VERNON R. KEMP

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Tomball, Texas *7375

281-***-**** (H)

713-***-**** (C)

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SUMMARY

An accomplished administrative professional who utilizes the dynamic combination of an

Masters in Administration, a Bachelors in Education; I have nine years’ experience leading and

directing the activities of 700 employees engaged in the delivery of transportation and logistics

services to over 40,000 people per day. I implemented a successful change management in the

transportation department. I successfully supervised a transportation department with a five

million dollar budget. As an assistant principal, I have additional nine-plus years of meritorious

administrative experience managing the employment and administrative support functions within

a large metropolitan school district. I have over ten years of experience teaching biology, science,

and coaching all sports in public school districts. I took a very early retirement and became self-

employed as an independent insurance sales agent; I sold multiple policies in life, health, and

hospitalization. Currently, I have re-entered the educational field also as a permanent substitute

teacher for Klein Independent School District.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KLEIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT-Klein, Texas

Permanent Substitute Teacher (2012-Present)

1. Teach in all academic areas as a permanent substitute.

2. Demonstrates relevant computer proficiency, experience in using Microsoft Office tools

and any relevant software

Daily demonstrates good writing, speaking and presentation skills.

3.

INDEPENDENT INSURANCE SALES AGENT-Spring, Texas

Sales Agent Representative (2008-2012)

1. Sales representative for several insurance companies with responsibility for selling

individual policies for life, health, accident, disability, hospitalization, long-term care,

and cancer.

2. Demonstrates relevant computer proficiency, experience in using Microsoft Office tools

and any relevant software

3. Strategically planned and implemented time management, communication, and

interpersonal skills. Acquired experience in business plan development, and strategic

formulation.

4. Implemented sound knowledge of Strategic Planning Processes and the inputs required to

develop Plans.

ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT-Houston, Texas

Director of Transportation Services (1999-2008)

Senior-level responsibility for the management of a 700-person transportation department that

provides daily round-trip bus transportation to over 40,000 students on 671 buses covering 1,281

trips. Change management experience in the transportation department.

7 Led and directed department recruitment and staffing and managed, motivated and

mentored a high-performance executive team.

8 Implemented the formulation and development of employee and operational policies,

procedures and handbooks

9 Managed the administration of annual staff reviews and the approval of merit increases

10 Improved department performance by facilitating employee incentives and continuous

learning programs.

11 Reduced turnover of personnel from 28% to 16% saving $20,000 in training.

12 Reduced accidents 20% by implementing a training academy for new drivers.

13 Reduced Worker’s Compensation claims by 25% by implementing a monthly meeting

with injured workers that enabled the department to better understand and resolve issues

necessary to prevent work related injuries.

14 Improved staff attendance 20% by implementing monthly meetings with staff that

demonstrated attendance problems.

15 Developed an evacuation plan to use the school buses in case of an emergency evacuation

from a school or out of the city.

16 Spearheaded public relations initiatives and improved district morale by addressing and

resolving the concerns of parents, district administrators and teachers

17 Received a bonus each year for an exceptional job performance

18 Managed the Strategic Planning Processes and the inputs required to develop Plans

Assistant Principal, Shotwell Middle School-(1990-1999)

Senior level responsibility for the administration of the Shotwell Middle School with attendance

that varied between 900 and 1,500 students Directed and led the recruitment, staffing,

management and motivation of 105 employees including 60 teaching professionals.

10 Formulated, developed and facilitated training workshops for the teaching staff.

11 Developed and delivered staff orientation meetings and conducted classroom evaluations.

12 Spearheaded the development of employee and operational policies, procedures and

handbooks for campus utilization.

13 Increased student attendance by implementing a year-end lottery where students with

strong attendance records participated in drawings for bicycles, passes to AstroWorld,

board games, electronic items and many other prizes.

Reduced student discipline referrals by implementing new processes for resolving

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disciplinary issues.

Delivered a low level of teacher turnovers through the implication of recognition

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programs including the “Teacher of the Year” award.

Developed and implemented an after school detention program that helped limit students

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from being suspended from school.

Developed and implemented school goals that were translated into action programs for

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the staff.

Supervised and managed custodians and building maintenance for the school campus.

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Instrumental in serving as the communications interface within the school and the

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community.

Teacher/Coach-(1980-1990)

I taught biology, science, health and coached football, basketball, baseball and track. My

teaching experience coincided with my coaching.

4 Demonstrated exceptional work to be rated at the highest level of a teacher evaluation

each year.

5 Maintained perfect attendance of 98% of my teaching years.

6 Developed and maintained different winning sports programs during my 10 years

coaching career as a varsity assistant, and as a head coach.

7 My teaching increased students’ academic performance for mastery in biology for a

successful yearly testing result.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Administrative Management Expert, Transportation Management, Logistics,

Operations Management, Public Speaking, Sales,

Performance Evaluations, Employee Motivation,

Development and Implementation of policies, Procedures and Handbooks,

Large and Small Team Building, Leadership and Management,

Community Relations, Training and Development, Supervision of Facilities

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Masters in Administration, Mid-Management Certification

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas

B.S., Education, Minor, Biology

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

Certified Texas Pupil Transportation Official

Texas Association of Pupil Transportation, Austin, Texas

Certified Texas Teacher

Texas Education Association, Austin, Texas

REFERENCES

Archie Blanson

Deputy Superintendent – Aldine Independent School District

281-***-****

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Richard Delgado

Athletic Director - Aldine Independent School District

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Robin DeRouen

Executive Director of Transportation – Aldine Independent School District

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