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Bruce Waite

Bruce Waite

Aptos,CA

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver/Activities Coordinator

Dominican Oaks Retirement Community
Santa Cruz, CA
11.2022 - 07.2024
  • Under supervision of the Activity Director, duties include driving/transporting residents to and from various locations, i.e. doctor appointments, places of worship, and other destinations according to assigned schedule, including leisurely outings throughout the week.
  • The driver assists passengers in and out of vehicles, operates the radio and/or cell phone to report disruption of service, updates on residents, etc. as needed.
  • The driver is also responsible for regulating heating, cooling, and ventilating for all passengers.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and proper pre-trip inspections of the vehicles are also the responsibility of the driver.
  • Additional duties include assisting the Director of Resident Activities in organizing and implementing resident activities with both independent-living and assisted-living residents; leading, directing and encouraging residents to support active program participation.

Transportation Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living
Scotts Valley, CA
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • The Transportation Coordinator must hold a current Class B commercial driver's license with passenger endorsements.
  • Under the supervision of the Activity Director, duties include being responsible for all aspects of transportation for the residents at Brookdale Senior Living; assisting in getting residents to their medical appointments, shopping, banking, and church by using a wheelchair accessible van; taking residents on scenic drives throughout Santa Cruz County on a 20 passenger bus, including special outings; working with the Activities team, coordinating events and activities and general activity support.

Driver/Activities Coordinator

Dominican Oaks Retirement Community
Santa Cruz, CA
07.2020 - 10.2021
  • Under supervision of the Activity Director, duties include driving/transporting residents to and from various locations, i.e. doctor appointments, places of worship, and other destinations according to assigned schedule, including leisurely outings throughout the week.
  • The driver assists passengers in and out of vehicles, operates the radio and/or cell phone to report disruption of service, updates on residents, etc. as needed.
  • The driver is also responsible for regulating heating, cooling, and ventilating for all passengers.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and proper pre-trip inspections of the vehicles are also the responsibility of the driver.
  • Additional duties include assisting the Director of Resident Activities in organizing and implementing resident activities with both independent-living and assisted-living residents; leading, directing and encouraging residents to support active program participation.

School Bus Driver/ Utilities Specialist/ Rentals Coordinator

Live Oak Unified School District
Santa Cruz, CA
02.2018 - 06.2020
  • Under general supervision of the Supervisor of the MOT (Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation), duties include driving special use buses (special education) daily; inspecting buses daily, cleaning and maintaining buses inside and out, servicing all fluid levels and fueling the bus; working independently performing grounds-maintenance work for the district, keeping records of orders, arrivals, and inventory, delivering supplies to school sites; performing minor repairs throughout the district; receiving and scheduling facility rentals at all district school sites, maintaining rental records and spreadsheet, working closely with the principals, custodians, and the public; providing support to the MOT in the performance of his job duties.

Driver/Maintenance

Live Oak Unified School District
Santa Cruz, CA
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Under the supervision of the Child Nutrition Program Manager and Director, duties include loading and transporting food, paper products and various other items necessary for day-to-day operations; must to be able to organize deliveries to various district sites on a daily basis using the district's Food Service vehicle; must be able to relay communication between district sites in a timely manner; knowledge of custodial duties and delivery responsibilities for a Food Service facility.

Driver

Pacific Coast Manor
Capitola, CA
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Under the supervision of the CEO, duties include transporting wheel chair patients from the local hospitals to the convalescent home; between rides, performing various maintenance duties such as painting, plumbing, and general upkeep of the facility.

Driver

Uber
San Francisco, CA
02.2017 - 04.2017
  • Safely and efficiently transport people to their destinations.

Shuttle Driver

Community Bridges
Aptos, CA
06.2005 - 09.2015
  • Under the supervision of the Driver Supervisor, the On-Call Van Driver provides door-to door service for elderly and/or physically or mentally limited and/or ill passengers; keeps simple records; maintains the van in a clean, safe and orderly condition and performs related work as required while adhering to agency, union and State safety regulations.

Purchasing and Facilities Manager

Community Bridges
Aptos, CA
02.2000 - 06.2005
  • Under general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, the Purchasing and Facilities Manager is responsible for directing, coordinating, planning and following through on purchasing and facilities activities for the agency; receiving, researching and processing requests for quotations; assigning purchase order numbers and recommending or selecting which vendor from which to purchase; overseeing major capital improvement projects; working directly with the contracts department and program directors; working with contractors, painters and others to ensure timely completion of projects; performing related work as required.

Shuttle Driver

Community Bridges
Aptos, CA
03.1998 - 02.2000
  • Under the supervision of the Driver Supervisor, the On-Call Van Driver provides door-to door service for elderly and/or physically or mentally limited and/or ill passengers; keeps simple records; maintains the van in a clean, safe and orderly condition and performs related work as required while adhering to agency, union and State safety regulations.

Property Owner/Manager

Self
Capitola, CA
03.1985 - 09.1988
  • I was the owner and manager of a local four-plex apartment complex.
  • I maintained the property by hiring contractors as needed, or completing the maintenance myself.
  • I secured the premises, filled the vacancies, and negotiated and enforced leases.
  • I worked closely with the county to include Section 8 tenants.
  • I also fairly and professionally responded to resident compliments and complaints.

Assistant Manager Dining Room/Beverage Manager

Hyatt Hotel
Burlingame, CA
01.1984 - 01.1985
  • As the Beverage Manager for the Hyatt Hotel, my duties were to oversee the beverage requirements of the bars and restaurants within the hotel, from planning to execution.
  • I managed the day-to-day operations, supervised and delegated responsibilities among staff, organized schedules and activities, set objectives and guidelines, monitored inventories to ensure an adequate supply of beverages, and coordinated with suppliers to purchase orders, building positive business relationships in the process.
  • I set up and scheduled equipment involving both portable and stationery cafeterias, bars and food preparation/service areas.
  • I monitored operations and resolved issues promptly and professionally, all while implementing policies and regulations.
  • As a member of the managerial team, I was responsible for participating in the rotation for MOD and making executive decisions in regards to any of the hotel issues that might arise.
  • As manager of the dining room at Hugo's Market Restaurant at the Hyatt, I supervised servers, coordinated kitchen staff, scheduled employees, greeted guests, solved customer complaints, and developed restaurant procedures.

Manager

The Copper Shield Restaurant
Redwood City, CA
01.1982 - 01.1984
  • I reported to the owner of this 180-seat restaurant which was open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and had grossed $1.25 million in 1983.
  • The principal retired in 1984 and sold the restaurant (owned since 1966).
  • My responsibilities included supervising a staff of 40, including waitresses, cooks, bartenders, busboys and dishwashers.
  • I hired, trained and terminated their employment.
  • I was responsible for the inventory and ordering for bar/restaurant supplies, and equipment maintenance.
  • I oversaw the bookkeeping, including payables/receivables, banking and payroll.

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

ARA Leisure Services
San Francisco, CA
01.1981 - 01.1982
  • The San Francisco office was responsible for a variety of catered and concessionaire functions at Civic Auditorium, Brooks Hall, and the Moscone Center.
  • I supervised all service and line personnel for events involving upward of 12,000 guests, including organizing, planning, scheduling and overseeing.
  • I was responsible for organizing major functions including conventions and concerts for up to 12,000 guests.
  • I supervised personnel including waitresses, waiters, cashiers, bartenders, cocktail service, concession and line workers.
  • Set up and positioned equipment for both portable and stationery cafeterias, bars and food preparation/service areas.
  • I was one of two key managers involved at Brooks Hall and Civic Auditorium, with additional responsibilities including reconciliation of concession stand accounts and cashier's banks.
  • I programmed cash registers, ordered and received all food products, and performed weekly scheduling of personnel.
  • I reconciled the main safe at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium.

Manager

ARA Sierra Ski Ranch
Lake Tahoe, CA
01.1979 - 01.1981
  • I joined the ARA organization in Lake Tahoe as a utility worker and within the following season had advanced to Main Lodge Supervisor, then to Manager of 'The Ranch House'.
  • I supervised five (5) to twelve (12) employees on the food service line, reconciled the cash registers, and the manager's bank.

Manager

Sunny's Place Delicatessen
Palo Alto, CA
01.1978 - 01.1979
  • I supervised two deli clerks and was responsible for inventory control, ordering, counter sales and cashiering.
  • I was also responsible for hiring, training and terminations of employees.
  • I developed and supervised the wholesale activity of sales and deliveries of sandwiches to area stores.

Timeline

Driver/Activities Coordinator

Dominican Oaks Retirement Community
11.2022 - 07.2024

Transportation Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living
10.2021 - 11.2022

Driver/Activities Coordinator

Dominican Oaks Retirement Community
07.2020 - 10.2021

School Bus Driver/ Utilities Specialist/ Rentals Coordinator

Live Oak Unified School District
02.2018 - 06.2020

Driver/Maintenance

Live Oak Unified School District
10.2017 - 02.2018

Driver

Pacific Coast Manor
07.2017 - 10.2017

Driver

Uber
02.2017 - 04.2017

Shuttle Driver

Community Bridges
06.2005 - 09.2015

Purchasing and Facilities Manager

Community Bridges
02.2000 - 06.2005

Shuttle Driver

Community Bridges
03.1998 - 02.2000

Property Owner/Manager

Self
03.1985 - 09.1988

Assistant Manager Dining Room/Beverage Manager

Hyatt Hotel
01.1984 - 01.1985

Manager

The Copper Shield Restaurant
01.1982 - 01.1984

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

ARA Leisure Services
01.1981 - 01.1982

Manager

ARA Sierra Ski Ranch
01.1979 - 01.1981

Manager

Sunny's Place Delicatessen
01.1978 - 01.1979

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