BRENDEN OLDENBERG
Transportation professional leading daily driver operations, safety compliance, and service reliability in a school setting. Directs route coverage, resolves 2+ route or staffing issues per week, reviews inspection readiness, and reinforces safety procedures so students arrive on time and vehicles remain compliant. Supports staff with clear guidance, conflict resolution, and follow-through on transportation standards. School bus driver ensuring safe student transport through thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, on-time routing, and steady compliance with traffic laws and school procedures. I monitor student behavior during transit, follow boarding and street-crossing safety rules, and respond quickly to route changes and emergency situations. I build calm, respectful relationships with students, parents, and school staff while maintaining punctuality and safety on every run. I have experience setting up and managing routes, as well as experience with EZ Routing software. I have helped with state bus inspections for the last five years for multiple school districts, so I am familiar with the paperwork and what the inspector expects. I am familiar with school bus fleet maintenance; I have watched the mechanics over the years, and I even worked on the buses myself for a month when we were without a mechanic. I am familiar with bus specifications.
Work History
School Bus Driver
8 Years- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections to confirm bus safety, functionality, and compliance before every run.
- Drive 7 student pickups and drop-offs daily while keeping routes on schedule and following bus safety procedures.
- Monitor student behavior and safety on the bus, using patience and clear direction to maintain order during transport.
- Follow traffic laws, road safety rules, and company policies to maintain a safe driving record.
- Respond quickly to emergencies, bus evacuations, and unexpected delays while keeping students calm and accounted for.
- Build positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff through respectful communication and reliable service.
- Attend in-service meetings, complete required training, and keep route and inspection records current to support school requirements.
- Assist with yearly state bus inspections for multiple school districts.
- Familiar with ez routing software
- Help setup and manage bus routes
Team lead/supervisor
3 Months- Handled 100s customer requests per shift while keeping service moving and priorities clear.
- Supervised and coached staff to prioritize work, delegate by strengths, and maintain consistent quality.
- Enforced company policies, guided staff through issues, and escalated complex concerns within required timeframes.
- Trained staff on product knowledge so customers received accurate information and consistent support.
- Monitored daily operations to identify workflow gaps and recommend practical improvements to management.
- Reported staff progress, deficiencies, and training needs while coordinating scheduling, staffing, and deployment.
Assistant manager/Store manager
2 Years 8 Months- Managed daily store operations, including staff coordination, inventory oversight, and hands-on coverage during busy periods.
- Resolved customer complaints, refunds, and returns promptly while maintaining professionalism and service quality.
- Coached junior staff on company policies, communicated workflow expectations, and supported employees through challenging situations.
- Interviewed candidates, made hiring recommendations, and handled discipline and termination in line with company policies.
- Prepared monthly sales reports, monitored performance trends, and administered payroll, benefits, bookkeeping, and accounts payable and receivable.