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OBJECTIVE
A challenging leadership opportunity that will use my proven operational, analyt
ical, and customer focused skills in:

* Securing New Business Opportunities

* Identifying, Analyzing, and Developing Financial Performance Action Plans
* Developing Business Partnerships within the Organization
* Strategic Planning and Execution of Business Plan
* Organizing and Staff Development Plans
* Establishing a Clear Vision in Achieving Successful Client Relationships
* Effectively Communicating Concepts, Ideas and Results
* Providing Strong Safety Leadership throughout the Organization

QUALIFICATIONS
A decisive and focused leader, assertive and strategic, with a balanced approach
to successful organizational performance, and 22 years of experience and demons
trated accomplishments in:

* New Startup Operations

* Strategic Planning
* Financial Analysis
* Management Development
* Operational Contract Performance
* Enhancing Customer Service
* Administration of Company Policies
* Developing Effective Employee Relationships

BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS
* Successfully Converted the majority of the business opportunities into Contrac
ts throughout the Southeast, approximately $67m.
* Grew Region from $50m to over $100m in just over a 10 year period
* Developed managers into successful leaders, with expanded responsibility, thro
ugh mentoring and supporting creation of leadership training
* Achieved aggressive growth performance of over 60% per year, over a 4 year ter
m in local market, while managing company assets, and leveraging revenue opportu
nities.
Tony Vidrine
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EXPERIENCE
First Student - North America's largest private school bus contractor 2009 - pre
sent
Region Operations Manager
Direct the operations of the Region, comprised of multiple locations, geographic
ally dispersed throughout the Southeast. Develop and implement strategic busine
ss plan comprised of aggressive safety and financial goals. Ensure financial pe
rformance of Region. Responsible for customer satisfaction, customer relations,
 operational services, and business growth of the Region. Ensure locations oper
ate within company policy, regulatory, and industry guidelines and standards.
Laidlaw Education Services - Largest private school bus contractor, acquired by
First Group PLC, 1988 - 2009
Region Vice President
Progressed through organization, from regional accounting management and control
ler roles, into field operations management and executive leadership. Accountab
le for the planning, directing and managing of growth and revenues of over $100m
annually. Responsible for customer satisfaction, safety, and maintenance perfo
rmance throughout the Region. Actively solicit growth, while maintaining existi
ng customer base. Directly responsible for the financial performance of the Reg
ion. Negotiate labor agreements throughout Region, ensuring consistent employee
relationships, and labor peace. Effectively interact internally with business
partners, demonstrating a high degree of credibility, and develop initiatives in
support of subordinates. Negotiate new and existing revenue contracts, ensurin
g solid, long term business partnerships. Provide guidance on internal company
initiatives to develop field support programs. .
Miller, Kaplan, Arase CPA Firm, Los Angeles, CA 1987 - 1988
Financial Analyst
Responsible for financial analysis of clients in the Entertainment Industry thro
ughout Southern California. Performed audits on pension funds and other company
client financial statements.

EDUCATION
B.S. Accounting, University of New Orleans
Covey Leadership Training, New Orleans, Louisiana
Cross Roads Leadership Training
AOPA-Certified Flight Instructor and Commercial Pilot