Bruce Caruso
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Responsible School Bus Driver operates school bus and other vehicles to transport students to and from designated locations. Conducts safe and orderly loading and unloading of students at specified stops. Communicates bus rules, safety, and behavior requirements and addresses improper behavior using appropriate interpersonal skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Bus Driver
Charlotte County Public Schools
Port Charlotte, FL
10.2019 - Current
- Transported Charlotte County Public Schools students safely and punctually on assigned daily routes.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
- Followed traffic laws and district safety procedures.
- Safely transported special needs children to and from school, prioritizing their comfort and security throughout the journey.
Kitchen designer and sales
Home Depot
Port Charlotte, FL
10.1999 - 10.2019
Meet with customers design kitchen due process from very beginning to the end making sure customers happy with the progress and finish product
Started at home Depot in lumber department operating forklifts moffett trucks and worked my way up working in every department in the store until I work my way up to Kitchen Designer: 20 years experience
- Conducted kitchen design consultations for Home Depot customers.
- Created cabinetry layouts using design software and store specifications.
- Measured kitchen spaces for accurate cabinet and countertop planning.
Education
Certified Kitchen Designer - Kitchen Design 101
Kitchen Design School
Port Charlotte, FL 06.2000 - 08.2000
Corrections Officer - Corrections Officer
Southwest Florida Criminal Justice Academy
06.1990 - 08.1990
Port Charlotte High School
Port Charlotte, FLSkills
- Pre-trip inspections
- Post-trip inspections
- Traffic compliance
- Traffic laws awareness
- Safety procedures
- Emergency procedures
- Defensive driving techniques
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle operation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Fuel efficiency practices
- Passenger safety
- Special needs transport
- Passenger assistance proficiency
- Wheelchair lift operation
- Bus evacuation procedures
- Route navigation
- Situational awareness
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Clear communication
- Professional conduct
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Adaptable to schedules
- Stress management
- Problem solving
- Strong safety focus
- Air brake certification
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Positive demeanor
- Strong safety history
- Strong safety history
Timeline
Professional School Bus Driver
Charlotte County Public Schools
10.2019 - Current
Certified Kitchen Designer - Kitchen Design 101
Kitchen Design School
06.2000 - 08.2000
Kitchen designer and sales
Home Depot
10.1999 - 10.2019
Corrections Officer - Corrections Officer
Southwest Florida Criminal Justice Academy
06.1990 - 08.1990
Port Charlotte High School