Office Assistant High School

Samantha Cloer

********@*****.*** 706-***-****

Professional Summary

Dedicated and experienced School Transportation Professional with over 20 years of progressive leadership in pupil transportation. Proven ability to manage operations, build efficient routes, solve complex logistical issues, and lead teams. Passionate about student safety and service excellence, with a strong record of collaboration across departments and with the community. Professional Experience

Gilmer County Schools – Ellijay, GA

Transportation Director July 2007 – June 2025

(Routing Specialist 2007-2021 and Supervisor 2021-2022)

● Lead all aspects of district transportation, including route planning, field trip coordination, staff management, and budget oversight.

● Directly supervise routing specialists, mechanics, drivers, and monitors to ensure safe and timely student transport.

● Resolve escalated issues with parents and staff; assist school administration with discipline matters.

● Maintain compliance with drug testing policies; conduct tests following incidents.

● Approve payroll, manage absences, and provide route coverage when needed.

● Collaborate with teachers, staff, coaches and athletic directors for sports and field trip travel arrangements.

● Utilize software tools such as Transfinder, Synovia,TransAct, Facility Tracker, Fieldtrip Tracker, Edulog, and Frontline for operations. Cobb County Schools – Marietta, GA

Supervisor Assistant, Office Assistant, Bus Driver September 2003 – July 2007

● Oversaw daily transportation operations for the special needs department, managing 115 drivers and over 60 monitors.

● Built and adjusted routes using Edulog; coordinated with program supervisors for special education transport needs.

● Handled staff discipline issues, resolved parent concerns, and supported dispatch with route coverage.

● Managed data in Q&A and ensured accurate student plotting and routing. Education

Clearwater High School – Clearwater, FL

High School Diploma, 1991

Skills

● Routing & Scheduling Software: Edulog, Transfinder, Synovia, Q&A

● Office Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Sheets and Docs

● Communication & Leadership

● Staff Training & Supervision

● Budget Management

● Support staff, parents, and community with issues about transportation

● Student Discipline Support

● Drug Testing & Safety Compliance

Certifications

● Certified Driver Instructor Trainer

● Student Transportation Orientation - NAPT

● Best Practices Collecting, Analyzing and using data - NAPT

● Prioritizing & Evaluation Operational Safety - NAPT

● Positioning, Seating and Securing Students with Disabilities and Special Needs - NAPT

● Notary

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