  • Act as an examiner for the S endorsement ticket

Contractor / Bus Operator Support

  • Provide advice and guidance to Bus Operators to adhere to EIPS policies and procedures.
  • Monitored student and bus operator behavior patterns by riding bus routes, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.
  • Assist Bus Contractors with utilizing Tyler Drive.
  • Liaise between county and contractors regarding construction and road closures.

Central Dispatch

Safety Boss Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Coordinate with other work units to plan and oversee operational logistics getting the right personnel and equipment to the right locations to utilize maximize profitability.
  • Monitor all job locations to ensure appropriate competent staffing levels maintained at all times to meet job requirements and safety regulations.
  • Managed field issues including vehicle breakdowns, accidents, paperwork inquiries, personnel conflicts, and hours of service compliance.
  • Monitor safety transportation aspects such as weather, road bans, permits, breakdowns, and inter Provincial requirements re legislation requirements.
  • Shift rotation is on call 24hrs a day in order to respond to all emergency situations/jobs and ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment.
  • Remediating staffing issues and troubleshooting equipment failures in the field.
  • Communicated effectively with employees and clients throughout jobs to enhance employee retention and client satisfaction.
  • Addressed and resolved client and personnel issues promptly as they arose.
  • Monitored staff for compliance with policies and procedures, ensuring responsible equipment use.
  • Handling the training process of all new incoming dispatchers within the company.
  • Building jobs for deployment using Hydra (previous experience with Spira) and tracking resources via MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and BigRoad.
  • Scheduling personnel and equipment rotations to meet safety work time limits on site, arranging accommodations utilizing a purchase order system.
  • Ensuring proper pricing and assisting in reconciling billings for prompt submission to our corporate office for payment.
  • Ability to map directions to develop routes to remote locations by reading, understanding, and locating the appropriate LSD and BC NTS Locations.
  • (Safety/Emergency Personnel & Equipment)

Operations Coordinator

HSE Integrated
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Supervised staff and resolved operational challenges, ensuring smooth workflow and team performance.
  • Monitor staff for compliance to policies and procedures, equipment used responsibly, track hours to ensure Provincial regulations were adhered to for hours worked and shift rotations.
  • Monitor all job locations to ensure appropriate staffing levels maintained at all times to meet job requirements and safety regulations.
  • Managed in-field issues, breakdowns, and accidents, coordinating dispatch of personnel and equipment to effectively address situations.
  • Read and interpreted maps to locate LSD and BC NTS locations accurately.
  • Building jobs for deployment by engaging and managing all logistics and tracking resources.
  • Monitor variables including weather, road bans, permits, and any other conditions that could hinder a successful outcome.
  • Scheduling personnel and equipment on site, arranging accommodations, and maintaining all records of all equipment and personnel in the field.
  • Followed materials management guidelines for proper stocking and rotation of station medical supplies, including secure storage and tracking of narcotics on site, in transit, and on job sites.
  • Communicated with employees and clients throughout jobs to enhance employee retention and maintain client satisfaction.
  • Reacting to and remediating any client or personnel issues as they arise.
  • Ensuring proper pricing and assisting in reconciling for prompt submission to our corporate office for payment.
  • Remained on call 24 hours a day to respond promptly to emergency situations and ensure personnel and equipment safety.
  • Remediating staffing issues and troubleshooting equipment failures in the field.
  • (Safety/Emergency Personnel & Equipment)

Labourer

Cargill
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Mixed and loaded custom bulk fertilizer blends into customer Super B’s at a rate upwards of 172 metric tons per hour.
  • Maintained inventory of chemicals and bulk fertilizer to ensure product availability.
  • Graded grain, probed trucks, and documented grain and fertilizer transactions to maintain compliance and operational accuracy.
  • Input and tracked pertinent information for grain and fertilizer inventory movements across Canada by rail.
  • Focused on maintaining high service levels for farmers to enhance satisfaction.

Summer Employment Labourer

Home Depot
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Stocked shelves, monitored inventory levels, and labeled products for easy access.
  • Built displays, checked for low stock and replenished stock on shelves.
  • Unloaded general freight and organized new stock arrivals for efficient stocking.
  • Maintained store cleanliness and organization to ensure readiness for morning opening.
  • Provided training to new employees to ensure quality standards.

Spotter/Camp Manager

Blue Sky Outfitters
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Communicated with clients and farmers to address and fulfill needs during camp.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards and maintained operational readiness of equipment and staffing.
  • Monitored customer equipment and ensured proper handling during outdoor activities.
  • Assisted team in organizing gear for various adventure excursions.
  • Communicated safety protocols to customers before trips and activities.

Shop Hand

Pro Safe
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Ensure all safety equipment returning to the shop was cleaned, serviced and ready for the next deployment.

Summer Employment Labourer

Blue Horizon
01.2010
  • Dismantled fertilizer plant equipment for transport to South America.

Education

University of Victoria - Psychology

University of Victoria
01.2012

Vancouver Island University - Psychology

Vancouver Island University
01.2010

Holy Family High School - Graduated

Holy Family High School
01.2006

Skills

  • Class 2 Driving license with school bus and air brakes endorsement
  • Driving Instructor (LDI-102040)
  • Project management expertise
  • Operational excellence
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Sound judgment
  • Problem remediation
  • Leadership skills
  • Oral and written communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Critical analysis
  • Stress management techniques

Tickets

  • Driving Instructors License (LDI-102040)
  • Air Brakes endorsement (Q)
  • School Bus endorsement (S)
  • MELT 2
  • Basic First Aid
  • Crucial Conversations training

References

Available upon request

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid

Salary Range

$75000/yr - $90000/yr

Timeline

Transportation Facilitator

EIPS Student Transportation Department
06.2021 - Current

Central Dispatch

Safety Boss Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2021

Operations Coordinator

HSE Integrated
01.2013 - 01.2016

Labourer

Cargill
01.2011 - 01.2013

Summer Employment Labourer

Home Depot
01.2010 - 01.2011

Summer Employment Labourer

Blue Horizon
01.2010

Shop Hand

Pro Safe
01.2006 - 01.2007

Spotter/Camp Manager

Blue Sky Outfitters
01.2002 - 01.2008

University of Victoria - Psychology

University of Victoria

Vancouver Island University - Psychology

Vancouver Island University

Holy Family High School - Graduated

Holy Family High School
Cody McNeil