Bruce Maples
Buckner
Summary
My objective for this job and all the jobs I have held in different places has been the same keep staff & patrons safe, treat everyone fairly and represent my employer with a high level of respect.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Transportation
Lee Summit School District
Lee Summit
10.2019 - 07.2024
- Directed implementation of standardized policies and procedures for all aspects of school district transportation system, enhancing operational consistency.
- Establish safety standards for bus transportation in relation to bus routes, bus stops at schools, bus lot safety and aboard buses in route to and from schools & trips.
- Plan and direct district vehicle utilization and vehicle maintenance programs.
- Developed replacement schedule for outdated and unsafe vehicles, improving overall fleet safety and reliability.
- Managed financial budget for departmental needs, ensuring alignment with fiscal and manpower planning objectives.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and Board regulations.
- Developed and implemented effective in-service training and retraining programs for employees.
- Direct activities to improve department relations with the schools and the community.
- Administer state vehicle inspection requirements prior to Highway Patrol inspection and conduct accident investigations.
Dir. Transportation
Fort Osage School District
Independence
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Manage Budget, Fiscal and Personal planning.
- Direct standardized implementation of policies and procedures over all aspects of the transportation system.
- Managed personnel responsible for routing and scheduling to optimize operational effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with State, Federal, and Board regulations to maintain regulatory standards.
- Monitored vehicle maintenance program compliance and conducted annual Missouri inspections to uphold safety standards.
- Conducted employee training to fulfill District and State standards.
Transportation Coordinator
Shawnee Mission School District
Shawnee Mission
10.2014 - 01.2019
- Coordinated transportation needs for Special Education Dept., ensuring timely setup of accommodations before service commencement.
- Ensured adherence to contract terms with Bus Contractor to maintain service quality.
- Adjusted boundary changes for the district and maintained the transportation software used by the district and contractor.
- Conducted random and complaint video pulls to ensure drivers maintained safe driving and customer service standards.
- Reviewed contractor invoices to verify alignment with provided services and prevent discrepancies.
- Implemented feedback systems to improve service quality for families.
- Requested bus videos from contractors for review by administrators and law enforcement. to be sent to administrators and law enforcement as needed.
- Processed and submitted three Kansas Dept. of Education reports annually.
Supervisor of Discipline and Training
Independence School District
Independence
07.2012 - 10.2014
- Implemented training sessions to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, and coached staff.
- Developed procedures for resolving conflicts and addressing concerns promptly.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and administration.
- Used cameras and videos to investigate problems on the school bus or accusations toward staff.
Landscape Owner
Bruce's Lawn & Landscape
Independence
04.1995 - 01.2014
- Designed customized landscape plans for residential and commercial clients.
- Supervised a team of landscape professionals on various projects.
- Managed daily operations of lawn care and landscaping services.
- Implemented strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and service quality.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Scheduled and coordinated service appointments for clients efficiently.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
Student Interventionist
Independence School District
Independence
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Worked with students experiencing behavior challenges stemming from environmental factors.
- Provided individual, small group, and classroom-based interventions for students with behavioral issues.
- Developed bus behavior plans and comprehensive behavior strategies for school-wide implementation.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate support strategies into classroom instruction.
- Provided training and resources to staff on effective intervention techniques.
- Completed annual BIST and CPI training to enhance skills in behavior interventions.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance intervention skills and knowledge.
- Over 13 years of experience working with student behaviors.
- Worked in behavioral school to support students with diverse needs.
Intervention Specialist
Independence School District
Independence
11.2000 - 06.2004
- Collaborated with individuals and groups to encourage and reinforce problem-solving skills, fostering student independence
- Adapted learning materials in order to meet student needs
- Developed a tracking system for managing students with behavioral issues, enhancing support strategies
- Interacted with students to model appropriate behavior and promote a positive learning environment
- Ensured student confidentiality by securely managing sensitive information
Education
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Longview Community College
Lee's Summit, MO05-1999
High School Diploma -
Truman High School
Independence, MO05-1989
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Fleet safety management
- Incident reporting
- Investigation documentation
- Routing optimization
- Logistics coordination
- Crisis management planning
- Staff management and training
- Conflict resolution
- Conflict de-escalation techniques
- Integrity standards
- Shift work adaptability
- Government security clearance
Training
- Supervisory Substance Abuse Awareness Training
- Certified School Bus Driver Trainer
- Certified Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Security in the Age of Customer Service
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Rage to Reason Treatment of Explosive Behaviors
- National Association for Pupil Transportation Courses
- 101 Student Transportation
- 201 Business Writing
- 202 Presentation Skills
- 203 Communication Skills for Transportation Professionals
- 204 Team Communication Strategies
- 205 Managing the Media
- 208 Parent, Administrator, Board, and Public Outreach
- 301 Basic School Transportation Accounting
- 302 Budget Development
- 303 Procurement & Budget Management
- 401 Managing Human Resources
- 402 Managing Human Resources: Employee Relations
- 403 Labor Contract Negotiations & Management
- 405 Student Needs & Management
- 501 Overseeing a Fleet Maintenance Program
- 601/602 School Bus Routing & Scheduling I-II
- 605 School Transportation Contract Management
- 606 Risk Management and Emergency Planning
- 701 Intro to Leadership & Management
- 702 Personal Skills for Managers
- 703 Personal Skills-Time Management
- 901 School Transportation Security Assessment
- 902 Crisis Communication
- SNT 101 Special Needs Transportation
- Entry-Level Driver Training pertaining to Map-21 new standards
- Trans Finder routing and scheduling one on one training 2019
Certification
- Missouri CDL
Accomplishments
- Navy Achievement Award
- Kuwait Medal
- CAC in Somalia
Timeline
Director of Transportation
Lee Summit School District
10.2019 - 07.2024
Dir. Transportation
Fort Osage School District
01.2019 - 10.2019
Transportation Coordinator
Shawnee Mission School District
10.2014 - 01.2019
Supervisor of Discipline and Training
Independence School District
07.2012 - 10.2014
Student Interventionist
Independence School District
08.2008 - 06.2012
Intervention Specialist
Independence School District
11.2000 - 06.2004
Landscape Owner
Bruce's Lawn & Landscape
04.1995 - 01.2014
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Longview Community College
High School Diploma -
Truman High School