GARY LOPINTO

6 Saint John Avenue Toms River, NJ 08753-4748

Phone (732)-929-0645 * (973) 493-2286 cell
gl677598@westpost.net

SKILLS
* Proven talent for analyzing problems, developing and simplifying procedures an
d finding innovative solutions
* Fast learner, quick to grasp business concepts and creatively address business
challenges
* Proven ability in developing client relationships, managing expectations and i
n planning and meeting aggressive deadlines
* A self motivated team player with superior communication, problem solving and
analytical skills
* Profitable Management Skills - Increased revenue and cut transportation budget
ing costs by 10 percent
* Efficient Scheduling Skills - Transportation scheduling of over 8000 students
and over 100 high-end vehicles for the Automotive press
* Proven Leadership Skills - Designated departmental supervisor of over 26 emplo
yees
* Public Relations Skills - Event planner for major auto manufacturers and liais
on for automobile manufacturers and media. Day to day dealing with parents and
resolving transportation issues
* Class "B" commercial driver's license with P & S endorsements.
* Computer Skills - Windows 2000, NT, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Microsoft Office, Wo
rd, Excel, Outlook Express,
QuickBooks Pro Accounting software, Versa Trans and Transfinder routing software
.
* Personal Skills - Uniquely observant, attentive to detail, highly disciplined,
self-reliant and ability to multitask under tight deadlines

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sarizer Motor Company, East Brunswick, NJ
January 2009- Present
Public Relations Consultant/ Event Planner
* Public relations liaison for several automobile manufacturers and press
* Event planner for new car model introductions and logistics
T.R. Weniger, Incorporated, Green Brook, NJ
October 2008- December 2009
Consultant (Field Inspector)
* Scheduling of US Postal Service facilities for oil tank and oil burner inspect
ions
* Performing inspections in NJ & NY Post Offices
* Interact and recommend repairs or remediation with environmental engineers
Hillsborough Board of Education, Hillsborough, NJ
August 2008- October 2008
Consultant (Transportation Department)
* Scheduling of student transportation; fall busing schedules, special needs and
out of district non public students
* Interact with parents regarding transportation issues
* Interact with department Supervisor and Administrators
Green Brook Board of Education, Green Brook, NJ
October 2006 - June 2008
Transportation Supervisor

* Responsible for budgeting, supervision of staff and jointure contract negotiat

ions
* Scheduling of all student transportation; fall & summer busing schedules, spe
cial needs, out of district non public, athletic events & field trips, keep sch
edules up to date throughout the year
* Interact with parents regarding transportation issues
* Compile data and submit DRTRS report to State of New Jersey including non publ
ic students
* Hire, supervise, evaluate & schedule drivers, bus aides and Mechanic
* Facilitate opportunities for shared jointures with other districts creating re
venue & lowering costs
* Prepare bid specs, legal notices and advertisements for new buses & equipment

Sarizer Motor Company, Secaucus, NJ

President/Owner
1990- S
eptember 2006
* Responsibilities included day to day operations, arranging scheduling over 100
high-end vehicles
* Supervising staff of 50 employees in three offices
* Public relations liaison for automotive manufacturers and media
* Installed several major system upgrades
* Event planner for new car model intros, for automotive journalists, business a
nd financial analysts
* Coordinated the turnover of retiring financial system
Toy Store East, Passaic, NJ
President/Owner
197
8-1999
* ASE Certified Automotive Technician
* Managed the construction, maintenance and performance work on client's racecar
s
* Developed and managed a worldwide distribution of high performance mail order
parts
* Designated departmental trainer on high tech machine shop and diagnostic equip
ment
Mide Motors Toyota, Garfield, NJ
Parts/Service Director
1971-1978
* Responsibilities included staffing and training all service and parts personne
l
* Handled all aspects of customer relations
EDUCATION
Mercer County College, West Windsor, NJ Level 1 Certified - Student Transport
ation Supervision June 2007
Chanute Air Force Base, IL - Aircraft Maintenance Technical Training
 1969
Bergen County VO-Tech - ASE Automotive Master Technician Certified
1968
Garfield High School, NJ - Graduated with honors
1968
MILITARY
US Air Force - Aircraft Technician - Honorable Discharge
1971
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Student Transportation Supervisors of New Jersey, member
Oct 2006- Present
Green Brook Board of Education, member
Apr 2003- April 2006
School Board President
Apr 2004- April 2006
Chair of Policy committee, lead a team of 4 members - updated district policies,
conducted team lead and adhered to deadlines based upon State requirements, lea
d to Green Brook Township state certification and passing of the state audit
Chair of Transportation committee, lead a team of 4 members - brought busing in
house saving the district $300,000
Annually
Rotary Club of Passaic, Past President (1994 & 2000)
Awards include
Paul Harris Fellowship Award (man of the year 1997)
Gift of Life Humanitarian Award
Walter D. Head Award
Somerset County Board Member of the year
May 2006