Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Amy LaPrade

Bristol,TN

Summary

Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Guard

Tri City Security
Bristol, VA
09.2021 - Current
  • Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
  • Oversaw entry and exit to employees and visitors daily.
  • Participated in staff meetings, special events and professional development activities.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.

Ready Mix Truck Driver

Ready Mix USA
Kingsport, TN
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Truck maintenance
  • Commercial truck inspections
  • Valid Tennessee driver's license
  • Inspected, serviced and cleaned mixer truck and equipment, focusing on safety.
  • Inspect vehicles before and after use and troubleshot issues.

Truck Driver

Crst Trucking
Cedar Rapids, IA
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.

Transit Bus Driver

City Of Bristol
Bristol, TN
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Advised passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce posted rules and maintain passenger safety.
  • Fueled and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
  • Monitored students and other passengers during transit to encourage safe transport.
  • Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.

Bus Driver

Holston Bus Company
Bristol, TN
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Maintained Tennessee driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
  • Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.

Administrative Client Care Specialist

DexYP
Bristol, TN
06.2006 - 05.2017
  • Prepared written opinions or decisions regarding cases.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day.' or, "Increased sales by around 10%".

Front of House Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Bristol, TN
08.1998 - 05.2002
  • Helped hosts and hostesses execute timely and efficient processes to drive first class guest service.
  • Initiated server side-work chart rotation to promote solidarity and standard of cleanliness.
  • Reorganized bar and dining area, increasing efficiency.
  • Resolved guests complaints while maintaining positive customer environment.
  • Performed cash handling activities and secured nightly bank deposits.

Education

No Degree -

Tennessee Truck Driving School, Louisville, TN

GED -

Sullivan North High School, Kingsport, TN
08.2002

Skills

  • First Aid Training
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Attentive and Observant
  • Team Player

Timeline

Security Guard - Tri City Security
09.2021 - Current
Ready Mix Truck Driver - Ready Mix USA
06.2021 - 09.2021
Truck Driver - Crst Trucking
02.2021 - 05.2021
Transit Bus Driver - City Of Bristol
09.2019 - 11.2020
Bus Driver - Holston Bus Company
08.2017 - 08.2019
Administrative Client Care Specialist - DexYP
06.2006 - 05.2017
Front of House Manager - Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
08.1998 - 05.2002
Tennessee Truck Driving School - No Degree,
Sullivan North High School - GED,
Amy LaPrade