Charles Brown
Summary
Careful School Bus Driver attentive to road rules, school schedules and students' needs. Maintains daily schedules with good driving abilities and understanding of local traffic flows. Protects students by operating bus safely and controlling student behavior.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
11.2022 - Current
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
Department Supervisor
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization, and provided excellent customer service.
- Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
- Managed team of 8 employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Handled cash register, returns, and refunds.
- Maintained clean, organized workspaces for optimal functionality and employee safety.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
OTR Truck Driver
CFI
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Increased on-time deliveries by planning efficient routes and maintaining regular communication with dispatch teams.
- Safely navigated challenging weather conditions, utilizing defensive driving techniques to ensure timely delivery without compromising safety.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
LPN
Saint Vincent Health Center
11.2009 - 02.2018
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Butler County Community College
Butler, PA05.2024
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Tri-State Business Institute
5757 West 26th St. Erie, Pa. 1650612.2007
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe Driving Practices
- Behavior Management
- Commercial driving
- Passenger Management
Certification
BLS Certification
Child Abuse Reporting
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Incident Command Training
BLS Certification
Maintain current BLS Certification to ensure safety of patients.
Timeline
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
11.2022 - Current
Department Supervisor
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
11.2019 - 10.2022
OTR Truck Driver
CFI
04.2018 - 05.2019
LPN
Saint Vincent Health Center
11.2009 - 02.2018
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Butler County Community College
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Tri-State Business Institute
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