CHERISE PATTERSON
LANSING,IL
Summary
Focused on building positive relationships with bus passengers by delivering positive riding experiences every day. Excellent people skills with a hardworking and diligent attitude. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Operator
Pace Transportation
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe bus environment for the comfort of all passengers.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring their safe boarding, travel, and disembarking from the bus.
- Helped passengers stow and retrieve luggage, bags, wheelchairs and other items.
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws and safety guidelines while operating the bus on assigned routes.
- Informed passengers about route details, schedules, transfers, and fare policies as needed.
- Accepted and processed fares.
- Assisted distressed passengers and notified dispatch of bus location and passenger symptoms.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively by following established protocols for passenger safety and incident reporting.
- Prepared detailed reports of daily operations including incidents, mechanical issues, delays, or other pertinent information for management review.
- Performed regular bus inspections and checked brakes, steering and windshield wipers.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to address route changes, delays, or emergencies in real time.
- Worked different route every day based on changing passenger locations and destinations.
Bus Diver
Kickert School Bus Company
08.2003 - 07.2022
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Remained current on local traffic regulations and attended regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bloom Trail High School
Chicago Heights, IL05.2000
Skills
- Clean Driving Record
- Vehicle Inspection
- Fuel Efficiency
- Defensive Driving
- Weather Conditions Adaptation
- Safe Driving Practices
- Effective communication skills
- Traffic laws compliance
- Transporting Students
- Passenger Safety
Timeline
Bus Operator
Pace Transportation
08.2022 - Current
Bus Diver
Kickert School Bus Company
08.2003 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Bloom Trail High School
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