Charlene Kaaa
Wailuku
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience at Hawaii Job Corps, excelling in workplace safety and security protocols. Proven ability to enhance incident response times and optimize driving routes. Strong observational skills and effective communication foster a secure environment, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and promoting student safety during transportation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Guard
Hawaii Job Corps
Makawao, HI
05.2012 - Current
- Monitored premises using surveillance equipment to ensure safety and security.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential hazards and maintain a secure environment.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, coordinating with local authorities as needed.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations, maintaining order among residents and visitors.
- Assisted in developing safety plans that improved incident response times and efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to implement security measures tailored to specific facility needs.
- Reviewed incident reports for accuracy, ensuring proper documentation of events and actions taken.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
School Bus Driver
Roberts Hawaii
Kahului
08.2015 - 12.2024
- Ensured student safety during transportation by adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify bus functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of routes, student pick-ups, and drop-offs for operational efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school officials regarding schedules and any concerns.
- Implemented best practices for route optimization, improving time management and reliability.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to address mechanical issues promptly, ensuring vehicle readiness.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
Driving Instructor
Hawaii Job Corps
Makawao, HI
05.2012 - 05.2024
- Instructed students on safe driving practices and traffic laws.
- Assessed student progress through practical evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Developed customized lesson plans to address individual learning needs.
- Mentored junior instructors in classroom management and teaching techniques.
- Coordinated behind-the-wheel training sessions, ensuring safety compliance at all times.
- Evaluated program effectiveness and provided recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promoted proactive problem-solving approaches among students, empowering them to make informed decisions in complex driving scenarios.
- Supported student drivers in hands-on road training.
- Maintained accurate student records to meet DOT requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
H.P Baldwin High School
WailukuSkills
- Workplace safety
- Patrolling
- Verbal and written communication
- Security protocols
- Strong observational skills
- Defensive driving techniques
- Route planning
- Traffic law expertise
- DOT regulations
- Reporting skills
- Surveillance
Certification
- Guard card
- PUC certification
- Commercial license
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Roberts Hawaii
08.2015 - 12.2024
Security Guard
Hawaii Job Corps
05.2012 - Current
Driving Instructor
Hawaii Job Corps
05.2012 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
H.P Baldwin High School