Cleophas Cherry II

Nashville,TN

Summary

Results-driven operations professional and experienced Autonomous Vehicle Specialist with extensive hands-on experience in Transdev's AV fleet operations, safety compliance, and team leadership. Proven track record progressing from Level 2 Operator to Level 4 Lead, directly supervising daily workflows, dispatch logistics, and safety escalations. Strong background in regulatory compliance (OSHA/DOT), driver safety training, and cross-departmental collaboration. Skilled in fostering a culture of accountability, de-escalating high-stress incidents, and optimizing operational metrics to drive fleet efficiency and growth.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Autonomous Vehicle Specialist (L2 – L4 Progressions)

Transdev

Nashville, TN

07.2025 - Current

Level 4 Lead / Fleet Deployment Supervisor
Direct Supervision: Direct daily workflows for Level 2 Autonomous Vehicle Operators, Site Coordinator Specialists, and third-party vendor partners.
Operational Logistics: Manage weekly scheduling, run shift pre-briefs/debriefs, optimize dispatch processes, and drive operational efficiency to reduce startup times.
Safety & Escalation Management: Manage post-accident drug and alcohol protocols, author incident and injury reports, extract vehicle camera data, and track service delays.
Fleet Readiness: Coordinate local third-party vendors for vehicle charging, routine maintenance, and roadside assistance for Rider-Only operations.
Team Leadership & Culture: Foster a blame-free incident review culture focused on systemic improvement, objective performance metrics (dispatch speed, safety compliance), and team development.
Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle Specialist
Executed advanced testing, unreleased software evaluations, and high-precision mapping data collection for the self-driving fleet using Webviz and CarGui platforms.
Captured critical data parameters and passed actionable insights to mapping engineers for generative map generation.
Utilized GPS tools to aggregate local queries and support software development teams.
Level 2 Autonomous Vehicle Operator
Safely and professionally operated autonomous vehicles in MDC and ADC modes across variable environmental conditions and high-density routes.
Monitored onboard software systems and applied diagnostic guidelines to troubleshoot hardware, mobile devices, and laptops.
Enforced strict security protocols for physical assets, disk drives, and media storage.

Sales & Service Representative / Safety Consultant

Cintas First Aid

05.2023 - 2025

Advised business-to-business clients on OSHA state and federal compliance policies, identifying tailored safety solutions.
Managed client service routes according to quarterly schedules while consistently meeting and exceeding target revenue goals.
Trained new service representatives during company expansion initiatives and partnered with departmental leadership on strategic goals.
Built and maintained key decision-maker relationships to drive account retention and product line upselling.

Driver / Customer Service Representative

Shred-It Document Security

07.2018 - 04.2023

Maintained flawless vehicle operation following DOT, SWAT, and SMITH KEYS safe driving standards across fleet vehicles.
Led company driver wellness initiatives, including daily morning agility sessions and ongoing safe driver workshops.
Coordinated directly with service dispatchers and clients to execute secure document disposal adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines.
Conducted morning and evening driver debriefs with dispatch to streamline workflow logistics and route efficiency.

Education

Completed Coursework - Economics

University of Mississippi / University of Memphis

Oxford / Memphis, MS / TN

Skills

Operations & Leadership: Daily Workflow Supervision, Shift Pre/Debriefs, Dispatch Optimization, Resource Allocation, Weekly Scheduling
Safety & Compliance: Incident Management, Post-Accident Procedures, DOT/OSHA Regulations, Driver Safety Initiatives, Risk Mitigation

AV & Fleet Management: Fleet Readiness & Maintenance Tracking, Diagnostics & System Monitoring, Unreleased Software Evaluation, Generative Mapping Data Collection
Tools & Systems: Webviz, CarGui, Salesforce CRM, Diagnostic Tools, Software Troubleshooting, UPS & Fleet Management Systems

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