Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Military Experience
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CHRISTOPHER FAISON

Des Moines

Summary

Dependable professional with a diverse background in transportation operations, customer care, and team leadership. Skilled in ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing efficient route operations. A committed United States Navy veteran dedicated to continuous learning and delivering high-quality service.

Work History

Paratransit Driver

Capital Express
  • Conducted vehicle inspections, ensured safe transport operations, delivered customer care, managed efficient routes, and adhered to safety standards.
  • Transported clients safely to various locations across the city.
  • Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking from vehicles.
  • Followed prescribed routes and schedules for efficient service delivery.

Professional Bus Operator

The Bus Stop
  • Conducted vehicle inspections, ensured safe transportation, delivered customer service, managed routes efficiently, and adhered to safety standards.
  • Operated buses safely along designated routes.
  • Assisted passengers with boarding and alighting.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.

Durham School Bus Services
  • Worked in professional transportation and passenger safety roles with responsibility for vehicle inspections, safe transport operations, customer care, route management, and compliance with safety standards.

Illinois Central School Bus Company
  • Worked in professional transportation and passenger safety roles with responsibility for vehicle inspections, safe transport operations, customer care, route management, and compliance with safety standards.

First Student Bus Company
  • Worked in professional transportation and passenger safety roles with responsibility for vehicle inspections, safe transport operations, customer care, route management, and compliance with safety standards.

Inside Sales Manager

Rent-A-Center
  • Contributed to significant sales growth and store performance
  • Managed showroom operations and maintained accurate account files to enhance customer experience
  • Trained and supervised employees to improve service quality and operational effectiveness
  • Assisted with accounting and customer service operations to streamline processes and support sales

Internet Sales / Assistant Finance Manager

Kia of Waukegan
  • Managed internet sales leads and facilitated customer communication to enhance engagement
  • Utilized Dealer Track software daily to streamline sales processes and track customer interactions
  • Assisted finance department operations to support accurate financial reporting and analysis
  • Received Salesman of the Month award for outstanding performance

Toyota New & Used Cars
  • Sales and customer service experience with customer relations and sales support
  • Product knowledge and lead follow-up
  • Supporting dealership operations and promotions

Kia of Lawton
  • Sales and customer service experience with customer relations and sales support
  • Product knowledge and lead follow-up
  • Supporting dealership operations and promotions

Howard Smith Ford
  • Sales and customer service experience with customer relations and sales support
  • Product knowledge and lead follow-up
  • Supporting dealership operations and promotions

Assembly Worker / Forklift Operator

Evolution Staffing
  • Operated forklift equipment to ensure safe and timely material handling
  • Assembled products with power tools to meet production deadlines
  • Supported manufacturing operations to achieve productivity targets

Assistant Manager

Foot Locker
  • Managed opening and closing of store operations to ensure smooth daily transactions
  • Contributed to sales growth through customer engagement strategies.
  • Supported employee supervision and training to enhance team skills and service quality

Education

Associate of Science Degree - Honor Graduate

Los Angeles Recording School
Los Angeles, California

TRANS 160 Construction Industry Courses - Completed entry-level construction and safety certifications

Beloit, Wisconsin

Skills

  • Passenger Transport Certification
  • Transportation Safety
  • Vehicle Operation
  • Transport Endorsement
  • Safety Compliance
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Route Documentation
  • Driver Coordination
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Assistance
  • Client Relations
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Compliance
  • Training
  • Team Leadership
  • Organization
  • Office Operations
  • Quick Adaptation
  • Adaptable
  • Vehicle Safety
  • Service Promotion
  • Records Management

Additional Information

United States Navy Veteran, Strong background in customer interaction and public service, Experienced in administrative support and office procedures, Reliable, adaptable, and team-oriented professional, Comfortable learning new software systems and procedures quickly

Military Experience

United States Navy, Administrative & Personnel Support Specialist, Provided administrative, personnel, payroll, and records support, Performed data entry, file management, and office operations, Assisted with training and instruction responsibilities, Received Letter of Commendation for performance and professionalism, Supported supply operations and forklift duties, Recognized for retention and personnel support contributions

Timeline

Paratransit Driver

Capital Express

Professional Bus Operator

The Bus Stop

Durham School Bus Services

Illinois Central School Bus Company

First Student Bus Company

Inside Sales Manager

Rent-A-Center

Internet Sales / Assistant Finance Manager

Kia of Waukegan

Toyota New & Used Cars

Kia of Lawton

Howard Smith Ford

Assembly Worker / Forklift Operator

Evolution Staffing

Assistant Manager

Foot Locker

Associate of Science Degree - Honor Graduate

Los Angeles Recording School

TRANS 160 Construction Industry Courses - Completed entry-level construction and safety certifications

CHRISTOPHER FAISON