Charles Celestine Jr.
Maple Valley,WA
Summary
Dependable and safety-conscious professional with over 30 years of stable employment history, transitioning skills from framing and independent distributorship to a school bus driver role. Offers extensive hands-on experience safely operating a 30-ft motorhome and an 18-ft box truck, demonstrating strong vehicle handling, defensive driving, and meticulous attention to detail. Seeking to leverage a proven track record of route management, efficient execution, strong interpersonal skills, and high-quality customer service to ensure safe and reliable transport of students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Distributor
Pepperidge Farm
Maple Valley, Washington
06.2011 - 09.2025
- Managed an exclusive sales territory as an independent business owner, overseeing all aspects of product sales, delivery, and merchandising.
- Grew weekly sales and expanded business by negotiating for additional display space, securing new store locations, and fostering strong relationships with retail store managers.
- Handled all financial responsibilities, including invoicing, inventory forecasting, and controlling operational costs, such as vehicle maintenance and fuel.
- Optimized logistics for daily product deliveries to a defined territory of retail accounts, ensuring shelves were fully stocked, and displays were properly set up.
Framer
William Buchan Homes
Bellevue, Washington
07.1995 - 06.2011
- Constructed world-class homes that averaged 4,500 square feet.
- Safely used power tools to perform duties. Tools such as skill saws, air nail guns, chop saws, and table saws.
- Interpreted complex architectural blueprints and structural engineering plans to assemble and install wall systems, floor joists, and roof trusses.
- Accurately calculated dimensions and material needs directly from blueprints, resulting in minimal material waste and project efficiency.
- Used construction drawings to precisely frame openings for windows, doors, and stairwells, ensuring correct size and placement for subsequent installation by other trades.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation
The University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK05-1988
Skills
- Large vehicle operation: proficient in safely operating and maneuvering a 30-ft motorhome and an 18-ft box truck in various traffic and weather conditions
- Route planning: skillfully planned routes and managed travel time to ensure punctuality
- Defensive driving: practiced defensive driving techniques to ensure safety while on the road, including navigating tight turns, and managing blind spots
- Time management: executed routes and schedules efficiently to meet delivery deadlines
- Customer service: built and maintained positive relationships with clients over 14 years
- Patience and calmness under pressure
- Strong work ethic
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Active listening: skillful in listening and responding effectively to concerns from both students and, when necessary, parents
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Camping
- Crabbing
- Shrimping
- Clamming
- Bowling
- Bird Watching
- Photography
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Independent Distributor
Pepperidge Farm
06.2011 - 09.2025
Framer
William Buchan Homes
07.1995 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Recreation
The University of Tulsa
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