Cheryl Askay
Bullhead City,AZ
Summary
Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with 20 years in school bus transportation work and high regard for student safety. Transported large school district's students on daily routes and field trips and earned high safety ratings every year. Excellent driving and communications skills leading to outstanding results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
EOCF/Head Start- Vancouver, WA.
09.2000 - 05.2008
- Attended annual in-service meetings for 8 years to support safe transport of students.
- Supervised 70 students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order daily for student and driver use.
- Assisted in training new drivers and maintaining driver certifications.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes two times per day according to tight schedules.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Maintained WA driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Administered first aid to passengers in need.
- Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date route and time logs.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
- Obeyed federal, WA and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
- Executed proper and timely loading and unloading of passengers.
- Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Assisted in loading and unloading students and belongings.
Cashier
Jack's Country Store
Ocean Park, WA
05.2007 - 09.2007
- Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Helped customers navigate applications and in-store technology to deliver best-in-class experiences.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
School Bus Driver
Highline School District
SeaTac, WA
1987 - 1999
- Maintained WA driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Obeyed federal, WA and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Executed proper and timely loading and unloading of passengers.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date route and time logs.
- Attended pre-trip meetings to support safe transport of students.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
- Administered first aid to passengers in need.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hermantown Senior High School
Hermantown, MN01.1964
Skills
- Technology-Driven Navigation
- Vehicle Systems Maintenance
- Map Reading Expertise
- Shipping and Packaging
- Local Street Knowledge
- Safe Driver Training
- Local Traffic Laws
- Route Logs
Accomplishments
- Achieved and maintained Class B CDL by completing in-service meetings and updates of rules and regulations for school bus drivers with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Licensed school bus driver, class B CDL - Sept. 1987- May . 2008
- School bus driving -Annual Training and updates for CDL
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Timeline
Cashier
Jack's Country Store
05.2007 - 09.2007
School Bus Driver
EOCF/Head Start- Vancouver, WA.
09.2000 - 05.2008
School Bus Driver
Highline School District
1987 - 1999
High School Diploma -
Hermantown Senior High School
- Licensed school bus driver, class B CDL - Sept. 1987- May . 2008
- School bus driving -Annual Training and updates for CDL
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