Joshua Alfred H.

Bus driver and classroom attendant

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Springfield, Tennessee, United States

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About me
Robertson County Schools- Transportation Director/ President Elect for the TN Association of Pupil Transportation/American Red Cross CPR/Smith System Defensive Driving & CPI Instructor/ TN DOS 3rd Party CDL Examiner.
Education
- Trevecca Nazarene University
  2007 - 2008
  Bachelor's degree Human Resources Management and Services Overall 3.4 GPA
  Activities and Societies: Member of SHRM I worked to obtain my degree in Human Resource Management while at Trevecca University. It was my goal to eventually attend Nashville School of Law; however that goal still is on hold. Trevecca was spiritual experience for me and I am thankful to have made life-long friendships while pursuing my academic goals!
- Mohawk Valley Community College-Utica Branch
  2008 - 2010
  Pupil Transportation Management School Transportation
  Activities and Societies: I worked to obtain my Transportation Management Certificate at MVCC and really enjoyed the coursework. I attribute my success in the Transportation industry to the great professors I had the pleasure to study under and was happy to remain on the Dean's List while attending school at this formidable institution. Overall GPA 3.8 Graduated with honors
- National Association for Pupil Transportation
  2010 - 2015
  National Certified Transportation Director Pupil Transportaton
  In 1999, a work group representing the NAPT, NASDPTS, U.S. DOT and the Transportation Safety Institute was established to determine what training was needed for pupil transportation personnel nationwide.The work group first reviewed the duties for school transportation personnel, and then developed a list of potential courses. The outcome was an education-based program that can prepare individuals for their daily tasks through education and professional development.Courses… Show more In 1999, a work group representing the NAPT, NASDPTS, U.S. DOT and the Transportation Safety Institute was established to determine what training was needed for pupil transportation personnel nationwide.The work group first reviewed the duties for school transportation personnel, and then developed a list of potential courses. The outcome was an education-based program that can prepare individuals for their daily tasks through education and professional development.Courses that will enhance the skills of pupil transportation professionals have been developed in each of the following areas: Orientation, Communications, Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Physical Resource Management, Operations/Systems Management, Leadership and Special Education. Show less
- Columbia State Community College
  2002 - 2006
  Associate's of Science General Studies Overall GPA 3.4
- New Covenant University
  2021 - 2023
  Master of Business Administration - MBA Christian Education and Organizational Management Graduated
Experience
- Marshall County schools
  Aug 2001 - Aug 2007
  Bus driver and classroom attendant
  I provided educational assistance to student's with disabilities while in the employ of Marshall County Board of Education and also operated a school bus for the district.
- Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Inc
  Mar 2004 - Jan 2011
  CSA- HRC/ Human Resource Manager
  Help employees with all their human resource questions and help new hires with the onboarding process. In turn we all help our customers love where they live by providing exceptional and innovative customer service.
- Maury County Public Schools
  Aug 2007 - now
  Third Party CDL Examiner/ PT Sub School Bus Driver
  Provided safe, reliable and respectful transportation experiences to the students and staff of Maury County! Help to make Maury County Pupil Transportation Department shine and encourage the use of the yellow school bus within the community through effective training and positive public relations.
- Wilson County Schools
  Jul 2010 - Nov 2014
  I was responsible for the safe and reliable transportation services for 13,000 students. Additionally, I was responsible for a multi-million dollar budget and have 230 employees who worked under my leadership. We had a total fleet of 201 buses, a service department of 7 technicians, and an administrative office consisting of 7 staff and we worked tirelessly to ensure that we were providing exceptional customer service to our students, parents, and members of the community at large. We maintained an exceptional training program, had two 3rd Party CDL Examiners on staff (including myself), and worked hard to live by the motto: "Where we go one, we go all". This was one of the best experiences of my life! Show less
  - Director of Pupil Transportation
    Dec 2010 - Nov 2014
  - Operation/Safety Manager
    Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
- Lowe's Home Improvement
  Oct 2014 - Aug 2022
  Customer Service Associate Admin Office
  Responsible for providing WOW customer service to our customers by emulating servant leadership! I loved my time with this remarkable company and an eternally grateful for that I was able to enrich the lives of my customers!
- Robertson County Schools
  Oct 2015 - now
  Director of Transportation & Safety
Licenses & Certifications
- Administration of medication by Unlicensed Personnel
  State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
  Mar 2002
- 3rd Party CDL Testing Examiner
  TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security
  Jul 2011
- Child Passenger Safety Restraint Systems on School Bus Instructor
  National Association of Pupil Transportation
  Mar 2014
- National Child Passenger Safety Technician
  Safe Kids Greater Knoxville Area
  Mar 2014
- American Red Cross First Aide CPR AED Instructor
  American Red Cross
  Jul 2022
- Defensive Driving Instructor
  Smith System
  Jul 2014
- CPI Instructor
  Crisis Prevention Institute
  Apr 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Joshua Alfred H.
  2022 School Transportation Administrator of the Year School Bus Fleet Magazine Jul 2022 This is an award presented to one transportation administrator within the nation annually. The recipient is selected by a committee after being nominated by fellow team members for the award.
- Awarded to Joshua Alfred H.
  2021 RISE Award TN Department of Education Jan 2021 The RISE Award is presented to two support employees who exemplify leadership and service of others by the Governor of Tennessee and the recipients are then considered for national recognition by the US Department of Education.
- Awarded to Joshua Alfred H.
  Certificate of Completetion Lebanon Police Department Citizens Police Academy May 2014
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  Wheel Chair and Occupant Securement Certificate National Association for Pupil Transportation Oct 2013
- Awarded to Joshua Alfred H.
  Certificate of Completion Region 4 Education Service Center, Houston, Texas Aug 2012 Presented for successfully completing Federally Mandated Supervisor Drug and Alcohol Training
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  ICS/EOC Interface - 8 hour training Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Mar 2012
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  Certificate of Appreciation Steve Spencer Oct 2010 Presented for my joint contributions to the Marshall, Maury, and Wilson County System's Pupil Transportation Departments and the Citizens of those respective counties for the past nine years.
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  Leadership Maury Graduate - Class Superlative Valedictorian Maury Alliance May 2010
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  Sheriff of Maury County Certificate of Appreciation Sheriff Enoch R. George May 2009 Presented for Contributions to the Maury County Sheriff's Department and the Citizen's of Maury County.
- Awarded to Joshua Alfred H.
  Columbia State Community College Leadership Award Columbia State Community College May 2005 For Outstanding Leadership Recipient receives nominations from faculty members and students. I did not even know that I had been nominated for this great honor until I walked into the main office at the college and saw faculty and dear friends standing there to see me receive this reward!