Amanda Zachariah
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Driven Dispatcher with excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities. Highly organized and proactive with solid understanding of scheduling actions, adjusting routes and prioritizing issues. Dedicated to efficiency and reliability in personal work and collaborative projects. Strategic candidate eager to leverage knowledge in transportation and logistics. Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills with good understanding about transportation management systems and GPS tracking software. Highly collaborative individual works well under pressure.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispatcher
DS Buslines
03.2020 - Current
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking 200 fleet vehicles.
- Maintained professional relationship with shippers, receivers and drivers to increase trust, reliability and rapport.
- Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 200 fleet vehicles.
Safety Trainer
DS Buslines
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
School Bus Driver
DS Buslines
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Maintained KS 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.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Assembly Line Worker
Marine Electrical Products
02.2014 - 11.2017
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
School Bus Driver
First Student
11.2011 - 12.2013
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Maintained MO 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.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Machine Operator
Huhtamaki
05.2001 - 02.2009
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mclouth High School
Mclouth, KS05.2001
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Maintaining Call Metrics
- Calendar and Scheduling Software
- Message and Work Order Transfer
Timeline
Dispatcher
DS Buslines
03.2020 - Current
Safety Trainer
DS Buslines
03.2018 - 03.2020
School Bus Driver
DS Buslines
11.2017 - 03.2018
Assembly Line Worker
Marine Electrical Products
02.2014 - 11.2017
School Bus Driver
First Student
11.2011 - 12.2013
Machine Operator
Huhtamaki
05.2001 - 02.2009
High School Diploma -
Mclouth High School
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