Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Bus Driver License
Timeline
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Cora Perez

Belvidere,IL

Summary

Proven to enhance operational efficiency, I leveraged route planning and effective communication to exceed service expectations at UPS, demonstrating a dependable nature and a focus on safety. My adaptability and defensive driving skills contributed to maintaining high satisfaction ratings, underscoring my commitment to excellence and reliability in dynamic environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

Sunrise LLC
07.2024 - Current
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.

Personal Shopper

Instacart
02.2020 - 06.2024
  • Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
  • Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
  • Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
  • Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
  • Worked productively with customers to meet order requirements and service expectations.

Delivery Driver Helper

United Parcel Services, UPS
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Adapted quickly to changing route schedules or other unforeseen circumstances requiring adjustments in delivery plans, ensuring minimal impact on overall delivery timelines.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness and organization throughout the day for optimal working conditions during each delivery stop.
  • Enhanced delivery efficiency by assisting drivers in navigating routes and organizing packages.
  • Optimized package retrieval at each stop through a thorough understanding of the truck''s layout and organization of packages according to delivery sequence.

In-Home Caregiver

Comfort Keepers
04.2019 - 02.2020
  • Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Contributed to an overall positive caregiving experience by offering emotional support during challenging or difficult times.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients through attentive assistance with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation while considering dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements for each client.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

Unloader

United Parcel Service, UPS
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Assisted other team members in navigating large loads.
  • Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete unloading tasks in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines were met consistently.
  • Used barcode scanners and other technology to track and document cargo information.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by adjusting seamlessly to sudden changes in shipment schedules or warehouse priorities.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to company protocols and maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment during the unloading process.

Grill Cook

McDonald's Restaurant
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Cashier/ Greenhouse Assistant

Pepper Creek
02.2015 - 05.2017
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
  • Assisted customers with finding requested plants and flowers.
  • Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
  • Enhanced plant growth by implementing effective watering and fertilization techniques.

Education

High School Diploma -

Belvidere High School
Belvidere, IL
05.2016

Skills

Dependable and reliable

Effective communication skills

Safety-focused

Safe Driving Practices

Special Needs Assistance

Emergency Procedures

Behavior Management

Route Planning

Drug and alcohol testing

Defensive Driving

Bus Driver License

Road Test and Written Test completed and added to Driver License allowing me to transport passengers. 

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Sunrise LLC
07.2024 - Current

Delivery Driver Helper

United Parcel Services, UPS
10.2020 - 01.2021

Personal Shopper

Instacart
02.2020 - 06.2024

In-Home Caregiver

Comfort Keepers
04.2019 - 02.2020

Unloader

United Parcel Service, UPS
08.2018 - 03.2019

Grill Cook

McDonald's Restaurant
06.2018 - 08.2018

Cashier/ Greenhouse Assistant

Pepper Creek
02.2015 - 05.2017

High School Diploma -

Belvidere High School
Cora Perez