Amber Haywood
Boise,ID
Summary
Seasoned professional bringing advanced route planning and load management abilities developed over several years of transportation experience. Solid safety record with strong commitment to successful operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized individual with defensive driving expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Shuttle driver lead
Windstar Lines Inc
Boise, Idaho
12.2025 - Current
- Ensured safe and efficient transport of workers on an ever-changing construction site by prioritizing safety and problem solving to adapt to daily challenges.
- Safely transported passengers to and from designated locations while following established routes and schedules.
- Operated shuttle buses in a safe, courteous, and professional manner while complying with all traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring bus cleanliness, safety, and proper working condition.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting passengers with boarding, exiting, luggage, and special transportation needs.
- Maintained trip logs, reported vehicle maintenance issues, and communicated delays or route changes to ensure seamless operations.
- Served as acting dispatcher during afternoon shift, managing daily operations to ensure smooth transportation services.
- Coordinated daily bus operations, overseeing connex assignments, dispatching, and monitoring of bus routes for optimal service delivery.
- Responded to driver concerns, passenger issues, delays, and unexpected route changes.
- Communicated with bus drivers to provide route assignments, schedule updates, and operational instructions.
School Bus Driver
First Student Nampa
Nampa, Idaho
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Transported students safely to and from school, adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations to maintain a 100% accident-free record.
- Maintained a clean and orderly bus interior, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for up to 60 students per route.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to verify bus readiness, preventing mechanical issues and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Followed designated routes and schedules, minimizing delays and optimizing on-time arrivals for students.
- Collaborated with school staff to address student behavior concerns, improving the overall safety and experience of student transportation.
- Maintained accurate records of daily mileage, fuel consumption, and passenger counts, supporting efficient reporting and compliance.
- Attended regular training sessions on defensive driving and student management, enhancing safety and service quality.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations for driver qualifications, licensing, and vehicle inspections, passing all audits.
- Coordinated with other drivers to optimize team efficiency in transporting students across multiple routes.
Fit-up technician
DFS Group
Nampa, Idaho
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Read blueprints and assembled products, ensuring accuracy and adherence to technical specifications.
- Maintained an organized workspace by cleaning throughout the day, supporting safety and efficiency.
- Worked meticulously to ensure all installations met quality standards, reducing rework and errors.
- Collaborated with team members to problem solve when instructions were unclear, improving workflow and project outcomes.
Assembly technician 2
Intuitive Surgical Inc
Sunnyvale, California
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Read blueprints and assembled products, ensuring accuracy and adherence to technical specifications.
- Worked meticulously to ensure all installations met quality standards, reducing rework and errors.
- Collaborated with team members to problem solve when instructions were unclear, improving workflow and project outcomes.
- Maintained an organized workspace by cleaning throughout the day, supporting safety and efficiency.
Education
Pioneer High School
San Jose, CASkills
- Passenger transport
- Route planning
- Pre-trip inspection
- Defensive driving techniques
- Communication
Timeline
Shuttle driver lead
Windstar Lines Inc
12.2025 - Current
School Bus Driver
First Student Nampa
08.2025 - 12.2025
Fit-up technician
DFS Group
06.2025 - 08.2025
Assembly technician 2
Intuitive Surgical Inc
03.2022 - 05.2025
Pioneer High School