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Dane Whinnery

Olympia

Summary

After many years of successful, long-term employment at Besant Hill School, my family and I have made the decision to relocate closer to extended family in Washington State. Subsequently, I am seeking long-term employment in my area of expertise with an organization that expects the highest level of professionalism and work ethic in its team, while supporting professional development and growth. Regular daytime schedule and benefits desired; however, nights, weekends, and holidays are always fine to work for me. I am currently employed full-time with Olympia Seafood Company, and I have worked every weekend for over a year. I started there immediately upon my relocation to WA, and for the last seven years, I worked up to the Lead Fishmonger position at the Downtown Olympia shop.

Over ten years of coordinating and managing vehicles and drivers for an upscale, international boarding school in a rural area of Southern California has resulted in a skill set that is broad in scope while demanding constant attention to detail. Responsibilities as Director of Transportation and Fleet Manager have included the maintenance of commercial and non-commercial vehicles, the safety of drivers and passengers through rigorous training and review, while ensuring full compliance with local and state regulations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead FISHMONGER and customer service

Olympia Seafood Company
Olympia
01.2018 - Current
  • Provide guidance and oversee the operations of Jr Fishmongers, and carry out the objectives of the owners and operators of the shop
  • Receive and pay vendors daily
  • Ensure proper rotation of stock
  • Inspect product for quality standards
  • Build and keep good rapport with owners, coworkers, vendors, and coworkers
  • Cut, weigh and sell portions of all product
  • Move and lift heavy products 50+ pounds
  • On feet all day, either on assigned tasks ensuring things get done in a timely fashion, serving customers, answering phones and receiving product from vendors
  • Provide feedback to bosses regarding general and specific flow of daily operations
  • Give suggestions to bosses on how to help streamline best practices and avoid costly mistakes

DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

Besant Hill School
Ojai
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Coordinate transportation schedules to meet service requirements while maintaining schedule flexibility to fulfill demand across a variety of academic and athletic programs
  • Develop and manage of pull notice program
  • Maintain all commercial vehicles up to compliance with CHP and all current CA Air Resources Board, and maintain open lines of communication with local safety and law enforcement
  • Maintain all DVCRs and assist in 45-day inspections with the school bus mechanic in compliance with CA State Law
  • Regular communication with school staff and administrators regarding vehicle safety, best practices, and review of current and changing laws regarding commercial operations and hours of service limits
  • Fueling and care for the fleet of buses and vans
  • Light repairs and maintenance to buses, vehicles, golf carts, and trailers
  • Retain all duties of Transportation Fleet Manager

TRANSPORTATION FLEET MANAGER

Besant Hill School
Ojai
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Maintain vehicle compliance and highest safety standards in accordance with CA state law
  • Develop and maintain service records for bus and passenger vehicles
  • General and preventative maintenance on buses and vehicles
  • Vehicle inspections, including 45/90 day inspections for J trucks
  • Schedule and attend annual terminal and bus inspections by CHP
  • Maintain a commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement and School Bus Certificate, including annual training
  • Keep records on commercial drivers training and testing, drug and alcohol compliance random testing
  • DMV pull notices and driver physicals
  • Vacuum, wash, and wax all vehicles. Clean windows
  • Residential Team Leader for six weekends each year, and every Sunday night
  • Communication with faculty, parents, students, and Assistant Head of School and Head of School (if necessary). Mediate student conflicts, as well as assist in student personal crises, and coordinate with parents and Heads of School, and campus counselors
  • Plan and coordinate weekend activities for the student body (approximately 100 students), hold weekend funds
  • Coordinate annual all-school trips to various destinations including both driving and the supervision of students
  • Facilitate Senior Retreat 'councils' with students and other faculty members
  • Participate in various councils and leadership roles throughout the school year, among other obligatory events

WEEKEND ACTIVITEITEN COORDINATOR

Besant Hill School
Ojai
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Lead the residential team and the Dean of Students to coordinate
  • Chaperone weekend activities
  • Maintain, track, and coordinate funds; record expenditures and receipts
  • Obtain a commercial driver's license
  • Work directly with students, coordinating activities and trips

Education

Various Commercial Driver training practices - First Aid, CPR, Defensive Driving, Hazardous Conditions, Compliance Laws, Emergency Evacuations

Ojai Unified School District
Ojai, CA
11.2025

Astronomy -

Ventura County Community College
Ventura, CA
01.1999

Various courses - Business, African American studies, Mexican American studies, Western Philosophy

Oxnard Community College
Oxnard, CA
01.1993

Skills

  • Limited Spanish
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Punctuality
  • Self-motivation
  • Listening skills
  • Receptiveness to feedback
  • Reliability
  • Task management
  • Responsibility
  • Quick learning
  • Computer proficiency
  • Google Drive
  • Customer service
  • Logistics management
  • Compliance adherence
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Vehicle maintenance

Timeline

Lead FISHMONGER and customer service

Olympia Seafood Company
01.2018 - Current

DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

Besant Hill School
01.2013 - 01.2018

TRANSPORTATION FLEET MANAGER

Besant Hill School
01.2007 - 01.2013

WEEKEND ACTIVITEITEN COORDINATOR

Besant Hill School
01.2005 - 01.2007

Various Commercial Driver training practices - First Aid, CPR, Defensive Driving, Hazardous Conditions, Compliance Laws, Emergency Evacuations

Ojai Unified School District

Astronomy -

Ventura County Community College

Various courses - Business, African American studies, Mexican American studies, Western Philosophy

Oxnard Community College
Dane Whinnery