Ray Herbst

Experience

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  Singing Seraphs, Good Friends Quartet, Hall of Fame Chorus, ASO Gospel Choir, FCC Praise Team +

  Sept 1970 - Dec 2004

  Vocal and instrumental musician

  -Soprano voice, violin, piano, & trumpet, with the Singing Seraphs/Adjunct Boy Scouts of America Music Ensemble-Stark County, Carroll County, Wayne County, Tuscarawas County, OH, 1970-1979. With this group, I first learned & practiced the Dale Carnegie methods.-Soprano voice with the Men & Boys Choir of the Church of Saint Mary, Massillon, OH, Spring 1973-Spring 1977. I sang with the choir on the 1976 “The Centennial,” vinyl LP, & "The Centennial Mass," (CD release). Paid $3-4 per Saturday afternoon wedding as a member of a group of 10 boy sopranos.-Baritone horn with the Central Catholic High School Preparatory Band, Canton, OH. Awarded runner-up in the individual Central Catholic High School music competition, Spring 1977.-Trumpet & baritone horn 1977-1981 in the Central Christian High School Band, Kidron, OH. Student conductor of the band during the 1980-1981 school year. Presented the John Philip Sousa Band Award, May 1981.-Baritone horn with Ohio's Pride, The University of Akron Marching Band, Akron, OH, Fall 1981. -Bass voice in both the Chorus & Concert Choir, Central Christian High School, 1977-1981.-Bass voice in the Senior Men’s Quartet, Central Christian High School, 1980-1981.-Multiple vocal parts in The Good Friends Quartet, 1983-1997.-Bass voice in The University of Akron Chorus & The University of Akron Concert Choir, Spring 1987 - Spring 1988.-Bass voice in the Wilmington College Community Choir, Wilmington, OH, 1991.-Bass voice in the Wadsworth Christian & Missionary Alliance Church Choir, Wadsworth, OH, 1994-1995.-Bass voice in the Akron Symphony Orchestra Gospel Choir, 1996, 1997, 2002.-Bass voice in the Bethany Friends Church Praise Team, Wadsworth, OH, 1997 - 2000.-Bass voice in the Wadsworth First Christian Church Praise Team 2000 - 2004.-Bass voice in the Hall of Fame Chorus, Canton, Ohio, Chapter of the Society for the Preservation & Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, 2004. Show less

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  Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com

  Aug 1973 - Jun 1979

  Newspaper Sales and Delivery Contractor, Massillon Evening Independent & Akron Beacon Journal

  As a newspaper sales and delivery contractor, starting at age 10 1/2, I:-Placed the 1936 Dale Carnegie methods of, “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” into practice on a consistent basis.-Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills with appropriate etiquette with my customers.-Learned that even though some of my customers said that their canine would never hurt anyone, their canine did not necessarily speak English, respect young bipeds, nor appreciate the newspaper.-Demonstrated strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities with even the most difficult customers and newspaper circulation management.-Demonstrated familiarity with multiple local streets, neighborhoods, and routes while following traffic laws.-Worked well under pressure in a fast-paced time-constrained environment in all weather conditions.-Consistently was timely in performing individual in-person collections, marking individual payments on cards, depositing payments into my business checking account, reconciling my business checking account, reviewing my invoices from the newspaper for bulk purchases, making timely payments of newspaper bulk purchases by check, making necessary bike repairs, and contacting newspaper company to increase or decrease bulk purchases as necessary.-Worked 6 days a week for the Massillon Evening Independent and 7 days a week for the Akron Beacon Journal.Includes the time period June-August 1984. Show less

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  Harry Maurer and Son Landscaping

  Jun 1979 - Sept 1982

  Site Crew Manager

  I was responsible for estimating the time required to complete individual commercial and residential work projects and scheduling the work so as many customers as possible could be serviced and the work completed within an 8 ½ hour time period. In addition to performing many different hard labor tasks, I was responsible for ensuring that the equipment for 3-4 crew members for the day’s work assignments was operational and loaded on the work truck and trailer before leaving the main garage in the morning. While at individual sites, I was responsible for maintaining safety. I coordinated the tasks of crew members so the overall work could be completed in the shortest length of time. I was responsible for deciding at what phase of the operation the crew would stop near the end of the work day. As situations arose, I also helped resolve disagreements between employees. The largest industrial landscaping contract at that time was Ashland Oil Refinery, Gambrinus Avenue S.W., Canton, Ohio. Show less

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  Amherst Community Brethren In Christ Church, Horizon Youth Fellowship

  Sept 1982 - Aug 1985

  Youth Services Co-Director

  As a volunteer, I donated 30 hrs/wk. toward the planning, organization, & leadership of approximately 70 social activities (including fundraising) yearly for a 25-active member group aged 12-22, which renamed itself, "Horizon Youth Fellowship," with the motto from the Gospel of John 14:6: "Jesus answered, “I am the way & the truth & the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Total outreach of the program extended to 43 youth in the greater western Stark County, Ohio area.Guided youth to develop a personal relationship with Jesus the Christ, & to deepen their relationship with Him.Demonstrated flexibility, dedication, dependability, energy, & intrinsic motivation in the 36-month time frame.Maintained effective & relevant communication with the other co-director, youth & their families.Shared Holy Scripture from personal training & testing under multiple Protestant and Catholic teachers & leaders. Oversaw, chose, prepared & provided balanced age-appropriate materials & messages.Provided cursory initial counseling with youth dealing with life issues. This included knowing when the need of an individual young person exceeded counseling capability & referring that individual to qualified professionals. Invited, encouraged & equipped a volunteer youth leadership team.Coordinated with the youth leadership team to provide strategic planning & visioning, setting goals & direction, evaluated existing outreach & creating avenues for new ones with them.Provided a weekly event that presented youth in all stages of their relationship with Christ to the joys of life in Him.Provided opportunities for youth to experience fellowship, evangelism, discipleship, worship & mission.Assisted in the equipping of youth to make disciples & engage in the transforming work of Christ in their community & in the world-at-large.Attended meetings to integrate the youth ministry into the whole of the Amherst Community Brethren in Christ Church’s ministry Show less

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  Jackson Local School District

  Sept 1982 - Nov 1989

  Floor Technician - Custodian

  Shower scrubbed, top scrubbed, stripped, sealed, waxed, low speed buffed, high speed burnished different types of flooring according to specifications. Types of flooring included terrazzo; vinyl composite, asbestos, porcelain, quarry, and travertine tile; homogeneous sheet vinyl, and slip retardant sheet vinyl. Properly used high and low volatile organic compound 3M Scotchguard and Johnson Wax Professional products on these types of flooring. Maintained thermoplastic PVC-backed and polyurethane-backed carpets. Operated and maintained Nobles 3301 floor scrubber, Whittaker crystalline acid carpet applicator, Anser spot applicator, Pro Team Super Coach, Prolux backpack, Hoover upright, Advance and Nobles commercial vacuums, Unipro High-Speed Burnisher, Advance Low-Speed Buffer. Used numerous top to bottom virucidal and fungicidal chemicals and followed procedures for maintaining walls, furniture, fixtures, and flooring in 6 facilities with Jackson Local Schools; at Lincolnway Lanes - Massillon, a 52-lane bowling alley which included a dinette, bar, and gaming area; in 7 facilities with Marsden – Scioto Services; and in Cleveland Clinic - Medina Hospital with Legacy Staffing. 9/1982 - 11/1989 and 7/2006 - 2/2007; 12/1981 - 9/1982; 2/2015 - 4/2019. Show less

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  The University of Akron

  Nov 1984 - Apr 1987

  Associated Student Government Chief Justice/Justice

  As chief justice of the judicial branch of the Associated Student Government - The University of Akron (25,000+ undergraduate student body), as a volunteer, I supervised the work of 8 volunteer justices, a volunteer director of court administration, a volunteer director of case management and 2 volunteer clerks of court. At the beginning of my term as chief justice, I interviewed 15-20 applicants for vacant positions. I was responsible for recommending appointments to the university student government president. After appointment, I trained each person in the basic duties of their position. This involved teaching reasoning, problem solving, and questioning skills; hearing procedures; and the role and operation of university boards and committees we would work with. As part of the Associated Student Government administrative team, I coordinated a student government membership drive. This involved enlisting 25 members to solicit potential volunteers among 20 university and private residence halls housing 4,000 students. The membership drive, after processing and interviews, resulted in approximately 40 new members. I organized a major installation ceremony which involved inviting approximately 50 administrators and faculty, designing special medallions and certificates, planning the proceedings and administering the oath of office to about 50 persons. Among many other tasks, I was required to represent the judicial branch of student government at 10 university and student meetings a month and submit monthly reports to the legislative and executive branches. The purpose of the judicial branch was to facilitate mediation between students, student groups and the administration. Show less

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  Mennonite Board of Missions, Elkhart, Indiana

  Jan 1988 - Sept 1989

  Area Service Coordinator

  Fostered interest among youth & young adults (aged 12-30) in voluntary/church missions-related service as a volunteer. Provided volunteer help for existing relief & service programs in the Massillon/Canton/Akron, Ohio region. As on-site coordinator, established communication with approximately 15 area relief & service agencies. Solicited 15-18 churches in a 3-county area for consistent, occasional volunteer help. As part of the solicitation process, I made presentations on local TV & radio talk show programs, and in area churches. Once volunteers were enlisted, I formed a monthly work group of 10 persons to perform a variety of tasks at the various agencies. Coordinated a local church work group with an agency such as Habitat for Humanity or the Salvation Army that was in need of unskilled labor. Responsible for acquiring the necessary tools for the specific job. When at the work site, I supervised the performance of the members of the work party in completing the task at hand. Jobs supervised included interior building destruction; food preparation; interior and exterior painting; & light debris removal. Out-of-state work groups ranging between 13 and 33 members. Each out-of-state group working in the local area for a period of 5-7 days. Responsible for arranging housing & cooking facilities for each group, and preparing daily work & recreation schedules. Presented an orientation experience including cultural awareness of inner-city subgroups, guidelines for appropriate behavior, & basic functional patterns upon each group’s arrival. Engaged area church youth groups in participating in recreational activities with the visiting out-of-state service groups. Maintained an awareness of service project possibilities in the Massillon/Canton/Akron, Ohio areas, communicated these to the National Mennonite Service Venture Coordinator and evaluated the program periodically with the National Coordinator. Show less

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  Stark and Wayne County, Ohio local boards of education

  Jan 1989 - Jun 1989

  Substitute Teacher

  I swiftly surveyed lesson plans or lack thereof and creatively instructed students in a wide variety of challenging junior and senior high school class settings, including history, general science, mathematics, biology, anatomy and physiology. Schools were:Henry W. Longfellow Junior High School, Massillon City SchoolsCol. Lorin Andrews Junior High School, Massillon City SchoolsMassillon Washington High School, Massillon City SchoolsHartford Junior High School, Canton City SchoolsJohn H. Lehman Junior High School, Canton City SchoolsWilliam McKinley Senior High School, Canton City SchoolsNorthwest Middle School, Northwest Local Board of EducationMaj. Gen. Andrew Jackson High School, Jackson Local Board of EducationBenjamin Fairless High School, Fairless Local Board of EducationJohn R. Lea Junior High School, Southeast Local Board of Education Show less

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  Clinton County Health Department

  Nov 1989 - Sept 1991

  Environmental Health Specialist-In-Training

  Conducted inspections of elementary and secondary education facilities, including playgrounds associated with those facilities. Prepared inspection reports for local boards of education and the state department of education.Conducted site evaluations for proposed private pond, hauled water storage tank, cistern and well water systems. Conducted inspections of these water systems, including alterations to existing systems. Evaluated the performance of these water systems. Sampled water for presence of coliform bacteria, nitrate and lead from these systems. Solved multi-faceted private water system operation and installation problems during office consultations, phone consultations and field inspections.Determined the suitability of soils for on-site wastewater disposal during site evaluations using soil probe, Soil Survey of Clinton County and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifications D 5879-95 and D 592I-96 as guides. Sited the systems according to state minimum standards, and drew them on paper to scale for later bidding by contractors. Evaluated the siting of proposed private sewage systems on individual lots following code requirements. Inspected installation of these systems using Spectra-Physics Laserplane laser level, inverse measurement laser receiver, measuring tape and tile probe. Solved multi-faceted private sewage system operation and installation problems during office consultations, phone consultations and field inspections. Investigated other sewage system designs and sewage program processes used at public health agencies around the world to improve the local conditions. Investigated minimum standards housing, water and wastewater public health nuisance complaints and issued orders in person and by certified mail regarding abatement of valid complaints. Show less

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  Boy Scouts of America

  Jan 1990 - Mar 2003

  Assistant Scoutmaster:Troop 901, Grace United Church of Christ, Westark District, Buckeye Council, May 1981-August 1987.Troop 406, Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Chippewa District, Great Trail Council, March 1994 – March 2003.-Served as Acting Scoutmaster when the Scoutmaster was absent.-Attended Troop meetings, some Committee meetings and Patrol Leader Council (PLC) meetings.-Worked with the Troop Quartermaster in ensuring that equipment and supplies were functioning. properly, and if not, plan to get replacement(s) or fix them-Worked with the Troop Librarian in ensuring that merit badge books were accounted for, and that sufficient numbers of merit badge books were available for checkout.-Assisted in conducting Scoutmaster Conferences.-Helped the Scoutmaster organize, delegate, and coordinate with other adult leaders.-Recommended new program ideas.-Helped to hold the Sr. Patrol Leader, Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader, and Troop Guides accountable, to ensure that Patrol Leader Council/Patrol Leader decisions were delegated and completed.-After a troop event, evaluated the event with the Patrol Leader Council to determine how well the event transpired, and how it could have been improved.-Assisted in recruiting new scouts, scouters, and committee members.-Helped to maintain a good working relationship with Cub Scout feeder Packs and Dens.-Represented the Troop at Cub Scout Blue and Gold dinners.-Attended Webelos cross-over bridging ceremonies to welcome scouts into the Troop.-Assisted in teaching Troop Guides.-Serve as an advisor for patrols. -Supported Patrol Leaders with suggestions and counseling.-Followed up with Patrol Leaders to assure that they were performing their leadership duties including making phone calls to get tasks done.-Advised and counseled Life Scouts with the planning of their Eagle Scout service projects.-Served as Acting Scoutmaster at Summer Camp (1995-2002) Camp Manatoc and Seven Ranges Scout Reservation. Show less Organized and supervised a wide variety of challenging learning and recreational activities for young men aged 11-17 as a volunteer. Trained young men how to lead others in patrols. I was appointed to be the Scoutmaster by the newly formed Troop Committee and the Robert E. Hadley District Executive. As a Scoutmaster of a new troop, I worked directly with Scouts.My responsibilities included:Training and guiding youth leaders.Helping young men learn for themselves.Attending all troop meetings with at least 1 Assistant Scoutmaster and/or Troop Committee member present.Enabling each Scout to experience at least ten (10) days and nights of camping each year.Conducting Scoutmaster conferences with Scouts who were advancing to the next rank.Dialoguing with Scouts who were not advancing.Aligning youth in leadership positions with their capabilities.Meeting regularly with the Patrol Leaders Council to plan, train and coordinate troop activities.Approving all service projects.Supervising troop elections to the council Order of the Arrow honor society.Working with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to young men.Helping the Committee Chairperson plan committee meetings.Attending all troop committee meetings.Recruiting Assistant Scoutmasters.Delegating fundraising, advancement tracking, equipment and supply acquisition and maintenance, transportation, and district representation and training responsibilities to other capable adults when that was possible.Conducting periodic parent meetings to share the program and encourage parent participation.Participating in District and Council leadership training activities.Taking part in annual charter review meeting with institutional representatives, and making the charter presentation.Conducting all activities under qualified adult leadership, safe conditions, and the policies and procedures of Troop 155, Springfield Friends Meeting, Tecumseh Council, and the Boy Scouts of America. Show less

  • Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 901 Buckeye Council, Troop 406 Great Trail Council

    May 1981 - Mar 2003

  • Scoutmaster, Troop 155, Springfield Friends Church, Tecumseh Council

    Jan 1990 - Dec 1990
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  Ring of Eagles

  Jan 1991 - Sept 1991

  Founder

  The Ring of Eagles was a service-oriented corps of Eagle Scouts dedicated to assisting the Clinton County, Ohio, community in a manner keeping with Scoutings highest rank. The corps was aligned with the National Eagle Scout Association in the Tecumseh Council of the Boy Scouts of America. It was composed of Eagles who ranged in age from high school through senior citizen and came from various educational, industrial and governmental backgrounds.The members of The Ring of Eagles served on one of three teams: 1) Honor Guard; 2) Community Service; and 3) Leadership and Teaching. The purpose of the organization was to promote Scouting through community service. The group was founded on the five (5) points of the Eagle Scout Challenge, those being loyalty, courageousness, cheerfulness, service and honor. Show less

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  Medina County Health Department

  Sept 1991 - Jul 2006

  Environmental Health Div. Program Supv., Water, Wastewater Quality, Plumbing Inspection Programs

  Planned and implemented water quality, watershed and land use programs; provided final determination to field staff regarding interpretation of laws and codes in water quality, land use, and other environmental programs; supervised sanitarians and state-certified plumbing inspectors including conducting performance evaluations, initiated disciplinary action; assembled and maintained data for program planning, budgeting and staffing; participated in ODH state sewage code committees and local organizations; utilized grant funding for chloride dispersion research from curtain drains in leaching systems with the United States Geological Survey; conducted inspections; prepared & presented variances, prepared and made numerous successful presentations to middle school students, realtors, township trustees, sewage system installers; successfully communicated public health mission to numerous audiences of various sizes; investigated nuisance complaints, conducted extensive new staff training; published two discussion papers on the installation of leaching systems in very slowly permeable soils in the Ohio Journal of Environmental Health and the USEPA Small Flows Quarterly. Worked extensively with OEPA Northeast District Office and Central District Office Division of Surface Water Quality staff in co-enforcement of surface water quality requirements. Properly used micrometer, measuring tapes, magnifier, analog and digital cameras, Secchi disc, Lenker rod, laser level, soil sampler, soil probe, engineer ruler, analog and digital thermometers, sampling and storage methodology, algebraic equations, full line of manual and power tools, multiple types of water and wastewater sampling equipment, water and wastewater pump charts and tables, metal detector, digital drain scoping equipment, analog and digital light meters, and liquid tracing dyes to determine compliance with local, state, and federal environmental health laws and rules. Show less

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  Church of Saint Mary

  Jun 2003 - Aug 2005

  Digital Sacred Music Archivist

  Digitally transferred the 1961-1976 vinyl, cassette tape, reel-to-reel recordings, and album covers, and made two digital music compilations of the Saint Mary Men and Boys Choir with Harold R. Conti, Organist and Choirmaster, Massillon, OH, as a volunteer for use by anyone who visits the website of The National Shrine of Saint Dymphna - The Church of Saint Mary. Completed a series of analog photographs to accompany the CDs and serve as a resource for later digital projects.

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  Church of Saint Mary

  Mar 2005 - Aug 2006

  Director, Pax Aeterna a cappella vocal music ensemble

  Arranged and taught vocal harmony, led practices, organized and conducted performances as a volunteer for Pax Aeterna, an a cappella student choral ensemble for the Church of Saint Mary, Massillon, Ohio 3/2005 - 8/2006. Pax Aeterna was featured in the March 10, 2006, edition of The Catholic Exponent, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.A.

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  Ashland County Health Department

  Feb 2007 - Oct 2018

  Director, Division of Public Health Preparedness, Epi., IT, IAQ, Medical Reserve Corps Unit 1181

  Obtained & successfully managed 70+ public health grants, contracts, & awards in the Radon; Tobacco Cessation; Smoke-Free Workplace Law & Rules; Public Health Preparedness; Medical Reserve Corps Challenge, Training & Capacity Building programs totaling 1.5+ M in a 11+ year timeframe. Helped to lead local public health response to the H1N1, H3N2, H5N1, H7N8, Measles, Ebola, Norovirus, & Zika pathogens. Served as Planning Chief, Public Information Officer, & Public Health Liaison in local & regional Incident Command System; founded, organized & recruited 60+ medical & non-medical personnel for disaster & non-disaster volunteer service in the local Medical Reserve Corps unit; served as purchasing agent; supervised information technology & epidemiology contract work; prepared & delivered print, radio & cable TV announcements; managed AshlandOhioMRC Youtube & Ashland Reserve Facebook social media; made presentations to further the message of the health dept.; worked collaboratively with the following organizations in Ashland County: University Hospitals-Samaritan Medical Center, Ashland Univ., Mental Health & Recovery Bd., Women Infants & Children, Rape Crisis-Domestic Violence Task Force, Homeless Coalition, Help Me Grow, Healthcare Coalition, Local Emergency Planning Cmte., City Transit, Emergency Mgmt. Agency, law enforcement, fire agencies, Red Cross, & other such organizations & programs to promote healthy habits & behaviors at numerous health fairs, promote disaster preparedness & collaborate on disaster response, using CDC IMATS, IRMS, MARCS, GoToMtg., VoIP, ODH Gateway, GMIS, MAC, OGAPP, HAN, OPHCS, etc.. Responded to numerous complaints concerning asbestos, methamphetamine, mercury, lead, radon, mold in homes & public smoking in the workplace. Some plans I developed were modified to address emerging challenges: DRBRP, COOP, Demobilization, PH-EOC, DOC, JIC, ERP, CPGs, Fatality Mgmt., AAR-IPs, HARAs, Vol. Mgmt., Pandemic Response, SNS, PH-Mitigation, etc. Show less

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  YouTube

  Oct 2010 - Mar 2025

  Youtube Content Creator – Channel Manager

  I research, study, write, and plan recordings with the intent to tell at least 1 story with a positive purpose.Prior to filming, I ensure that recording cameras are working properly and that lighting is adequate to illuminate the subject(s) and reduce shadows behind them.I collect and edit footage from multiple cameras in post-recording.I use Adobe Premier Elements 8, 9, & 15, Autodesk Pixlr, Paint, Microsoft Movie Maker, Any Video Converter, Nero Vision Extra–Nero Vision 10, Adobe Acrobat Standard 10, Microsoft Office Picture Manager, Audacity, Logitech Webcam, VLC Media Player, Microsoft Word, FormatFactory, IPhone SE 2020, Sony HDR-CX240, SD and MicroSD cards in production and editing.I promote content on social networks and monitor engagement (e.g. comments and shares).Measure web traffic to content (e.g. conversion and bounce rates).Update GoDaddy website as needed.Fact-check long-form content pieces for accuracy.Use Search Engine Optimization (where possible).Channels are as follows:“Pax Aeterna,” 221 videos, 3,418,000 views, 23,399 subscribers, launched Oct. 2010, currently managing. “AshlandOhioMRC,” 103 videos, 109,600 views, launched Dec. 2010, last content uploaded July 2018, transferred control Oct. 2018.“Incredibly Close,” 5 videos, 500 views, launched Nov. 2020, last content uploaded Nov. 2020, transferred control Aug. 2021.“gtcpost2300,” 9 videos, 5,600 views, launched July 2012, currently managing.“Great Graduates,” 1 video, 50 views, launched May 2021, currently managing. “WadsworthBandOf2016,” 72 videos, 71,088 views, launched May 2012, currently managing.“Mennonite Service Venture,” 25 videos, 15,600 views, launched July 2011, currently managing.“Cimorelli Familie,” 6 videos, 2,400 views, launched Nov. 2015, currently managing.“UnivOfAkronChoirs88,” 15 videos, 24,600 views, launched June 2011, currently managing.“UnivOfAkronBand1981,” 15 videos, 10,000 views, launched June 2011, currently managing. Show less

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  Geoffrey Garin – Peter D. Hart - Frederick S. Yang Strategic Research Group

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

  National Interviewer

  Persuaded adults across 50 states to take specially-designed surveys of up to 35 minutes and 105 pages and questions in length via phone to assist diverse groups such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Pew Research Center, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Coca-Cola, Americans for Tax Fairness, Charles Koch Institute, Service Employees International Union, League of Conservation Voters, United Autoworkers of America, OXFAM International, United Airlines, Laborers' International Union of North America, CNBC, other news media, non-profits, foundations, and labor unions as well as state and federal political candidates to measure implications to policy and actions, refine image development and form the basis for strategic planning. This was cold calling, persuasion by subject, urgency, and expression of genuine interest in obtaining respondent's individual opinion, rapid but clear articulation of voluminous survey pages and proper coding of responses against the respondent's tight time expectations. Out of hundreds of completely analyzed surveys, only 2% of surveys offered a small monetary incentive for respondents to participate in a survey. The company was transferred to American Directions Research Group, Lakeland, Florida in June 2014. The Akron Office was closed in December 2014. Show less

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  Suburban Transportation Company, Inc., Brunswick, Ohio

  Nov 2018 - now

  Transportation Specialist - access & functional needs students

  SVO for students between the ages of 5 and 21 who are challenged with one or more access and functional needs. Under Ohio Department of Education certification, have driven 189,086 miles through Dec. 2024, without accident or moving violation. Depending upon factors, I may be assisted on a route by a monitor. Some students are challenged by homelessness, inability to hear, speak, and/or read, covert/overt unwillingness to adapt to altered circumstances, compliance-resistant behavior, Trisomy, dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorders 1 through 3, childhood disintegrative disorder, PDD-NOS, Rett-Syndrome, Hashimoto's, hyperthyroidism, Kanner's Syndrome, ADHD, ODD, IED, DMDD, PTSD, etc., including regimens of ever-changing medications. As a SVO, I am challenged to successfully reduce different student stressors, adjust to various road conditions, address immediate student inter-social issues and reasonably stay within time constraints. Depending upon a student's Individual Educational Plan, some students are transported utilizing specific harnesses. Students are transported distances up to 1.5 hours in length one way. Duties include conducting a daily 43-point vehicle inspection; maintaining inspection, time, fuel, cell phone, and vehicle wash logs, and filing incident and discipline reports in a timely fashion electronically. Work with different office and field staff and parents to ensure adherence to different school district policies, school-specific policies and schedules, safety of students, timeliness of arrival to and from schools, travel routing, and maintenance of interior and exterior of vehicle. Drive Ford E Series [E150-E350], Ford Transit 150 Passenger and General Motors [GMT 610 platform] Type S modified commuter/commercial/luxury van designs as well as Dodge Grand Caravan vans. Drive up to 270 miles per day in Northeast Ohio during regular school year and summer sessions. Show less