Colleen Murphy Penk

Inspected vehicles prior to each trip for safety and operational readiness.

• Interacted professionally with passengers from diverse backgrounds.
• Adhered to all applicable laws, traffic regulations, and safety guidelines while operating the vehicle.
• Maintained cleanliness of interior and exterior of the van at all times.
• Loaded and unloaded wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, oxygen tanks, and other medical equipment into and out of vehicle as required.
• Patient registration, ensuring that correct information has been gathered for radiologists and doctors to provide appropriate care.
• Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
• Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

• Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
• Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
• Utilized street maps to plan and determine most efficient routes.
• Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
• Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
• Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
• Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
• Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
• Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.

Guided the districts failing Transportation department to meet Local, State and Federal guidelines. Implemented each of the recommendations made by the academic distress commission within the recommended three year time line.

Provide guidance, assistance and training to all pupil transportation personnel while achieving the highest level of safety, efficiency and compliance. Assisted in planning and met the transportation needs as the district transitioned though multiple building and time changes.

Provide leadership, guidance and professional development for pupil transporters in N.E. Ohio.