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Edgar F. Mcmillan

1293 Pyramid Road

Washington, IA 52353

(319) 598-1680

DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

Over a decade of experience in transportation. Proven track record of leading quality management and cost reductions. Expert in operations planning and team leadership. Excellent computer proficiency.

Expertise in all areas of Transportation policies, practices, and procedures. Complete understanding of all regulations and objectives regarding pupil transportation.

Key Qualifications

·        Operations

·        Strategic Management

·        Compliance

·        Financial Analysis

·        Transportation Safety

·        Leadership

·        Computer Tracking Systems

·        Routing & Scheduling

·        Database Management

·        Human Resources

·        Staff Training

·        Documentation

·        Relationship Management

·        Communications

Education

STRAGER UNIVERSITY, Washington, IA

December 2003

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Concentration: Strategic Management /GPA: 3.8

TRINITY COLLEGE, Sioux City, IA

2001

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Ames, IA

1985

Telephone Engineering and Budget Planning Courses

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Iowa City, IA

1976 to 1988

Business Management and Computer Technology Continuing Education Courses

Licenses

IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE

1991 & 1984

Notary Public

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

1990

Commercial Vehicle License (Class B)

        Course for Bus Driver Safety / Management

Computer Proficiency

Extensive knowledge of Computer Operating Systems including: DOS and Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT/2000, and XP. 

Software: Microsoft Office Application, Quicken, and LotusNotes.

Mapping Software: GIS and Precision Mapping.

Computer Hardware: Network Card, Memory (RAM), Hard Drives, Floppy Drives, CD Rom Drives and other peripherals.

Professional Work Experience

WASHINGTON SCHOOL BOARD, Washington, IA

1990 to Present

Transportation & Safety Coordinator

2001 to Present

Oversee operations for 300 full-time bus drivers for 50 schools.

Coordinate with administration to develop and maintain accurate records and budgets and to ensure student safety.

Maintain database management to administer account data and mapping requirements.

Selected Accomplishments:

Ÿ   Revised process to expedite inclement weather decisions.

Ÿ   Used technology to create a database for personnel information.

Ÿ   Instituted a route database for notification procedures.

Administrator in Charge

2000 to 2001

Hired and supervised all personnel involved in the region's public school transportation system. Ensured compliance with state regulations.

Maintained accurate records and files for equipment.

Investigated all transportation incidents and accidents. Resolved parent and staff complaints.

Selected Accomplishments:

Ÿ   Instituted use of transportation software that consolidated routes and cut costs by 35%.

Ÿ   Evaluated drivers on a monthly basis.

Bus Driver

1990 to 2000

100% safety record. Transported more than 200 students per day. 

Selected Accomplishments:

Ÿ   Elected President of Bus Drivers Association

Ÿ   Compiled data to compare costs between school ownership of buses and contracts with charter buses.

Ÿ   Attended bus safety seminars.

COBY'S COMPUTER SERVICES, Washington, LA

1988 to 2000

Owner / Manager / Technician

Managed daily operations for computer company.

WORLD EXOTICS, Washington, IA, 

1989 to 1996

Owner / Manager

Ran exotic animal pet-shop. This type of business required strong attention to deal and business skills. Cared for animals from infancy through adulthood.

DENT TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. Washington, IA

1972 to 1989

Engineering Manager, Southeast Division Region I

1985 to 1989

Oversaw a multi-million dollar government contract. Prepared budget and oversaw all purchasing and work orders.

Project Engineer

1983 to 1985

Supervised personnel and prepared construction drawings and estimates..

Field Engineer

1974 to 1983

Managed construction projects for telephone facilities.

Installer / Repairman

1972 to 1974

Installed telephone services and repaired broken equipment.

Construction Worker

Prior to 1972

Helped in all installations and repairs.

 Associations

WASHINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2002 to Present

Transportation Peer Committee

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION

2001 to Present

Member

IOWA SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS ASSOCIATION

1997 to 2000

President

Coordinated with officials to ensure student safety. Spokesperson for bus drivers.

IOWA FAINTING GOAT ASSOCIATION

1994 to 1996

 Member

THE AMERICAN EMU ASSOCIATION

1992 to 1996

Representative of the Iowa Chapter, West Zone

Promoted emu meat as a healthy meat alternative. Marketed other emu products such as feathers and fat.

HARLEY OWNERS GROUP

1990 to 1994

Member

ed charity events, which included “Food for Families” and “Toys for Tots.”

AMERICAN MINIATURE POTBELLIED PIG ASSOCIATION

1989 to 1996

 Member