Crystal Jewell
Mount Eden,KY
Summary
Experienced school bus driver with a strong safety history and effective communication skills. Proficient in enforcing safety protocols and maintaining a positive environment, ensuring reliable transportation for students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Server
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
Lagrange, KY
11.2024 - Current
- Oversaw dining area to enhance guest experiences and satisfaction.
- Trained new servers on menu items and service standards.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline food delivery processes.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and special requests.
- Monitored guest satisfaction at tables, addressing concerns to ensure timely resolution.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining space, contributing to overall dining atmosphere.
Farm Worker
Private Residence
Waddy, Kentucky
05.2012 - Current
- Feeding animals such as horses, cattle, goats, sheep, chickens on a regular basis.
- Cleaning animal pens and barns regularly to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met.
- Repaired buildings, fences, and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Assisting in the birthing process of cows and other livestock animals when needed.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to livestock under supervision.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment, following safety protocols.
- Assisted with the breeding and raising of livestock, including calving and lambing.
School Bus Driver
Spencer County Board Of Education
Taylorsville, Kentucky
09.2022 - 10.2025
- Operated school buses safely for daily student transport.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced rules, ensuring a safe and orderly environment on the bus.
- Communicated effectively with students and parents regarding schedules and safety.
- Resolved conflicts among students, fostering a positive and respectful environment on the bus.
- Followed traffic laws and school district policies during all driving activities.
- Collaborated with school staff to effectively coordinate transportation logistics for events.
In-Home Nanny
Private Care
Mount Eden, Kentucky
01.2012 - 09.2022
- Supervised daily activities and routines for multiple children in home environment.
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks according to family dietary preferences.
- Organized educational activities and playtime to promote child development.
- Managed transportation to and from school, appointments, and extracurriculars.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for children.
- Assisted with homework and educational projects to enhance learning experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in children's play areas and personal spaces.
- Taught basic hygiene habits such as hand washing and brushing teeth.
- Cared for infants by changing diapers, preparing bottles, monitoring sleep patterns, and providing emotional support.
- Managed household tasks including laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, errands, and light cleaning.
Hospice Caregiver
Private Care
Bloomfield, KY
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Monitored patient health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during end-of-life care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to supervisor.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
Machine Operator
Amcor Flexibles
Shelbyville, Kentucky
06.2007 - 01.2012
- Operated packaging machines to ensure efficient production flow.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Loaded materials into machines according to specifications.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machine malfunctions during production runs.
- Operated die cutting machines for various materials and designs.
- Set up and adjusted machine parameters for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure accurate specifications were met.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on die cutting equipment.
- Documented production logs and machine settings for compliance audits.
- Operated forklifts for efficient loading and unloading of materials.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
Recovery Analyst
Harris Towing & Recovery
Shelbyville, Kentucky
06.2005 - 07.2008
- Operated tow trucks to transport vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Conducted vehicle safety checks before and after towing operations.
- Assisted customers in distress, providing guidance and support during service calls.
- Maintained accurate records of towing activities and vehicle conditions.
- Collaborated with law enforcement for vehicle recovery operations when necessary.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles onto trailers or tow truck beds using chains, straps, winches, ramps, hoists and dollies.
- Maintained accurate records of customers, charges, and services rendered.
- Supported office operations by ordering supplies and maintaining inventory levels.
- Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Store Associate
Tractor Supply Company
Shelbyville, Kentucky
06.2004 - 06.2005
- Assisted customers in locating products and providing detailed information.
- Operated cash register and processed transactions efficiently.
- Maintained store appearance by organizing merchandise and restocking shelves.
- Unloaded and moved merchandise to maintain aisles and set up product displays.
- Operated scanning equipment for price checks and stock replenishment.
- Assisted with loading and unloading deliveries from vendors.
Host
Frisch's Big Boy
Frankfort, Kentucky
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Greeted and seated guests promptly and courteously.
- Communicated wait times clearly to guests in a friendly manner.
- Assisted servers by coordinating guest flow during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the entrance area.
- Trained new hosts on procedures and customer service standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shelby County High School
Shelbyville, KY05.2006
Skills
- Order accuracy
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Incident reporting
- Dependability
- Strong safety history
- Data confidentiality
- Stress management
- Bus route planning
- Active listening
- Policy enforcement
Timeline
Head Server
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
11.2024 - Current
School Bus Driver
Spencer County Board Of Education
09.2022 - 10.2025
Hospice Caregiver
Private Care
01.2017 - 03.2021
Farm Worker
Private Residence
05.2012 - Current
In-Home Nanny
Private Care
01.2012 - 09.2022
Machine Operator
Amcor Flexibles
06.2007 - 01.2012
Recovery Analyst
Harris Towing & Recovery
06.2005 - 07.2008
Store Associate
Tractor Supply Company
06.2004 - 06.2005
Host
Frisch's Big Boy
06.2003 - 06.2004
High School Diploma -
Shelby County High School