Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
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Cheryl Talbot

Grand Junction,CO

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transit Bus Operator

Roaring Fork Transportation Authority
Aspen, CO
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed time effectively by arriving at stops on schedule according to route times.
  • Assisted passengers with mobility devices in boarding and disembarking safely.
  • Reported any mechanical problems or incidents that occurred during transit operations.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it was safe for operation.
  • Kept an eye out for suspicious activity or unattended items on board the bus.
  • Assisted customers in locating information about destinations or connecting routes.
  • Communicated regularly with dispatch personnel via two-way radio systems.

Unarmed Security Guard

Whelan Security, Security Gate Guard
Steamboat Springs, CO
04.2013 - 09.2013
  • Prepared detailed incident reports when required for review by management team members.
  • Investigated disturbances, theft, vandalism, accidents, medical emergencies, fires. on site as needed.
  • Conducted daily security checks of the premises, equipment, and vehicles.
  • Enforced rules and regulations within the facility while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Inspected buildings prior to opening hours in order to identify risks or potential hazards.
  • Verified identification documents presented by individuals entering the facility as part of routine security procedures.
  • Identified potential threats or hazards onsite and took appropriate action to address them in a timely manner.

Campus Security Officer

Rangely Police Department
Rangely, CO
08.1990 - 12.1990
  • Provided escorts for students who felt unsafe walking alone late at night.
  • Inspected buildings periodically for any signs of vandalism or unauthorized entry.
  • Prepared incident reports for all security related incidents encountered while on duty.
  • Reported maintenance issues such as broken locks or malfunctioning alarms to appropriate personnel.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork and updating records.
  • Attended training sessions related to safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding daily shift assignments and tasks completed while on duty.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely
05-1992

High School Diploma -

Golden Senior High
Golden
05-1989

Skills

  • Incident reporting
  • Emergency response
  • Surveillance monitoring
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Perimeter checks
  • Visitor management
  • Communication skills
  • Attentive and observant
  • Data entry
  • Team leadership

Affiliations

  • I am a member at The Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge

Certification

  • Completed the National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course
  • Transportation Safety Institute Certificate course in Managing Emergencies, Customer Relations & Vehicle Operations
  • Whelan Security: Completion of P.E.A.K Performer Program on-line in 2013

Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed many years of accident free while driving public transit buses between 2008-2025

Timeline

Transit Bus Operator

Roaring Fork Transportation Authority
11.2023 - Current

Unarmed Security Guard

Whelan Security, Security Gate Guard
04.2013 - 09.2013

Campus Security Officer

Rangely Police Department
08.1990 - 12.1990

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Colorado Northwestern Community College

High School Diploma -

Golden Senior High