Eric England

Experience

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  The Blake School

  Jul 2001 - Nov 2004

  Transportation Supervisor

  Recruited, trained, developed and supervised the performance of 31 drivers. Scheduled work assignments to include route coverage, vacations, sick days, special event service, and field trips. Utilized EDULOG routing software to generate bus routes as well as maintaining changes to routes during the year. Maintained school bus fleet by scheduling periodic maintenance and ordering supplies and fuel. Monitored all aspects of transportation safety including: driver road checks, enforcing random and post accident drug testing, scheduling driver D.O.T. physicals, motor vehicle records check, conduct safety meetings, investigate accidents, coordinate yearly Department of Public Safety bus inspection, and supervising driver training proceduresInvestigated and documented all school bus accidents. Negotiated and monitored service rates with outside vendors. Processed driver time-cards and reconciled scheduled work with the budget. Show less

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  ISD #206 Alexandria Public Schools

  Nov 2004 - Feb 2007

  Transportation Operations & Safety Coordinator

  Responsible for the management and mentorship of 68 drivers with an strong emphasis on transportation safety. Disciplined more than 4,000 students assigned to district buses, and conducted student interviews when necessary. Carefully investigated school bus accidents, and followed up with individual families.Facilitated the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Motor Vehicle Division road test for new drivers to acquire a Class B Airbrake CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements as a statewide Third Party Tester. Appointed to serve on the Douglas County Etiological Response Team charged with leading transportation coordination. Served as a member of the Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation and Department of Security School Bus Watch. Show less

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  Patriot Service Network, Inc.

  Feb 2007 - Jan 2011

  General Manager

  Recruited to drive day-to-day operations of the residential construction firm, while managing Human Resources for the organization while it grew from a single owner operator to a large firm with offices in 7 states. Established and implemented corporate policies and procedures focused on integrating new staff and departments. Led all Legal matters, which included customer liens, lawsuits, contractor compliance, and contract development for sub contractors and customers. Oversaw recruiting efforts, subcontracted labor, vendor relations, and customer service.Grew company from $1.6M to $7.1M in revenue during two year tenure in position. Introduced sales tracking protocols and a work climate centered on accountability. Achieved status as a Certified Residential Roof Inspector by Haag Engineering. Show less

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  Providence Academy - Plymouth, MN

  Jan 2011 - now

  Transportation Coordinator

  Effectively leads the recruitment, training, and management of drivers, while creating bus routes in more than 300 square miles of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Schedules work assignments, and directs organizational transportation safety. Monitors proper vehicle service and maintenance, and directs new equipment purchasing. Serves as the point of contact for staff and parental transportation-related complaints. Performs student interviews and disciplines students assigned to buses.Recognized for negotiating optimal service rates with outside vendors. Proactively investigates and documents school bus incidents and accidents. Appointed to serve as member of the Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT). Show less

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  Lake Country Industries

  Jul 2012 - May 2018

  Owner / Managing Director

  Built a school bus company from scratch to 30 buses with locations in the Twin Cities and Rochester, MN before selling the company in 2018. Led and controlled all aspects of B2B book of business. Accurately processed payroll and HR for a team of 30 employees. Successfully cultivated and maintained relationships with current and potential clients, while ensuring an unwavering commitment to customer service. Spearheaded the recruiting, development, and supervision of individual employees. Managed ongoing vehicle service and maintenance, and new equipment purchasing. Ensured meticulous scheduling of work assignments, which accounted for balanced route coverage, field trips, athletic trips, special events, driver vacations, and sick days. Designed and directed comprehensive transportation safety consisting of driver road checks, random and post-accident drug testing, driver D.O.T. physicals, motor vehicle records check, safety meetings, accident investigations, driver training procedures, and the organization of annual Department of Public Safety bus inspection. Seamlessly negotiates and tracks service rates with external vendors. Appointed to serve as a member of the Minnesota Bus Safety Committee. Show less

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  ShieldAll (SED Companies, INC)

  Jun 2017 - now

  President

  Experienced leader and manager with a history of corporate success due in part to the ability to plan strategically and incorporating a dynamic, multi-generational workforce into the plan. A huge key to success is the ability maintain excellent customer service by being flexible and fair in workforce and customer relations.