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April Thomas

Azle ,TX

Summary

Dedicated and safety-focused professional with a proven track record as a School Bus Driver for Azle ISD. Skilled in effective communication and incident reporting, I foster positive relationships with students and parents while ensuring safe transportation. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and punctuality, enhancing overall student experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

Azle ISD
08.2024 - Current
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.

Owner

American Glass and Mirror
01.2016 - 10.2023
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Optimized supply chain operations, negotiating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

School Bus Driver

Burleson ISD
08.2008 - 12.2015
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
  • Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness for the school bus interior by performing regular cleaning tasks after each trip.
  • Coordinated closely with colleagues during field trips or special events to provide seamless transportation services for all participants involved.
  • Supported special needs students by accommodating individual requirements and ensuring their comfort throughout the journey.
  • Contributed to district-wide fuel efficiency initiatives by practicing mindful driving techniques and minimizing idle time.
  • Built trust and rapport with students, encouraging respectful and kind interactions among passengers.

Education

High School Diploma -

W. E. Boswell High School
Fort Worth, TX
05.1998

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safety-focused
  • Safe driving practices
  • Incident reporting
  • Behavior management
  • Commercial driving
  • Special needs assistance
  • Passenger management
  • Safety equipment usage
  • Punctuality
  • Route planning
  • Weather condition driving
  • License endorsements
  • Cargo handling
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Data confidentiality
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Commercial drivers license CDL
  • Time management
  • Dispatcher communication
  • Flexible schedule

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Azle ISD
08.2024 - Current

Owner

American Glass and Mirror
01.2016 - 10.2023

School Bus Driver

Burleson ISD
08.2008 - 12.2015

High School Diploma -

W. E. Boswell High School

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