Abril Martinez
Calumet City,IL
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong safety history and effective communication skills, experienced as a School Bus Driver at Kickert School Bus Line Inc. Proven ability to enhance student safety through strict adherence to regulations and positive passenger management, ensuring timely transport and fostering respectful interactions. Committed to maintaining a safe and compliant environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Kickert School Bus Line Inc
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Operated school bus safely, ensuring timely transport of students to and from school.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
Package Handler
FedEx
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Operated material handling equipment to facilitate efficient package movement.
- Sorted and organized packages according to destination codes for streamlined logistics.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow and meet daily delivery targets.
- Inspected packages for damage and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new hires on operational procedures and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
- Managed inventory levels by tracking package flow and reporting discrepancies.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, safe work environment adhering to OSHA regulations.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Contributed to increased productivity by working effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
- Maximized space utilization within trucks through effective stacking and arranging of packages, minimizing shipment delays.
Health Care Aide
Health Care Plus
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Coordinated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to address concerns promptly.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported patient nutrition needs by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns for optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Consistently received positive feedback from both patients and supervisors regarding quality of care provided.
Secretary's Assistant
Star Appliance
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed scheduling for executive meetings, ensuring optimal time allocation and resource availability.
- Maintained comprehensive filing systems to enhance document retrieval and organization efficiency.
- Assisted in budget tracking, contributing to financial accuracy and resource management.
- Implemented office procedures that streamlined operations and improved workflow efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace that facilitated an optimal working environment for both the Secretary and their colleagues.
- Supported the Secretary with managing daily tasks, allowing them to focus on high-priority projects and initiatives.
- Managed heavy calendar schedules efficiently without any conflicts resulting in uninterrupted workflow for the Secretary.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thornton Fractional North
Calumet City, IL05-2019
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Incident reporting
- Commercial driving
- Special needs assistance
- Emergency procedures
- Safety equipment usage
- Passenger management
- Vehicle inspections
- Transporting students
- License endorsements
- Pre-trip inspections
- Child safety awareness
- Wheelchair lift operation
- GPS and route planning
- Order picking and processing
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Strong safety history
- Great attitude
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Kickert School Bus Line Inc
10.2025 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx
10.2023 - 12.2024
Health Care Aide
Health Care Plus
09.2020 - 12.2023
Secretary's Assistant
Star Appliance
10.2018 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Thornton Fractional North