Bernard Cooks
Apopka,United States
Summary
School transportation professional with proven track record of safe and punctual student transport. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations under varying circumstances. Recognized for excellent route management and exceptional communication skills, fostering safe and welcoming environment for students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Operator and Team Leader
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Ensured student safety by conducting regular vehicle inspections and adhering to traffic laws.
- Contributed to school community by participating in events such as field trips, sports games, and other extracurricular activities.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus to ensure safety and proper functioning at all times.
- Transported students safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
Shuttle Van Driver
Helping Hands Transportation
Orlando, USA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- I am responsible for transporting kids to school and back home
Chauffeur/Driver
Executive Express transportation/ Lyft
Orlando, USA
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Transportation of clients to their destinations and providing great customer service as well
Delivery Driver Associate
Amazon DSP (Prime Lightning)
Orlando, USA
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for delivering Amazon packages to customers in a timely manner
- Rendering great customer service at all times
Sales Merchandiser Supervisor
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC
Orlando, USA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- I am responsible for the sales merchandisers that merchandise and make orders for all large and small stores in my area
- Our goal is to make sure they are serviced to the standards of the Company
Distribution Supervisor
Coca-Cola Refreshments and Coca-Cola Beverage
Orlando, USA
04.2015 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the day to day deliveries of the Night Bulk Team and Transport Team to Brevard, Daytona and Wildwood
- Also responsible for the Morale and well being of the team
- Qualified with the Smith Training, which is a form of defensive driving
- Qualify drivers on a yearly basis
Driver Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Refreshments
Orlando, USA
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Responsible for delivering and merchandising product while treating and showing customers the upmost respect and giving them great customer satisfaction
Education
High school diploma - Leadership
Maynard Evans High School
Orlando, FL06-1993
Skills
- Passenger management
- Defensive driving
- School district compliance
- Bus route planning
- Safe driving techniques
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Transporting students
- Safe driver training
- Route coordination
- GPS and route planning
Accomplishments
- 2024 Emerging Leadership Academy
- Team Leader at Wekiva High School
Certification
- CDL Class A, 09/01/13, Present
- DOT Medical Card, 08/01/22, 08/31/24
Military Service
United States Marines, United States, Ssgt, 09/01/93 to 09/30/13, Served 20 years of Faithful Service in the Marines. Have served in numerous places including overseas.
Timeline
School Bus Operator and Team Leader
Orange County Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Shuttle Van Driver
Helping Hands Transportation
08.2022 - 12.2022
Chauffeur/Driver
Executive Express transportation/ Lyft
09.2021 - 07.2022
Delivery Driver Associate
Amazon DSP (Prime Lightning)
01.2021 - 09.2021
Sales Merchandiser Supervisor
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Distribution Supervisor
Coca-Cola Refreshments and Coca-Cola Beverage
04.2015 - 01.2020
Driver Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Refreshments
09.2013 - 04.2015
High school diploma - Leadership
Maynard Evans High School