Tanya M. Kessler
Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783
Education
September 1997 to August 1999 North Hennepin Community College Paralegal Program
GPA 3.9 on a 4.0 scale
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
September 1991 to June 1992 Dunwoody Institute
HVAC Design and Drafting
3.85 on a 4.0 scale
September 1986 to June 1988 University of Minnesota
French and Chinese Major
3.4 on a 4.0 scale
Skills Profile
The ability to thrive in high-stress, high-activity and constantly changing environments.
Working with varying priorities and helping lead others to more efficient protocol.
Using creative talents to help people learn and follow rules and procedures.
Coordinating drivers at 24 schools with complicated, varying schedules.
Managing and supervising up to 200 children daily.
Supervising and organizing 24 employees and logistics information.
Special Skills
Handle invoicing, accounts payable, ordering vehicles and equipment, long term planning
Commercial Driver’s License MN Class B with School Bus, Passenger and Tanker
Endorsements
Knowledge of many computer software programs:
Chrome Word Microsoft Office Windows Traversa
Excel Daylog Edulog Discovery Infinite Campus
Work Experience
2022 to Present Willow River Public Schools, School Bus Driver, Willow River, MN
2021 to 2022 Proctor Public Schools, Transportation Supervisor, Proctor, MN
1998 to 2021 Minneapolis Public Schools, Scheduler/Dispatcher/Assignment Dispatcher, Minneapolis, MN
1993 to 1998 Minneapolis Public Schools, School Bus Driver, Minneapolis, MN
1988 to 1993 Various bus and truck driving positions, including school bus, coach, tanker
1991 to 1994 United States Post Office, Rural Mail Carrier, Maple Plain, MN
Associations/Volunteer Work
Public Safety Commissioner for the City of New Brighton, MN
Child mentor for Hennepin County, Minneapolis, MN
Girl Scout Leader, Girl Scouts of River Valley, Troop 50771
Board member/Treasurer for Wines to Wishes fundraiser, St. John the Baptist School
BOC Committee member at Highview Middle School
Concessions Coordinator/Treasurer for Irondale High School Soccer/Hockey/LAX booster clubs
Lead Costume and Make Up Designer for St. John the Baptist School plays